Noël de Rochefort

Who was Noël de Rochefort?

Sous Lieutenant Noël Hugues Anne Louis de Rochefort was a World War I flying ace credited with seven aerial victories. He was one of the original French aces.

Rochefort's first duty in the military was as a driver. He was ill and in hospital for several months. Upon recuperation, he applied for aviation service. In October 1915, he was assigned to Escadrille 26. He scored his first victory on 12 March 1916, and by 14 September, he had six enemy airplanes and an observation balloon to his credit, along with five unconfirmed claims. The following day, 15 September, he was shot down and wounded. He died of his wounds the next day.