Dietrich Schmidt (pilot)
German Luftwaffe pilot (1919–2002) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dietrich Schmidt (27 June 1919 – 6 March 2002) was a Luftwaffe night fighter ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
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Dietrich Schmidt | |
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Born | 27 June 1919 Karlsruhe |
Died | 6 March 2002(2002-03-06) (aged 82) Hofheim |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Luftwaffe |
Years of service | ?–1945 |
Rank | Hauptmann |
Unit | NJG 1 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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