Johann Raithel | |
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Born | Munich | 11 March 1897
Died | 29 January 1961 Hamburg | (aged 63)
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Luftwaffe |
Years of service | 1914–45 |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
Commands held | Jagdgeschwader 132 Kampfgeschwader 77 |
Battles/wars | World War I
World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Johann Raithel (11 March 1897 – 29 January 1961) was a German general of the Luftwaffe, who commanded the Kampfgeschwader 77 during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
On 1 April 1936, Raithel was tasked with the creation of Jagdgeschwader 132 "Richthofen" (JG 132—132nd Fighter Wing) and appointed its first Geschwaderkommodore (wing commander).[1][Note 1]
His daughter Anneliese married Hubert Greim, son of Generalfeldmarschall Robert Ritter von Greim.[2]