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Friedrich Rupp

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Nickname(s)
  
"Frieder"

Years of service
  
1939-43

Died
  
May 15, 1943, North Sea

Unit
  
Jagdgeschwader 54

Allegiance
  
Nazi Germany

Name
  
Friedrich Rupp

Service/branch
  
Luftwaffe

Rank
  
Oberleutnant (Posthumously)

Battles/wars
  
World War II Invasion of Poland Battle of France Operation Barbarossa Defense of the Reich

Awards
  
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Battles and wars
  
Invasion of Poland, Battle of France, Operation Barbarossa, Defence of the Reich, World War II

Friedrich "Frieder" Rupp (26 November 1917 – 15 May 1943) was a German Luftwaffe ace 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. Friedrich Rupp was shot down on 15 May 1943 over the North Sea, he was posthumously promoted to Oberleutnant. During his career he was credited with 52 victories, 50 over the Eastern Front and 2 over the Western Front.

Awards

  • Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (1 July 1942)
  • Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
  • Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class
  • 1st Class
  • German Cross in Gold on 27 October 1942 as Leutnant in the 7./Jagdgeschwader 54
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 24 January 1943 as Leutnant and pilot in the 7./Jagdgeschwader 54

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