Kurt Bühlingen

Kurt Bühlingen
13 December 1917 – 11 August 1985

Place of birth	Granschütz, Thuringia
Place of death	Nidda, Hesse
Allegiance	Germany
Service/branch	Luftwaffe
Years of service	1936-1945
Rank	Oberstleutnant
Unit	JG 2
Commands	4./JG 2, II./JG 2, JG 2
Battles/wars	Battle of Britain North African campaign
Awards	Knight's Cross wit Oak Leaves and Swords

Kurt Bühlingen (born 13 December 1917 in Granschütz, Thuringia, died 11 August 1985 in Nidda, Hesse) was a German World War II fighter ace who served in the Luftwaffe from 1936 until the end of hostilities 8 May 1945. He shot down 112 enemy aircraft. All his victories were claimed over the Western Front and included 24 four-engine bombers. His final command was Geschwaderkommodore of the JG 2 fighter wing.

[edit] Awards

Wound Badge in Silver
Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (24 July 1941)
German Cross in Gold (25 June 1942)
Iron Cross 2. and 1. class
Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords
- Knight's Cross (4 September 1941)
- Oak Leaves (2 March 1944)
- Swords (14 August 1944)

Preceded by Major Kurt Ubben	Commander of Jagdgeschwader 2 Richthofen April 28, 1944-May 8, 1945	Succeeded by none