Reinhold Eckardt, 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: Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany
About Reinhold Eckardt
- Reinhold Eckardt (26 March 1918 – 30 July 1942) was a night fighter pilot in the Luftwaffe of Nazi Germany during World War II.
- He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II.
- Eckardt died on 30 July 1942 after his parachute caught the end of his plane after he bailed out.
- During his career he was credited with 22 aerial victories, 3 during the day and 19 at night.
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