Willy Tscherning

Military Person

1917 – 2012

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Who was Willy Tscherning?

Willy Tscherning was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Willy Tscherning was captured by American forces on 6 May 1945, and was released from captivity on 1 May 1946.

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Born
Jun 15, 1917
Naumburg
Died
2012
Borna, Leipzig

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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