Richard Leppla, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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German World War II fighter pilot and Bundeswehr officer
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Place of Birth: Matzenbach, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
About Richard Leppla
- Richard Leppla (9 June 1914 – 4 August 1988) was a German fighter ace in the Luftwaffe during World War II.
- He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
- Leppla claimed 68 aerial victories claimed in over 500 combat missions.
- The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
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