Victor Chapman
Victor Chapman | |
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Chapman in 1916 | |
| Birth name | Victor Chapman |
| Born | April 17, 1890 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | June 24, 1916 (aged 26) Douaumont, France |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States/France |
| Service | Aviation/Infantry |
| Years of service | 1915–1916 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Lafayette Escadrille |
| Battles / wars | First World War |
| Awards | Medaille Militaire, Croix de Guerre with two Palms. |
Victor Emmanuel Chapman (April 17, 1890 – June 23, 1916) was a French-American pilot remembered for his exploits during World War I. He was the first American pilot to die in the war.