Andre Barcat

Andre Jean Louis Barcat
Born (1896-11-08)November 8, 1896
Paris, France
Died July 16, 1918(1918-07-16) (aged 21)
Allegiance France
Service/branch Artillery, then flying service
Years of service 1915 - 1918
Rank Sous lieutenant
Unit Spa155, Spa153
Battles/wars Legion d'Honneur, Croix de Guerre

Sous Lieutenant Andre Jean Louis Barcat was a World War I fighter ace credited with five aerial victories.[1]

Honors and awards

Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur

Officer of admirable strength, model of discipline and tenacity in combat. Killed on 16 July 1918, having reported his fifth victory. Has been cited.

Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur citation, 30 July 1919

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