Albert Chabrier

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

Albert Rene Chabrier
Born	May 24, 1896 Briare, France
Died	January 18, 1920 (aged 23) Peru
Allegiance	France
Service/branch	Aviation
Rank	Lieutenant
Unit	N315
Awards	Croix 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.