Paul Barbreau
Algerian-born French World War I flying ace / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the World War I flying ace. For the Canadian film maker, see Paul Barbeau.
Captain Paul Augustin Edouard Barbreau (16 September 1894 – 2 June 1976) was an Algerian-born French World War I flying ace credited with eight aerial victories.[1]
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Paul Augustin Edouard Barbreau | |
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Born | (1894-09-16)16 September 1894 Renault, Oran, Algeria |
Died | 2 June 1976(1976-06-02) (aged 81) Marseille, France |
Allegiance | France |
Service/ | French Army French Air Force |
Years of service | 1914–1919 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 5e régiment de chasseurs d'Afrique Escadrille 154 Escadrille 164 |
Battles/wars | World War I • Western Front |
Awards | Légion d'honneur Médaille militaire Croix de Guerre with four Palmes, an Étoile de vermeil, an Étoile d'argent, and an Étoile de bronze |
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