Julius Buckler
Julius Buckler (28 March 1894 – 23 May 1960) was a German First World War fighter ace credited with 36 victories during the war. He shot down 29 enemy airplanes and seven observation balloons; two other victories went unconfirmed. He was one of only four German fighter aces to win Germany's highest decorations for valor for both enlisted man and officer.
Julius Buckler | |
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Julius Buckler, in dress uniform. Note the Pour le Merite at his throat, which was awarded on 4 December 1917. | |
| Born | 28 March 1894 Mainz-Mombach |
| Died | 23 May 1960 (aged 66) Bonn or Berlin |
| Allegiance | German Empire |
| Service/ | Infantry; Luftstreitkräfte |
| Years of service | 1913–18 |
| Rank | Leutnant |
| Unit | Flieger-Abteilung (Artillerie) 209; Fliegerersatz-Abteilung 6; Jagdstaffel 17 |
| Awards | Pour le Mérite; Golden Military Merit Cross; Iron Cross 1st & 2nd Class; Golden Wound Badge |
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