Dipl.-Ing. Johann Raithel | |
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Born | 11 March 1897 Munich |
Died | 29 January 1961 Hamburg |
(aged 63)
Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
Service/branch | Deutsches Heer (1914 - 1918) Reichswehr (1918–1933) Heer (1933-1935) Luftwaffe (1935–1945) |
Years of service | 1914–1945 |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
Commands held | Jagdgeschwader 2 Kampfgeschwader 77 |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Dipl.-Ing. Johann Raithel[Notes 1] (11 March 1897 – 29 January 1961) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Johann Raithel was captured by Allied troops in May 1945 and was held until May 1947
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Military offices | ||
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Preceded by None |
Commander of Jagdgeschwader 2 1 April 1936 – 8 June 1936 |
Succeeded by Oberst Gerd von Massow |
Preceded by Generalmajor Heinz-Hellmuth von Wühlisch |
Commander of Kampfgeschwader 77 1 August 1940 – 13 March 1942 |
Succeeded by Major Arved Crüger |