Hans Kirschstein
German flying ace (1896–1918) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hans Kirschstein (5 August 1896 – 16 July 1918), winner of the Pour le Merite, Royal House Order of Hohenzollern, and the Iron Cross, 1st and 2nd class, was a German lieutenant and World War I flying ace credited with 27 aerial victories.[1]
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Born | (1896-08-05)5 August 1896 Koblenz, Rhine Province, Germany |
Died | 16 July 1918(1918-07-16) (aged 21) Fismes, France |
Allegiance | German Empire |
Service/ | Pioneers, Air Service |
Years of service | 1914–1918 |
Rank | Leutnant |
Unit | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, Flieger-Abteilung (Flier Detachment) 19; Flieger-Abteilung (Flier Detachment) 256; Flieger-Abteilung (Flier Detachment) 3; Jagdstaffel 6 (Fighter Squadron 6) |
Commands held | Jagdstaffel 6 |
Awards | Pour le Merite; Royal House Order of Hohenzollern; Iron Cross |
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