Alexander Kasza
| Alexander Kasza | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1896 Bácskossuthfalva, Hungary (Then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire) |
| Died |
February 1945 Budapest, Hungary |
| Allegiance | Austro-Hungarian Empire |
| Service/branch | Aviation |
| Rank | Feldwebel |
| Unit | 86th Infantry Regiment, Flik 55J (As fighter pilot), Flik15F, Flik11F [1] |
| Awards | 2 Silver awards of Medal for Bravery,[1] Karl Troop Cross |
Feldwebel Alexander Kasza was a World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories.[2]
Joining the Army at the outbreak of World War I he first served in the 86th Infantry Regiment before transferring to the Air Service. After service in the Balloon Section in 1915 he finished a pilot's training course and was assigned to Flik55J as a fighter pilot in late 1917. He gained his first victory in November 1917 and ended the war with six victories. [1]
He and his entire family was killed during a Soviet bombardment of Budapest in February 1945.[3]
References
Bibliography
- O'Connor, Martin: Air aces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, 1914-1918, (Flying Machines Press, 1986) ISBN 978-1891268069.
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