Age, Biography and Wiki

Wolfgang Ewald was born on 26 March, 1911 in Hamburg, is an A recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Discover Wolfgang Ewald's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 83 years old?

Popular As N/A
Occupation N/A
Age 83 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 26 March, 1911
Birthday 26 March
Birthplace Hamburg
Date of death 24 February, 1995
Died Place Leonberg
Nationality

We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 26 March. He is a member of famous with the age 83 years old group.

Wolfgang Ewald Height, Weight & Measurements

At 83 years old, Wolfgang Ewald height not available right now. We will update Wolfgang Ewald's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.

Physical Status
Height Not Available
Weight Not Available
Body Measurements Not Available
Eye Color Not Available
Hair Color Not Available

Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Not Available
Sibling Not Available
Children Not Available

Wolfgang Ewald Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Wolfgang Ewald worth at the age of 83 years old? Wolfgang Ewald’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from . We have estimated Wolfgang Ewald's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
House Not Available
Cars Not Available
Source of Income

Wolfgang Ewald Social Network

Instagram
Linkedin
Twitter
Facebook
Wikipedia
Imdb

Timeline

1911

Wolfgang Ewald (26 March 1911 – 24 February 1995) was a 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 was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

1940

On 18 August 1940, known as The Hardest Day, twelve Messerschmitt Bf 109s from 2.

1942

On 23 July 1942, Ewald was given command as Gruppenkommandeur (group commander) of III.

Gruppe of Jagdgeschwader 3 "Udet" (JG 3—3rd Fighter Wing).

He replaced Major Karl-Heinz Greisert who was killed in action the day before.

Ewald was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) on 9 December 1942.

1943

On 14 July 1943 during the Battle of Kursk, Ewald was shot down in his Bf 109 G-6 (Werknummer 20220—factory number) by Soviet flak 20 km northeast of Belgorod.

He was temporarily replaced by Hauptmann Leo Eggers and Hauptmann Karl-Heinz Langer before command of III.

Gruppe was officially given to Hauptmann Walther Dahl on 20 July.

1949

Ewald was taken prisoner of war and was held until 1949.

According to Spick, Ewald was credited with 78 aerial victories claimed in an unknown number combat missions.

This figure includes one aerial victory during the Spanish Civil War, two during the Battle of France and Britain and further 75 aerial victories on the Eastern Front.

Mathews and Foreman, authors of Luftwaffe Aces — Biographies and Victory Claims, researched the German Federal Archives and found documentation for 65 aerial victory claims, plus two further unconfirmed claims.

This number includes one claim during the Spanish Civil War, one over the Western Allies, and 63 on the Eastern Front.

1952

Staffel of Jagdgeschwader 52 (JG 52—52nd Fighter Wing), led by Ewald, attacked RAF fighters out in the open at RAF Manston.

After two passes, the Germans claimed ten fighters and three Bristol Blenheim bombers destroyed.

In fact, just two No. 266 Squadron Supermarine Spitfire fighters were destroyed with another six Hawker Hurricane fighters damaged but repairable.

A single Hurricane was also destroyed.