Chourré, Emile, 1894-1938
Dates
- Existence: 1894 - 1938
Biographical Note
Emile Chourré was born August 28, 1894 in San Francisco, California to Pierre and Marianne (Mausegne) Chourré. Chourré enlisted in the United States Navy in 1917 and became a naval aviator, serving in various locations throughout his military career including San Diego, California; Pensacola, Florida; and Coco Solo in the Panama Canal Zone. Chourré was one of the announcers during the National Air Races for 1929-1931 and 1933-1934. He married Catherine Davis in 1920 and had two children, Jeanne and Jack. On January 26, 1938, Lieutenant Commander Emile Chourré was killed in a plane crash at the U.S. Army Air Corps' Scott Field, Belleville, Illinois.
Citation:
https://dmairfield.com/people/chourre_ee/Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Emile Chourré and Chourré Family Papers
The Emile Chourré and Chourré Family Papers is comprised of documents and scrapbooks, photographic prints and photograph albums, and assorted ephemera primarily pertaining to the life and military career of Lieutenant Commander Emile Chourré (1894-1938). Major topics include Chourré's military service, especially while stationed in Coco Solo, Panama; his service as a U.S. Naval announcer for the 1929-1931 and 1933-1934 National Air Races; and family (immediate and extended) photographs.
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