Waldemar Semelka, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient
Date of Birth: 08-Jan-1920
Place of Birth: Doubrava, Moravian-Silesian Region, Czech Republic
Date of Death: 21-Aug-1942
Profession: military personnel
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About Waldemar Semelka
- Waldemar Semelka (8 January 1920 – 21 August 1942) 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.
- For the fighter pilots, it was a quantifiable measure of skill and combat success.
- Waldemar Semelka was killed on 21 August 1942 over Stalingrad, Soviet Union.
- During his career he was credited with 75 (or 65) aerial victories.
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