Francis Guerrier
| Francis Henri Marie Guerrier | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Le Bulldog[1] |
| Born |
March 2, 1896 Treffieux, France |
| Died | June 28, 1969 (aged 73) |
| Buried at | Treffieux, France |
| Allegiance | France |
| Service/branch | Infantry, then flying service |
| Rank | Adjutant |
| Unit | Sop234, Spa77 |
| Awards | Legion of Honour, Médaille militaire, Croix de guerre |
Adjutant Francis Guerrier was a World War I flying ace and balloon buster credited with five aerial victories over enemy observation balloons ("Drachenballons").[2]
References
- Military file on French DoD website
- Catillon, Marcel (1997). Mémorial de l'Aéronautique : qui était qui ? 1. Nouvelles Éditions Latines. ISBN 2-7233-0529-5. Catillon, Marcel (2004). Mémorial de l'Aéronautique : qui était qui ? 2. Nouvelles Éditions Latines. ISBN 2-7233-2053-7. (note: date of birth erroneously given as the 4th of March)
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