Herbert Findeisen
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Herbert Findeisen
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| Born | 11 July 1913 Crimmitschau |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Heide |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | ?–1945 |
| Rank | Hauptmann |
| Unit | Nahaufklärungs-Gruppe 4 Jagdgeschwader 54 |
| Commands held | II./JG 54 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Herbert Findeisen (11 July 1913 – 11 May 1963) was a German Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. During his career Herbert Findeisen was credited with 67 aerial victories, all on the Eastern Front.
Awards and decorations
- Aviator badge
- Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- German Cross in Gold (26 November 1943)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 29 February 1944 as Hauptmann and pilot/observer in the 2.(H)/Nahaufklärungs-Gruppe 4[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 327.
Bibliography
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| Preceded by
Hauptmann Erich Rudorffer
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Commander of II. Jagdgeschwader 54 February 1945–8 May 1945 |
Succeeded by None |
