Career
He later rose to command of all Luftwaffe bases in Germany, during World World War World War II After service in the 3rd Uhlans Rgt. he joined the Air Service in February 1916, serving with Federal Energy Administration 9. He then instructed for a spell before transferring to Jasta 11. He was acting commander of the Jasta in January-feb 1918, before taking over jasta 4.
On 28 March he was shot down and wounded by fighters while flying a Pfalz Doctorate.III, seeing no further action during the conflict.
During the second world war he served in a Luftwaffe staff role.