Gustave Naudin [SEP] conflict
Gustave Naudin
Captain Gustave Naudin (29 May 1890–16 April 1978) was a French World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories. He returned to his nation's defense during World War II, serving as an infantry officer.
Early life.
Gustave Naudin was born in Corberon, France on 29 May 1890.
Military service in World War I.
Military service in World War I Service in the cavalry.
Naudin enlisted in the cavalry for four years on 13 April 1909. Exactly four years later,
mission in spite of a violent bombardment. Already cited in orders."
After his first aerial victory of 12 July 1917, he was promoted to Adjutant on 25 July. Over the next year, Naudin would score five more aerial victories. On 20 August 1918, he was promoted to Adjutant Chef. While on a trench strafing mission on 29 September, he was wounded by ground fire. He was appointed as a "Chevalier de la Legion d'honneur" on 8 November 1918.
Gustave Naudin had flown 603 1/2