Günter Steinhausen
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| Günter Steinhausen | |
|---|---|
| 15 September 1917 - 6 September 1942 | |
| Place of birth | Lobkevitz on the isle of Rügen |
| Place of death | near El Alamein |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch | Luftwaffe |
| Rank | Leutnant |
| Unit | JG 27 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Feldwebel Günter Steinhausen (born 15 September 1917 in Lobkevitz on the isle of Rügen – killed in action 6 September 1942 near El Alamein, Egypt) was German World War II Luftwaffe 40 victories Flying ace. He participated in North African campaign and was both posthumously promoted to Leutnant and awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 3 November 1942.
[edit] Awards
- Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (5 August 1942)
- German Cross in Gold (21 August 1942)
- Iron Cross 2. and 1. class
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (3 November 1942)
[edit] References
- Aces of the Luftwaffe. Günther Steinhausen. Retrieved on 8 January 2008.
- das-ritterkreuz.de. Günther Steinhausen. Retrieved on 11 May 2007.
- Walther-Peer Fellgiebel (2000), Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5
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