Gotthard Handrick
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Gotthard Handrick (25 October 1908 – 30 May 1978) was a German Olympic athlete and German fighter pilot during the Spanish Civil War and World War II.
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Gotthard Handrick | |
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Born | (1908-10-25)25 October 1908 |
Died | 30 May 1978(1978-05-30) (aged 69) |
Sports career | |
Country | Nazi Germany |
Sport | Modern pentathlon |
Sports achievements and titles | |
Olympic finals | 1936 Berlin |
Medal record | |
Military career | |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Luftwaffe |
Years of service | 1929–45 |
Rank | Oberst (colonel) |
Commands held | JG 26, JG 77, JG 5 |
Battles/wars | Spanish Civil War World War II |
Awards | Spanish Cross in Gold with Swords German Cross in Gold |
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