Gerhard Koall
German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient

Gerhard Koall

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German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient
Gender:
Male
Places:
Germany
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KnightFighter
Work field:
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Birth:
7 June 1912(Königsberg)
Death:
27 April 1945(Anklam)
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Gerhard "Knall" Koall (7 June 1912 – 27 April 1945) was a German 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. Gerhard Koall was killed on 27 April 1945 after being hit by Soviet anti-aircraft fire near Anklam. During his career he was credited with 37 victories, 35 on the Eastern Front and 2 during the Invasion of Yugoslavia.

Awards

  • Aviator badge
  • Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold
  • Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (1 March 1943)
  • Iron Cross (1939)
    • 2nd Class
    • 1st Class
  • German Cross in Gold (17 October 1943)
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 10 October 1944 as Hauptmann and Gruppenkommandeur of the IV. / Jagdgeschwader 54
  • Fellgiebel 2000, p. 216.