Hans Imelmann | |
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Born | Hannover, German Empire | May 14, 1897
Died | 23 January 1917 near Miraumont, France | (aged 19)
Allegiance | German Empire |
Service/ | Aviation |
Rank | Leutnant |
Unit | KEK Metz, Jasta 2 |
Awards | Iron Cross |
Leutnant Hans Imelmann (14 May 1897 – 23 January 1917) was a World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories. As a founding member of one of Germany's original fighter squadrons, he was shot down and killed before he reached his twentieth birthday.