Werner Hoffmann | |
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Born | 7 August 1920 Hersbruck |
Died | 7 February 1945 Frankfurt an der Oder |
(aged 24)
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/branch | Luftwaffe |
Years of service | 1939–1945 |
Rank | Hauptmann |
Unit | StG 1 StG 5 SG 1 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Werner Hoffmann (7 August 1920 – 7 February 1945) was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Luftwaffe during World War II and 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. Werner Hoffmann was killed on 7 February 1945 over Frankfurt an der Oder. During his career credited with flying 500+ missions.