Oskar Zimmermann
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Oskar Zimmermann
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| Born | 6 December 1917 Wiesenthal-Löwenberg |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Bad Hersfeld |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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 Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1939–45 |
| Rank | Leutnant |
| Unit | JG 3 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Oskar Zimmermann (6 December 1917 – 12 June 1976) was a German Luftwaffe 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. He received this award after 28 aerial victories—that is, 28 aerial combat encounters resulting in the destruction of the enemy aircraft. During his career Oskar Zimmermann was credited with 34 victories in over 580 combat missions, 28 of which claimed on the Western Front including 14 heavy bombers.[1]
Awards
- Flugzeugführerabzeichen
- Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
- West Wall Medal
- Eastern Front Medal
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- German Cross in Gold (1 October 1944) as Leutnant in the 9./Jagdgeschwader 3[2]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 29 October 1944 as Leutnant and pilot in the 9./Jagdgeschwader 3 "Udet"[3]
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