Son of Austin Kilham & Julia May (Moulton) Chadwick
Thanks to fellow contributor: Rachel Parsons (50459056)
Oliver was killed in aerial combat and is entombed in the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial, Paris France.
The commemorative plaque shown is in the Chadwick burial Lot 206 Exeter cemetery
Below are a few of the many honors Oliver's bravery won him.
In July 1919, the Croix de Guerre with a silver star indicating his citation for bravery in the Army Orders of the Division Aerienne, was presented in person to Chadwick's father by Baron d'Estournelles de Constant, on behalf of the French Minister of War. The citation read, in rough translation:
Chadwick, Oliver Moulton
Corporal — Pilot — Aviator
A young pilot, who went to the front after a few months in school, demonstrated high bravery, with a noble character, despite inexperience in air combat, and affirmed, from his arrival in a French unit (Spad 73), his ardent desire to take part in the fight.
In the course of a mission at low altitude, behind enemy lines, during a violent battle, he died like a hero.
Copy certified in conformity with the General Headquarters, 7th June.
The General Commandant of the French Air Forces
M. Duval.
Suggested edit: Oliver was also a graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy, class of 1907.
Thanks to contributor: Richard Weston (48481943)
Thanks to fellow contributor: Rachel Parsons (50459056)
Oliver was killed in aerial combat and is entombed in the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial, Paris France.
The commemorative plaque shown is in the Chadwick burial Lot 206 Exeter cemetery
Below are a few of the many honors Oliver's bravery won him.
In July 1919, the Croix de Guerre with a silver star indicating his citation for bravery in the Army Orders of the Division Aerienne, was presented in person to Chadwick's father by Baron d'Estournelles de Constant, on behalf of the French Minister of War. The citation read, in rough translation:
Chadwick, Oliver Moulton
Corporal — Pilot — Aviator
A young pilot, who went to the front after a few months in school, demonstrated high bravery, with a noble character, despite inexperience in air combat, and affirmed, from his arrival in a French unit (Spad 73), his ardent desire to take part in the fight.
In the course of a mission at low altitude, behind enemy lines, during a violent battle, he died like a hero.
Copy certified in conformity with the General Headquarters, 7th June.
The General Commandant of the French Air Forces
M. Duval.
Suggested edit: Oliver was also a graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy, class of 1907.
Thanks to contributor: Richard Weston (48481943)
Son of Austin Kilham & Julia May (Moulton) Chadwick
Thanks to fellow contributor: Rachel Parsons (50459056)
Oliver was killed in aerial combat and is entombed in the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial, Paris France.
The commemorative plaque shown is in the Chadwick burial Lot 206 Exeter cemetery
Below are a few of the many honors Oliver's bravery won him.
In July 1919, the Croix de Guerre with a silver star indicating his citation for bravery in the Army Orders of the Division Aerienne, was presented in person to Chadwick's father by Baron d'Estournelles de Constant, on behalf of the French Minister of War. The citation read, in rough translation:
Chadwick, Oliver Moulton
Corporal — Pilot — Aviator
A young pilot, who went to the front after a few months in school, demonstrated high bravery, with a noble character, despite inexperience in air combat, and affirmed, from his arrival in a French unit (Spad 73), his ardent desire to take part in the fight.
In the course of a mission at low altitude, behind enemy lines, during a violent battle, he died like a hero.
Copy certified in conformity with the General Headquarters, 7th June.
The General Commandant of the French Air Forces
M. Duval.
Suggested edit: Oliver was also a graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy, class of 1907.
Thanks to contributor: Richard Weston (48481943)
Thanks to fellow contributor: Rachel Parsons (50459056)
Oliver was killed in aerial combat and is entombed in the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial, Paris France.
The commemorative plaque shown is in the Chadwick burial Lot 206 Exeter cemetery
Below are a few of the many honors Oliver's bravery won him.
In July 1919, the Croix de Guerre with a silver star indicating his citation for bravery in the Army Orders of the Division Aerienne, was presented in person to Chadwick's father by Baron d'Estournelles de Constant, on behalf of the French Minister of War. The citation read, in rough translation:
Chadwick, Oliver Moulton
Corporal — Pilot — Aviator
A young pilot, who went to the front after a few months in school, demonstrated high bravery, with a noble character, despite inexperience in air combat, and affirmed, from his arrival in a French unit (Spad 73), his ardent desire to take part in the fight.
In the course of a mission at low altitude, behind enemy lines, during a violent battle, he died like a hero.
Copy certified in conformity with the General Headquarters, 7th June.
The General Commandant of the French Air Forces
M. Duval.
Suggested edit: Oliver was also a graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy, class of 1907.
Thanks to contributor: Richard Weston (48481943)
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