Gerhard Michalski
Gerhard Michalski (25 June 1917 – 22 February 1946) was a German Luftwaffe military aviator and wing commander during World War II. As a fighter ace, he is credited with 73 aerial victories in 652 missions, of which 59 victories were achieved over the Western Front including 13 four-engine bombers, and 14 over the Eastern Front. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, the highest award in the military and paramilitary forces of Nazi Germany during World War II.
Gerhard Michalski | |
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| Born | 25 June 1917 Augsdorf |
| Died | 22 February 1946 (aged 28) Kaltenkirchen |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Luftwaffe |
| Rank | Oberstleutnant (lieutenant colonel) |
| Unit | JG 53, JG z.b.V., JG 4, JG 11 |
| Commands held | JG 4 |
| Battles/wars | See battles World War II
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| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
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