13 Facts About Anton Mader

Anton Mader was a German pilot during World War II.

Anton Mader claimed 86 victories and was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

Anton Mader commanded the fighter wing Jagdgeschwader 54 in 1944.

Anton Mader was the son of an Imperial and Royal Kapellmeister, a leader of a musical ensemble, who later served in the Austrian Armed Forces.

In 1933, Anton Mader was conscripted into the Austrian Armed Forces serving with Alpenjagerregiment 10, the 10th Alpine Mountain Regiment.

Anton Mader then attended the military academy at Enns and the Theresian Military Academy at Wiener Neustadt.

On 24 September 1940, Anton Mader was appointed Staffelkapitan of 1.

On 1 April 1943, Anton Mader was tasked with the formation of the newly created Jagdgeschwader 11 and became its first Geschwaderkommodore.

Anton Mader was then posted to the staff of the General der Jagdflieger, an office held by Oberst Gordon Gollob.

Anton Mader then worked as a courier for the Embassy of the United States in Vienna.

Anton Mader joined the Austrian Air Force, referred to as the Osterreichische Luftstreitkrafte, holding the rank of Oberstleutnant.

Anton Mader served with the Fliegerfuhrungskommando and was promoted to Oberst in the general staff in 1961 and to Brigadier in 1966.

Anton Mader died on 19 February 1984 at the age of 71 in Vienna, Austria.