Johann Badum
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| Johann Badum | |
|---|---|
| 2 March 1921 – 12 January 1943 | |
| Place of birth | Ruthweiler, Germany |
| Place of death | Giordani, Tunisia |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch |  Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1939–1943 |
| Rank | Leutnant |
| Unit | JG 77 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Johann Badum (2 March 1921 – 12 January 1943) was a former German Luftwaffe fighter ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II.
[edit] Awards
- Pilots Badge
- Iron Cross (1939) 2nd and 1st Class
- Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (13 September 1942)
- Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe for Fighter Pilots in Gold
- German Cross in Gold (3 October 1942)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (15 October 1942)
[edit] References
- Aces of the Luftwaffe. Johann Badum. Retrieved on 29 February 2008.
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas, 2000. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
- Patzwall, Klaus D. and Scherzer, Veit. Das Deutsche Kreuz 1941 - 1945 Geschichte und Inhaber Band II. Norderstedt, Germany: Verlag Klaus D. Patzwall, 2001. ISBN 3-931533-45-X.
