Friedrich (Fritz) Kempf

Does anyone know where biographical information about Friedrich (Fritz) Kempf might be found? Although the paint scheme of his Fokker Dr.I seems to be popular enough to be reproduced in the form of models, toys, artwork, etc. (likely because of the "kennscht mi noch?" taunt), information about the man seems to be scant. I seem to remember reading somewhere that he scored a total of 3 victories, and that he survived the war and lived until 1966 or so. But, I could be mistaken. Any information at all would be appreciated.

Thanks!
Jack

[Ron_F]

Hi,
Theres a short bio of him in The Jasta Pilots. He is credited with 4 victories: Be2e,Pup,2 Camels.

Born 9 May 1894, Freiburg, Baden. Enlisted I October 1913, Baden Infantry Rgt 113. Pr9moted Uneroffizier 3 August 1914. Assigned to FEA3, on 6 May 1915, for pilts training. Transferred to Militar-Flieger-Schule on 20 May 1915. Awarded EKII and the Baden Silberne Militar-Verdeinstmedaille. FEA9 from 29 November 1915 to 4 January 1916. Promoted Vizefelwebel 17 January 1916. Qualified for his FLugzuegfuher Abzeichen on 21 May 1916. Promoted Leutnant dR on 9 September 1916. Awarded EKI; Bulgarian Military Merit cross 5th Class with War Ribbon on 10 June 1917, kuk Felpilot Abzeichen on 8 November 1917. Known to have flown Fokker DrI 213/17. Awarded Baden Ritterkreuz II Klass mit Schweren des Ordens vom Zahrringer Lowen on 21 February 1918. Died August 1966.

served with KG4/20, Jasta Boelcke, Jasta Schule I.

vbr
Ron

Thanks for the info, Ron. That's interesting, and helpful! I should definitely pick up a copy of the The Jasta Pilots.

Jack