Victor Chapman | |
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Birth name | Victor Chapman |
Born | New York City, U.S. | April 17, 1890
Died | June 24, 1916 Douaumont, France | (aged 26)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States/France |
Service | Aviation/Infantry |
Years of service | 1915–1916 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | Lafayette Escadrille |
Battles / wars | First World War |
Awards | Medaille 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.