Lothar Kmitta

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Lothar Kmitta
Born 19 January 1921
Glatz
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Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Allegiance  Nazi Germany (to 1945)
 West Germany
Service/branch Luftwaffe
Years of service 1939–45
1956–80
Rank Leutnant (Wehrmacht)
Oberst (Bundeswehr)
Unit Nahaufklärungs-Gruppe 5
Commands held Jagdbombergeschwader 36
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Lothar Kmitta (19 January 1921 – 13 May 2009) was a highly decorated Leutnant 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

References

Citations

  1. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 214.

Bibliography

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Military offices
Preceded by
Oberstleutnant Hans Gerhard Opel
Commander of Jagdbombergeschwader 36
27 August 1964 – 31 December 1969
Succeeded by
Hans Carl Freiherr von Friesen