Albert Chabrier Explained

Albert Rene Chabrier
Birth Date:24 May 1896
Birth Place:Briare, France
Death Place:Peru
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

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]

References

Notes and References

  1. The Aerodrome website http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/france/chabrier.php Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  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