Johann Raithel
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.
Johann Raithel | |
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| Born | 11 March 1897 Munich |
| Died | 29 January 1961 (aged 63) Hamburg |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} German Empire.svg.png.webp){kind=small} Weimar Republic.svg.png.webp){kind=small} 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 |
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
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (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.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by None |
Commander of Jagdgeschwader 2 1 April 1936 – 8 June 1936 |
Succeeded by Oberst Gerd von Massow |
| Preceded by Generalmajor Heinz-Hellmuth von Wühlisch |
Commander of Kampfgeschwader 77 1 August 1940 – 13 March 1942 |
Succeeded by Major Arved Crüger |
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