Karl Schrepfer

Military Person

1917 – 1946

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Who was Karl Schrepfer?

Karl Schrepfer was a highly decorated Major in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. During his career he flew 800+ missions.

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Born
Feb 10, 1917
Augsburg
Died
Sep 6, 1946
Wertheim am Main

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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