Ludwig Gaim
Ludwig Gaim | |
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| Born | 1 April 1892 Deggendorf, Kingdom of Bavaria, German Empire |
| Died | 10 January 1979 |
| Allegiance | Germany |
| Branch | Artillery, then flying service |
| Years of service | 1914 - ca 1943 |
| Rank | Vizefeldwebel |
| Unit | FA(A) 293, Jagdstaffel 39 |
| Awards | Iron Cross Second and First Class, Austro-Hungarian Silver Medal for Bravery, Military Verdeinst Cross Third Class with Swords |
| Other work | World War II service with the Nazis |
Standartenführer Ludwig Gaim (born 1 April 1892, date of death unknown) was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories. He ended the war as a Vizefeldwebel.
Gaim would return to his nation's service in World War II after joining the Nazi Party. He rose to a colonelcy in the Schutzstaffel as a pilot with Hitler's personal bodyguard.