Jacques André

Jacques André (25 February 1919 – 2 April 1988) was a French fighter pilot in the Normandie-Niemen Regiment, which flew on the Eastern Front of World War II. He was one of four french citizens awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union.

After World War II he competed in the men's 400 metres hurdles at the 1948 Summer Olympics.

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Category:1919 births
Category:1988 deaths
Category:French World War II flying aces
Category:Foreign Heroes of the Soviet Union
Category:Recipients of the Order of Lenin
Category:Recipients of the Order of the Red Banner
Category:Recipients of the Croix de Guerre 1939–1945 (France)
Category:Chevaliers of the Légion d'honneur
Category:Athletes (track and field) at the 1948 Summer Olympics
Category:French male hurdlers
Category:Olympic athletes of France