Wilhelm Gänsler
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Wilhelm Gänsler (22 May 1919 – 22 November 1985) was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel 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. During his career he participated in 115 missions as an aerial gunner and participated in 98 of Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer's victories.
Awards and decorations
References
- Citations
- ^ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 159.
- Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000). Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
- Scherzer, Veit (2007). Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Miltaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.
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| Persondata |
| Name |
Gaensler, Wilhelm |
| Alternative names |
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| Short description |
German soldier and Knight's Cross recipients |
| Date of birth |
22 May 1919 |
| Place of birth |
Arnstadt, Germany |
| Date of death |
22 November 1985 |
| Place of death |
Calw, Germany |