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Name
  
Louis Filloux


Died
  
1957

Louis Filloux

Louis Filloux


Louis J. F. Filloux (1869-1957) was a French artillery officer. He designed several artillery pieces used in World War One, including the Canon de 155mm GPF, the Canon de 194 mle GPF, and the 370mm Filloux mortar. His highest rank was lieutenant colonel.

155 mm GPF

Filloux was made a Commander of the Legion of Honour by France and received the Distinguished Service Medal from the United States.

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Louis Filloux Wikipedia