Heinrich-Wilhelm Ahnert Military person

Heinrich-Wilhelm Ahnert (29 April 1915 – 23 August 1942) was a German Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. Ahnert claimed 57 aerial victories, 4 over the Western Front and 53 over the Eastern Front. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Personal facts

Birth date	April 29, 1915
Birth place	Altenburg
Date of death	August 23, 1942
Place of death	Northern Administrative Okrug

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Military person

award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Invasion of Poland Battle of France
military branch	Luftwaffe
military unit	Jagdgeschwader 52
service start	1939
service end	1942