Honoré de Bonald

Honore Marie Joseph Leon Guillaume de Bonald
Born 13 August 1894
Valady, France
Died Unknown
Allegiance France
Service/branch Cavalry, then flying service
Rank Lieutenant
Unit N69
Awards Legion d'Honneur, Croix de Guerre, Italian Silver Medal for Military Valor

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]

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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