Allegiance Nazi Germany Rank Major Service/branch Luftwaffe | Name Erich Leie Years of service 1936–45 | |
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Born 10 September 1916
Kiel ( 1916-09-10 ) Buried at cemetery in Valasske Mezirici Commands held I./JG 2, I./JG 51, JG 77 Battles/wars World War II
Battle of Britain Died March 7, 1945, Drogomysl, Poland Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars Battle of Britain, World War II Unit Taktische Luftwaffengruppe "Richthofen", Jagdgeschwader 2, Jagdgeschwader 77 | ||
Erich Leie (10 September 1916 – 7 March 1945 †) was a German pilot during World War II. He was a recipient the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Leie was officially credited with 118 victories from over 500 combat missions. He claimed 76 victories over the Eastern Front and 42 claims recorded over the Western Front.
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