Erich Rüdiger von Wedel
German flying ace (1892–1954) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Oberleutnant Erich Rüdiger von Wedel (1892–1954) was a German World War I flying ace credited with thirteen aerial victories. Additionally, he spent most of the time from 2 May 1918 until the war's end on 11 November 1918 as commander of Jagdstaffel 11.
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Oberleutnant Erich Rüdiger von Wedel | |
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Born | 9 March 1892 Neuwedell, present day Poland |
Died | 2 July 1954(1954-07-02) (aged 62) Salzhausen, near Lüneburg |
Allegiance | Germany |
Service/ | Imperial German Air Service |
Rank | Oberleutnant |
Unit | Jagdstaffel 11 |
Commands held | Jagdstaffel 11 |
Awards | Royal House Order of Hohenzollern, Iron Cross |
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