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Lindner, Anton

Date of birth:
April 12th, 1917 (Hohenkemnath, Germany)
Date of death:
February 17th, 1994 (Hohenkemnath, Germany)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

During his career he was credited with 73 aerial victories, 1 on the Western Front and 72 on the Eastern Front, as well as 25 unconfirmed victories. These were achieved over the course of 650 sorties.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberfeldwebel
Unit:
I./Jagdgeschwader 51
Awarded on:
May 27th, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leutnant (Pilot Officer)
Unit:
Stabsstaffel/Jagdgeschwader 51 "Mölders"
Awarded on:
April 8th, 1944
Awarded after 62 aerial victories.
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
August 12th, 1941
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg

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