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Marcel Bloch

1890 – 1938

French flying ace

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About Marcel Bloch

Lived 1890 – 1938 (aged 47). Marcel Bloch was a French flying ace.

Sous Lieutenant Marcel Robert Leopold Bloch was a World War I flying ace who fought for the French on both Eastern and Western Fronts. He was credited with five aerial victories, all scored against German observation balloons.

World War I service Bloch volunteered for the French military on 7 September 1916, and was assigned to aviation service. After pilot training, he was granted Military Pilot's Brevet No. 2571 on 12 October 1915. Bloch was originally assigned to fly a Nieuport for Escadrille 3 but transferred to Escadrille 62 on 25 May 1916. He became a balloon buster ace, destroying five German observation balloons between 26 June and 1 October 1916. In the process of destroying number three, on 3 July 1916, he was seriously wounded twice. He downed his last two on 30 September and 1 October.

Honors and awards Légion d'Honneur Médaille Militaire Croix de Guerre Russian Order of Saint George Russian Order of Saint Ann

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Commander of the Legion of Honour; Croix de Guerre; Légion d'honneur; Médaille militaire; Order of Saint Anne; Order of Saint George

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Marcel Bloch?

French flying ace

When was Marcel Bloch born?

Marcel Bloch was born on 21 July 1890 in La Chaux-de-Fonds.

When did Marcel Bloch die?

Marcel Bloch died on 29 March 1938 in Czechoslovakia.

What was Marcel Bloch's occupation?

Marcel Bloch was a flying ace.

What nationality was Marcel Bloch?

Marcel Bloch was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marcel Bloch

· Wikidata: Q6756053

· DBpedia: Marcel Bloch (aviator)

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