Paul von Osterroht, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Paul von Osterroht

German fighter pilot

Date of Birth: 13-Sep-1887

Place of Birth: Lüneburg, Lower Saxony, Germany

Date of Death: 23-Apr-1917

Profession: military personnel, aircraft pilot

Nationality: Germany

Zodiac Sign: Virgo


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About Paul von Osterroht

  • Hauptmann Paul Henning Aldabert Theodor von Osterroht (24 September 1887–23 April 1917) IC was a German military aviation pioneer who became a flying ace in World War I.
  • After valorous service as a bomber pilot and commander,he was called upon to found one of the original German Jagdstaffels.
  • By March 1917 he led that unit into combat.
  • Between 29 March and noon of 23 April, he scored seven aerial victories.
  • Six hours later, he was killed in action while on patrol.

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