Gerhard Hoffmann

Military Person

1919 – 1945

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Who was Gerhard Hoffmann?

Gerhard Hoffmann was a Luftwaffe flying ace of 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. Hoffmann was credited with 130 aerial victories—that is, 130 aerial combat encounters resulting in the destruction of the enemy aircraft.

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Born
Nov 6, 1919
Nieden
Died
Apr 17, 1945
Wrocław

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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