Gotthard Handrick

Gotthard Handrick (25 October 1908 – 30 May 1978) was a German Olympic athlete and German fighter pilot during the Spanish Civil War and World War II.

Gotthard Handrick
Gotthard Handrick at the 1936 Olympic Games
Born(1908-10-25)25 October 1908
Died30 May 1978(1978-05-30) (aged 69)
Sports career
Country Nazi Germany
SportModern pentathlon
Sports achievements and titles
Olympic finals1936 Berlin
Medal record
Men's Modern pentathlon
1936 BerlinModern pentathlon
Military career
Allegiance Nazi Germany
Service/branch Luftwaffe
Years of service1929–45
RankOberst (colonel)
Commands heldJG 26, JG 77, JG 5
Battles/warsSpanish Civil War
World War II
AwardsSpanish Cross in Gold with Swords
German Cross in Gold
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