Victor Chapman

Victor Chapman
Chapman in 1916
Birth nameVictor Chapman
Born(1890-04-17)April 17, 1890
New York City, U.S.
DiedJune 24, 1916(1916-06-24) (aged 26)
Douaumont, France
Buried
AllegianceUnited States/France
Service / branchAviation/Infantry
Years of service1915–1916
RankSergeant
UnitLafayette Escadrille
Battles / warsFirst World War
AwardsMedaille Militaire, Croix de Guerre with two Palms.

Victor Emmanuel Chapman (April 17, 1890 – June 23, 1916) was a French-American pilot remembered for his exploits during World War I. He was the first American pilot to die in the war.