Leader, Brittany) from April 1943 onwards. During World War II, he claimed eight (potentially 13) aerial victories. References Bibliography Prien, Jochen (1997). Jagdgeschwader 53 A History of the "Pik As" Geschwader March 1937 - May 1942. Atglen, Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing. . External links 1898 births 1971 deaths People from Starogard County German World War II flying aces Recipients of the Iron Cross (1914), 1st class Prussian Army personnel Free Democratic Party (Germany) politicians Mayors of Wiesbaden University of Greifswald alumni People from West Prussia Luftstreitkräfte personnel German World War I pilots SS-Standartenführer