Georges Guynemer | |
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Born | 24 December 1894 Paris, France |
Died | 11 September 1917 South of Poelcappelle, Belgium (presumably) | (aged 22)
Allegiance | France |
Service | French Air Service |
Years of service | 1914–1917 |
Rank | Capitaine |
Unit | Escadrille N.3, MS 3, Spa3 |
Awards | Légion 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.