Jean Crépin

Jean Crépin (1 September 1908 – 4 May 1996)^[2] was a French Army officer during World War II, the First Indochina War and the Algerian War. A lifelong Gaullist, he played a decisive role in many conflicts of the 20th century. He is also credited for being the driving force behind the development of the Exocet missiles and other weaponry.^[1]

Born(1908-09-01)September 1, 1908

Bernaville, France

DiedMay 4, 1996(1996-05-04) (aged 87)

Achères-la-Forêt, France

Allegiance France
Free French Forces

Branch

 French Army
French Liberation Army

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Jean Crépin
Born	(1908-09-01)September 1, 1908 Bernaville, France
Died	May 4, 1996(1996-05-04) (aged 87) Achères-la-Forêt, France
Allegiance	France Free French Forces
Branch	French Army French Liberation Army
Service years	1928 – 1967
Rank	Army general
Unit	2nd Armored Division
Conflicts	World War II First Indochina War Algerian War
Awards	Commander of the Légion d'honneur (Grand Cross) Compagnon de la Libération Croix de la Valeur militaire Silver Star[1]

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After his retirement from the army in 1967 he became CEO of a aerospace manufacturer Nord Aviation. In 1970 he was Vice president of SNIAS (later Aérospatiale) and president of Euromissile.^[3] Crépin died in May 1996.^[1][2][3]