Joseph Kessel | |
|---|---|
 Kessel in June 1948 | |
| Born | 10 February 1898 Villa Clara, Entre Ríos, Argentina |
| Died | 23 July 1979 (aged 81) Avernes, Val-d'Oise, France |
| Allegiance |  France Free France |
| Service/ |  French Naval Aviation  Free French Air Forces |
| Years of service | 1914–1918 1939–1945 |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Legion of Honour |
| Other work | Journalist Writer |
Joseph Kessel (10 February 1898 – 23 July 1979), also known as "Jef", was a French journalist and novelist. He was a member of the Académie française and Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour.