
German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient (1918-1942)
Sea of Azov, Russia
German Reich
Gerhard Köppen (* 17. May 1918 in Kuhlen-Wendorf; † 5. May 1942 in Sea of Azov) was a german fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient. He was 23 years old. His awards include German Cross in Gold and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.