Joachim Blechschmidt

Military Person

1912 – 1943

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Who was Joachim Blechschmidt?

Joachim Blechschmidt 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. On 13 July 1943, Blechschmidt was last seen exiting his aircraft after being shot down near Orel behind enemy lines. He was posthumously promoted to Oberstleutnant

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Born
Dec 28, 1912
Schleiz
Died
Jul 13, 1943
Oryol

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on July 23, 2013

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