Heinz Wernicke
Military Person
1920 – 1944
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Who was Heinz Wernicke?
Heinz Wernicke was a German World War II fighter ace and was credited with 117 aerial victories—that is, 117 aerial combat encounters resulting in the destruction of the enemy aircraft. 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. Wernicke was killed in a mid-air collision with his wingman on 27 December 1944.
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- Born
- Oct 17, 1920
Berlin - Nationality
- Nazi Germany
- Died
- Dec 27, 1944
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on July 23, 2013
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