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Kurt Wissemann [Germany]

Name:Kurt Wissemann
Country:Germany
Rank:Leutnant
Squadrons:Jasta 3
Victories:5
Born:20 March 1893
Place of Birth:Elberfeld
Died:28 September 1917Killed In Action
Place of Death:Westrozebeke
Iron Cross 1st ClassKurt Wissemann

Notes
Credited with shooting down Georges Guynemer  on 11 September 1917, Wissemann was killed in action a little over two weeks later. Rene Fonck claimed he shot him down to avenge the death of Guynemer but evidence would suggest Wissemann was a victim of the Royal Flying Corps' 56 Squadron.

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