René Doumer, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

René Doumer

French flying ace

Date of Birth: 31-Oct-1887

Place of Birth: Laon, Hauts-de-France, France

Date of Death: 26-Apr-1917

Profession: flying ace

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About René Doumer

  • Capitaine René Doumer (1887-1917) was a World War I flying ace credited with seven aerial victories.Born on October 31, 1887, René Doumer was one of the children of Paul Doumer (President of France 1931-1932) and Blanche Doumer (née Richel).
  • He was a professional lieutenant when World War I began, having been a chasseur since 1908.
  • He was seriously wounded on 17 September 1914 in circumstances that won him the Legion d'Honneur.
  • After recovery, he transferred to aviation.
  • His first assignment was to fly a Caudron for Escadrille 64.
  • He scored his first two victories with this unit, on 19 and 30 March 1916.
  • He transferred to a Nieuport fighter unit next, Escadrille 76.
  • He would rack up five more wins between 23 October 1916 and 28 March 1917.
  • He would also succeed to command of Escadrille 76.
  • He fell under the guns of Erich Hahn on 26 April 1917.

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