Heinz Wimmersal Sachsenberg was a German World War II fighter ace who served in the Luftwaffe.
11 Facts About Heinz Sachsenberg
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Heinz Sachsenberg was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, the highest award in the military and paramilitary forces of Nazi Germany during World War II.
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Heinz Sachsenberg had a brother named Gotthard, who served in the Luftwaffe, and was killed in action on 8 March 1944 during a night fighter mission.
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Heinz Sachsenberg was sent to the Eastern Front in late 1942 and was assigned to 6.
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On 21 April 1943, Heinz Sachsenberg claimed his first aerial victory, shooting down an Ilyushin Il-2 ground attack aircraft 12 kilometres southwest of Novorossiysk.
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Heinz Sachsenberg's unit was then transferred to cover the retreat from the southern Kursk salient where he scored a further 16 victories.
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Heinz Sachsenberg was the 76th Luftwaffe pilot to achieve the century mark.
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Fahnenjunker-Feldwebel Heinz Sachsenberg was awarded the Knight's Cross on 9 June 1944.
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Heinz Sachsenberg's task was to provide top cover for the Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighters during takeoff and landing.
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Heinz Sachsenberg died on 17 June 1951 in Lich, following complications from wounds he received on 23 October 1944.
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Heinz Sachsenberg was credited with the destruction of one fast attack craft.