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Pavel d'Argueff [Russia]

Name:Pavel Vladimirovich d'Argueff
Country:France
Rank:Capitaine
Service:French Air Service
Squadrons:N48; Spa124
Victories:15
Born:1 March 1887
Place of Birth:Yalta
Died:30 October 1922Killed In Flying Accident
Place of Death:Near Trutnow
Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur
Croix de Guerre with 8 Palms
Order or St. Vladimir, 4th Class with Swords & Bows
Order of St. George, 4th Class
Pavel d'Argueff

Notes
In August 1914, Lieutenant Colonel d'Argueff left the Russian army to join the French. He received flight training in 1915 and was assigned to N48. Rejoining the Russians in 1916, d'Argueff served on the Russian Front before returning to France to serve with Spa124 in May 1918.

Légion d'Honneur
"A Russian national who took command of a company in November. Has shown by his actions great alacrity and the highest energy. He has complete authority over his men. He was lightly wounded on 17 April 1915, but retained command of his company." Légion d'Honneur citation

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