Friedrich Rupp

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German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient

Places

Germany

was

Knight Fighter

Work field

Military Royals

Gender

Male

Birth

26 November 1917 People who share this birthday

Place of birth

Freiburg im Breisgau, Freiburg Government Region, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Death

15 May 1943 People who died on this day

Place of death

North Sea

Age

25 years

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Biography

Friedrich "Frieder" Rupp (26 November 1917 – 15 May 1943) 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. Friedrich Rupp was shot down on 15 May 1943 over the North Sea, he was posthumously promoted to Oberleutnant. During his career he was credited with 52 victories, 50 over the Eastern Front and 2 over the Western Front.

Awards

Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (1 July 1942)
Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
German Cross in Gold on 27 October 1942 as Leutnant in the 7./Jagdgeschwader 54
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 24 January 1943 as Leutnant and pilot in the 7./Jagdgeschwader 54

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