Antoine Paillard
1897–1931 (age 34)
Biography
Antoine Paillard (1897–1931) earned distinction as a World War I flying ace, serving with courage in the skies at a time when the aerial theatre was still being shaped. His skill and steadiness under pressure earned him admiration both within his squadron and among the young aviators who came after him.
Though his life was brief, Paillard’s commitment to duty and his contributions to the burgeoning field of military aviation are remembered at the Cimetière parisien de Bagneux, where visitors may pause to honor his service.