JG I "Richthofen" - Bloody April V

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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.