Allegiance Nazi Germany Name Hartmut Schairer Unit Sturzkampfgeschwader 1 | Years of service 1936–42 Rank Hauptmann | |
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Battles/wars World War II
Invasion of Poland
Battle of France
Battle of Britain
Invasion of Yugoslavia
Battle of Crete
Siege of Malta
Operation Barbarossa Died July 19, 1942, Staraya Russa, Russia Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars Invasion of Poland, Battle of France Service/branch Kriegsmarine (1936), Luftwaffe (1936–1942) | ||
Hartmut Schairer (16 September 1916 – 19 July 1942) was a highly decorated 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. Hartmut Schairer was killed on 19 July 1942 by Soviet forces over Staraya Russa, Russia, his gunner and fellow Knight's Cross recipient Oberfeldwebel Heinz Bevernis was also killed. During his career he was credited with flying 562 missions.
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