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Name: Kurt Wissemann
Iron Cross 1st class Kurt Wissemann
Country: Germany
Rank: Leutnant
Units: Jasta 3
Victories: 5
Born: 20 March 1893
Place of Birth: Elberfeld
Died: 28 September 1917 Killed In Action
Place of Death: Westrozebeke
 
 
Credited with shooting down Georges Guynemer  on 11 September 1917, Wissemann was killed in action a little over two weeks later. René 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.
 
Victories
Date Time Unit Aircraft Opponent Location
1 06 Jul 1917 1020 Jasta 3   Bristol F.2b Tilloy
2 05 Aug 1917 1530 Jasta 3   Sopwith Camel (B2304) Terrest
3 10 Aug 1917 1540 Jasta 3   Nieuport Scout N of St. Marguerite
4 26 Aug 1917 0655 Jasta 3   SPAD S of Becelaere
5 11 Sep 1917 1030 Jasta 3   SPAD XIII S of Poelkapelle
 
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