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Dieter Hans Clemm von Hohenberg

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Allegiance
  
Nazi Germany

Rank
  
Major (Posthumously)

Died
  
1944, Wiesbaden, Germany

Years of service
  
1934–45

Name
  
Dieter-Hans von

Commands held
  
II.(K)/Lehrgeschwader 1

Battles/wars
  
World War II Invasion of Poland Battle of France Battle of Stalingrad Operation Overlord

Awards
  
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Battles and wars
  
Invasion of Poland, Battle of France, Battle of Stalingrad, Operation Overlord, World War II

Service/branch
  
German Army (1934–1935), Luftwaffe (1935–1944)

Unit
  
Kampfgeschwader 55, Lehrgeschwader 1

Dieter-Hans Clemm von Hohenberg (27 September 1915 – 30 June 1944) was a German Luftwaffe bomber pilot and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Dieter-Hans Clemm von Hohenberg was posthumously promoted to Major and on 18 November 1944 was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Awards

  • Aviator badge
  • Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (10 August 1942)
  • Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold
  • Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class
  • 1st Class
  • German Cross in Gold on 3 October 1942 as Hauptmann in the I./Kampfgeschwader 55
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 November 1944 as Hauptmann and Gruppenkommandeur of the II.(K)/Lehrgeschwader 1
  • References

    Dieter-Hans Clemm von Hohenberg Wikipedia