13 January 1962(1962-01-13) (aged 72) Wiesbaden, West Germany
Allegiance
German Empire
Service/branch
Infantry, Air Service
Years of service
1907–1909, 1914–1919
Rank
Vizefeldwebel
Awards
Iron Cross, Royal House Order of Hohenzollern
Vizefeldwebel Fritz Beckhardt (27 March 1889 – 13 January 1962) was a German Jewish fighter ace in World War I.[1][page needed][2][3] The Nazis later expunged him from Luftwaffe history because his valorous war record of 17 aerial victories belied their assertions that Jews were inherently cowardly.[4][page needed][5]
^Beckhardt (2014)
^Aerodrome website [1] Retrieved 29 September 2015.
^Aerodrome website medals [2] Retrieved 29 September 2015.
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