Jean Degouve

Military career During the First World War, Degouve was incorporated into the 1st section of military nurses, but due to having a certificate of competence to drive motor vehicles, he was soon moved the 1st squadron of a military crew train, attached to the 5th Army, where he first drove military ambulances, but later applied to become a pilot. In September 1915, at Le Crotoy, his left arm was seriously injured while he was maneuvering a propeller to start the airplane engine, so much so that it had to be amputated.

Later life and death In 1957, Degouve became the head of the Federal Commission of Social Affairs, a position that he held for 12 years, until 1969. He died in April 1979, aged 89.

Honours Olympique Lillois USFSA Football Northern Championship Champions (2): 1913 and 1914 USFSA Football Championship: Champion (1): 1914 Trophée de France: Champion (1): 1914