Summary
Charles Arthur Bissonette (27 December 1896 – 26 April 1971) was an American pursuit pilot and a flying ace in World War I.[1]
Charles Arthur Bissonette | |
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 Charles Arthur Bissonette, 1918 | |
| Born | December 27, 1896 Toledo, Ohio |
| Died | April 26, 1971 (aged 74) Los Angeles, California |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ | Royal Air Force (United Kingdom) |
| Unit | Royal Air Force |
| Battles/wars |  World War I |
He died in Los Angeles, California on 26 April 1971[2]
Early life edit
Charles was the son of Alfred M. and Joohana Bissonette.
World War I edit
Charles began the war serving two years in the United States Naval Reserve. In October 1916, he went to Canada with the intention of enlisting in the Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force and did so on October 17 of the same year.[2]
In March 1917, Charles joined the Royal Flying Corps. He flew the S.E.5a fighter plane with 64 Squadron in 1918, while scoring six victories before being reassigned to 24 Squadron on 24 September 1918. He finished the war with 24 squadron, tallying no further victories for the allies.
