Fritz Tegtmeier was a World War II Luftwaffe 146 aerial victories Flying ace and recipient of the coveted Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
10 Facts About Fritz Tegtmeier
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Fritz Tegtmeier returned to his Staffel in the spring of 1941 and claimed his first aerial victory on 22 June 1941, the first day of Operation Barbarossa on the Eastern Front.
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Fritz Tegtmeier returned to active duty in April 1942 and was assigned to the 1.
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On 14 January 1943, Tegtmeier became an "ace-in-a-day" for the first time.
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Fritz Tegtmeier returned to front line duty, this time with the 3.
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Fritz Tegtmeier was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 March 1944 following his 99th aerial victory.
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Fritz Tegtmeier claimed his 100th and 101st aerial victory on 3 May 1944.
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Fritz Tegtmeier was the 71st Luftwaffe pilot to achieve the century mark.
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Fritz Tegtmeier had been nominated for the Oak Leaves to the Knight's Cross.
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Fritz Tegtmeier died on 8 April 1999 at the age of 81 in Greven, Germany.