Karl Nikitsch
Karl Nikitsch | |
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| Born | January 17, 1885 Gross-Czakowitz, Austro-Hungarian Empire |
| Died | September 7, 1927 (aged 42) |
| Allegiance | Austro-Hungarian Empire First Austrian Republic |
| Service | Kaiserliche und Königliche Luftfahrtruppen (Imperial and Royal Aviation Troops) |
| Rank | Hauptmann |
| Unit | Fliegerkompanie 14 Fliegerkompanie 16 |
| Commands | Fliegerkompanie 39 Fliegerkompanie 63J |
| Awards | Order of the Iron Crown 3rd Class with War Decoration and Swords, German Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class, Military Merit Medal in Bronze with Swords |
| Other work | Commanded Austrian Flugpolizei |
Hauptmann Karl Nikitsch (17 January 1885—7 September 1927) was a professional soldier who served, in succession, the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the First Austrian Republic. His First World War service in the Austro-Hungarian Imperial and Royal Aviation Troops was marked by his abilities in organizing, staffing, and commanding flying squadrons. He also became a flying ace credited with six aerial victories Postwar, he commanded the Austrian Flugpolizei.