Did Franz Peter serve in the infantry before becoming a flying ace?
Yes
No
It's unknown
He served in the navy
Answer
Yes, Franz Peter started out serving in the German infantry. He was a member of the 2nd Bavarian Fusiliers before he went to flying school at Schleissheim in July 1917. He had already received the Iron Cross second class in October 1916.
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