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Heinz Hackler

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Allegiance
  
Nazi Germany

Died
  
January 1, 1945

Years of service
  
1936–45


Rank
  
Leutnant

Unit
  
Jagdgeschwader 77

Name
  
Heinz Hackler

Buried at
  
Ysselsteyn block X—row 11—grave

Battles/wars
  
World War II Eastern Front Defense of the Reich Operation Bodenplatte

Awards
  
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Battles and wars
  
Eastern Front, Defence of the Reich, Operation Bodenplatte, World War II

Place of burial
  
Ysselsteyn, Netherlands

Service/branch
  
German Army, Luftwaffe

Heinrich "Heinz" Hackler (14 December 1918 – 1 January 1945) 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. Heinz Hackler was listed as missing in action near Antwerp, Belgium after being hit by Allied flak during Operation Bodenplatte. Heinz Hackler was credited with 56 aerial victories.

Awards

  • Aviator Badge
  • Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (26 July 1943)
  • Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold
  • Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class
  • 1st Class
  • Eastern Front Medal
  • Crimea Shield
  • German Cross in Gold on 17 May 1943 as Oberfeldwebel in the III./Jagdgeschwader 77
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 19 August 1944 as Fahnenjunker-Oberfeldwebel and pilot in the III./Jagdgeschwader 77

    • References

    Heinz Hackler Wikipedia
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