| Gabriel Fernand Charles Guérin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 July 1892 Le Havre |
| Died | 1 August 1918 Mont l'Eveque |
| Allegiance | France |
| Service/branch | Infantry, Air Service |
| Years of service | 1913 - 1918 |
| Rank | Sous Lieutenant |
| Unit | Spa 15, Spa88 |
| Awards | Legion d'Honneur, Medaille Militaire, Croix de Guerre |
Sous Lieutenant Gabriel Fernand Charles Guérin (25 August 1892 - 1 August 1918), Legion d'Honneur, Medaille Militaire, Croix de Guerre, was a World War I fighter pilot credited with 23 victories.[1]
"Never ceases to give the highest examples of bravery, strength, sang-froid, and devotion. On 23 July 1917, he downed his fourth enemy plane. Already cited five times in orders."
Médaille Militaire citation, 27 August 1917
Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur
"Elite officer and incomparable pursuit pilot. Raises the morale and enthusiasm of his Escadrille by his great example, moral courage and by the prestige of his victories. On 3 February 1918 he downed his 14th and 15th enemy planes. Médaille Militaire for feats of war and nine citations."
Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur citation, 27 February 1918