Arnold Lignitz

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Arnold Lignitz
Born 25 March 1913
Insterburg, East Prussia
Died Missing in action since 30 September 1941
Soviet Union
Allegiance  Nazi Germany
Service/branch Luftwaffe
Years of service ?–1941
Rank Major
Unit JG 51
JG 54
Commands held III./JG 54
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Arnold Lignitz (25 March 1913 – 30 September 1941)[Note 1] was a German Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during the Second World War. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. During his career, Lignitz was credited with 25 aerial victories.

Awards and decorations

Notes

  1. Arnold Lignitz was shot down on 30 September 1941 and may have been captured by Soviet forces before dying in captivity.

References

Citations

  1. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 238.

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Military offices
Preceded by
Oberleutnant Günther Scholz
Gruppenkommandeur of III./JG 54
4 November 1940 - 30 September 1941
Succeeded by
Hauptmann Reinhard Seiler