Josef von Maier

Hauptmann József von Maier (11 May 1889 – 7 May 1958), after 1922 József Modory, was an Austro-Hungarian World War I flying ace credited with seven aerial victories.

Josef von Maier
Born(1889-05-11)11 May 1889
Bratislava (now Slovak Republic)
Died7 May 1958(1958-05-07) (aged 68)
Argentina
Allegiance Austro-Hungarian Empire
Service/branchAustro-Hungarian Aviation Troops
RankHauptmann (Captain)
UnitFliegerkompanie 16;
Fliegerkompanie 14;
Fliegerkompanie 13
Commands heldFliegerkompanie 55J
AwardsOrder of the Iron Crown;
Military Merit Medal;
Order of Leopold
Other workPioneer cargo pilot; further military service
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