Lothar Keller

Lothar Keller (7 April 1914 – 26 June 1941) 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 was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. On 26 June 1941 Lothar Keller was killed after he collided in mid-air with a Fi 156. During his career he was credited with 23 victories, 4 on the Eastern Front, 16 on the Western Front and 3 during the Spanish Civil War. He was posthumously awarded the Knight's Cross on 9 July 1941.

Awards

 * Aviator badge
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
 * Spanish Cross in Gold with Swords
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 July 1941 as Hauptmann and Gruppenkommandeur of the II./Jagdgeschwader 3