Raoul Lufbery
Gervais Raoul Lufbery March 14, 1885 – May 19, 1918 was a French-American fighter pilot and flying ace in World War I. Because he served in both French aviation, and later the United States Army Air Service in World War I, he is sometimes listed as a French ace and sometimes as an American ace, though all but one of his 17 combat victories came while flying in French units.
| Gervais Raoul Lufbery | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 March 1885 Chamalières, France |
| Died | 19 May 1918 (33) Mâron, France |
| Lafayette Memorial du Parc de Garches | Paris, France |
| Allegiance | USA/France |
| Service/branch | Aviation |
| Years of service | 1907 - 1909; 1914 - 1918 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Escadrille No. 106, Escadrille No. 124 |
| Commands held | 94th Aero Squadron USAAS |
| Awards | Legion d'Honneur, Medaille Militaire, Croix de Guerre, British Military Medal |
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