The Red Baron was shot down and killed near Amiens, France on 1918. And even though there are many theories about his death and last combat one thing is surely known: His enemies held a great funeral ceremony for him! He was buried at a cemetery at a village near Amiens, and six officers served as pallbearers, and a guard of honor from the squadron’s other ranks fired a salute.
In one of his memorial wreaths someone even wrote “To our Gallant, and Worthy Foe”!
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