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Andre Barcat

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Andre Jean Louis Barcat
Born(1896-11-08)November 8, 1896
Paris, France
DiedJuly 16, 1918(1918-07-16) (aged 21)
AllegianceFrance
Service / branchArtillery, then flying service
Years of service1915 - 1918
RankSous lieutenant
UnitSpa155, Spa153
Battles / warsLegion d'Honneur, Croix de Guerre

Sous Lieutenant Andre Jean Louis Barcat was a World War I fighter ace credited with five aerial victories.[1]

Honors and awards

Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur

Officer of admirable strength, model of discipline and tenacity in combat. Killed on 16 July 1918, having reported his fifth victory. Has been cited.

Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur citation, 30 July 1919

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