Herbert Kaiser
German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient (1916–2003) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Herbert Kaiser (16 March 1916 – 5 December 2003) was a 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 was captured by American troops in May 1945. During his career, he flew 1,200 missions and is credited with 68 aerial victories.
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Born | 16 March 1916 Jessen |
Died | 5 December 2003(2003-12-05) (aged 87) Germany |
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Years of service | 1938–45 1957–72 |
Rank | Leutnant (Wehrmacht) Oberstleutnant (Bundeswehr) |
Unit | JG 3, JV 44, JG 1 |
Commands held | I./JG 52, III./JG 3 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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