Georges Guynemer

French flying ace (1894-1917) · France · On the map · Died at 22

Georges Marie Lodovic Jules Guynemer 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.

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Georges Guynemer in 1917

Georges Guynemer's original SPAD S.VII, nicknamed "Vieux Charles", preserved at Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace

Awards

Officer of the Legion of Honour

Croix de guerre 1914-1918

Mort Pour la France

Order of the Star of Karađorđe

Order of Prince Danilo I

Officer of the Order of Leopold

Croix de Guerre

Order of Michael the Brave

Distinguished Service Order

Order of St. George, 4th class

Médaille militaire

Grande médaille de l'Aéro-Club de France

About this person

Country

France

Type

Other

Status

Deceased

Dates

Lived 1894 to 1917 · aged 22