Edwin Thiel, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient
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Place of Birth: Bexbach, Saarland, Germany
About Edwin Thiel
- Edwin Thiel (19 June 1913 – 14 July 1944) 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.
- Edwin Thiel was killed on 14 July 1944 after bailing out of his plane after it was hit by Soviet flak.
- During his career he was credited with 76 victories in 300 missions.
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