Kurt Knappe, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient
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Place of Birth: Berlin
About Kurt Knappe
- Kurt Knappe (2 June 1918 – 3 September 1943) was a Luftwaffe ace 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.
- On 3 September 1943, Kurt Knappe was killed over Evreux, France after attacking a formation of B-17's.
- During his career he was credited with 56 victories, 51 on the Eastern Front and 5 on the Western Front.
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