Gilbert Sardier

Jean Marie Luc Gilbert Sardier
Born5 May 1897
Riom, France
Died7 October 1976(1976-10-07) (aged 79)
Clermont-Ferrand, France
AllegianceFrance
Service / branchAviation
RankLieutenant
UnitEscadrille 77
Escadrille 48
CommandsEscadrille 48
AwardsLégion d'honneur
Médaille militaire
Croix de Guerre
American Distinguished Service Cross
British Military Medal

Lieutenant Jean Marie Luc Gilbert Sardier (1897-1976) was a World War I flying ace credited with 15 aerial victories. He remained active in aviation following World War I. During World War II, he was deeply involved in a veterans organization that collaborated with the occupying Nazis.