Erich Schmidt (pilot)
Erich Schmidt | |
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| Nickname | "Schmidtchen" |
| Born | 17 November 1914 |
| Died | 31 August 1941 (aged 26) |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Luftwaffe |
| Service years | ?-1941 |
| Rank | Oberleutnant |
| Unit | JG 53 |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Erich "Schmidtchen" Schmidt (17 November 1914 – 31 August 1941) was a Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II.