Johann Raithel
Johann Raithel | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 March 1897 Munich |
| Died | 29 January 1961 (aged 63) Hamburg |
| Allegiance |  German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1914–45 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | Jagdgeschwader 2 Kampfgeschwader 77 |
| Battles/wars | World War I
World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Johann Raithel (11 March 1897 – 29 January 1961) was a German general the Luftwaffe, who commanded the 77th Fighter Wing during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Awards and decorations[]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 October 1941 as Oberst and Geschwaderkommodore of Kampfgeschwader 77[1]
References[]
Citations[]
- ^ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 284.
Bibliography[]
- (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
Categories:
- 1897 births
- 1961 deaths
- Military personnel from Munich
- People from the Kingdom of Bavaria
- Luftwaffe World War II generals
- Recipients of the clasp to the Iron Cross, 1st class
- Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
- Lieutenant generals of the Luftwaffe