Yves F. Barbaza
| Yves Felix Barbaza | |
|---|---|
| Born |
28 May 1893 Port Said, Egypt |
| Died |
26 February 1971 (aged 77) Paris, France |
| Allegiance | France |
| Service/branch | Cavalry, then flying service |
| Years of service | 1911 - 1918 |
| Rank | Sous lieutenant |
| Unit | N38, Spa77 |
| Awards | Legion d'Honneur, Croix de Guerre |
Sous Lieutenant Yves Felix Barbaza was a World War I fighter ace, credited with five aerial victories.[1]
Honors and awards
Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur
An officer of high morals and resolute bravery. He has rendered for two years innumerable services in army corps and pursuit aviation. After having executed numerous photographic missions, especially during the battle of Verdun he passed to an escadrille de chasse where he immediately asserted himself by his energy and high consciousness of devotion. Remarkable patrol leader who has numerous combats, often far behind German lines. On 15 September 1918, he flamed two balloons (3rd and 4th victories, three citations).
Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur citation, 8 July 1917
References
- ↑ "Yves Felix Barbaza". Theaerodrome.com. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
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