Hendrik Stahl Military person

Hendrik Stahl (24 July 1921 – 25 January 2004) was a highly decorated Major in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Hendrik Stahl was captured by British troops in May 1945. In 1956 he joined the Bundeswehr, serving until 1959. During his career he flew 1200+ missions and was credited with the destruction of 100+ tanks and armoured vehicles. Within 18 months he destroyed 66 tanks, 74 trucks, 25 anti-aircraft and artillery positions, 4 volley guns and 4 bridges.

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Birth date	July 24, 1921
Birth place	Copenhagen , Denmark
Date of death	January 25, 2004

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allegiance	Nazi Germany
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Battle of Stalingrad Operation Barbarossa Battle of Britain Battle of Kursk World War II Battle of Crete Invasion of Yugoslavia Battle of Moscow
military branch	Luftwaffe
military unit	Schlachtgeschwader 2 Sturzkampfgeschwader 2
service start	1939
service end	1939