Allegiance Nazi Germany Unit Jagdgeschwader 51 Service/branch Luftwaffe | Years of service ?-1945 Rank Oberfeldwebel | |
Battles/wars World War II
Eastern Front Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Died 23 September 2003, Bad Schwalbach, Germany Award Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars World War II, Eastern Front |
Helmut Schönfelder (30 April 1914 – 23 September 2003) was a 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 Schönfelder was credited with 75 aerial victories.
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