Emil Thuy [SEP] conflict
Emil Thuy
Emil Thuy (11 March 1894 – 11 June 1930), Pour le Merite, Württemberg's Order of Military Merit, House Order of Hohenzollern, Iron Cross First and Second Class, was one of the leading German fighter aces of World War I, with 35 victories. After the war, he was an adviser to the Finnish air force and was involved in the secret origins of the Luftwaffe within the Soviet Union.
Early life.
Emil Thuy was born in Hagen, Germany, the son of
Emil Thuy in support of "2 Armee". Five days later, JG 7 was reassigned to support "18 Armee". On 8 July 1918, Jasta 57 was posted to "1 Armee".
Commanding officer ("Staffelführer").
- Paul Strähle: 6 January 1918
Duty stations.
- Wasquehal, France: 24 January 1918
- Halluin: 23 April 1918
- Ennemain: 6 June 1918
- Neuflize: 8 July 1918
- Aniche, France: 21 August 1918