Lieutenant Albert Rene Chabrier (1896-1920) was a French

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Biography

Albert René Chabrier was born on 24 May 1896 in

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, France. 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 ''

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'' with four ''palmes'' during his service.''Over the Front: The Complete Record of the Fighter Aces and Units of the United States and French Air Services, 1914–1918'', p. 130 Chabrier was killed in an aviation accident on 18 January 1920, in Peru.

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References

* 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. . {{DEFAULTSORT:Chabrier 1896 births 1920 deaths French World War I flying aces Victims of aviation accidents or incidents in Peru Victims of aviation accidents or incidents in 1920