Heinrich Gontermann | |
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Born | Siegen, Southern Westphalia, German Empire | 25 February 1896
Died | 30 October 1917 La Neuville, France | (aged 21)
Allegiance | German Empire |
Service/ | Imperial German Army |
Years of service | 1914–1917 |
Rank | Leutnant |
Unit | 6th Uhlan Cavalry Regiment 80th Fusilier Regiment Kampfstaffel Tergnier Field-Abteilung 25 Jagdstaffel 5 Jagdstaffel 15 |
Commands | Jasta 15 |
Battles/wars | First World War |
Awards | Pour le Mérite Knight's Cross with Swords of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern Military Order of Max Joseph Iron Cross (First and Second Class) |
Heinrich Gontermann (25 February 1896 – 30 October 1917) was a German fighter ace credited with 39 victories during the First World War.[1]