August Mors
German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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August Mors (20 June 1921 – 8 August 1944) 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 6 August 1944, August Mors was severely wounded after attacking allied bombers. He bailed out, but died two days later on 8 August 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Knight's Cross on 20 October 1944. During his career he was credited with 60 aerial victories, 48 on the Eastern Front and 12 on the Western Front.
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August Mors | |
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Born | 20 June 1921 Sigmaringen |
Died | 8 August 1944(1944-08-08) (aged 23) Clichy |
Cause of death | Died of wounds |
Buried | Champigny-Saint-André German war cemetery plot 3—row 9—grave 756 |
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Rank | Leutnant (second lieutenant) |
Unit | JG 5 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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