Fritz Dinger, 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: Ottweiler, Saarland, Germany
About Fritz Dinger
- Fritz Dinger (20 August 1915 – 27 July 1943) was born into an aristocratic German family.
- Fritz enlisted into the German Luftwaffe in 1939 and would later end up becoming an ace.
- Fritz was a 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.
- Oberleutnant Dinger fought in my battles and was known for his honor and gallantry in Jagdgeschwader 53. On July 1, 1943 Dinger was promoted to Hauptmann.
- Fritz Dinger was killed on 27 July 1943 during an Allied bombing raid of Scalea, Italy.
- Dinger was credited with 67 victories in 600+ missions.
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