Alfred Auger
Alfred Victor Robert Auger (born January 26, 1889 in Constantine (Algeria) , † July 28, 1917 near Woesten-Zuidschote) was a fighter pilot in the Armée de l'Air during the First World War .
War effort
When the First World War broke out, Alfred Auger served in the 31st Infantry Regiment. He enlisted in the Armée de l'Air and began his pilot training in Pau in February 1915 . There he received the pilot license No. 614. He was transferred to the 11th Escadrille, which was equipped with aircraft of the Caudron type. After being wounded on July 8, 1915, he applied for retraining on Nieuport fighter aircraft in August . On September 22, 1915, he became the commander of the 31st Escadrille. This was followed by promotion to Capitaine (captain) in December of the same year. He was seriously injured in an accident on April 16, 1916. After his recovery, he was transferred to the 3rd Escadrille. On March 17, 1917, he replaced Alfred Heurtaux as commander there. On July 28, 1917, Auger attacked five enemy fighters over West Flanders . He was hit in the neck. He could still fly over the front and land 4 km west of Langemark . A few minutes later he succumbed to his injuries. He achieved 7 confirmed aerial victories.
literature
- Norman Franks: Nieuport Aces of World War I. Osprey Publishing, Oxford 2000, ISBN 1855329611
- John Guttman: SPAD VII Aces of World War I. Osprey Publishing, Oxford 2001, ISBN 1841762229
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| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Auger, Alfred |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Auger, Alfred Victor Robert |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | French fighter pilot during the First World War |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 26, 1889 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Constantine (Algeria) |
| DATE OF DEATH | July 28, 1917 |
| Place of death | at Woesten-Zuideschoote |