Adrien L. J. Leps
French flying ace (1893–1983)
Major Adrien Louis Jacques Leps was a French World War I flying ace credited with twelve confirmed aerial victories, as well as two probables. He served originally in the cavalry, before shifting to flying. In later years, he served under General Armand Pinsard during World War II.
Early life
Adrien Louis Jacques Leps was born on 27 September 1893 in Angers.
Cavalry service
Leps entered the 9e Regiment de Hussards on 9 October 1913 as a "soldate de 2e classe". He was promoted to the rank of enlisted Brigadier on 19 April 1914. He went into action with his regiment on 2 August 1914. A month later, on 5 September 1914, he was promoted to Maréchal-des-logis. Two months later, on 4 November 1914, he transferred to the 1e Regiment de Hussards. On 24 December 1914, he had been dubbed an Aspirant. On 17 April 1915, he was commissioned as sous lieutenant.
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