József Kiss
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Lieutenant József Kiss de Elemér et Ittebe was a World War I flying ace for the Austro-Hungarian Empire. He was credited with 19 aerial victories.[1] He was the most successful Hungarian ace in the war.[2]
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József Kiss | |
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Nickname(s) | Josi |
Born | 26 January 1896 Pressburg, Kingdom of Hungary (today Bratislava, Slovakia) |
Died | 24 May 1918 (1918-05-25) (aged 22) Vicinity of Lamon, Italy |
Allegiance | Austro-Hungarian Empire |
Service/ | Aviation |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit | Flik 24, Flik 55J |
Awards | 3 Gold and 4 Silver awards of Medal for Bravery |
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