Lutz-Wilhelm Burckhardt
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Ludwig-Wilhelm "Lutz" Burckhardt[Note 1] (5 February 1919 – 2 January 1993) 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. During his career, he was credited with 69 aerial victories, 16 on the Western Front and 53 on the Eastern Front.
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Lutz-Wilhelm Burckhardt | |
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Nickname(s) | "Lutz" |
Born | 5 February 1919 Bremen |
Died | 2 January 1993(1993-01-02) (aged 73) Bollschweil |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany (to 1945) West Germany |
Service/ | Luftwaffe German Air Force |
Years of service | 1939–45 1950's–? |
Rank | Hauptmann (Wehrmacht) Oberstleutnant (Bundeswehr) |
Unit | JG 77, JGr Süd, JG 1, EJG 2 |
Commands held | I./JG 77 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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