Marcel
Hugues
Name: Marcel Anatole
Hugues
Country: France
Rank: Capitaine
Service: French Air Service
Units: MF22; N77, N81, Spa95
Victories: 12
Date Of Birth: January 5, 1892
Place of Birth: Belfort
Hugues joined the French army in 1910. After serving with an
infantry regiment for three years, he reenlisted and rose to the
rank of Sergent-major by the beginning of the war. In 1915 he was
promoted to Sous Lieutenant, transferred to the French Air Service
at Avord and received a Pilot's Brevet in July of 1916. In March of
1918, Hugues assumed command of Spa95 and was promoted to Capitaine
in June. He retired from the military in 1933 but returned to
service during World War II, attaining the rank of Lieutenant
Colonel and assuming command of Groupe de Chasse II/5.
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