Paul Szameitat
German World War II fighter pilot / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Paul Szameitat (19 December 1919 – 2 January 1944) was a German 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 was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Szameitat claimed 29 victories, 28 at night.[Note 1]
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Paul Szameitat | |
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Born | 19 December 1919 Wolittnick, East Prussia |
Died | 2 January 1944(1944-01-02) (aged 24) Bückeburg |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Luftwaffe |
Years of service | ?–1944 |
Rank | Hauptmann |
Unit | NJG 3 |
Commands held | II./NJG 3 I./NJG 3 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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