Jean C. Romatet
Jean Charles Romatet (17 May 1896 - 15 May 1975) was a French military officer who served as a general in World War II. He began his career during World War I as a flying ace credited with seven aerial victories. Biography. Jean Charles Romatet was born on 17 May 1894 in Borgo, Corsica. Romatet began his military career during World War I in the French Army on 10 October 1912; after seasoning as a cavalryman, he entered military school as an Aspirant on 12 October 1913. On 5 August 1914, he was appointed as "Sous lieutenant". He  transferred to the French Air Force on 30 November 1916 as an aerial observer. On 15 January 1917, he was posted to "Escadrille 38"; on 30 April 1917, he was granted his observer's brevet. A posting to pilot's training came next, starting 7 September 1917. On 8 November, he was awarded his Military Pilot's Brevet. After advanced training, he was posted to "Escadrille Spa.76" as a fighter pilot on 22 February 1918. He was transferred to command "Escadrille Spa.165". He became a flying ace credited with seven confirmed victories (4 victories with "Escadrille Spa.76" and 3 victories  with "Escadrille Spa.165"). Romatet rose to the rank of General during World War II while commanding "Groupe 23" at Laon-Chambly. He later served as Chief of Staff of the Vichy French Air Force from 1940 to 1942. Jean Charles Romatet died on 15 May 1975.