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Adolphe Pégoud

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French flying ace (1889-1915)

FranceLived 1889 to 1915 · aged 26
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Adolphe Célestin Pégoud was a French aviator and flight instructor who became the first fighter ace in history during World War I.

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German pre-war postcard depicting Pégoud's loopGerman pre-war postcard depicting Pégoud's loopPégoud being awarded the Croix de GuerrePégoud being awarded the Croix de Guerre

Awards 4

Knight of the Legion of Honour
Croix de guerre 1914-1918
Médaille militaire
Order of the Crown of Romania

Connected to Adolphe 6

Carlos ChagasAlso won Order of the Crown of RomaniaÉdouard de CastelnauAlso won Médaille militaireJean BouinAlso won Médaille militaireStanisław OstrowskiAlso won Order of the Crown of RomaniaIon Gheorghe MaurerAlso won Order of the Crown of RomaniaLouis Franchet d'EspèreyAlso won Médaille militaire

About this person

Country
France
Type
Other
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1889 to 1915 · aged 26
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19 languages

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