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S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Bloody April V (28 March - 2 May, 2015), as well as for their overall contributions to JG I. Congratulations! Geschwader Promotions Vzfw. Kurt (Somnus) Shoenfelder (Jasta 10) - promotion to the rank of Offizierstellvertreter (OffzSt). Gfr. Joseph (Sepp) Rumcajs (Jasta 6) - promotion to the rank of Unteroffizier (Uffz.) Gfr. Daniel Braun (Jasta 6) - promotion to the rank of Unteroffizier (Uffz.) Bavarian Merit 4th Class Oblt. Stefan (Steewe) Schwarz (3 May 2015), for bravery and merit, beyond the call of duty. German Army Report "For gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service." Oblt. Fritz Butzzell (quintuple awardee) OffzSt. Richard (Vonrd) Ausweichen (triple awardee) Fähnr. Leopold (Lee) Greifvogel (quintuple awardee) Hptm. Baron von Faehig (triple awardee) Lt. Thomas Lahm (triple awardee) Uffz. Joseph (Sepp) Rumcajs Honor Cross for Combatants with Swords 1914-1918 "For 4 years of active service to JG I Richthofen." Fähnr. Peter (Sipi) Pfeil, joined JG I "Richthofen" February 2011. Lt. Thomas Lahm, joined JG I "Richthofen" April 2011. OffzSt. Georg Walarik, joined JG I "Richthofen" October 2011.
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S! All, Jasta 5's Bloody April IV has come to a successful end. Everyone who flew had an amazing time. The following JG I “Richthofen†pilots are being officially recognized for their outstanding achievements. Congratulations to everyone! Iron Cross 1st Class Feldwebel Heinrich Wolf (posthumously, mission #1, 12 April 2014), for the destruction of 24 ground targets. Oberleutnant Fritz Butzzell (mission #3, 26 April 2014), for the destruction of 20 ground targets. Iron Cross 2nd Class Fähnrich Leopold (Lee) Greifvogel (posthumously), for past missions flown. Bavarian Merit 4th Class Fähnrich Leopold (Lee) Greifvogel (posthumously, mission #4, 3 May 2014), for bravery and merit. Feldwebel Heinrich Wolf (posthumously, mission #4, 3 May 2014), for bravery and merit. Wound Badge 1918: Gold Class Hauptmann Baron von Faehig (mission #3, 26 April 2014), for being wounded in action 6 times. Wound Badge 1918: Silver Class Hauptmann Heinrich (Maus) Maushake (mission #2, 19 April 2014), for being wounded in action 3 times. Prussian Air Gunner Badge Leutnant Peter Pragr, for acting as an observer / gunner during an official sortie. Hauptmann Heinrich (Maus) Maushake, for acting as an observer / gunner during an official sortie. Offizierstellvertreter Richard (Vonrd) Ausweichen, for acting as an observer / gunner during an official sortie
