Heinz Cramer
German general and Knight's Cross recipient
About Heinz Cramer
Lived 1911 – 2003 (aged 92).
Heinz Cramer (24 May 1911 – 5 September 2003) was a German pilot during World War II, and a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Cramer was shot down by British fighters in September 1940 and was held until 1947. He later joined the Bundeswehr and retired in 1966 as a Brigadegeneral.
Awards and decorations
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 September 1940 as Major and Gruppenkommandeur of the II.(K)/Lehrgeschwader 1
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Heinz Cramer?
German general and Knight's Cross recipient (1911-2003)
When was Heinz Cramer born?
Heinz Cramer was born on 24 May 1911 in Strasbourg.
When did Heinz Cramer die?
Heinz Cramer died on 5 September 2003 in Hamburg.
What nationality was Heinz Cramer?
Heinz Cramer's recorded nationality: Weimar Republic.
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