Paul Barbreau

Captain Paul Augustin Edouard Barbreau (16 September 1894 – 2 June 1976) was an Algerian-born French World War I flying ace credited with eight aerial victories.

[1][3] Barbreau transferred to the army's military aviation branch in April 1917, reporting to Amberieu for pilot's training.

After polishing his skills at Pau and Cazaux, he was posted to a Nieuport squadron, Escadrille N 154, on 1 October 1917.

[2][fn 1] The squadron eventually upgraded its equipment to SPAD S.VII fighters, and subsequently changed its name to Escadrille SPA 154.

[5][6] Although his heroics ended at the ceasefire of 11 November 1918, he was not made a Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur until 12 July 1919, while serving as a second lieutenant (reserve) in Algeria.