Hans Klein
Hans Klein (17 January 1891 – 18 November 1944) was a German World War I fighter ace credited with 22 aerial victories.
Hans Klein | |
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| Born | 17 January 1891 Stettin, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire |
| Died | 18 November 1944 (aged 53) near Bremen, Nazi Germany |
| Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Luftwaffe Luftstreitkräfte |
| Years of service | 1914–1919, 1934–1943 |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Unit | 34th Infantry Regiment 210th Reserve Infantry Division Flieger-Abteilung (Artillerie) 5 Flieger-Abteilung (Artillerie) 6 unidentified Kampfeinsitzerkommando (Combat Single-Seater Command) Jagdstaffel 4 Jagdstaffel 10 |
| Commands held | JG 53 |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Pour le Mérite House Order of Hohenzollern Iron Cross |
During World War II he held the position of Geschwaderkommodore of the JG 53 "Pik As" fighter Geschwader (wing).
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