Konrad Knabe
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Konrad Knabe
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| Born | 18 September 1915 Weißenfels |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Memmingen |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany (to 1945) West Germany |
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Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | ?–1945 1956–73 |
| Rank | Major (Wehrmacht) Oberst (Bundeswehr) |
| Unit | Aufklärungs-Gruppe 124 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Konrad Knabe (18 September 1915 – 27 March 1996) was a highly decorated Major 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.
Awards and decorations
- Aviator badge
- Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- German Cross in Gold (23 December 1941)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 16 April 1943 as Hauptmann and leader of a Kette ("chain" or flight of three) in Fernaufklärungs Staffel Lappland (1.(F)/Aufklärungs-Gruppe 124) (AOK 20. Gebirgsarmee)[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 215.
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