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Ulrich Grauert

1889 – 1941

German World War II Luftwaffe general and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Military personnel Generaloberst
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About Ulrich Grauert

Lived 1889 – 1941 (aged 52). Ulrich Grauert was a military personnel and generaloberst.

Ulrich Grauert (6 March 1889 – 15 May 1941) was a general in the Luftwaffe of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded 1st Air Corps. He was killed on 15 May 1941 when his Junkers Ju 52 aircraft was shot down by F/Lt Jerzy Jankiewicz and Sgt Wacław Giermer, both flying a Supermarine Spitfire II, from the No. 303 Polish Fighter Squadron near Saint-Omer on the French channel coast.

Awards

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 29 May 1940 as General der Flieger and Commanding General of the I. Flieger-Korps

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Important facts

Born
6 March 1889, Berlin
Birth century
19th century
Died
15 May 1941, Saint-Omer
Occupation
Military personnel, Generaloberst
Nationality
German Reich
Awards
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross; House Order of Hohenzollern; Order of the Iron Crown (Austria); Clasp to the Iron Cross; Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918; Wehrmacht Long Service Award

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ulrich Grauert?

German World War II Luftwaffe general and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (1889–1941)

When was Ulrich Grauert born?

Ulrich Grauert was born on 6 March 1889 in Berlin.

When did Ulrich Grauert die?

Ulrich Grauert died on 15 May 1941 in Saint-Omer.

What was Ulrich Grauert's occupation?

Ulrich Grauert was a military personnel and generaloberst.

What nationality was Ulrich Grauert?

Ulrich Grauert's recorded nationality: German Reich.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ulrich Grauert

· Wikidata: Q68159

· DBpedia: Ulrich Grauert

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