Wilhelm Gänsler
(1919-1985)
German airman and Knight's Cross recipient
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Wilhelm Gänsler (22 May 1919 – 22 November 1985) was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel in the Luftwaffe during World War II, a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. This decoration recognised extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. During his career Gänsler participated in 115 missions as an flight engineer or aerial gunner, some with Ludwig Becker. He participated in 98 of Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer's victories. He received the Knight's Cross after 80 aerial victories participations and was recommended for the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves on 8 March 1945.
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22 May 1919 Arnstadt, Germany
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22 November 1985 (aged 66)
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| Zodiac | Gemini |
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