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Allegiance
  
Nazi Germany

Name
  
Johannes Dienhold

Years of service
  
1937–45

Service/branch
  
Luftwaffe

Rank
  
Hauptmann of the Reserves

Unit
  
Flak Regiment 23 (mot.)

Battles/wars
  
World War II Invasion of Poland Battle of France Battle of Greece Battle of Crete

Died
  
November 4, 1990, Trier, Germany

Awards
  
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Battles and wars
  
Invasion of Poland, Battle of France, Battle of Greece, Battle of Crete, World War II

Johannes Dienhold (23 February 1901 – 4 November 1990) was a highly decorated Hauptmann of the Reserves 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.

Awards

  • Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class
  • 1st Class
  • Anti-Aircraft Flak Battle Badge
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 3 April 1943 as Oberleutnant of the Reserves and chief of the 3./Flak Regiment 23 (motorized)

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