Kurt Schneider (WWI Ace)
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Lieutenant Kurt Schneider (October 4, 1888-July 14, 1917) was a WWI flying ace with 15 kills. He was born in Wurzen, Germany. In 1915 he joined the German Air Service and was a founding member of Jasta 5 (Jagdstaffel, fighter squadron), which he joined as its Commanding Officer on May 20, 1917. He flew an Albatros D.III and an Albatros D.V, being forced to land twice during fights. He died in July 1917 near Caudry-Cambrai.
Medals: Iron Cross, Military Order of St. Henry (July 24, 1917)
