Rudolf Winnerl
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Rudolf Winnerl
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| Born | 15 March 1916 Lugau |
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| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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Heer (1935–38) Luftwaffe (1938–45) |
| Years of service | 1935–45 |
| Rank | Oberfeldwebel |
| Unit | Kampfgeschwader 1 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Rudolf Winnerl (15 March 1916 – 26 February 1991) was a German Luftwaffe bomber pilot 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. During his career he was credited with 355 missions against, France, Britain and the Soviet Union.
Awards
- Flugzeugführerabzeichen (30 April 1939)[1]
- Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4th Class (1 May 1939)[1]
- Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
- Iron Cross (1939)
- Wound Badge (1939)
- Eastern Front Medal (16 July 1942)[1]
- Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe on 23 February 1942 as Feldwebel and pilot[2]
- German Cross in Gold on 11 May 1942 as Feldwebel in the 4./Kampfgeschwader 1[3]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 April 1943 as Oberfeldwebel and pilot in the 4./Kampfgeschwader 1 "Hindenburg"[4][5]
- Demyansk Shield (31 December 1943)[1]
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