Alexander Tahy | |
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| Born | 1896 Nyíregyháza, Austria-Hungary (now Hungary) |
| Died | 7 March 1918 (aged 21) Mansuè, Italy |
| Allegiance |  Austria-Hungary |
| Service | Artillery; Austro-Hungarian Aviation Troops |
| Rank | Oberleutnant |
| Unit | Fliegerkkompanie 12; Fliegerkompanie 19; Fliegerkompanie 51J |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Order of Leopold with War Decorations and Swords; Military Merit Cross with War Decorations and Swords; Silver 1st Class Medal for Bravery; Silver and Bronze Military Merit Medal |
Oberleutnant Alexander Tahy (9 April 1896 – 7 March 1918) was a Hungarian World War I flying ace credited with eight aerial victories while serving with the Austro-Hungarian Aviation Troops. He began the war as an artilleryman, winning the Silver Medal for Bravery in May 1915. In early 1916, he transferred to aviation duty as an aerial observer. Between 3 December 1916 and 26 June 1917, he was credited with five aerial victories for Fliegerkompanie 19, earning another three decorations. Having taught himself to fly, he transferred to a fighter unit, Fliegerkompanie 51J for his last three victories. On 7 March 1918, Tahy died in a flying accident. His greatest honor came after his death, when he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Leopold with War Decorations and Swords.