Ralph von Rettberg
German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient

Ralph von Rettberg

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German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient
Gender:
Male
Places:
Germany
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KnightFighter
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Birth:
1 March 1911(Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Hochtaunuskreis, Darmstadt Government Region, Hesse)
Death:
25 February 2004(Munich, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany)
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Ralph von Rettberg (1 March 1911 – 25 February 2004) 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. Ralph von Rettberg was credited with 8 aerial victories.

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  • Flugzeugführerabzeichen
  • Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
  • Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (28 September 1940)
  • Iron Cross (1939)
    • 2nd Class
    • 1st Class
  • German Cross in Gold (7 October 1942)
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 June 1941 as Hauptmann and Gruppenkommandeur of the II./Zerstörergeschwader 26 "Horst Wessel"