Carl-Alfred Schumacher
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| Carl-August Schumacher | |
|---|---|
| 19 February 1896 – 22 May 1967 | |
| Place of birth | Rheine |
| Place of death | Bad Godesberg |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch | Luftwaffe |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands held | II./JG 77, JG 1, Jafü Norwegen |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Other work | politician |
Generalmajor Carl-Alfred Schumacher was born 19 February 1896 in Rheine and died 22 May 1967 in Bad Godesberg. During World War II Schumacher served in the German Luftwaffe commanding the JG 1 fighter wing. After World War II, Schumacher was an active politician and elected member of the Landtag in Lower Saxony (1951-1959).
[edit] Awards
- Iron Cross 2. and 1. class
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (20 July 1940)
[edit] References
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas, 2000. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by none |
Commander of JG 1 Oesau November 30, 1939 – January 5, 1942 |
Succeeded by Major Erich von Selle |
| Preceded by unknown |
Commander of Jagdfliegerführer Norwegen January 5, 1942 – April 30, 1944 |
Succeeded by Oberstleutnant Gerhard Schöpfel |
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