Henri Lorillot

Henri Lorillot
General Lorillot
BornAugust 18, 1901
Bourges, France
DiedJune 3, 1985 (aged 83)
AllegianceFrance France
Service years
1919–1985
Conflicts
Algerian War
AwardsGrand Cross of the Legion of Honour

Henri Lorillot (1901–1985)[1] was a Commander of France's ground army.[2]

Biography

Lorillot was trained at the Saint-Cyr Military Academy in the 105th class (1919-1921), the "Rhine Guard Class".[3] He then pursued his career in the Foreign Legion.[4]

During the Algerian War , in 1955, he was called to command the military region of Algiers.[5]

In 1956, he was appointed Chief of Staff of the Army.[6] and promoted to the rank of General of the Army the following year.[7]

Awards

References

  1. ↑ "Lorillot, Henri (1901–1985)". francearchives.gouv.fr. Retrieved 2026-04-13.
  2. ↑ White, Sam (1984). De Gaulle. Harrap. p. 24. ISBN 978-0-245-54213-8.
  3. ↑ Historique de la 105e promotion (1919–21), promotion de la Garde au Rhin
  4. ↑ Merchet, Secret Défense Par Jean-Dominique (2019-07-12). "Le général Thierry Burkhard, nouveau chef d'état-major de l'armée de terre". l'Opinion (in French). Retrieved 2026-04-13.
  5. ↑ "General Lorillot appointed to command the military region of Algiers". Le Monde (in French). Retrieved 2026-04-13.
  6. ↑ "General Lorillot is expected to be appointed Chief of Staff of the Army soon". Le Monde. Archived from the original on 2021-02-08.
  7. ↑ "GENERAL LORILLOT TAKES THE RANK OF ARMY GENERAL". Le Monde. Archived from the original on 2021-02-08. Retrieved 2026-04-13.
  8. ↑ "Wikiwix Archives" (PDF). archive.wikiwix.com. Retrieved 2026-04-13.
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