Valerie André

veteran of the French resistance, neurosurgeon, aviator, first female General Officer

Valérie André (French pronunciation: [valeʁi ɑ̃dʁe] (audio speaker iconlisten); 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
Valérie André in 2015
Born (1922-04-21) 21 April 1922 (age 101)
Strasbourg, France
AllegianceFrance France
Service/branchFrench Army
Years of service1948–1981
RankMédecin Général Inspecteur
AwardsLégion 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

  1. "Valerie Andre". Société d'aviation de la Gruyère. Archived from the original on May 26, 2012. Retrieved August 14, 2011.