Allegiance Nazi Germany Commands held II./SG 2 “Immelmann” Name Karl Kennel Service/branch Luftwaffe | Years of service 1935–45 Battles/wars World War II Battles and wars World War II Rank Major | |
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Born 7 January 1914
Pirmasens ( 1914-01-07 ) Died July 1, 1999, Pirmasens, Germany Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Unit Zerstorergeschwader 26, Zerstorergeschwader 2, Schlachtgeschwader 1, Schlachtgeschwader 2 | ||
Karl Kennel (7 January 1914 – 1 July 1999) was a German World War II Luftwaffe ground attack pilot and flying ace. He flew 957 combat missions and is credited with 34 victories, including 3 on the Western Front. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Kennel is also believed to have shot down Soviet fighter ace Nikolay Abramashvili over Stalingrad on 30 November 1942.
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