About Fernand Guyou
Lived 1891 – 1944 (aged 53). Fernand Guyou was a French flying ace.
Sous Lieutenant Fernand Eugene Guyou was a World War I flying ace credited with twelve aerial victories.
Early life Fernand Eugene Guyou was born in Champigny-sur-Marne, France on 7 January 1891.
Promotions and awards On 25 January 1918, Guyou was promoted to Adjutant. On 6 April, he was awarded the Médaille militaire to accompany his Croix de Guerre. He received a temporary commission as a sous lieutenant on 1 June 1918. His career as an ace was capped with the receipt of the Légion d'honneur on 16 October 1918.
Post World War I Guyou flew as an airline pilot; he also flew for Potez. He rejoined the service for World War II, and died in Morocco on 1 September 1944.
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Who was Fernand Guyou?
French flying ace
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Fernand Guyou was born on 7 January 1891 in Champigny-sur-Marne.
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Fernand Guyou died on 1 September 1944 in Morocco.
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Fernand Guyou was a flying ace.
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