Karl Nikitsch

Hauptmann Karl Nikitsch (17 January 18857 September 1927) was a professional soldier who served, in succession, the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the First Austrian Republic. His First World War service in the Austro-Hungarian Imperial and Royal Aviation Troops was marked by his abilities in organizing, staffing, and commanding flying squadrons. He also became a flying ace credited with six aerial victories Postwar, he commanded the Austrian Flugpolizei.

Karl Nikitsch
Born(1885-01-17)January 17, 1885
Gross-Czakowitz, Austro-Hungarian Empire
DiedSeptember 7, 1927(1927-09-07) (aged 42)
Allegiance Austro-Hungarian Empire
First Austrian Republic
Service/branchKaiserliche und Königliche Luftfahrtruppen (Imperial and Royal Aviation Troops)
RankHauptmann
UnitFliegerkompanie 14
Fliegerkompanie 16
Commands heldFliegerkompanie 39
Fliegerkompanie 63J
AwardsOrder of the Iron Crown 3rd Class with War Decoration and Swords, German Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class, Military Merit Medal in Bronze with Swords
Other workCommanded Austrian Flugpolizei
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