Hans Ritter von Adam [SEP] conflict
Hans Ritter von Adam
Hans Ritter von Adam, born Hans Adam, (24 May 1886 – 15 November 1917) was a Bavarian flying ace in World War I, with 21 victories before being killed in action. He enlisted as an infantry private, and rose through the ranks to be commissioned an officer. His valor earned him his nation's highest awards, including one that posthumously raised him to nobility.
Background.
Hans Ritter von Adam was born as Hans Adam on 24 May 1886, in Bayerisch Eisenstein
title ""Ritter von"", and Hans Adam posthumously became Hans Ritter von Adam.
Hans Ritter von Adam was interred in the Waldfriedhof in Munich, Germany.
Decorations.
- Iron Cross, 1st and 2nd Class
- Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Max Joseph
- Knight's Cross with Swords of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern
- Military Merit Order
References.
- Bayerisches Kriegsarchiv: ""Bayerns Goldenes Ehrenbuch", gewidmet den Inhabern der höchsten bayerischen Kriegs-auszeichnungen