Heinz-Edgar Berres, 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: Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
About Heinz-Edgar Berres
- Heinz-Edgar Berres (10 January 1920 – 25 July 1943) 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.
- Berres was shot down on 25 July 1943 over Sicily.
- Berres claimed 52 victories in 354 missions.
- He was posthumously awarded the Knight's Cross and promoted to Hauptmann.
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