Hugo Dahmer
Hugo Dahmer (7 May 1918 – 1 August 2006) was a German 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. Hugo Dahmer was credited with anywhere between 45 - 57 victories. In 1956 he joined the Bundeswehr and retired in 1974 as an Oberstleutnant.
Hugo Dahmer | |
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| Born | 7 May 1918 Koblenz |
| Died | 1 August 2006 (aged 88) Troisdorf |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany (to 1945) West Germany |
| Service/ | Luftwaffe German Air Force |
| Years of service | 1938–1944 1956–1974 |
| Rank | Oberleutnant (Wehrmacht) Oberstleutnant (Bundeswehr) |
| Unit | JG 26, JG 77, JG 5, JG 2 |
| Commands held | 1./JG 2 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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