Heinrich Schweickhardt
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| Heinrich Schweickhardt | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 February 1914 Heidelberg, Germany |
| Died | 9 January 1943 (aged 28) Missing in action over the Mediterranean Sea |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch | Heer |
| Years of service | 1935-1943 |
| Rank | Major (Posthumously) |
| Unit | Kampfgeschwader 76 |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Heinrich Schweickhardt (17 February 1914 – 9 January 1943) was a highly decorated Major in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. On 9 January 1943, Heinrich Schweickhardt failed to return from a mission and was listed as missing in action over the Mediterranean Sea. He was posthumously promoted to Major.
Awards and decorations [edit]
- Flugzeugführerabzeichen
- Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Eastern Front Medal
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
- Knight's Cross on 4 February 1942 as Oberleutnant and Staffelkapitän of the 8./Kampfgeschwader 76[1]
- 138th Oak Leaves on 30 October 1942 as Hauptmann and Staffelkapitän of the 8./Kampfgeschwader 76[2]
References [edit]
- Citations
- Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000). Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
- Scherzer, Veit (2007). Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Miltaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.
