Karl John Schoen

First Lieutenant Karl John Schoen (20 October 1894 – 29 October 1918) was a World War I flying ace credited with seven aerial victories while flying a Spad XIII for the USAAS during World War I. As such, he was one of the first American aces flying for his home country.

Karl John Schoen
Lieutenant Karl John Schoen 139th Aero Squadron
Born(1894-10-20)20 October 1894
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Died29 October 1918(1918-10-29) (aged 24)
Damvilliers, France
Buried
Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne, France Plot B, Row 38, Grave 9
Allegiance United States
Service/branchAir Service, United States Army
Years of service1917 - 1918
RankFirst lieutenant
Unit139th Aero Squadron
Battles/wars World War I
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Purple Heart
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