Lucien
Gasser
Name: Lucien Marcel
Gasser
Country: France
Rank: Adjudant
Service: French Air Service
Units: Spa87
Victories: 10
Date Of Birth: February 2, 1897
Place of Birth: Pompey
Date Of Death: February 14, 1939
Place of Death: Malzeville
Médaille Militaire
"A pursuit pilot with incomparable ardour and skill. He attacked
audaciously a group of enemy planes and shot down one of them in
flames bringing to four the number of his victories. Four
citations." Médaille Militaire citation, June16, 1918
Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur
"A pilot beyond compare. By his devotion proven to all and his
straightforwardness, he has constantly been a remarkable example to
his comrades. During the course of numerous combats in which he
engaged regardless of the number of adversaries, he has had his
plane hit many times and has reported eight victories. He was
seriously wounded recently, in a combat against overwhelming odds.
Amputation of the left leg. Médaille Militaire for feats of war,
five citations." Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur citation, August
3, 1918.