Wolfgang Martin (pilot)
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Wolfgang Martin
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| Born | 11 September 1916 Düsseldorf |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Bürschen |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1939–44 |
| Rank | Oberfeldwebel |
| Unit | KG 3 ZG 76 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Wolfgang Martin (11 September 1916 – 13 May 1944) 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
- Flugzeugführerabzeichen
- Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
- in Bronze (25 May 1941)
- in Silver (12 July 1941)
- in Gold (30 September 1941)
- in Gold with Pennant (2 September 1942)
- Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (4 November 1941)
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class (1 November 1940)
- 1st Class (22 January 1941)
- Eastern Front Medal (6 August 1942)
- German Cross in Gold (27 May 1942)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 30 December 1942 as Oberfeldwebel and pilot in the 6./Kampfgeschwader 3 "Lützow"[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 248.
Bibliography
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