| Hans-Joachim Marseille
- Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds |
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| Rank:
Captain (Hauptmann) |
| Date
of Award: Sept 3, 1942 |
| Cross
Class: Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds |
| Branch
of Service: Luftwaffe |
| Description
of Action: Hans-Joachim Marseille (13 December 1919–30 September 1942; German: /hants joːaxɪm maʀsɛj/) was a Luftwaffe fighter pilot and flying ace during World War II. He is noted for his aerial battles during the North African Campaign and his bohemian lifestyle. Arguably one of the best fighter pilots of World War II, he was nicknamed the "Star of Africa". Marseille scored all but seven of his official 158 victories against the British Commonwealth's Desert Air Force over North Africa, flying the Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter for his entire combat career. No other pilot destroyed as many Western Allied aircraft as Marseille. Ref Wikipedia |
| Mini
Biography: |
| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2gHQGqKnGg |
| From:
Second World War Award Winners |
| Listing
Date: Jun 24, 2008 |
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