Iron Cross Inscription

17 October 2005, 10:01 PM

I am trying to identify the recipient of an Iron Cross First Class. The reverse is engraved with the following:

A.U.
Arras, Verdun, Ypern, Palastina
"Konigl. Preuss. Jagdstaffel 7"
26.7.1917

I am assuming the initial are those of the recipient.
The second line are battles.
The third is "Royal Prussen Jagstaffel 7"
The date I assume is when it was awarded.

There was no ace listed with those initial in Jasta 7 so I am assuming he probably did not receive the IC for aerial combat. Any help or suggestions?

frontflieger · 18 October 2005, 03:59 AM

Hi,

digging through the "Jasta Pilots" I found a Feldwebel (Fw) Ulbrich, who made 2 aerial victories during his time with Jasta 7 (last week of march 1917).

In July/ August 1918 he was in Jasta 27 --- no further info is given (or accessable

Thorsten

18 October 2005, 05:47 AM

Thanks FrontFlieger. Was Ulrich's first initial "A"? Also, does anyone know how to find out details of the citations accompanying Iron Cross awards or military records of specific Jasta pilots? Also is it possible to determine if Jasta 7 pilots were in action at the battles listed on the inscription? Thanks.

Rick · 18 October 2005, 11:29 AM

This would have been Vzfw. Albert Ulricht. He served with Jasta 7 from 22Feb17 to 4Oct17. Jasta 7 served in 5. Armee during Feb - April 1917 which would account for the mention of Verdun. During May and early June 1917 they were in 6. Armee, which would encompass Arras. From early June to at least Aug 17 they were in the 4. Armee which would include Ypern. This covers his "battles" up to the date of award. Obviously Jasta 7 never served in Palastine, and I can only assume this may refer to some prior service before he became a Jasta pilot. FWIW. R.

18 October 2005, 01:34 PM

Great info Rick. Thanks. I'll keep digging.

VtwinVince · 19 October 2005, 12:55 PM

Could you post any photos of this piece, as it sounds very interesting.

20 October 2005, 03:36 AM

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20 October 2005, 05:47 PM

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