Hans Krumminga
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Hans Krumminga
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| Born | 6 May 1920 Bokel |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. airfield near Apostolove |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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Luftwaffe |
| Rank | Oberleutnant |
| Unit | Sturzkampfgeschwader 2 |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Hans Krumminga (6 May 1920 − 28 November 1943) was killed on 6 November 1943, when straffed on take-off by 15 IAP Yakovlev Yak-1s led by Kpt Leontiy.[1][Note 1] He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
Awards
- German Cross in Gold on 21 September 1942 as Unteroffizier in the 9./StG 2[2]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 19 September 1943 as Leutnant and pilot in the 9./StG 2 "Immelmann"[3]
Notes
- ↑ IAP—Istrebitelny Aviatsionny Polk (Fighter Aviation Regiment—Истребительный Авиационный Полк)
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