Jean C. Romatet

See also Aerial victory standards of World War I

Jean Charles Romatet was born on 17 May 1894 in Borgo, Corsica.[1]

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.[1]

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).[1][2]

Romatet rose to the rank of General during World War II[2] while commanding Groupe 23 at Laon-Chambly.[1] 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.[1]

• 1932 Lieutenant Colonel - Commanding Officer Air Forces, French West Africa
• 1937 Became Temporary Commanding Officer 22nd Air Brigade and Director of Teaching, École de l'Air
• 1938 Attached to the Ministry of National Defence
• 1938 Second Deputy Chief of the Air Staff
• 1939 Promoted to Brigadier-General
• 1940 First Deputy Chief of the Air Staff
• 1940-1942 Chief of the Air Staff - promoted to Major-General and later to Lieutenant General

• Franks, Norman; Bailey, Frank (1993). Over the Front: The Complete Record of the Fighter Aces and Units of the United States and French Air Services, 1914–1918. London, UK: Grub Street Publishing. ISBN 978-0-948817-54-0.