Walter Bradel Military person

Walter Bradel (31 July 1911 – 5 May 1943) was a Luftwaffe Bomber pilot and Geschwaderkommodore of KG 2 during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Personal facts

Birth dateJuly 31, 1911
Birth place
Poland , Wrocław
Date of deathMay 05, 1943
Resting place
Netherlands , Ysselsteyn

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Military person

allegianceNazi Germany
award
Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Iron Cross
Spanish Cross
Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe
military operations
Invasion of Poland
Eastern Front (World War II)
Balkan Campaign (World War II)
World War II
Battle of France
Spanish Civil War
military branch
Luftwaffe
German Army (1935–45)
military commandII./KG 2
military unit
Kampfgeschwader 2
Condor Legion
Kampfgeschwader 3
service start1934
service end1943

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