Commandant Jacques Toussaint François Ortoli was a French Corsican patriot who served France in two World Wars.

In World War I, he was a flying ace credited with eleven confirmed aerial victories.

[1] Jacques Toussaint François Ortoli was born in Poggio di Tallano, Corsica on 16 July 1895.

With one exception, shared with Joseph M. X. de Sévin and Jean Chaput, they were solo victories.

[1][3] In the midst of his victory string, on 24 April, he was commissioned a Sous lieutenant, and on 28 May 1917 was appointed Chevalier in the Légion d'honneur.

He was recalled to active duty once again on 3 May 1943, promoted to Commandant on 25 June, and served through on the Allied side until 15 July 1945.

[1][2] Légion d'Honneur Magnificent soldier and incomparable pilot with an admirable desire for combat.

Has downed eight enemy planes, and has shown intelligence, tenacity and rare courage in his long distance reconnaissances.