Fritz Tegtmeier
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Fritz Tegtmeier | |
|---|---|
| 30 July 1917 – 8 April 1999 (aged 81) | |
| Place of birth | Sundern, district of Lübbecke |
| Allegiance | |
| Service/branch | Luftwaffe |
| Rank | Oberleutnant |
| Unit | JG 54, JG 7 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves |
Fritz Tegtmeier (12 March 1915 – 13 March 1943) was a German World War II Luftwaffe 146 victories Flying ace and recipient of the coveted Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
[edit] Awards
- German Cross in Gold (23 January 1943)
- Iron Cross (1939) 2nd and 1st Class
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (28 March 1944)
[edit] References
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas, 2000. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.

