Karl Kempf

Karl-Heinz Kempf (2 February 1920 – 3 September 1944) was a Luftwaffe fighter ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, and its variants were the highest awards in the military and paramilitary forces of Nazi Germany during World War II. Depending on source, Kempf was credited with either 64 or 65 aerial victories claimed in 445 combat missions. He was killed in action on 3 September 1944, shot down during takeoff at Grimbergen Airfield, Belgium. Provided by Wikipedia