Swiss k11 with troop tag...help ID tag

[Wildcat1]

I just got a K11 from classic arms, manufactured in 1916. I'm most interested in the troop tag I found under the but plate.

The picture is to large to load but I will type it out:
Hani Karl 11
Fl. Pk. Kp 5
St. Gallen Haggenh.itr

 

[wogpotter]

Others can tell you more I'm sure but St Gallen is a town in Switzerland. I assume that's where it was issued to Karl Hanni?

 

[Wildcat1]

I actually figured it out! He was part of the avation support company 5 and I found his street with the help of a semi local. One of many reasons these mil surps are amazing.

 

[Model12Win]

Send him a letter! See if you can be pen pals!

 

[Surp]

Pretty crazy you tracked the guy down from that little tag. I definitely didn't get that far with mine.

 

[kilimanjaro]

A rifle issued to a Swiss air support unit in 1916 has got to be one of the rarer items out there.

 

[emcon5]

I am guessing the tag belongs to the most recent owner, not the original owner.