Gerhard Koall

Quick Facts

Intro

German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient

From

Germany

was

Knight Fighter

Work field

Military Royals

Gender

Male

Birth

7 June 1912 People who share this birthday

Place of birth

Königsberg

Death

27 April 1945 (aged 32 years) People who died on this day

Place of death

Anklam

Age

32 years

The details (from wikipedia)

Biography

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