Karl Teichmann

Karl Teichmann
Born	1897 Rabersdorf, Schlesien, the Austro-Hungarian Empire
Died	1927 Graz, Austria
Allegiance	Austria-Hungarian Empire
Service/branch	Infantry; aviation
Years of service	1915 - 1918
Rank	Feldwebel
Unit	Fliegerkompanie 5, Fliegerkompanie 42J, Fliegerkompanie 60J, Fliegerkompanie 14J
Awards	1 gold and 2 silver awards of Medal for Bravery

Feldwebel Karl Teichmann was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.

Karl Teichmann was born in Rabersdorf, Schlesien, the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1897. He was of Sudeten German heritage. He trained as an automotive mechanic in his youth before World War I.

Teichmann joined Infantry Regiment No. 1 in 1915, but soon after basic training found himself forwarded to Fliegerkompanie 5. He served as a mechanic on the Russian Front, beginning in February 1916. Eight months later, he applied for pilot's training; he was accepted in November 1916. His talent as a pilot got him sent directly to advanced training as a fighter pilot. On 16 May 1917, he was awarded Austrian Pilot's Certificate 659.

In August 1917, Teichmann was posted to Fliegerkompanie 42J, considered the cream of the Austro-Hungarian fighter squadrons. It was armed with Albatros D.III fighters. On 26 September 1917, in company with Ernst Strohschneider and Ferdinand Udvardy, he helped shoot down a SPAD over Ronchi for his first aerial victory. He then received the Silver Medal for Bravery Second Class.

Teichmann was drawn into the fighting at the Battle of Caporetto. On 23 October 1917, he scored another victory, downing a Nieuport fighter over Lago di Doberdò. On 27 November, he teamed with Karl Patzelt for a third victory, a Sopwith destroyed over San Dona di Piave. His feats earned him the First Class Silver Bravery Medal.

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