Allegiance Nazi Germany Name Erwin Diekwisch Rank Hauptmann Unit Sturzkampfgeschwader 1 | Years of service NA – 1945 Died August 20, 2013 Service/branch Luftwaffe | |
Born 12 August 1920
Buschhutten ( 1920-08-12 ) Battles/wars World War II
Eastern Front Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars Eastern Front, World War II |
Erwin-Peter Diekwisch (12 August 1920 – 20 August 2013) was a Hauptmann in the Luftwaffe during World War II and 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, Diekwisch was credited with flying 934 missions, destroying 64 tanks, 2 trains, and 12 aerial victories.
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