Georg von Hantelmann

Georg von Hantelmann
Born9 October 1898
Rokietnice, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire (now Poland)
Died7 September 1924(1924-09-07) (aged 25)
Charcice, Poland
AllegianceGerman Empire
Branch
Service years1916–1918
RankLeutnant
Unit17th Braunschweig "Death's Head" Hussar Regiment;
Jagdstaffel 18;
Jagdstaffel 15
AwardsRoyal House Order of Hohenzollern
Iron Cross Second and First Class

Georg von Hantelmann (9 October 1898 – 7 September 1924) was a German fighter ace credited with winning 25 victories during World War I. It was notable that these victories included three opposing aces shot down within the same week in September 1918–David Putnam, Maurice Boyau, and Joseph Wehner.

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