Hans von Hahn
Hans von Hahn (7 August 1914 – 5 November 1957) 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. During his career he was credited with 34 aerial victories, 15 on the Western Front and 19 on the Eastern Front.
Hans von Hahn | |
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| Born | 7 August 1914 Frankfurt am Main |
| Died | 5 November 1957 (aged 43) Frankfurt am Main |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Kriegsmarine (1934–35) Luftwaffe (1935–45) |
| Years of service | 1934–45 |
| Rank | Hauptmann (captain) |
| Unit | JG 53, JG 3, JG 1, JG 103 Jagdfliegerführer Oberitalien |
| Commands held | I./JG 3, II./JG 1, JG 103 Jagdfliegerführer Oberitalien |
| Battles/wars | See battles World War II
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| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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