Robert Olejnik (pilot)

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Allegiance Nazi Germany Role Pilot Commands held 4./JG 1 Battles and wars World War II		Battles/wars World War II Service/branch Luftwaffe Name Robert Olejnik Rank Major

Born 9 March 1911 Essen-Borbeck ( 1911-03-09 ) Died October 29, 1988, Munich, Germany Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Unit Jagdgeschwader 3, Jagdgeschwader 1

Robert Olejnik (9 March 1911 – 29 October 1988) was a Luftwaffe flying ace of World War II. He was credited with 41 aerial victories claimed in some 680 combat missions. 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 (17 September 1940)

1st Class (21 September 1940)

Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (18 July 1941)

Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe for fighter pilots in Gold (5 May 1941)

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 27 July 1941 as Oberleutnant and Staffelkapitän of the 4./JG 1

References

Robert Olejnik (pilot) Wikipedia

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