Major Rudolf Hohl

[Söderbaum]

Hi

Major Rudolf Hohl originally from IR 161 hold several high commands of German flying units throughout the entire War.

On 20 Oct 15 as Stofl Gaede he received Knights Cross 2nd Class with swords of Baden Order of the Zähringen Lion.

During 1916 he was the commander of the "half Saxon" KG 5, so he ought to have received some award also..?

I am looking for date and place of birth for him..!

Anyone out there who have this info..?

Gunnar

[Mattyboy]

Hi Gunnar,

He was born on 14.03.1877 in Meiningen, and was promoted to Major on 18.04.1918.

Regards,

Matt.

[Soderbaum]

Hit Matt and thanks !

During 2014 I was able to find an personal file for Rudolf Hohl. It contained his date of birth but not place. Later on with that information his location of birth was found.

Unfortunate the file did not had much info on his WW1 aviation career nor any info on awards. After serving as commander of KG 5 it seems he only served at home aviation units which strongly limits the chances for further awards. "Strangely" he seems no candidate for getting an Kofl post after 1916. In 1918 he returned to his Regiment.

Keep going, I still have many unsolved cases.

Gunnar