Arved Crüger
Arved Crüger (25 June 1911 – 22 March 1942) was a Luftwaffe wing commander during World War II and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipient. He married the German movie actress Carola Höhn in 1941. He was appointed Geschwaderkommodore (Wing Commander) of Kampfgeschwader 77 (KG 77—77th Bomber Wing) in 1942. Crüger was posted as missing in action on 22 March 1942.
Arved Crüger | |
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Arved Crüger | |
| Born | 25 June 1911 Pillau, East Prussia |
| Died | 22 March 1942 (aged 30) MIA in Malta |
| Allegiance | Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1931–42 |
| Rank | Major |
| Commands held | 5./KG 30 SKG 210 KG 77 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Spouse(s) | Carola Höhn |
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