Allegiance Nazi Germany Commands held I./JG 2
II./JG 3 Rank Hauptmann | Years of service 1934–42 Name Karl-Heinz Krahl | |
Battles/wars Spanish Civil War
World War II
Battle of France
Battle of Britain
Defense of the Reich
Siege of Malta Died April 14, 1942, Luqa, Malta Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars Spanish Civil War, Battle of France, Battle of Britain, Defence of the Reich, Siege of Malta, World War II Service/branch German Army (1934), Luftwaffe (1934–1942) Unit Condor Legion, Jagdgeschwader 2, Jagdgeschwader 3 | ||
Karl-Heinz Krahl (25 September 1914 – 14 April 1942) 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. Karl-Heinz Krahl was shot down 14 April 1942, by anti-aircraft fire from the defenses at RAF Luqa during the Siege of Malta. During his career he is credited with between 19 - 24 aerial victories, all against Western forces.
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