Roland Morillot

Roland Morillot (1885 – 29 December 1915) was a French naval officer and hero of the early age of submarines. He was the brother of painter Octave Morillot.

Career
Morillot captained the French submarine Monge when she was sunk by SMS Helgoland on the night of 28–29 December 1915. He ordered the ship evacuated and sank with her as he made certain that his men escaped to safety. The entire crew was saved, except Morillot and two non-commissioned officers.

Honours

 * [[Image:Legion Honneur Chevalier ribbon.svg|75px]] Knight of the Legion of Honour (Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur) - French Republic
 * [[Image:Valor militare gold medal - old style BAR.svg|75px]] Gold Medal of Military Valour (''Medaglia d'Oro al Valor Militare) - Kingdom of Italy
 * Mention in the Army Despatches (Citation à l'Ordre de l'Armée) 22 March 1916 - French Republic

Three submarines were named in his honour.