About Rudolf Wendelmuth
Lived 1890 – 1917 (aged 27). Rudolf Wendelmuth was a military personnel.
Leutnant Rudolf Wendelmuth was a World War I German flying ace credited with 14 aerial victories.
Early life
Rudolf Wendelmuth was born on 28 July 1890 in Gotha, Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, the German Empire.
On the Western Front
During Bloody April 1917, Wendelmuth returned to the Western Front. He was assigned to Jagdstaffel 8. Between 29 July and 14 October 1917, he accumulated another ten victories; during this span, on 25 September, his plane was shot down but he escaped unharmed.
In command
On 19 October, he was appointed to command Royal Prussian Jagdstaffel 20. He scored three more wins in October and November 1917. On 30 November, Wendelmuth died in a midair collision that also killed Wilhelm Schulz of Jagdstaffel 4.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Rudolf Wendelmuth?
German fighter pilot in the First World War (1890–1917)
When was Rudolf Wendelmuth born?
Rudolf Wendelmuth was born on 28 July 1890 in Gotha.
When did Rudolf Wendelmuth die?
Rudolf Wendelmuth died on 30 November 1917 in Fontaine-Notre-Dame.
What was Rudolf Wendelmuth's occupation?
Rudolf Wendelmuth was a military personnel.
What nationality was Rudolf Wendelmuth?
Rudolf Wendelmuth's recorded nationality: German Reich.
Sources & further reading
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