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Born on October 9, 1895, Eugene Bullard was from Columbus, Georgia, United States. Eugene Bullard was an aircraft pilot, military personnel and boxer. Death is recorded on October 12, 1961, at the age of 66. Listed accolades include Knight of the Legion of Honour, Croix de guerre 1939–1945, Croix de guerre 1914–1918 and 5 more.
My Take
Eugene Bullard's life reads like something too dramatic to be invented. Born in Georgia in 1895, he became a boxer, a French Foreign Legionnaire, and one of the very few Black combat pilots of World War I, flying for France because his own country would not let him. The string of decorations he earned, including the Legion of Honour, speaks for itself. What moves me is how he broke through walls of racism with sheer courage and skill in an era stacked entirely against him. History too often overlooks figures like this. I think his name deserves to be spoken with deep respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Eugene Bullard
- Name (Japanese)
- ユージン・バラード
- Reading
- ゆーじん・ばらーど
- Born
- October 9, 1895 – October 12, 1961
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Goat
- Origin
- Columbus, Georgia, United States
- Occupation
- aircraft pilot / military personnel / boxer / French foreign legionnaire
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Croix de guerre 1939–1945
- Croix de guerre 1914–1918
- Médaille militaire
- Croix du combattant volontaire 1914-1918
- Combatant's Cross
- Insignia for the Military Wounded
- Inter-Allied Victory medal (France)
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugene%20Bullard
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1367535
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Eugene Bullard born?
Born October 9, 1895.
When did Eugene Bullard die?
Died October 12, 1961, aged 66.
Where was Eugene Bullard from?
Eugene Bullard was from Columbus, Georgia, United States.
What did Eugene Bullard do?
Eugene Bullard worked as aircraft pilot, military personnel, boxer, French foreign legionnaire.
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