Rudolf Szepessy-Sokoll

Oberleutnant Rudolf Szepessy-Sokoll Freiherr von Negyes et Reno was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories. He flew a strategic bombing mission directed against Milan, Italy on 14 February 1916; this is believed to be the first strategic bombing mission in history.[1]

Rudolf Szepessy-Sokoll Freiherr von Negyes et Reno
Born1891
Hungary
Died6 November 1917
Vicinity of Latisana, Italy
AllegianceAustro-Hungarian Empire
Service/branchCavalry; aviation
Years of service1914 - 1917
RankOberleutnant
UnitFlik 17, Flik 10, Flik 27, Flik 3, Flik 41J
AwardsMilitary Merit Medal, Medal for Bravery, Order of Leopold

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