Walter Ehle
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Walter Ehle (28 April 1913 – 18 November 1943) 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 was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Walter Ehle claimed 39 aerial victories, 35 of them at night.[Note 1]
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Walter Ehle | |
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Born | 28 April 1913 Windhuk, German South West Africa |
Died | 18 November 1943(1943-11-18) (aged 30) St. Trond, German-occupied Belgium |
Buried | Lommel, Belgium |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Luftwaffe |
Years of service | 1935–43 |
Rank | Major (major) |
Unit | Condor Legion ZG 1 NJG 1 |
Commands held | II./ NJG 1 |
Battles/wars | See battles Spanish Civil War
World War II Air campaigns: |
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