Ulrich Wernitz, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ulrich Wernitz

German flying ace

Date of Birth: 21-Jan-1921

Place of Birth: Jessen, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Date of Death: 23-Dec-1980

Profession: flying ace

Nationality: Germany

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Ulrich Wernitz (21 January 1921 – 23 December 1980) was a Luftwaffe flying ace of World War II.
He was credited with 101 aerial victories—that is, 101 aerial combat encounters resulting in the destruction of the enemy aircraft—claimed in roughly 240 combat missions.
He served in the post World War II German Air Force of the Federal Republic of Germany, retiring with the rank of Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant Colonel).