Emil Omert, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Emil Omert

German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient

Date of Birth: 15-Jan-1918

Place of Birth: Rhön-Grabfeld, Bavaria, Germany

Date of Death: 24-Apr-1944

Profession: airman

Nationality: Germany

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Emil Omert (15 January 1918 – 24 April 1944) was a German Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II.
Omert claimed 70 aerial victories in over 700 missions, including 125 fighter-bomber and ground attack mission.
He also claimed 25 aircraft destroyed on the ground.
Emil Omert was awarded the Knight's Cross on 19 March 1942 for 50 victories.
The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
He was killed on 24 April 1944 after attacking USAAF four engine bombers over Finta Mare, Romania.
He was shot and killed by marauding US fighter aircraft while hanging in his parachute.