Olivier Mazel
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Olivier Charles Armand Adrien Mazel (16 September 1858 – 10 March 1940) was a French Army general during World War I. He commanded the First (25 March 1916 – 31 March 1916) and Fifth Armies (31 March 1916 - 22 May 1917) during the war. One of General Robert Nivelle's appointments he was removed from command of the Fifth Army by General Émile Fayolle.[1]
Decorations
- Légion d'honneur
- Knight (11 July 1898)
- Officer (12 July 1911)
- Commander (13 July 1915)
- Médaille Interalliée de la Victoire
- Médaille Commémorative de la Grande Guerre
- Médaille Coloniale with "Tunisie" bar
- Distinguished Service Medal (US)
- Companion of the Order of the Bath (UK)
References
- ^ Krause, J.; Philpott, W. (2023). French Generals of the Great War: Leading the Way. Pen and Sword. p. 159. ISBN 978-1-5267-0945-5. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
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