Walter Linke
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Walter Linke
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| Born | 27 March 1920 Bad Frankenhausen |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Erfurt |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | ?–1945 |
| Rank | Oberfeldwebel |
| Unit | Sturzkampfgeschwader 2 Schlachtgeschwader 2 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Walter Linke (27 March 1920 – 29 June 1985) was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel 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
- Aviator badge
- Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold
- Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (23 March 1942)
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- German Cross in Gold (5 June 1942)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 16 December 1944 as Oberfeldwebel and wireless/radio operator in the 3./Schlachtgeschwader 2 "Immelmann"[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 240.
Bibliography
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