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Georg Dörffel

German officer and Knight's Cross recipient

Died when: 29 years 304 days (357 months)
Star Sign: Leo

 

Georg Dörffel

Georg Dörffel (27 July 1914 – 26 May 1944) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.

Georg Dörffel was killed on 26 May 1944, north of Rome.During his career he flew 1004 missions as a ground assault pilot.

He was posthumously promoted to Oberstleutnant.


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