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André Demetz

French general

Died when: 74 years 342 days (899 months)
Star Sign: Sagittarius

 

André Demetz

André Demetz (1902-1977) was a French general, who fought in World War II and later rose to high rank after the war.

Demetz was the first commander of the 25th Airborne Division during a period in which the French Army was redefining itself following the defeats and internal conflicts of World War II.

He later commanded a military region, was Military Governor of Paris, and also served as the Chief of Staff for Administration and Logistics at NATO Headquarters.


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