Karl Ritscherle
Karl Waldemar Ritscherle | |
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| Born | 1 May 1898 |
| Died | 24 August 1940 (aged 42) Essex, England |
| Allegiance | Baden German Empire Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Aviation |
| Service years | 1914 – 1918, 1940 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Badisches Leib-Dragoner Regiment No. 20; Schutzstaffel (Protection Squadron) 8; Jagdstaffel (Fighter Squadron) 60 |
| Awards | Iron Cross |
| Other work | Rejoined and served in Luftwaffe in early World War II |
Major Karl Waldemar Ritscherle (1 May 1898 – 24 August 1940) was a World War I flying ace credited with eight aerial victories. He served again in the World War II Luftwaffe, and was killed in action when his Heinkel He 111 was shot down and fell into Abberton Reservoir.