Heinz Hackler
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Heinrich "Heinz" Hackler
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| Born | 14 December 1918 Siegen |
| Died | Error: Need valid death date (first date): year, month, day near Antwerp, Belgium |
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Ysselsteyn German war cemetery
block X—row 11—grave |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
| Service/ |
Heer Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1936–45 |
| Rank | Leutnant |
| Unit | JG 77 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Heinrich "Heinz" Hackler (14 December 1918 – 1 January 1945) 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. Heinz Hackler was listed as missing in action near Antwerp, Belgium after being hit by Allied flak during Operation Bodenplatte. Heinz Hackler was credited with 56 aerial victories.
Awards
- Aviator Badge
- Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (26 July 1943)
- Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Eastern Front Medal
- Crimea Shield
- German Cross in Gold on 17 May 1943 as Oberfeldwebel in the III./Jagdgeschwader 77[1]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 19 August 1944 as Fahnenjunker-Oberfeldwebel and pilot in the III./Jagdgeschwader 77[2]
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External links
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Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients of Jagdgeschwader 77
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- 1918 births
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- Luftwaffe pilots
- German World War II flying aces
- German military personnel killed in World War II
- Missing in action of World War II
- Recipients of the Gold German Cross
- Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
- People from Siegen
- Burials at Ysselsteyn German war cemetery
