Louis J. F. Filloux (1869–1957) was a French
artillery
Artillery consists of ranged weapons that launch Ammunition, munitions far beyond the range and power of infantry firearms. Early artillery development focused on the ability to breach defensive walls and fortifications during sieges, and l ...
officer. He designed several artillery pieces used in
World War I
World War I or the First World War (28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918), also known as the Great War, was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War I, Allies (or Entente) and the Central Powers. Fighting to ...
, including the
Canon de 155mm GPF
The Canon de 155 Grande Puissance Filloux (GPF) modèle 1917 was a WWI-era French-designed 155 mm gun used by the French Army and the United States Army during the first half of the 20th century in towed and self-propelled mountings.
His ...
, the
Canon de 194 mle GPF, and the 370mm Filloux mortar.
[Louis FILLOUX (1869-1957)](_blank)
at Filloux family site. His highest rank was lieutenant colonel.
Filloux was made a Commander of the
Legion of Honour
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by France
and received the
Distinguished Service Medal from the United States.
Valor awards for Louis J. F. Filloux
at ''Military Times''
Gallery
File:French_Heavy_Mortar_1916_AWM_H04494.jpeg, Mortier de 370 modèle 1914 Filloux
File:Canon de 155mm GPF 3.jpg, 155 mm GPF
References
External links
Colonel Filloux
biography at Village of Pontlevoy site
''Blindés & Matériel'' #95, January 2011.
1869 births
1957 deaths
French military engineers
French military personnel of World War I
Commanders of the Legion of Honour
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