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Olivier Freiherr von Beaulieu-Marconnay

German flying ace

Died when: 20 years 42 days (241 months)
Star Sign: Virgo

 

Olivier Freiherr von Beaulieu-Marconnay

Leutnant Olivier Freiherr von Beaulieu-Marconnay (14 September 1898 – 26 October 1918) was a German World War I ace fighter pilot credited with 25 victories.

Having joined the military at age 16, his success in shooting down 13 enemy aircraft led to his being appointed to command a fighter squadron, Jagdstaffel 19, at age 19.

He was credited with another dozen victories before being mortally wounded.Because Germany's highest award for valor could not be granted posthumously, it was hurriedly approved just hours before his death.

He is notable for being World War I's youngest recipient of the Pour le Merite.


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