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Jean Chaput
Lieutenant Jean Chaput was a World War I flying ace credited with 16 aerial victories. He served in the army infantry beginning in 1913. He transferred to aviation in 1914. He qualified as a pilot by February 1915, was assigned to Escadrille 28, and scored his first victory on 12 June 1915 while piloting a Caudron. He was awarded the Médaille militaire for this action. Three days later, he was wounded. On 10 July, he suffered the first of two serious wounds that would cause lengthy interruptions
Chaput
Chaput is a surname of French origin. It may refer to:
- Charles J. Chaput, Catholic archbishop of Philadelphia
- Henri Chaput, French surgeon
- Jean Chaput, French flying ace
- Jean Marc Chaput, Canadian politician
- Marcel Chaput, Canadian politician
- Maria Chaput, Canadian senator
- Michael Chaput, Canadian hockey player
- Solange Chaput-Rolland, Canadian jouranist, writer, and senator
- Stefan Chaput, Canadian hockey player