Erhard Jahnert

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Allegiance Nazi Germany Years of service 1936–45 Unit Sturzkampfgeschwader 3		Service/branch Luftwaffe Rank Major Name Erhard Jahnert
Died 23 July 2006(2006-07-23) (aged 88) Jever

Erhard Jahnert (17 August 1917 – 23 July 2006) was a highly decorated Major in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. During his career he was credited with flying 622 missions. At the end of the war Erhard Jahnert was captured by British troops.

Awards

Aviator badge

Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold with "600" Pendant

Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (23 March 1942)

Iron Cross (1939)

2nd Class (19 September 1939)

1st Class (2 July 1940)

Silver Medal of Military Valor (6 December 1941)

German Cross in Gold (17 June 1942)

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 May 1943 as Leutnant and pilot in the III./Sturzkampfgeschwader 3

References

Erhard Jahnert Wikipedia

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