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Name: Theodor "theo" Jakob Croneiss
Iron Cross 1st and 2nd classes Theodor Croneiss
Country: Germany
Rank: Oberleutnant
Units: Feldflieger Abteilung 6
Victories: 5
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Died: 07 November 1942
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Croneiss was one of a few pilots to become an ace while serving on the Turkish front. After the war, he was well known for flying in competition and was employed as a test pilot by the Messerschmitt company.
 
Victories
Date Time Unit Aircraft Opponent Location
1 07 Jan 1916 FA6   Farman British El Sedd-ul-Bahr
2 08 Jan 1916 FA6   Voisin III (8502) Near Cape Hellas
3 04 Feb 1916 FA6   Farman -or- B.E.2 Baba-Tepe, off Imbros
4 24 Jan 1918 FA6   Sopwith Gulf of Saros
5 23 May 1918 FA6   Sopwith Scout  
 
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