Viktor von Pressentin von Rautter
| Viktor von Pressentin von Rautter | |
|---|---|
| Born |
8 May 1896 Willkam, Konigsburg |
| Died |
31 May 1918 (aged 22) In the vicinity of Soissons, France |
| Allegiance | Germany |
| Service/ | Cavalry; aviation |
| Rank | Leutnant |
| Unit | 3rd Guards Uhlan Regiment, Jasta 59, Jasta 4 |
| Awards | Military Merit Cross, Iron Cross |
Leutnant Viktor von Pressentin von Rautter was a World War I flying ace credited with 15 aerial victories.[1]
Serving with Jasta 4, on 15 May 1918 von Rautter claimed a Camel flown by 2/Lt Oswald George Brittorous (killed) of 209 Squadron,over Aubercourt. It was von Pressentin's ninth victory. He would amass a total of fifteen before he was killed in action against French Breguet bombers on 31 May 1918.
References
- ↑ http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/germany/pressentin.php Retrieved 24 January 2010.
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