Johannes Janzen
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Leutnant Johannes Max Janzen (21 May 1886 ā 18 October 1945) was a World War I flying ace credited with thirteen aerial victories. He returned to Germany's military service during World War II, and died in a Russian prison camp on 18 October 1945.
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Johannes Janzen | |
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Nickname(s) | "Hans" |
Born | 21 May 1886 Fronza (near Marienwerder), West Prussia |
Died | 18 October 1945(1945-10-18) (aged 59) |
Buried | Russian Prisoner of War camp |
Allegiance | Germany |
Service/ | Aviation |
Years of service | 1914-1918 |
Rank | Leutnant |
Unit | 1st Leib-Husaren-Regiment (1st Hussar Regiment); Fliegerersatz-Abteilung (Replacement Detachment) 3; Kampfstaffel (Tactical Bomber Squadron) 12; Jagdstaffel 23 (Fighter Squadron 23); Jagdstaffel 6 (Fighter Squadron 6); Flieger Staffel (Flying Squadron) 120 |
Commands held | Jagdstaffel 4 (Fighter Squadron 4); Jagdstaffel 6 |
Awards | Iron Cross Second and First Class |
Other work | Also fought in World War II |
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