Johannes Janzen

Leutnant Johannes Max Janzen (21 May 1886 18 October 1945) was a World War I flying ace credited with thirteen aerial victories. He returned to Germany's military service during World War II, and died in a Russian prison camp on 18 October 1945.

Johannes Janzen
Nickname(s)"Hans"
Born21 May 1886
Fronza (near Marienwerder), West Prussia
Died18 October 1945(1945-10-18) (aged 59)
Buried
Russian Prisoner of War camp
AllegianceGermany
Service/branchAviation
Years of service1914-1918
RankLeutnant
Unit1st Leib-Husaren-Regiment (1st Hussar Regiment);
Fliegerersatz-Abteilung (Replacement Detachment) 3;
Kampfstaffel (Tactical Bomber Squadron) 12;
Jagdstaffel 23 (Fighter Squadron 23);
Jagdstaffel 6 (Fighter Squadron 6);
Flieger Staffel (Flying Squadron) 120
Commands heldJagdstaffel 4 (Fighter Squadron 4);
Jagdstaffel 6
AwardsIron Cross Second and First Class
Other workAlso fought in World War II
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