Del Vial

Del Antoine Gaston Vial
Born27 December 1891
Le Val-d'Ajol, France
DiedUnknown
AllegianceFrance
BranchArtillery; aviation
Years of service1912–1918
RankSous lieutenant
UnitEscadrille BL.49
Escadrille 3
Escadrille MF.29
Escadrille F.123
Escadrille Sop.39
Escadrille Spa.315
Escadrille Spa.152
AwardsLégion d'honneur
Médaille militaire
Croix de Guerre

Sous lieutenant Del Antoine Gaston Vial (born 27 December 1891, date of death unknown) served in an artillery regiment from 1912 to 1913, when he transferred to aviation. He became a flying ace during World War I by scoring eight aerial victories. Another notable achievement of his was his frequent participation in long range bombardment missions.