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Heinz Bretnütz
German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient
| Bio | Heinz "Pietzsch" Bretnütz was a German Luftwaffe 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.2 |
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| Born | c. 1914; 1914 Jan 241 |
| Died | 1941 Jun 271 |
| Occupation | soldier1 |
| Cause of death | infection · injury, death in battle2 |
| Status | Confirmed: Heinz Bretnütz is a 27 Club member |