Karl Emil Schäfer
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Karl Emil Schäfer (17 December 1891 – 5 June 1917) was a German pilot during World War I; he became one of the major German flying aces of the war, with 30 confirmed aerial victories.[1]
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Emil Schäfer | |
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Nickname(s) | Karlchen ("Charlie") |
Born | (1891-12-17)17 December 1891 Krefeld, Germany |
Died | 5 June 1917(1917-06-05) (aged 25) Becelaere-Zandvoorde, Belgium |
Allegiance | German Empire |
Service/ | Luftstreitkräfte |
Years of service | 1914–1917 |
Rank | Leutnant |
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Commands held | Jagdstaffel 28 |
Battles/wars | World War I • Eastern Front • Western Front |
Awards | Pour le Mérite Iron Cross First & Second Class Knight's Cross with Swords of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern Wound Badge |
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