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Heinrich Meyering

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Allegiance
  
Nazi Germany

Rank
  
Leutnant

Died
  
July 13, 2003

Years of service
  
1940–45

Name
  
Heinrich Meyering

Service/branch
  
Luftwaffe

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Battles/wars
  
World War II Battle of Stalingrad Battle of Kursk

Awards
  
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Battles and wars
  
Battle of Stalingrad, Battle of Kursk, World War II

Unit
  
Sturzkampfgeschwader 2, Schlachtgeschwader 2

Heinrich Meyering (30 November 1919 – 13 July 2003) was a highly decorated Leutnant 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 he flew 972 missions.

Awards and decorations

  • Flugzeugfuhrerabzeichen
  • Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold with Pennant "900"
  • Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (23 October 1942)
  • Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class (2 August 1942)
  • 1st Class (28 August 1942)
  • German Cross in Gold (15 January 1943)
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 6 April 1944 as Feldwebel and pilot of the 3. / Schlachtgeschwader 2 "Immelmann"

    • References

    Heinrich Meyering Wikipedia
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