Friedrich Schumacher

Not to be confused with Fritz Schumacher (architect), Heinrich Christian Friedrich Schumacher, or E. F. Schumacher.

Friedrich Schumacher
Nickname(s)	Fritz
Born	Unknown
Died	Unknown
Allegiance	Germany
Service / branch	Aviation
Rank	Vizefeldwebel
Unit	Jagdstaffel 10
Awards	Iron Cross

Vizefeldwebel Friedrich Schumacher was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.[1]

Biography

Schumacher joined Jagdstaffel 10 in March 1918 but was sidelined by illness from 4 April to 6 May, missing a month at the front. On his return he had five confirmed claims (three observation balloons and two French-flown SPADs) before being wounded on 24 July 1918.[2]

End notes

1. The Aerodrome website "Friedrich "Fritz" Schumacher". www.theaerodrome.com. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
2. Above the Lines: The Aces and Fighter Units of the German Air Service, Naval Air Service and Flanders Marine Corps, 1914–1918, pp. 206-207

References

• Above the Lines: The Aces and Fighter Units of the German Air Service, Naval Air Service and Flanders Marine Corps, 1914–1918. Norman Franks, Frank W. Bailey, Russell Guest. Grub Street, 1993. ISBN 0-948817-73-9, ISBN 978-0-948817-73-1.