Louis Filloux

Louis J. F. Filloux (1869-1957) was a French artillery officer. He designed several artillery pieces used in World War One, including the Canon de 155mm GPF, the Canon de 194 mle GPF, and the 370mm Filloux mortar.^[1] His highest rank was Lieutenant Colonel.

Filloux was made a Commander of the Legion of Honour by France^[1] and received the Distinguished Service Medal from the United States.^[2]

Gallery

370 mm Filloux mortar
155 mm GPF

References

1 2 Louis FILLOUX (1869-1957) at Filloux family site.
↑ Valor awards for Louis J. F. Filloux at Military Times

External links

Colonel Filloux biography at Village of Pontlevoy site
"Le mortier de 370, premier chef d'œuvre du chef d'escadron Filloux", Blindés & Matériel #95, January 2011.

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