Olivier Mazel

Olivier Charles Armand Adrien Mazel (16 September 1858 – 10 March 1940) was a French Army general during World War I. He commanded the First (25 March 1916 – 31 March 1916) and Fifth Armies (31 March 1916 - 22 May 1917) during the war. One of General Robert Nivelle's appointments he was removed from command of the Fifth Army by General Émile Fayolle.

Decorations

 * Légion d'honneur
 * Knight (11 July 1898)
 * Officer (12 July 1911)
 * Commander (13 July 1915)
 * Médaille Interalliée de la Victoire
 * Médaille Commémorative de la Grande Guerre
 * Médaille Coloniale with "Tunisie" bar
 * Distinguished Service Medal (US)
 * Companion of the Order of the Bath (UK)