August Burkard
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Leutnant Peter August Burkard (25 October 1894 – ) was a German World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories.[2]
DiedUnknown
AllegianceGermany
BranchAviation
August Burkard | |
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| Born | Peter August Burkard 25 October 1894[1] Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany |
| Died | Unknown |
| Allegiance | Germany |
| Branch | Aviation |
| Rank | Leutnant |
| Unit | Jagdstaffel 29 |
| Awards | Iron Cross |
He was a chemistry student during the war[3] and later earned his doctorate.[4]
Military career
On 1 June 1918, Burkard was posted to Jagdstaffel 29,[5][6] a Fokker D.VII fighter squadron commanded by Harald Auffarth.[7] On the 27th, Burkard staked his first victory claim, which was unconfirmed. He also received the Iron Cross First Class that day. Subsequently, he would score six confirmed victories between 8 August and 16 October 1918.[5]
