| Wilhelm Batz
- Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords, EK1, EK2 |
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| Rank:
Major |
| Date
of Award: April 21, 1945 |
| Cross
Class: Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords, EK1, EK2 |
| Branch
of Service: Luftwaffe |
| Description
of Action: Major Wilhelm "Willi" Batz (born 21 May 1916 in Bamberg – died 11 September 1988 in Mauschendorf in Unterfranken) was a German Luftwaffe fighter ace. Willi Batz flew 445 combat missions and claimed 237 enemy aircraft shot down. 234 victories were achieved over the Eastern front, including at least 46 Il-2 Sturmoviks, but he did claim three victories, including one four-engine bomber over the Western front. He was wounded three times and was shot down four times. Ref Wikipedia |
| Mini
Biography: |
| http://www.luftwaffe.cz/batz.html |
| From:
Second World War Award Winners |
| Listing
Date: Jul 1, 2008 |
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