Honoré de Bonald
Lieutenant Honore Marie Joseph Leon Guillaume de Bonald (born 13 August 1894, date of death unknown) was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.[1]
Honore Marie Joseph Leon Guillaume de Bonald | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 August 1894 Valady, France |
| Died | Unknown |
| Allegiance | France |
| Service/ | Cavalry, then flying service |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | N69 |
| Awards | Legion d'Honneur, Croix de Guerre, Italian Silver Medal of Military Valor |
He was married to Henriette de Lastic-Vigouroux.
Honors and awards citations
Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur
"Pilot of Escadrille N69; energetic and brave officer. Very seriously wounded in the cavalry, when his wounds healed he requested to serve in aviation. Since he arrived at his Escadrille he has shown himself to be a first class pursuit pilot. Has completed numerous hours of flight and has had many combats. He downed his fourth enemy plane on 3 June 1917. Already twice cited in orders."
Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur citation, 15 June 1917.
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