Hermann Wolf
German Luftwaffe pilot (1919–1996)
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Hermann Wolf (27 December 1919 – 21 October 1996) was a flying ace in the Luftwaffe and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, and its variants were the highest awards in the military and paramilitary forces of Nazi Germany during World War II. During his career he was credited with 57 aerial victories in 586 missions.
Hermann Wolf | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 December 1919 |
| Died | 21 October 1996 (aged 76) Unknown |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
| Branch |  Luftwaffe |
| Service years | ?–1945 |
| Rank | Leutnant (seconf lieutenant) |
| Unit | JG 52 JG 11 JG 7 |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards
- Eastern Front Medal
- West Wall Medal
- Flugzeugführerabzeichen
- Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe with pennant "500"
- Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (20 November 1942)
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- German Cross in Gold (23 July 1943)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 24 April 1945 as Oberfeldwebel and pilot in the 9./Jagdgeschwader 11[1][2]
