Albert Chabrier
Albert Rene Chabrier | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 24, 1896 |
| Died | January 18, 1920 (aged 23) |
| Allegiance | France |
Branch | Aviation |
Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | N315 |
| Awards | Croix de Guerre |
Lieutenant Albert Rene Chabrier (1896-1920) was a French World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories.[1]
Biography
[edit]Albert René Chabrier was born on 24 May 1896 in Briare, France.[1] His earlier service during World War I is unclear; however, he was posted to Escadrille 315 on 9 November 1917. He was credited with six aerial victories during 1918. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre with four palmes during his service.[2]
Chabrier was killed in an aviation accident on 18 January 1920, in Peru.[2]
Sources of information
[edit]References
[edit]- Franks, Norman; Bailey, Frank (1993). Over the Front: The Complete Record of the Fighter Aces and Units of the United States and French Air Services, 1914–1918. London, UK: Grub Street Publishing. ISBN 978-0-948817-54-0.