Hartmut Schairer

Military Person

1916 – 1942

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Who was Hartmut Schairer?

Hartmut Schairer was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and 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. Hartmut Schairer was killed on 19 July 1942 by Soviet forces over Staraya Russa, Russia, his gunner and fellow Knight's Cross recipient Oberfeldwebel Heinz Bevernis was also killed. During his career he was credited with flying 562 missions.

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Born
Sep 16, 1916
Nagold
Died
Jul 19, 1942
Staraya Russa

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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