Berthold Graßmuck, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Berthold Graßmuck

German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient

Date of Birth: 13-Jan-1917

Place of Birth: Bad Rodach, Bavaria, Germany

Date of Death: 18-Oct-1942

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: Germany

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn


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About Berthold Graßmuck

  • Berthold Graßmuck (13 January 1917 – 18 October 1942) 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.
  • Berthold Graßmuck was shot down by Soviet flak on 18 October 1942 over Pitomnik Airfield during the Battle of Stalingrad.
  • During his career he was credited with 65 victories.

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