Years of service 1914–45 | Name Johann Raithel | |
Born 11 March 1897Munich ( 1897-03-11 ) Battles/wars World War IWorld War IIBattle of BritainBattle of the Atlantic (1939–1945)Operation BarbarossaSiege of Leningrad Battles and wars World War I, Battle of Britain, Battle of the Atlantic, Operation Barbarossa, Siege of Leningrad, World War II Service/branch German Army (1914–1918) Commands held Jagdgeschwader 2, Kampfgeschwader 77 | ||
Dipl.-Ing. Johann Raithel (11 March 1897 – 29 January 1961) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also 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. Johann Raithel was captured by Allied troops in May 1945 and was held until May 1947.
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