Reinhold Eckardt

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Reinhold Eckardt
Born 26 March 1918
Bamberg
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Kampenhout, Belgium
Buried
Lommel German war cemetery
(Block 45-grave 495)
Allegiance  Nazi Germany
Service/branch Luftwaffe
Years of service 1939-1942
Rank Oberleutnant
Unit ZG 76
NJG 1
NJG 3
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Reinhold Eckardt (26 March 1918 – 30 July 1942) was a German Luftwaffe night fighter 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. Reinhold Eckardt died on 30 July 1942 after his parachute caught the end of his plane after he bailed out. During his career he was credited with 22 aerial victories, 3 during the day and 19 at night.

Awards

Wehrmachtbericht reference

Date Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording Direct English translation
Saturday, 28 June 1941 Oberleutnant Eckhardt schoß in der letzten Nacht innerhalb einer Stunde vier feindliche Flugzeuge ab.[4] First Lieutenant Eckhardt shot down four enemy aircraft within an hour last night.

References

Citations

  1. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 168.
  2. Scherzer 2007, p. 286.
  3. Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 97.
  4. Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939–1945 Band 1, p. 592.

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