Edwin Thiel
(1913-1944)
German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient
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Edwin Thiel (19 June 1913 – 14 July 1944) was a 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. Edwin Thiel was killed on 14 July 1944 after bailing out of his plane after it was hit by Soviet flak. During his career he was credited with 76 victories in 300 missions.
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19 June 1913 Oberbexbach, Germany
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| Died |
14 July 1944 (aged 31) Vawkavysk, Belarus
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| Zodiac | Gemini |
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