Claim: André Julien Chainat was a French World War I flying ace, with the rank of Adjutant in the 6eme Regiment d'Artillerie, Escadrille 4, Escadrille 23, Escadrille 38, and Escadrille No. 3.
Evidence: Twelve days after that, he was assigned to Escadrille 23; he was later transferred on to Escadrille 38 on 1 November 1915. Chainat was wounded once during this victory string, on 19 June, which he overcame; his second wounding, on 7 September 1916, removed him from combat. On 10 October, he was promoted to Adjutant.