| Carl-August von Schoenebeck | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 January 1898 Bernstadt, Silesia, |
| Died | 4 September 1989 Munich, Bavaria, Germany |
| Allegiance | Germany |
| Service/branch | Infantry; aviation |
| Years of service | 1915 - 1924, 1934 - 1945 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | Baden Lieb Grenadier Regiment, FEA 3, FA(A) 203, Jasta 11, Jasta 59 |
| Commands held | Jasta 33 |
| Awards | Royal House Order of Hohenzollern, Iron Cross |
| Other work | Became a Major general in World War II |
Major General Carl-August von Schoenebeck began his career in the Baden Leib-Grenadier Regiment in 1915. He transferred to the Luftstreitkräfte in 1916. After training, he served with the artillery cooperation unit FA (A) 203. His subsequent service in fighters (e. g. Jasta 11 earned him credit for eight confirmed aerial victories, as well as the command of Jasta 33 while still a leutnant. Postwar, he tried a trans-Atlantic flight to Chile in 1924. From 1930 to 1935, he was a test pilot. He joined the Luftwaffe in 1934. In 1938, he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and posted as air attaché to Yugoslavia. He became air attaché to Bulgaria in 1939, and held this position until after his promotion to Major General in 1944. He was held as a prisoner of war from 1945 to 1948.[1][2]