Walther Dahl

German flying ace (1916-1985)
Person human Q68211
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Walther Dahl

Summary

Walther Dahl is a human[1]. He was born in Lug[2]. He was born on March 27, 1916[3]. He passed away in Heidelberg[4]. He died on November 25, 1985[5]. He worked as a fighter pilot[6], colonel[7], and soldier[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (133 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Walther Dahl was born in Lug[2].
  • Walther Dahl died in Heidelberg[4].
  • Walther Dahl was born on March 27, 1916[3].
  • Walther Dahl died on November 25, 1985[5].
  • Burial took place at Bergfriedhof[10].
  • Walther Dahl held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Walther Dahl's professions included fighter pilot[6].
  • Walther Dahl worked as a colonel[7].
  • Walther Dahl worked as a soldier[8].
  • Walther Dahl received the German Cross in Gold[12].
  • Walther Dahl received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[13].
  • Walther Dahl is recorded as male[14].
  • Walther Dahl's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Walther Dahl was affiliated with the Deutsche Reichspartei[16].
  • Walther Dahl's military branch is recorded as Luftwaffe[17].
  • Walther Dahl's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[18].
  • Walther Dahl was part of the conflict World War II[19].
  • Walther Dahl's family name is recorded as Dahl[20].
  • Walther Dahl's given name is recorded as Walter[21].
  • Walther Dahl's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[22].
  • Walther Dahl's start of work period is recorded as 1935[23].
  • Walther Dahl's P14927 is recorded as 118523317[24].

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Origins and Family

Walther Dahl's place of birth was Lug[2]. He was born on March 27, 1916[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include fighter pilot[6], colonel[7], and soldier[8].

Recognition

Awards received include German Cross in Gold[12], a grade of an order[25], in Nazi Germany[26] and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[13], a grade of an order[27], in Nazi Germany[28].

Personal Life

Walther Dahl was affiliated with the Deutsche Reichspartei[16].

Death and Burial

Walther Dahl died on November 25, 1985[5]. He passed away in Heidelberg[4]. Burial took place at Bergfriedhof[10].

Why It Matters

Walther Dahl ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (133 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Walther Dahl born?

Walther Dahl was born in Lug[2].

Where did Walther Dahl die?

Walther Dahl died in Heidelberg[4].

What did Walther Dahl do for work?

Walther Dahl worked as fighter pilot[6], colonel[7], and soldier[8].

What awards did Walther Dahl receive?

Honors received include German Cross in Gold[12] and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14927 → 118523317
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'de', 'en', 'ja', 'pl', 'pt', 'sl', 'uk', 'zh']
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  2. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Heidelberg
    Award received → —
    Instance of → human
    Award received → German Cross in Gold, Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
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