Hans Götz
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| Hans Götz | |
|---|---|
| 2 June 1919 — 4 August 1943 (aged 24) | |
| Place of birth | Stuttgart, Germany |
| Place of death | Karachev, Russia |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch |  Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1939–1943 |
| Rank | Hauptmann |
| Unit | JG 54 |
| Commands held | I./JG 54 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Hans Götz (2 June 1919 – 4 August 1943) was a former German Luftwaffe fighter ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. Hans Götz was credited with 82 victories in 600 combat missions. He claimed three victories over the Western front.
[edit] Awards
- Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (10 November 1941)
- German Cross in Gold on 29 June 1942 after his 25th victory.
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 December 1942 after his 48th victory.
[edit] References
- Aces of the Luftwaffe. Hans Götz. Retrieved on 19 February 2008.
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas, 2000. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
