Fritz Neumüller
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| Fritz Neumüller | |
|---|---|
| Born |
14 March 1916 Herford |
| Died |
17 August 1944 (aged 28) Baranow, Russia |
| Allegiance |
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| Service/branch | Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1937–1944 |
| Rank | Leutnant |
| Unit |
Sturzkampfgeschwader 77 Schlachtgeschwader 10 |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Fritz Neumüller (14 March 1916 – 17 August 1944) was a highly decorated Leutnant 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. Fritz Neumüller was killed on 17 August 1944 over Baranow, Russia. During his career he was credited with flying 700 missions.
Awards and decorations
- Flugzeugführerabzeichen
- Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (22 August 1942)
- German Cross in Gold (17 May 1943)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 May 1944 as Leutnant and pilot and adjutant in the II./Sturzkampfgeschwader 77[1]
References
- Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 265.
- Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000). Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 – Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtsteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
- Scherzer, Veit (2007). Die 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 [The Knight's Cross Bearers 1939–1945 The Holders of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 by Army, Air Force, Navy, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm and Allied Forces with Germany According to the Documents of the Federal Archives] (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Miltaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.
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