Pierre Wertheim

Capitaine Pierre Armand Wertheim, alias Pierre Armand Wertheimer, (17 March 1888 – 30 April 1971) was a French World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.

Biography See also Aerial victory standards of World War I

Pierre Armand Wertheim was born on 17 March 1888 in Paris.

He began his required military service on 7 October 1909, becoming an infantryman. On 24 September 1911, he was released to reserve duty. The start of World War I saw him recalled to duty. However, on 8 August 1914, he went to hospital. He returned to his regiment in a few days, being tasked as a machine gunner. He served in that role until 30 March 1916, when he was sent for pilot training. Appointed Officer of the Legion d'honneur on 24 December 1936 Decreed Commander of the Legion d'honneur on 13 July 1961

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