Franz Ruhl Military person

Franz Ruhl (12 December 1922 – December 24, 1944) was a German 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. Franz Ruhl was shot down on 24 December 1944 near Liège, he was posthumously promoted to Oberleutnant. During his career he was credited with 37 victories in 200+ missions.

Personal facts

Birth date	December 12, 1922
Birth place	Germany , Regensburg
Date of death	December 24, 1944
Place of death	Belgium , Liège

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award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Defence of the Reich World War II
military branch	Luftwaffe
military unit	Jagdgeschwader 3
relation	Heinrich Setz