Jacques Michael Swaab [SEP] conflict
Jacques Michael Swaab
Lieutenant Jacques Michael Swaab (21 April 1894 – 7 July 1963) was an American World War I flying ace with the 22nd Aero Squadron who was credited with ten victories. He later worked in the Hollywood film industry.
World War I service.
Swaab reported to the 22nd Aero Squadron on 27 August 1918 and, flying a SPAD XIII, participated in air operations during the battles at Toul, Saint-Mihiel, and the Argonne.
His first combat patrol was on 8 September when he
War joined the Kosciusko Squadron of the Polish Flying Corps in Warsaw, Poland
- Lt. Joh G. Agar, (22 areo squadron) Father of John George Agar jr. (Died 21 OCT 1918 after aerodrome crash on 20 OCT 1918)
- Lt. John A. Sperry, (4 aerial victories), B Flight Commander, (Captured POW 10/4/18)
- Lt. Jacques Michael Swaab, DSC, SSC (2x), air ace (10 aerial victories), (WIA - 18 AUG 1918)