| Hermann Becker | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 September 1887 Tribus, Upper Silesia, Germany |
| Died | Unknown |
| Allegiance | Germany |
| Service/branch | Air Service |
| Rank | Leutnant |
| Unit | FA 2, FA 57, Schutzstaffel 11, Kampfgeschwader 5, Jagdstaffel 12 |
| Commands held | Jagdstaffel 12 |
| Awards | Royal House Order of Hohenzollern, Iron Cross |
Leutnant Hermann Becker (10 September 1887 - ??), Royal House Order of Hohenzollern, Iron Cross, was a World War I German fighter ace credited with 23 victories.[1]
Becker joined the air force in 1916 as an observer on the Eastern Front. After completing his pilot's training, Becker moved to KG 5 and Schutzstaffel 11 in France where he was involved in action at the Somme and Verdun. In November 1916 he was awarded two Iron Crosses and transferred to Jasta 12. In June 1917 he was wounded in action and was unable to fly for several months. Upon his return he was made a Staffelführer and continued to have success in part because he was issued a Fokker D VII. He made his 23rd kill on 3 November 1918. Becker was nominated for a Blue Max medal, but because of the abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm on 9 November, he never received it.[2]