Joachim Wandel

Military Person

1914 – 1942

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Who was Joachim Wandel?

Joachim "Gnom" Wandel 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. Joachim Wandel was killed on 7 October 1942 when he was shot down and crashed near Oschtaschkow, Russia. He was credited with 75 victories, 5 over the Western Front and 70 over the Eastern Front.

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Born
May 7, 1914
Człuchów
Died
Oct 7, 1942

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on July 23, 2013

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