Adolf Ritter von Tutschek Military person

Adolf, Ritter von Tutschek (16 May 1891 - 15 March 1918) Pour le Mérite, Royal House Order of Hohenzollern, Iron Cross, Military Order of Max Joseph, was a professional soldier turned aviator who became a leading fighter ace with 27 victories. As German air strategy turned towards concentrated air power, he was entrusted with one of the world's first fighter wings.

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Birth date	May 16, 1891
Date of death	March 15, 1918

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allegiance	German Empire
award	Pour le Mérite House Order of Hohenzollern Iron Cross Military Order of Max Joseph
military branch	Luftstreitkräfte
military command	Jasta 12 JG 2
military unit	Jagdstaffel 12
service start	1910
service end	1918