Johannes Wiese

Military Person

1915 – 1991

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Who was Johannes Wiese?

Johannes Wiese was a German World War II fighter ace who served in the Luftwaffe from 1935 until the end of World War II on 8 May 1945. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. 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. After the war in 1956 he joined the Bundeswehr and attained the rank of Oberstleutnant. He retired on 30 November 1970.

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Born
May 7, 1915
Wrocław
Nationality
  • Nazi Germany
Died
Aug 16, 1991
Kirchzarten

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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