Josef Menapace Military person

Josef Menapace (31 July 1920 – 6 October 1943) was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. During his career he flew 723 missions. Josef Menapace was killed on 6 October 1943 when his plane crashed into the Pripjet Marshes after being hit by anti-aircraft fire.

Personal facts

Birth date	July 31, 1920
Birth place	Linz , Austria
Date of death	October 06, 1943
Place of death	Belarus , Pinsk Marshes

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allegiance	Nazi Germany
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Eastern Front (World War II) World War II
military branch	Luftwaffe
military unit	Schlachtgeschwader 1
service start	1939
service end	1943