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German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient
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Male
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Birth:
26 July 1920(Baku, Russian Empire)
Death:
12 December 1944(Bruchsal, Germany)
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Alexander Preinfalk (6 February 1920 – 12 December 1944) 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.Alexander Preinfalk was shot down on 12 December 1944 by an American P-47 over Bruchsal, Germany and died after he bailed out.He was credited with between 78 and 85+ aerial victories.
Awards
- Flugzeugführerabzeichen
- Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
- Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (13 September 1942)
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- German Cross in Gold on 3 October 1942 as Unteroffizier in the II./Jagdgeschwader 77
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 October 1942 as Unteroffizier and pilot in the 5./Jagdgeschwader 77