October 16, 1914
MvR takes a sniper bullet through his helmet.
MvR takes a sniper bullet through his helmet.
Source
Haiber, A Calendar History
The Red Baron, The World War I Aces Series Number 1, William & Robert Haiber, 1992, Info Devel Press
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January 3, 1915
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June 2, 1915
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June 18, 1915
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June 19, 1915
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January 1, 1916
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January 2, 1916
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October 1, 1917
MvR is staying in Berlin
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October 20, 1917
Deskjob? No thank you.
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