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René Doumer [France]

Name:René Doumer
Country:France
Rank:Capitaine
Service:French Air Service
Squadrons:C64, Spa76
Victories:7
Born:31 October 1887
Place of Birth:Laon
Died:26 April 1917Killed In Action
Place of Death:North of Brimont
Légion d'HonneurRené Doumer

Notes
While serving with the infantry in 1914, Doumer received the Légion d'Honneur after he was severely wounded in combat. When he recovered, he transferred to the French Air Service. While commanding Escadrille Spa76, he was killed in combat when his SPAD S.VII was shot down by Erich Hahn, commander of Jasta 19. Doumer's father, Paul Doumer, became President of the Republic of France in 1931 and was assassinated on 6 May 1932.

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