Émile Driant
Émile Driant | |
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| Nickname(s) | "Father Driant" |
| Born | 11 September 1855 Neufchâtel-sur-Aisne, France |
| Died | 22 February 1916 (aged 60) Bois des Caures, Flabas (Meuse), France |
| Buried | Moirey-Flabas-Crépion, France |
| Allegiance | France |
| Branch | French Army |
| Years of service | 1877–1906 1914–1916 |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Battles / wars | World War I |
| Awards | Knight of the Légion d'honneur Officer of the Légion d'honneur Croix de guerre 1914–1918 Officier d'Académie Commander of the Order of Glory Commander of the Order of Saint Stanislaus Knight of the Order of the Dragon of Annam Knight of the Order of the Crown of Italy Knight of the Order of the Liberator Knight of the Royal Order of Cambodia Officer of the Royal Order of Cambodia Officer of the Order of St Alexander |
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Émile Augustin Cyprien Driant (11 September 1855 – 22 February 1916) was a French writer, politician, and army officer. He was the first high-ranking casualty of the Battle of Verdun during World War I.