Georges Guynemer
Georges Guynemer (French pronunciation: [ʒɔʁʒ ɡinmɛːʁ], 24 December 1894 – 11 September 1917 MIA) was the second highest-scoring French fighter ace with 54 victories during World War I, and a French national hero at the time of his death. Guynemer's death was a profound shock to France.
Georges Guynemer | |
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G. Guynemer by Lucien, Musée national de la Légion d'Honneur et des Ordres de Chevalerie | |
| Born | 24 December 1894 Paris, France |
| Died | 11 September 1917 (aged 22) South of Poelcappelle, Belgium (presumably) |
| Allegiance | France |
| Service/ | French Air Service |
| Years of service | 1914–1917 |
| Rank | Capitaine |
| Unit | Escadrille N.3, MS 3, Spa3 |
| Awards | Légion d'honneur Croix de Guerre Médaille militaire Order of Karađorđe's Star |
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