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Name: André Dubonnet
Médaille Militaire
Croix de Guerre with 3 Palms and 2 Bronze Stars
André Dubonnet
Country: France
Rank: Sergent
Service: French Air Service
Unit: Spa3
Victories: 6
Born: 28 June 1897
Place of Birth: Paris
Died: 20 January 1980
Place of Death:  
 
 
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Médaille Militaire
"After being distinguished in the artillery, he transferred to aviation where he was rapidly classed as among the best pursuit pilots. Very good non-commissioned officer, excellent patrol leader, leading the pilots who have confidence in him cheerfully into combat. On 16 August 1918, he reported his fifth victory. Four citations." Médaille Militaire citation
 
Victories
Date Time Unit Aircraft Opponent Location
1 03 May 1918 1725 Spa3   EA 1 Montdidier
2 10 May 1918 1725 Spa3   EA Faverolles
3 31 May 1918 1045 Spa3   EA 1 Montdidier
4 13 Jun 1918 Spa3   Balloon 2
5 16 Aug 1918 Spa3   EA 3 Carrepuit
6 16 Aug 1918 Spa3   EA 4 E of Roye

1 Shared with Frank Baylies
2 Shared with Fernand Chavannes
3 Shared with Capt Battle
4 Shared with Joseph de Sevin
 
Books
Over the Front
by Norman L. R. Franks, Frank W. Bailey / Hardcover / Grub Street the Basement (May 1992)
 
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