Alwin Boerst

Recipient of the Knight's Cross
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Instance of
human
Sex or gender
male[9]
Date of birth
October 20, 1910
Date of death
March 30, 1944
Place of birth
Osterode am Harz
Place of death
Iași
Country of citizenship
German Reich[6]
Occupation
flying ace
Citizenship
German Reich
Languages spoken, written or signed
German[17]
Conflict
World War II
Family name
Boerst[12]
Given name
Alwin[13]
Manner of death
death in battle[15]
Military branch
Luftwaffe[10]
Military casualty classification
killed in action[16]
Participated in conflict
World War II[11]
🏷️ Also known as
en Alwin Boerst de Boerst ru Альвин Бёрст ru Бёрст, Альвин uk Альвін Бьорст
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Summary

Born in Osterode am Harz[1], he… he was born on October 20, 1910[2]. He passed away in Iași[3]. He died on March 30, 1944[4]. He worked as a flying ace[5].

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Recognition

Awards received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[7], a military decoration[18] and German Cross in Gold[8], a grade of an order[19], in Nazi Germany[20].

FAQs

Where was Alwin Boerst born?

Alwin Boerst's place of birth was Osterode am Harz[1].

Where did Alwin Boerst die?

Alwin Boerst died in Iași[3].

What did Alwin Boerst do for work?

Alwin Boerst worked as flying ace[5].

What awards did Alwin Boerst receive?

Honors received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[7] and German Cross in Gold[8].

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