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What awards did Hans-Joachim Marseille receive for his flying exploits?

  • Armed Forces Service Medal

  • Victoria Cross

  • Purple Heart

  • Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds

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Hans-Joachim Marseille was a Luftwaffe fighter ace and one of the most highly decorated German pilots of World War II. He was awarded the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds, which was Nazi Germany's highest military decoration. Marseille was known for his daring flying and aggressive tactics, and he was credited with shooting down over 150 enemy aircraft.
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