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Kurt Kuhlmey | |
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Born | Insterburg, East Prussia | 19 November 1913
Died | 30 April 1993 Bonn | (aged 79)
Allegiance | Nazi Germany West Germany |
Service | Luftwaffe German Air Force |
Years of service | 1934–1945 1956–1971 |
Rank | Generalmajor |
Commands | SG 3, SG 2 5th Air Force Division |
Battles / wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Kurt Kuhlmey (19 November 1913 – 30 April 1993) was a general in the West German Air Force. During World War II, he served as ground-attack aircraft pilot in the Luftwaffe, commanding two air wings. Kuhlmey flew over 500 combat missions, and in July 1942 was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.