Karl-Heinz Krahl
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Karl-Heinz Krahl
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Born | 25 September 1914 Breslau |
Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. near Luqa, Malta |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ |
Heer (1934) Luftwaffe (1934–42) |
Years of service | 1934–42 |
Rank | Hauptmann |
Unit | Condor Legion JG 2 JG 3 |
Commands held | I./JG 2 II./JG 3 |
Battles/wars | Spanish Civil War World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Karl-Heinz Krahl (25 September 1914 – 14 April 1942) 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. Karl-Heinz Krahl was shot down 14 April 1942, by anti-aircraft fire from the defenses at RAF Luqa during the Siege of Malta. During his career he is credited with between 19 - 24 aerial victories, all against Western forces.
Awards
- Spanish Cross in Gold with Swords
- Aviator badge
- Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 13 November 1940 as Hauptmann and Gruppenkommandeur of the I./Jagdgeschwader 2 "Richthofen"[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 223.
Bibliography
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Preceded by
Hauptmann Helmut Wick
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Commander of I. Jagdgeschwader 2 20 October 1940 – 20 November 1941 |
Succeeded by Hauptmann Ignaz Prestele |
Preceded by
Hauptmann Gordon Gollob
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Commander of II. Jagdgeschwader 3 21 November 1941 – 14 April 1942 |
Succeeded by Major Kurt Brändle |
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- 1914 births
- 1942 deaths
- People from Wrocław
- People from the Province of Silesia
- German World War II flying aces
- Recipients of the Spanish Cross
- Luftwaffe pilots
- Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
- Aviators killed by being shot down
- German military personnel killed in World War II
- Condor Legion personnel