Werner Preuss
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LEGACY & ORIGINS
Allegiance German Empire
Branch Infantry, aerial service
Rank Leutnant
Unit Infantry Regiment No. 85;
Jagdstaffel 66
Conflicts World War I
Awards Royal House Order of Hohenzollern;
Iron Cross First Class
Leutnant Werner Preuss (21 September 1894 – 6 March 1919), Royal House Order of Hohenzollern, Iron Cross, was a World War I fighter ace cred with 22 victories.
Werner Preuss was the son of a tax inspector. He graduated from high school in Rendsburg, Holstein on 6 August 1914. Eight days later, he volunteered for service with Infantry Regiment No. 85.
Branch Infantry, aerial service
Rank Leutnant
Unit Infantry Regiment No. 85;
Jagdstaffel 66
Conflicts World War I
Awards Royal House Order of Hohenzollern;
Iron Cross First Class
Leutnant Werner Preuss (21 September 1894 – 6 March 1919), Royal House Order of Hohenzollern, Iron Cross, was a World War I fighter ace cred with 22 victories.
Werner Preuss was the son of a tax inspector. He graduated from high school in Rendsburg, Holstein on 6 August 1914. Eight days later, he volunteered for service with Infantry Regiment No. 85.
Life & Career Details
Allegiance German Empire
Branch Infantry, aerial service
Rank Leutnant
Unit Infantry Regiment No. 85;
Jagdstaffel 66
Conflicts World War I
Awards Royal House Order of Hohenzollern;
Iron Cross First Class
Leutnant Werner Preuss (21 September 1894 – 6 March 1919), Royal House Order of Hohenzollern, Iron Cross, was a World War I fighter ace cred with 22 victories.
Werner Preuss was the son of a tax inspector. He graduated from high school in Rendsburg, Holstein on 6 August 1914. Eight days later, he volunteered for service with Infantry Regiment No. 85.
Branch Infantry, aerial service
Rank Leutnant
Unit Infantry Regiment No. 85;
Jagdstaffel 66
Conflicts World War I
Awards Royal House Order of Hohenzollern;
Iron Cross First Class
Leutnant Werner Preuss (21 September 1894 – 6 March 1919), Royal House Order of Hohenzollern, Iron Cross, was a World War I fighter ace cred with 22 victories.
Werner Preuss was the son of a tax inspector. He graduated from high school in Rendsburg, Holstein on 6 August 1914. Eight days later, he volunteered for service with Infantry Regiment No. 85.
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