Allegiance Nazi Germany Commands held I./StG 3 Rank Hauptmann | Years of service 1934–42 Name Heinrich Eppen Unit Sturzkampfgeschwader 3 | |
Battles/wars World War II
Invasion of Poland
Battle of France
Balkans Campaign
Battle of Greece
North African Campaign
Battle of Gazala Died June 4, 1942, Tobruk, Libya Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars Invasion of Poland, Battle of France Service/branch Kriegsmarine (1934–1935), Luftwaffe (1935–1942) | ||
Heinrich Eppen (29 March 1915 – 4 June 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. Heinrich Eppen was listed as missing in action on 4 June 1942 after aerial combat near Tobruk, Libya.
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