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Hermann Wolf

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Allegiance
  
Nazi Germany

Rank
  
Leutnant

Died
  
October 21, 1996

Years of service
  
?–1945

Name
  
Hermann Wolf

Service/branch
  
Luftwaffe

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

Awards
  
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

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

Unit
  
Jagdgeschwader 52, Jagdgeschwader 11, Jagdgeschwader 7

Hermann Wolf (27 December 1919 – 21 October 1996) 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. During his career he was credited with 57 aerial victories in 586 missions.

Awards

  • Eastern Front Medal
  • West Wall Medal
  • Flugzeugfuhrerabzeichen
  • Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe with pennant "500"
  • Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (20 November 1942)
  • Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class
  • 1st Class
  • German Cross in Gold (23 July 1943)
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 24 April 1945 as Oberfeldwebel and pilot in the 9. / Jagdgeschwader 11

    • References

    Hermann Wolf Wikipedia
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