| Werner Breese | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 6, 1913 |
| Died | 17 February 1995 (aged 81) |
| Place of birth | Hohenwestedt |
| Place of death | Hohenwestedt |
| Allegiance |
 Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch |
Heer (1934-1935) Luftwaffe (1935-1945) |
| Years of service | 1934-1945 |
| Rank | Hauptmann |
| Unit | Aufklärungs-Gruppe 122 |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Werner Breese (6 April 1913 – 17 February 1995) was a German Luftwaffe reconnaissance pilot and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
Awards[]
- Aviator badge (Flugzeugführerabzeichen)
- Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold with Penant[1]
- Iron Cross (1939)
- Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (20 August 1941)[1]
- German Cross in Gold on 21 August 1942 as Leutnant in the 5.(F)/Aufklärungs-Gruppe 122[2]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 29 February 1944 as Hauptmann and pilot in the 5.(F)/Aufklärungs-Gruppe 122[3]
References[]
- Citations
- Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000). Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
- MacLean, French L. (2007). Luftwaffe Efficiency & Promotion Reports — For the Knight's Cross Winners. Atglen, Pennsylvania: Schiffer Military History. ISBN 978-0-7643-2657-8.
- Patzwall, Klaus D. and Scherzer, Veit (2001). Das Deutsche Kreuz 1941–1945 Geschichte und Inhaber Band II (in German). Norderstedt, Germany: Verlag Klaus D. Patzwall (in German). ISBN 3-931533-45-X.
- 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.
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1 Oak Leaves with Schlachtgeschwader 1. |
