Frank Neubert
Frank Neubert | |
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| Born | 28 September 1915 Bad Herrenalb, Germany |
| Died | 13 December 2003 (aged 88) Gütersloh, Germany |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany (to 1945) West Germany |
| Branch | Luftwaffe German Air Force |
| Years of service | 1936 – 1945 1958 – 1972 |
| Rank | Major (Wehrmacht) Oberstleutnant (Bundeswehr) |
| Unit | Sturzkampfgeschwader 2 Schlachtgeschwader 1 Schlachtgeschwader 101 |
| Commands | II./SG 1 II./StG 1 II./101 |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Frank Neubert (28 September 1915 – 13 December 2003) was a highly decorated Major in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. He is believed to have been the first victor in aerial combat in World War II after shooting down Captain Mieczyslaw Medwecki's PZL P.11 in the early hours of 1 September 1939. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. During his career he was credited with participating in 350+ missions.