About Kurt Wissemann
Lived 1893 – 1917 (aged 24). Kurt Wissemann was a military personnel.
Kurt Wissemann was a German World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.
Biography Born in Elberfeld, Wissemann trained as a Leutnant with Jastaschule 1 (Fighter school 1) before being posted to Jasta 3 on 28 May 1917. He claimed 5 victories during 1917, one of which was reputed to be top French ace Capitaine Georges Guynemer on 11 September. He was killed in action over Westrozebeke, allegedly versus Rene Fonck but documentary evidence suggests it was more probably either Captain Reginald Hoidge or Captain Geoffrey Hilton Bowman of No. 56 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps.
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Who was Kurt Wissemann?
German flying ace (1893-1917)
When was Kurt Wissemann born?
Kurt Wissemann was born on 20 March 1893 in Elberfeld.
When did Kurt Wissemann die?
Kurt Wissemann died on 28 September 1917 in Westrozebeke.
What was Kurt Wissemann's occupation?
Kurt Wissemann was a military personnel.
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Kurt Wissemann's recorded nationality: German Reich.
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