Georges Halberger
French flying ace
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Adjutant Georges Charles Emmanuel Halberger (5 May 1893 - 6 October 1984)[1] was a French World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.[2]
Georges Charles Emmanuel Halberger | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 May 1893 Montpellier, France |
| Died | 6 October 1984 (aged 91) Poissy, France |
| Allegiance | France |
| Branch | Flying service |
| Rank | Adjutant |
| Unit | Escadrille 79 Escadrille 153 |
| Awards | Médaille militaire Croix de Guerre with four palms |
Biography
Georges Charles Emmanuel Halberger was an artilleryman before transferring to aviation.[2] He graduated pilot training with Military Pilot's Brevet No. 6378 on 13 May 1917. On 12 August, he was posted to Escadrille 79. On 6 September, he transferred to Escadrille 153. Nine months later, on 2 June 1918, he helped shoot down a German observation balloon for his first aerial victory. Fighting in consort with his squadronmates, he would shoot down another balloon, along with three enemy airplanes, by 18 October 1918. On 8 November, he was severely wounded while strafing a machine gun nest holding up German troops.[3]
On 25 November 1918, a fortnight after the ceasefire, Halberger was awarded the Médaille Militaire. He had also earned the Croix de Guerre with four palms.[3]
