Joachim "Gnom" Wandel (7 May 1914 – 7 October 1942) 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. Joachim Wandel was killed on 7 October 1942 when he was shot down and crashed near Ostashkov, Russia. He was credited with 75 victories, two over the Western Front and 73 over the Eastern Front.
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7 May 1914 Schlochau, West Prussia
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Died |
7 October 1942 (aged 28) Oschtaschkow, Russia
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Zodiac | Taurus |
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