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French Aces of WW1 - Maurice Bizot

Maurice Bizot Name: Maurice Bizot
Country: France
Rank: Adjudant
Service: French Air Service
Units: N90; Spa90
Victories: 10
Date Of Birth: November 5, 1896
Place of Birth: Puechabon
Date Of Death: November 27, 1925
Bizot joined the army on January 8, 1915. He transferred to aviation from artillery on May 12, 1917. He was assigned to Escadrille N90 on October 13, 1917, he shot down 7 balloons and 3 enemy aircraft during 1918.

Médaille Militaire
"Pilot of admirable courage, always volunteers for perilous missions. He has executed numerous bombardments and reconnaissances at low altitudes very far behind enemy lines. On September 2, 1918, he destroyed a balloon in flames and was severely wounded, returning to our lines at 200 meters above the ground. Two hundred hours of flight against the enemy. Four aircraft destroyed, three citations." Médaille Militaire citation

Légion d'Honneur
"Pursuit pilot of exceptional value. Has executed numerous bombardments and reconnaissances at low altitudes. Has shot down three planes and seven balloons. One wound, six citations." Légion d'Honneur citation

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