Franz Zauner (pilot)
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Franz Zauner
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| Born | 4 September 1916 Hallein, Austria |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Munich |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | ?–1945 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Kampfgeschwader 54 |
| Commands held | IV./KG 54 III./KG 54 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Franz Zauner (4 September 1916 – 29 July 2008) was a highly decorated Major 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.
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Awards and decorations
- Flugzeugführerabzeichen
- Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
- Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (25 May 1942)
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- German Cross in Gold on 7 November 1942 as Oberleutnant in the 6./Kampfgeschwader 54[1]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 February 1944 as Major and Gruppenkommandeur of the III./Kampfgeschwader 54[2][Note 1]
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| Preceded by
Hauptmann Heinz Krenkel
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Gruppenkommandeur of IV./KG 54 1 November 1942 – 31 March 1943 |
Succeeded by Hauptmann Georg Graf von Platen |
| Preceded by
Hauptmann Hermann Donandt
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Gruppenkommandeur of III./KG 54 1 April 1943 – 30 September 1944 |
Succeeded by Hauptmann Eduard Brogsitter |
