| Werner Molders
- Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds |
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| Rank:
Colonel ( Oberst ) |
| Date
of Award: July 15, 1941 |
| Cross
Class: Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds |
| Branch
of Service: Luftwaffe |
| Description
of Action: |
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Biography: Werner Mölders (March 18, 1913 – November 22, 1941) was a German Luftwaffe fighter ace. He became the first pilot in history to score 100 aerial kills. His final total stood at 101 victories in World War II as well as 14 in the Spanish Civil War. He rose quickly through the ranks, gaining command of a Geschwader (Fighter Wing) at age 27, and promotion to Oberst and appointment as Inspector General of Fighters at age 28. Ref Wikipedia |
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| From:
Second World War Award Winners |
| Listing
Date: Jun 22, 2008 |
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