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Ritscherle, Karl

Date of birth:
May 1st, 1898 (Karsruhe, German Empire)
Date of death:
August 24th, 1940 (Essex, England)
Buried on:
German War Cemetery Cannock Chase
Plot: 9. Row: 5. Grave: 27.
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Rank: Major. Flying ace during WW1.

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Period:
First World War (1914-1918)
Awarded on:
September 6th, 1916
Eisernes Kreuz 2.Klasse (1914)
Period:
First World War (1914-1918)
Awarded on:
1917
Eisernes Kreuz 1.Klasse (1914)
Period:
First World War (1914-1918)
Awarded on:
December 8th, 1917
Militär Karl-Friedrich-Verdienstorden
Period:
First World War (1914-1918)
Awarded on:
September 18th, 1918
Großkreuz zu dem Orden der Löwen von Zähringen

Sources

  • Photo: Public domain

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