Global InformationBernd Gallowitsch information
Bernd Gallowitsch | |
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| Born | 23 February 1918 Vienna, Austria |
| Died | 23 December 1983 (aged 65) Vienna, Austria |
| Allegiance |  Federal State of Austria (to 1938) Nazi Germany |
| Service/ |  Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1936–1945 |
| Rank | Major (major) |
| Unit | JG 51, JG 7, JG 1 |
| Battles/wars | World War II
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| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Other work | airline pilot |
Bernd Gallowitsch (23 February 1918 – 23 December 1983) 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. Bernd Gallowitsch was credited with 64 aerial victories, and the destruction of 23 tanks in 480 combat missions.