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Paul Brandt (pilot)

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Allegiance
  
Nazi Germany

Rank
  
Leutnant

Role
  
Pilot

Unit
  
Jagdgeschwader 54

Years of service
  
?–1944

Name
  
Paul Brandt

Service/branch
  
Luftwaffe

Battles/wars
  
World War II Defense of the Reich

Died
  
December 24, 1944, Munster, Germany

Awards
  
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Battles and wars
  
Defence of the Reich, World War II

Paul Brandt (29 April 1915 – 24 December 1944) 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. Paul Brandt was shot down over Munster on 24 December 1944. During his career he was credited with 30 victories, in over 500 missions.

Awards

  • Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (26 June 1943)
  • Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
  • Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class
  • 1st Class
  • German Cross in Gold on 17 October 1943 as Feldwebel in the II./Jagdgeschwader 54
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 September 1944 as Oberfeldwebel and pilot in the IV./Jagdgeschwader 54

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