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Gerhard Neumann
German American aviation engineer (1917-1997) · Germany · On the map · Scientists · Died at 80
Gerhard Neumann was a German-American aviation engineer and executive for General Electric's aircraft engine division. Born and raised in Germany, he went to China shortly before World War II where he became an aircraft mechanic for the United States Army Air Forces.
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1997Died2 November 19971994Otto Lilienthal MedalAward1986National Aviation Hall of FameAward1979Daniel Guggenheim MedalAward1917Born8 October 1917
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About this person
He was naturalised as an American citizen by an Act of Congress, and went on to a career in the aerospace manufacturing industry.
Country
Germany
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1917 to 1997 · aged 80
