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Helmut Ruffler

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Allegiance
  
Nazi Germany

Years of service
  
1940–45

Unit
  
JG 3 JG 51

Service/branch
  
Luftwaffe

Rank
  
Oberfeldwebel

Name
  
Helmut Ruffler

Died
  
21 September 2001(2001-09-21) (aged 83) Niederkassel

Helmut Ruffler (18 January 1918 – 21 September 2001) 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. Helmut Ruffler was credited with 88 victories in 690 missions, a further 10 victories were claimed but not confirmed.

Awards

  • Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (15 June 1942)
  • Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
  • Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class
  • 1st Class
  • Wound Badge (1939)
  • in Black
  • German Cross in Gold on 3 December 1942 as Feldwebel in the I./Jagdgeschwader 3
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 December 1942 as Oberfeldwebel and pilot in the 4./Jagdgeschwader 3 "Udet"

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