Attention, mes gars!



Pursuant to official decree set forth on 31 Mars 1918 by le Président de la République Française, Capitaine Frederick H.B. Abbott is hereby named Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur for his outstanding record in battle.



Citation to the award reads as follows:

This officer magnifique has written a tale of courage and glory across the skies of France and Flanders. He has destroyed more than fifty enemy aircraft and balloons in less than a year at the front. His daring and his love for the attack serve as a fine example to all who have taken up arms against the enemies of France.
Awarded the Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur this day, 3 Avril 1918.


The people of France thank you sincerely for your service extraordinaire.

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