Hans-Karl Mayer Military person

Hans-Karl Mayer (8 March 1911 – 17 October 1940) 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.

Personal facts

Birth date	March 08, 1911
Birth place	Alsace , Rouffach
Date of death	October 17, 1940
Place of death	English Channel

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Military person

award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Battle of Britain World War II Battle of France Spanish Civil War
military branch	Luftwaffe German Army (1935–45)
military command	I./JG 53
military unit	Condor Legion Jagdgeschwader 53
service start	1933
service end	1940