BOLLE, Karl. (1895-1955). Rittmeister. Victories = 36. Highest award = Pour le Merité/Blue Max (August 1918).
At
the outbreak of war, he interrupted his studies in England to enlist in
the 7th Kurassier Regiment and fought in France and in 1915 on the
Eastern Front (Poland).
In 1915 he transferred to the GAAS, completed pilot training in July 1915 and was posted to KG 4 on reconnaissance duties.
Later
that year was transferred to another bomber unit and teamed up with
Manfred von Richthofen's brother, Lothar, as his observer.
Was badly wounded in October 1916.
Upon his return to duty, he was posted to Jasta 28 in July 1917 as a fighter pilot.
His first confirmed victory was an Airco DH 4 that he shot down on 8th August 1917.
Bolle was promoted to command Jasta 2 in January 1918.
In February 1918 he received his commission to Oberleutnant and in August was promoted to Rittmeister.
His final aerial victory was on 4th November 1918 and was a Sopwith Snipe.
Bolle survived the Great War.
Confirmed victories
| Aircraft Manufacturing Co | Airco DH 4 | 3 |
| Aircraft Manufacturing Co | Airco DH 9 | 3 |
| Martinsyde Ltd | Martinsyde G 100 | 1 |
| Royal Airforce Factory | RAF RE 8 | 1 |
| Royal Airforce Factory | RAF SE 5a | 4 |
| Société Anonyme des Ateliers d'Aviation Louis Bréguet | Bréguet 14 | 4 |
| Société Anonyme des Establissements | Nieuport 28 | 1 |
| Société des Moteurs Salmson | Salmson 2A | 1 |
| Société S.P.A.D | Spad ? | 7 |
| Sopwith Aviation Co | Sopwith Camel | 9 |
| Sopwith Aviation Co | Sopwith Snipe | 2 |
| Total | 36 |
