| Friedrich Weiß | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 27, 1919 |
| Died | 12 October 1992 (aged 73) |
| Place of birth | Langendreer |
| Place of death | Kaarst |
| Allegiance |
 Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch | Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1939-1945 |
| Rank | Oberfähnrich |
| Unit | Flak-Regiment 36 |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Friedrich Weiß (27 September 1919 – 12 October 1992) was a highly decorated Oberfähnrich in the Luftwaffe during World War II. 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.
Awards[]
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Gold
- Anti-Aircraft Flak Battle Badge
- Ground Assault Badge of the Luftwaffe
- Eastern Front Medal
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
- Knight's Cross on 21 December 1942 as Unteroffizier and Geschützführer (gun leader) in the 1./Flak-Regiment 36 (mot.)[1]
References[]
- Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 357.
- Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000). Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
- Scherzer, Veit (2007). Die Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Miltaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.