Georges Guynemer

Georges Guynemer
Born24 December 1894
Paris, France
Died11 September 1917(1917-09-11) (aged 22)
South of Poelcappelle, Belgium (presumably)
Allegiance France
Service / branch French Air Service
Years of service1914–1917
RankCapitaine
UnitEscadrille N.3, MS 3, Spa3
AwardsLégion d'honneur
Croix de Guerre
Médaille militaire
Order of Karađorđe's Star

Georges Guynemer (French pronunciation: [ʒɔʁʒ ɡinmɛːʁ], 24 December 1894 – 11 September 1917 MIA) was the second highest-scoring French fighter ace with 54 victories during World War I, and a French national hero at the time of his death. Guynemer's death was a profound shock to France.