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Albert Dieselhorst
Fictional Character
The War That Came Early
POD: July 20, 1936;
Relevant POD: September 29, 1938
Appearance(s): Hitler's War
through
Last Orders
Type of Appearance: Direct
Nationality: Germany
Date of Birth: 20th century
Occupation: Stuka tail gunner
Military Branch: Luftwaffe (World War II)


Sergeant Albert Dieselhorst was Lt. Hans-Ulrich Rudel's tail gunner and radio operator from the beginning of World War II. He earned an Iron Cross First class for accompanying Rudel in the test flight of his idea of arming Stukas with a pair of 37mm antipanzer weapons.

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