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William Hérisson

1894 – 1969

French flying ace

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About William Hérisson

Lived 1894 – 1969 (aged 75). William Hérisson was a French flying ace.

Sous Lieutenant William Louis Max Herisson was a French flying ace during World War I. He was credited with eleven confirmed aerial victories.

Early life

William Louis Max Herisson was born in Nîmes on 20 June 1894.

On 6 April 1915, he was promoted again, to Maréchal-des-logis. On 1 September, he entered pilot's training at Étampes. He received his Pilot's Brevet, No. 2069, on 12 December, and was retained on instructor duty until the following August. On 30 August 1916 he reported to Escadrille F20 (the 'F' denoting the Farmans in use in the squadron). However, a week later, he was reporting for upgrade training to Nieuport fighter planes. On 8 December 1916, he joined a Nieuport squadron, Escadrille 75.

Herisson next scored on 18 February 1918, again teaming to share a win. On 30 March, he shared his seventh triumph with Gabriel Guerin and another French pilot. He next won a solo victory over a Pfalz D.III on 11 April 1918. Then he shared a win over another German fighter on 21 May. As recognition of his continuing success, he was appointed a Chevalier in the Légion d'honneur on 12 June 1918. He rounded his career as an ace with his only double, on 17 September 1918.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Awards
Croix de guerre 1914–1918; Knight of the Legion of Honour; Croix de Guerre; Légion d'honneur; Médaille militaire

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped William Hérisson's

Frequently asked questions

Who was William Hérisson?

French flying ace (1894–1969)

When was William Hérisson born?

William Hérisson was born on 20 June 1894 in Nîmes.

When did William Hérisson die?

William Hérisson died on 25 December 1969 in Nîmes.

What was William Hérisson's occupation?

William Hérisson was a flying ace.

What nationality was William Hérisson?

William Hérisson was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Hérisson

· Wikidata: Q3568700

· DBpedia: William Herisson

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