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Rudi Dassow

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Allegiance
  
Nazi Germany

Rank
  
Leutnant

Died
  
1944, Laon, France

Years of service
  
?-1944

Name
  
Rudi Dassow

Service/branch
  
Luftwaffe

Battles/wars
  
World War II Defense of the Reich

Awards
  
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Battles and wars
  
Defence of the Reich, World War II

Unit
  
Zerstorergeschwader 76, Zerstorergeschwader 26, Jagdgeschwader 6

Rudi Dassow (23 January 1920 – 25 August 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. On 25 August 1944, Rudi Dassow was shot down by Allied fighters. He was posthumously awarded the Knight's Cross on 5 September 1944. During his career he was credited with 22 aerial victories.

Awards

  • Aviator badge
  • Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
  • Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class
  • 1st Class
  • German Cross in Gold (3 April 1944)
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 September 1944 as Leutnant and pilot in the II./Zerstorergeschwader 26 "Horst Wessel"

    • References

    Rudi Dassow Wikipedia
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