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Marius Ambrogi [France]

Name:Marius Jean Paul Elzeard "Marc" AmbrogiBalloon Buster
Country:France
Rank:Sous Lieutenant
Service:French Air Service
Squadrons:N90, N507; Spa90
Victories:14
Born:9 June 1895
Place of Birth:Marseilles
Died:25 April 1971
Place of Death:
Légion d'Honneur
Médaille Militaire
Croix de Guerre with 10 Palms and 1 Star
Marius Ambrogi

Notes
A fighter pilot in both world wars, Ambrogi joined the army on 25 September 1914. After two years in the infantry, he transferred to the French Air Service and was assigned to N90 (later Spa90) for the duration of the war.

Médaille Militaire
"A pilot who never ceases to distinguish himself by his spirit, and the ease with which he brilliantly accomplishes his daily duties. He has downed two adversaries who were seen falling disabled in their own lines. On 6 January 1918, he downed another enemy plane. Three citations." Médaille Militaire citation

Légion d'Honneur
"Reconnaissance and pursuit pilot beyond compare. Officer of the highest valour. Recently reported his fifth victory by downing an enemy balloon in flames. Médaille Militaire for feats of war. Six citations." Légion d'Honneur citation

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