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Paul Langkopf

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Allegiance
  
Nazi Germany

Name
  
Paul Langkopf

Service/branch
  
Luftwaffe

Years of service
  
?–1945

Died
  
November 6, 1961

Rank
  
Oberleutnant

Battles/wars
  
World War II Battle of France Eastern Front

Awards
  
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Battles and wars
  
Battle of France, Eastern Front, World War II

Unit
  
Sturzkampfgeschwader 77, Schlachtgeschwader 77

Paul Langkopf (7 July 1915 – 6 November 1961) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and 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 and decorations

  • Aviator badge
  • Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold
  • Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (24 November 1941)
  • Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class
  • 1st Class
  • German Cross in Gold (5 June 1942)
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 19 February 1943 as Oberfeldwebel and pilot in the 1./Sturzkampfgeschwader 77

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