Adolf Ritter von Tutschek | |
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Born | 16 May 1891 Ingolstadt, Germany |
Died | 15 March 1918 Near Brancourt, France | (aged 26)
Allegiance | German Empire |
Service | Infantry, Luftstreitkräfte |
Years of service | 1910–1918 |
Rank | Hauptmann (Captain) |
Unit | 3rd Bavarian Infantry, Flieger-Abteilung 6b, Jagdstaffel 2, Jagdstaffel 12, Jagdgeschwader II |
Commands | Jagdstaffel 12 Jagdgeschwader II |
Awards | Prussian Pour le Mérite, Bavarian Military Order of Max Joseph, Prussian House Order of Hohenzollern, Bavarian Military Merit Order, 4th Class with Swords Prussian Iron Cross, both Second and First Class |
Adolf Ritter von Tutschek (born Adolf von Tutschek)(16 May 1891 – 15 March 1918) PlM, MOMJ was a professional soldier turned aviator. As German air strategy turned towards concentrated air power, he was entrusted with one of the world's first fighter wings.