Heinz Strüning
Military Person
1912 – 1944
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Who was Heinz Strüning?
Heinz Strüning was a German Luftwaffe fighter ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves during World War II. 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. Strüning shot down 56 aircraft in 280 missions. All of his victories were recorded at night. He was shot down and killed in action on Christmas Eve, 24 December 1944.
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- Born
- Jan 13, 1912
Germany - Nationality
- Nazi Germany
- Died
- Dec 25, 1944
Bergisch Gladbach
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on July 23, 2013
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