Paul Louis Malavialle

Name:

Country:

France

Rank:

Capitaine

Service:

French Air Service

Units:

N57, N69

Victories:

Born:

15 May 1888

Place of Birth:

St. Jean de la Blaquere

Died:

20 December 1919

Place of Death:

Constantinople

Malavialle died from influenza.

Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur

"A model of courage and devotion. Ever since the war started he has been an example of the highest military qualities. On 13 March 1916, he showed no hesitation in descending to 100 meters altitude over enemy lines to disengage a bombing aircraft from being attacked by an enemy plane. He forced the enemy plane to abandon the fight. Already cited twice in orders." Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur citation

Victories

	Date	Time	Unit	Aircraft	Opponent	Location
1	08 Mar 1916		N69		LVG C	Etain
2	02 Sep 1916		N69		EA	Nesles
3	17 Sep 1916		N69		EA	Miséry
4	25 Jul 1917		N69		EA
5	24 Oct 1917		N69		EA ¹	Chamouille

1	Shared with S/Lt Raoul Lufbery

Books

Over the Front: by Norman L. R. Franks, Frank W. Bailey / Hardcover / Grub Street the Basement (May 1992)