Edmund Wagner (5 December 1914 – 13 November 1941) was a 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. Edmund Wagner was killed on 13 November 1941 near Pawmutowka, Russia after being hit by Soviet flak. He was posthumously awarded the Knight's Cross on 17 November 1941. During his career he was credited with 56 Aerial victories, 55 on the Eastern Front and 1 on the Western Front.
Edmund Wagner | |
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Born | 5 December 1914 Neuhäusel |
Died | 13 November 1941 Pawmutowka, Russia | (aged 26)
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Luftwaffe |
Years of service | ?–1941 |
Rank | Oberfeldwebel |
Unit | JG 51 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |