Valerie André
veteran of the French resistance, neurosurgeon, aviator, first female General Officer
Valérie André (French pronunciation: [valeʁi ɑ̃dʁe] (
listen); born 21 April 1922) is a French resistance official, neurosurgeon and aviator. She was the first female member of the military to achieve the rank of General Officer, in 1976. She is also a founding member of the Académie de l'air et de l'espace.[1]
| Valérie André | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Valérie André in 2015 | |
| Born | 21 April 1922 Strasbourg, France |
| Allegiance |  France |
| Service/branch | French Army |
| Years of service | 1948–1981 |
| Rank | Médecin Général Inspecteur |
| Awards | Légion d'honneur ordre national du Mérite Croix de guerre 1939-1945 Croix de guerre T.O.E Croix de la Valeur Militaire Médaille commémorative d'Indochine Médaille de l'Aéronautique Croix du Combattant Volontaire Médaille de Vermeil du service de santé |
References
change- ↑ "Valerie Andre". Société d'aviation de la Gruyère. Archived from the original on May 26, 2012. Retrieved August 14, 2011.
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