Albert Chabrier

Lieutenant Albert Rene Chabrier was a French World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories.[1]

Albert Rene Chabrier
Born(1896-05-24)May 24, 1896
Briare, France
DiedJanuary 18, 1920(1920-01-18) (aged 23)
Peru
AllegianceFrance
Service/branchAviation
RankLieutenant
UnitN315
AwardsCroix de Guerre

Biography

Albert René Chabrier was born on 24 May 1896 in Briare, France.[1] His earlier service during World War I is unclear; however, he was posted to Escadrille 315 on 9 November 1917. He was credited with six aerial victories during 1918. He was awarded the Croix de guerre with four palmes during his service.[2]

Chabrier was killed in an aviation accident on 18 January 1920, in Peru.[2]

Sources of information
  1. The Aerodrome website Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  2. Over the Front: The Complete Record of the Fighter Aces and Units of the United States and French Air Services, 1914–1918, p. 130

Reference
  • Franks, Norman; Bailey, Frank (1993). Over the Front: The Complete Record of the Fighter Aces and Units of the United States and French Air Services, 1914–1918. London, UK: Grub Street Publishing. ISBN 978-0-948817-54-0.
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