Karl Rammelt
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Karl Rammelt
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| Born | 10 June 1914 Nebra |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Germany |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1934–1945 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | JG 51 |
| Commands held | II./JG 51 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Karl Rammelt (10 June 1914 – 13 May 2009) 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. Karl Rammelt was credited with 46 aerial victories in 450 combat missions.
Awards
- Flugzeugführerabzeichen
- Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold
- Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (25 June 1943)[1]
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- German Cross in Gold on 16 January 1944 as Hauptmann in the II./Jagdgeschwader 51[2]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 20 October 1944 as Major and Gruppenkommandeur of the II./Jagdgeschwader 51 "Mölders"[3]
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| Preceded by
Hauptmann Hartmann Grasser
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Commander of II./Jagdgeschwader 51 6 June 1943 – 24 December 1944 |
Succeeded by Oberleutnant Otto Schultz |
