Eugene Weismann
| Eugène Weismann | |
|---|---|
| Born |
18 March 1896 Paris |
| Died |
20 July 1973 (aged 77) Paris |
| Allegiance | France |
| Service/branch | Infantry; aviation |
| Years of service | 1914–1918 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | 28c Regiment d'Infanterie, Escadrille 132 |
| Awards | Légion d'honneur, Médaille militaire, Croix de Guerre |
Lieutenant Eugène Weismann (1896–1973) joined the infantry on 28 September 1914 and suffered frostbite and three wounds before transferring to aerial service in 1917. The loss of a foot to a grenade did not prevent him from becoming an aerial gunner and a flying ace with seven confirmed aerial victories.[1] Weismann was one of five notable Jewish aces.[2] He also received citations in World War II.[3]
References
- ↑ http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/france/weismann.php
- ↑ Les cahiers du judaïsme 21-22 Alliance israélite universelle 2007 "Mais avec l'institution du palmarès des As qui connaît une immense publicité en France, « un combattant sorti de l'anonymat 82». Ce sont surtout les chasseurs qui bénéficient de cette reconnaissance. ... Cinq As juifs se distinguent dont Jacques-Louis Ehrlich – dix-neuf avions et Drachens abattus -, Eugène Weismann, ..."
- ↑ Marcel Catillon Mémorial aéronautique: qui était qui? 1997 p195 "WEISMANN Eugène Né le 18 mars 1896. Décédé le 14 juillet 1973. AS 1914–1918 avec 7 victoires aériennes homologuées. "
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