Albert Chabrier

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Albert Rene Chabrier
Born(1896-05-24)May 24, 1896
Briare, France
DiedJanuary 18, 1920(1920-01-18) (aged 23)
Peru
AllegianceFrance
Service/branchAviation
RankLieutenant
UnitN315
Awards Croix de Guerre

Lieutenant Albert Rene Chabrier (1896-1920) was a French World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories. [1]

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Biography

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

  1. 1 2 The Aerodrome website Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  2. 1 2 Over the Front: The Complete Record of the Fighter Aces and Units of the United States and French Air Services, 1914–1918, p. 130

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