August Burkard | |
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Birth name | Peter August Burkard |
Born | 25 October 1894[1] Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany |
Died | Unknown |
Allegiance | Germany |
Service/ | Aviation |
Rank | Leutnant |
Unit | Jagdstaffel 29 |
Awards | Iron Cross |
Leutnant Peter August Burkard (25 October 1894 – ) was a German World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories.[2]
He was a chemistry student during the war[3] and later earned his doctorate.[4]
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]