Joachim Müncheberg
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Joachim Müncheberg
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| Born |
31 December 1918 Friedrichsdorf, Dramburg, Province of Pomerania |
| Died | 23 March 1943 (aged 24) Meknassy, Tunisia |
| Buried at | German Military Cemetery at Bordj-Cedria |
| Allegiance |
 Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch |
Army (1936–38) Luftwaffe (1938–43) |
| Years of service | 1936–43 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | JG 26, JG 51, JG 77 |
| Commands held | 7./JG 26, II./JG 26, JG 77 |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards |
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords |
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords
Joachim Müncheberg (31 December 1918 – 23 March 1943) was a German Luftwaffe military aviator during World War II, a fighter ace credited with 135 enemy aircraft shot down in over 500 combat missions. The majority of his victories were claimed over the Western Front, with 33 claims over the Eastern Front. Of his 102 aerial victories achieved over the Western Allies, 46 were against Supermarine Spitfire fighters.
Born in Friedrichsdorf, Müncheberg, who had strong ambitions as a track and field athlete, volunteered for military service in the Wehrmacht of the Nazi Germany in 1936. Initially serving in the Army, he transferred to the Luftwaffe (air force) in 1938. Following flight training, he was posted to Jagdgeschwader 234 (JG 234—234th Fighter Wing) in October 1938. He was transferred to Jagdgeschwader 26 "Schlageter" (JG 26—26th Fighter Wing) a year later and was appointed adjutant of the III. Gruppe (3rd Group). He fought in the Battle of France and received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross following his 20th aerial victory and during the Battle of Britain. Serving as a Staffelkapitän (Squadron Leader) he fought in the aerial battles during the siege of Malta and Balkans Campaign. He received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Italian Gold Medal of Military Valor (Italian: Medaglia d'oro al Valore Militare) after 43 aerial victories.
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