Frank Neubert

Military Person

1915 – 2003

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Who was Frank Neubert?

Frank Neubert was a highly decorated Major in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. He is believed to have been the first victor in aerial combat in World War II after shooting down Captain Mieczyslaw Medwecki's PZL P.11 in the early hours of 1 September 1939. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. During his career he was credited with participating in 350+ missions.

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Born
Sep 28, 1915
Bad Herrenalb
Died
Dec 13, 2003
Gütersloh

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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