James Armand Meissner
Major James Armand Meissner (July 20, 1896 – January 16, 1936) was a World War I flying ace credited with eight aerial victories and awarded two Distinguished Service Crosses.
James Armand Meissner | |
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Meissner in 1919 | |
| Nickname(s) | Jimmy |
| Born | July 20, 1896 Londonderry, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Died | January 16, 1936 (aged 39) Birmingham, Alabama, US |
| Buried | Section 2, Site 4791 |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | Air Service, United States Army Alabama National Guard |
| Years of service | 1917–1922 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 94th Aero Squadron |
| Commands held | 147th Aero Squadron |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross, French Croix de Guerre |
| Other work | Commanding Officer, 135th Observation Squadron, Alabama Air National Guard |
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