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1 Adelmaier, ConradUffzErg/KG-30 (Norway)Ju 88A-4 Werk # 0197 "4D +GA" (lost 4/11/42)Bomber Operational ClaspMIA 11 April, 1942 on an operation at Map Quadrant 06 East/6266, no further detail. Remaining crew (all MIA): Ogefr Josef Bock, Observer; Ogefr Walter Wilhelm, R/O and Ogefr Helmut Reppert, Gunner. Source: SIG Norway & Ju 88 Loss List. Alternate spelling:Adelmeier (Ju 88 Loss List).
2 Aistleitner, JohannHptm3/8/1921Salzburg, Austria131/JG-26 (6/41), Stab III/JG-26 (8/42), Stfkpt in III/JG-26 (9/42), Stfkpt 5/JG-26 (1/44)Bf 109E in 1 Staffel, Fw 190A-3 Werk # 5290 (20% dam 10/20/42), Fw 190A-4 Werk # 681 (25% dam 9/30/42), Fw 190A-6 Werk # 530734 "White 9" (lost 1/14/44)EP


EK 1 & 2
Wound BadgeFighter Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) 14 January, 1944 in "White 9" during aerial combat with a P-47 of 4FG near Montdidier, France. Injured during a landing at Wevelghem after a non-combat flight on 30 September, 1942. Uninjured by enemy fire on 20 October, 1942 in his A-3. His 1st victory, a Hurricane northwest of Boulogne on 17 June, 1941. His 2nd, a Spitfire 10 km northwest of Cape Gris Nez on 8 July, 1941. His 3rd, a Spitfire 10 km north of Gravelines/Calais on 23 July, 1941. His 4th, a Spitfire between Calais and Cape Blanc Nez on 21 August, 1941. His 5th, a Spitfire 20 km northeast of Margate on 28 February, 1942. His 10th, a Spitfire into the sea off Cape Gris Nez on 27 August, 1942. Two B-17s over the Zuider Zee on 11 January, 1944. Magnus Report. Bowers/Lednicer, 12 victories. Added: he was the wingman of Pips Priller. (CK)


June 1942: L-R: Borris - Phillip - Gruenliger - Priller - Aistleitner - Mietusch - Ruppert


3 Alder, EmanuelLt9/KG-51 (S.U.)Ju 88A-5 Werk # 6318 "9K + DT" (lost 6/22/41)Bomber Operational ClaspMIA in the vicinity of Tarnopol Ukraine, with unnamed crew 22 June, 1941, cause unknown (Ju 88 Loss List). Added: Remaining crew (MIA): Ofw Ludwig Müller, Obs; Ofw Josef "Sepp" Dorr, R/O and Fw Erich Maier, Gnr (D.Drury).
4 Alisch, GerhardFw11/6/1919Landsberg8/KG-3 (7/44 Venlo)He 111H-16 Werk # 161306 "5K + BS" (lost 7/9/44)Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) with his entire crew, 9 July, 1944, returning from a V-1 missle launch over England. The ac crashed at Doudeville, Seine-Maritime, France. All are buried in the German War Cem. at Champigny-St. Andre, France. Remaining crew: Uffz Karl Heinz Witzel, Obs (bur Blk 16. Row 9, Gr 469); Fw Engelbert Haaren, R/O (Blk 10, Row 8, Gr 561); Uffz Josef Bohlschied, Flt Engr (Blk 16, Row 9, Gr 470) and Uffz Werner Heimann, Gnr (Blk 16, Row 9, Gr 467). Fw Alisch buried Blk 16, Row 9, Gr 468 (D.Drury).
5 Alm, Karl HeinzLt6/8/19201(F)/122 (Catania Sicily 5/42), Erg/FAGr (1/43), trsfr to Paratroopers (3/45)Ju 88D-5 Werk # 430162 (lost 5/16/42) Wound Badge, Observer Operational Clasp The AC was reported last at sea on 16 May, 1942, however, no cause or crew disposition mentioned. Remaining crew (?): Uffz Heinrich Martens, Obs; Uffz Friedrich Schäfer, R/O and Uffz Josef Fletner, Gunner. Wiki Luft data. Added: Lt Alm shown as injured ditching at sea due to engine trouble, and survived; no word on remaining crew (LOCS).almx
6 Althammer, Josef22/12/22BalbersdorfFFSKIA/ KIFA? in the East "Fliegertod durch Absturz"



CKönig
7 Altmann, PeterFw3/21/1915Eichendorf3(F)/121Ju 88D-1 Werk # 1063 (lost 5/31/42)Observer Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) with his entire crew, 31 May, 1942, in the area of Alexzndrovka (Ukraine?), circumstances unknown. One known crewman, Flt Engr Josef Brücker, and Fw Altmann, are scheduled to be transferred to the Kirovograd - Sammelfriedhof, Ukraine. If not, they will be commemorated in the memorial book within the cemetery. Two other crewmen remain unknown (D.Drury).
8 Amberg, HeinzUffz7/NJG-1Bf 110G-4 Werk # 740163 "G9 + GR" (lost 3/15/44)Wound Badge
Night Fighter Operational Clasp		His G-4 sd 15 March, 1944 at Grabenstetten by return fire from a Halifax LW 558 of RCAF No 427 Sq., piloted by F/O Harold B. Steeves (KilledInAction (KIA)). Amberg bailed safely, with injuries. The Halifax was also lost, crashing near Reutlingen, killing entire crew but one, a POW. Remaining Bf 110 crew: Uffz Josef Seiferling, R/O (KilledInAction (KIA)) and Gefr Kopperberg (bailed safely). Source: Fritz Braun.
9 Amberger, JosefFw6/JG-54Bf 109F-2 Werk # 8984 "Yellow ?" (lost)Fighter Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 5 September, 1941 over Lubanskojo.
10 Ambrusch, JosefUffz111/JG-54Bf 109G-6 Werk # 418712 (lost) EK 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) 8 March, 1944 over Potochow. His first known victory, a Soviet Il-2 on 27 February, 1944.
11 Amsberg, Heinz E.A.Fw49/NJG-1, 7/NJG-1 (3/44)Bf 110G-4 Werk # 740163 "G9 + GR" (lost 3/16/44), Bf 110G-4 Werk # 730222 (dam 2/7/45)
EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge
Night Fighter Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) 7/8 February, 1945 at Ostönnen, near Soest, shot down by a Mosquito Of RAF No. 239 Sq., piloted by F/Lt D.A.D. Cather (Boiten). Remaining crew unnamed, one WIA, one KilledInAction (KIA) (Bf 110 Loss List). Added: Shot down w/wounds the night of 15/16 March, 1944, by Lancaster return fire. He bailed safely, and the ac crashed near Grabenstetten. Remaining crew: Uffz Josef Seiferling (KilledInAction (KIA)) and Gefr Karl Kopperberg (bailed/uninj) (C.König). One known victory, a Stirling 5 km E of Grüssheim on 23 September, 1943. A 2nd, a Lancaster at Schwarmstedt on 9 October, 1943. Added: A 3rd, a "4 mot" near Stuttgart (C. König). Boiten, 4 victories.
12 Andreaus, JosefFw4/29/1910BensheimUnkGo 145 Werk # Unk (lost 9/18/41)Pilot BadgeKilledInAction (KIA) 18 September, 1941 when his ac was attacked by a Spitfire of RAF No.41 Sq. near Ostend Belgium. The VDK specifies the location of his death as Het Zoute abt 31km away from Ostend (as the crow flies). Fw Andreaus is buried in the German War Cem at Lommel Belgium, Blk 3, Gr 211 (D.Drury). One source implies that Fw Andreaus was being towed by Fw Karl Weber (when they crashed?).
13 Andres, JosefLt12/1/1913I/SG-3Fw 190A-8 Werk # 932497 "Green 3" (lost 1/31/45)
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(1/1/45)

EK 1 & 2
EP (5/1/44), Assault Operational Clasp		MIA 31 January, 1945 southeast of Königsberg due to flak. DK-G Awards List. See Luftwaffe Officer Career Summaries for more detail.
14 Andris, JosefUffz5/KG-54Ju 88Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 21 May, 1942 shot down by ground fire during a low level attack on the Soblago rail lines. 56 years later, his remains, and those of the crew, were found by a recovery team in a marsh in a forest near Kalinin.
15 Armsdorfer, JosefUffz2/NJG-3 (Schleswig)Bf 110G-4 Werk # 440141 "D5 + BK" (lost)Night Fighter Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 17 August, 1944 during aerial combat with a Mosquito "HR 213" "TW-G" of RAF No. 141 Sq., piloted by W/O E.A. Lampkin and Nav/Radar Oper F/Sgt B.J. Wallnut. The Bf 110 was hit on the port wing which exploded and crumpled up, splitting the middle of the AC. The Bf 110 crashed into the North Sea off the Danish west coast. The bodies of Armsdorfer and Gefr Erich Warnken, R/O, have no known graves. Ogefr Otto Romahn (geb 7/5/22), Mech, washed ashore on 22 August, 1944, and he was buried in the Fovrfelt Cemetery, Grave 23, in Esbjerg on 24 August, 1944. Source: Air War over Denmark.
16 Armstorfer, JosefUffz2/NJG-3Bf 110G-4 Werk # 440151 "D5 + BK" (lost 8/16/44)Night Fighter Operational ClaspMIA 16 August, 1944; sd over the North Sea near Ringkobing by a Mosquito of No 141 Sq., piloted by WO Lampkin. Remaining crew: R/O Ogefr Otto Rohmann (KilledInAction (KIA), drowned/recovered) and Gnr Gefre Erich Warbken (MIA).
17 Auf der Heide, HeinrichUffz11/TG-3Ju 52/3mg5e Werk # 7083 "4V + FV" (Lost 2/4/45)Transport Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 4 February, 1945 when his ac was lost over Budapest, Hungary due to Soviet flak, while on a night supply drop mission. The plane crashed at Budapest II district, near Csatarka St., between the Lato and Ferenc Hills, in the hilly NW part of Budapest (Gabor Horvath). Remaining crew (all KilledInAction (KIA), desig unk): Fw Wilhelm Tessin, Ofw Kurt Braunger and Uffz Josef Baum (D.Drury).aufx derx
18 Augustin, JosefMaj1911/03/11Bildoffz. 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 123 (09/39), Bildoffz. 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 123 (04/40), instr Aufkl.Fl.Schule (F) 3 Perleberg (as Bildlehrer), Erg.FAGr. Weimar-Nohra (07/42), Ic Bild of Stab Lw.Kdo. Don (09/42), Ic Sachbearbeiter Bild of Gen.Kdo. I.Fl.Korps (04/43), 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 10 (43), Stfkpt 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 10 (06/43), 7./Erg.Aufkl.Gr. Bromberg (09/44), Stfkpt 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 5 (06/43-05/45).CKönig
19 Aumayer, JosefUffz05/06/14Linz, Ponau2./NJG 3Bf-110 G (lost on 07/10/44)
EK 1 & 2

Night Fighter Operational Clasp in Silver		Might not be the pilot. KIA on 7 October 1944 shot down near Bargteheide bei Bad Oldesloe. Buried in Lübeck cemetery, Travemünder Allee, Block VI Row L Grave 10
20 Bachmann, JosefOgefr3/8/19198/ZG-26Bf 110C-4 Werk # 3564 "3U + JT" (lost 10/7/40)Destroyer Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 7 October, 1940 after combat; emergency landing at Corfe Castle. He is buried in CC, Plot 6, Row 1, Gr 16 (D.Drury). His Gunner, Gefr Bernhardt Demmig, POW. Bf 110 Loss List
Cannock Chase
21 Bäcker, JosefOfhrIII/KG-40, 13/JG-301 (3/45 Reich Defense)He 177 in KG-40, Bf 109G-10 Werk # 491152 "Green 4" (dam 3/2/45)Wound Badge, Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 2 March, 1945; this former bomber pilot, wounded during aerial combat over Burg, on his first Reich Defense flight. He made an emergency landing near the Burgin airfield (C.König).
22 Badorrek, EmilMaj5/6/1910FlammenbergStfkpt 4(F)/11 (11/44), Kdr Aufkl.Gr. 3 (12/44)Ju 188D-2, Ju 188F-1
RK (22/11/43)
EL (18/11/44)

Deutsches Kreuz in Gold (14/04/42 CK)
EP (29/12/41)

EK 1 (18/07/41 CK) & EK 2 (04/05/41 CK)

Recce Operational Clasp in Gold with pendant		KilledInAction (KIA) 26 December, 1944. One of two known Recon pilots to be awarded the Oak Leaves to the RK. The other was Hptm. Erwin Fischer.
(Added by Pietrzak Youngs)
Major Emil Badorrek (6 May 1910 - 26 December 1944) had participated in World War II from the invasion of Poland to Russia as a scout pilot using the Junkers Ju 88 aircraft. In September 1943 his plane was converted to Junkers Ju 188. He was awarded the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes # 947 dated 22 November 1943 as Hauptmann and Staffelkapitän 4. (Fern) Staffel / Aufklärungsgruppe 11 / Stab Fernaufklärungsgruppe 2 / Luftflotte 6, and Eichenlaub zum Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes # 652 dated 18 November 1944 as Major and Staffelkapitän 4. ( Fern) Staffel / Aufklärungsgruppe 11 / Stab Fernaufklärungsgruppe 2 / Luftflotte 6. These prestigious medals were received for their extraordinary dedication as scout pilots who always displayed courage in any difficult situation so they were able to carry out their duties well and bring valuable enemy position reports. Not only that, he also added a record of his achievements by destroying a number of vehicles and the position of land defense using his aircraft. The Junkers Ju 188D-2 "T5 + LK" (Werknummer 150492) which he piloted was shot down along with his crew (Leutnant Josef Reinardy, Oberfeldwebel Gerhard Siller and Oberfeldwebel Franz Felician) at 12:54 a.m. above Tomaszowice near Krakow (Poland) at the end in 1944. No one survived the incident. During his career Badorrek was noted to have participated in 580 combat missions.
23 Baides, JosefFhjOfw3(H)/14, NAGr-3, 1(F)/124Ju 88D-5RK (5/9/45)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(6/18/43)
EK 1 & 2
Observer Operational Clasp		DK-G Awards List. Interesting date for the RK, one day after the surrender!
24 Baier, JosefUffz06/12/20Böhmisch-RöhrenNachtflugstaffel
EK 1 & 2

Recce Operational Clasp in Silver		Crew member, pilot and other crew unknown. KIA on 15 May 1942 at Stajki (Stajky), Belarus


CKönig
25 Baierl, JosefOblt1915/06/137./KG 4He 111 H-5 "5J + JR" Werknr 3924 (lost)WIA/POW 20 April, 1941 after being shot down by a Hurricane of No.151 Sq., piloted by P/O Richard Playne Stevens, by Stockbury, Kent. Added: made a crashlanding but hit a bank and broke in two at Whitstable's Meadow (CK) Remaining crew: Uffz Gerhard Schumann, Observer (born 19/01/1920, (CK)KilledInAction (KIA)); Gefr Willi Mrozeck, R/O (WIA/POW); and OFw Theodor Völker, Mechanic (born 02/09/1906, (CK) KilledInAction (KIA)). Jager Blatt 5/2003. Added: The two deceased are buried at CC, Blk 5, Row 1; Völker Gr 17, Schumann Gr 16 (D.Drury).



Courtesy CK

davedrury
26 Baldes, JosefFhjOfw1915-09-06Differten/Kreis Saarlouis3(H)/14, NAGr-3, 1(F)/124 (Petsamo 9/44)Hs 126 in 3(H)/14, Bf 109G-8 in NAGr-3, Ju 88D & Bf 109G-2 Werk # 10668 "White 1" (70% dam 9/20/44) in 1(F)/124
RK(5/9/45)

EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge
Observer Operational Clasp		Mombeek Flugbuch List. Added: WIA 20 September, 1944 when his G-2 was hit by Russian ground fire. He managed to return to Petsamo, crash landing at the airfield (Observer Loss List).
(Added by Pietrzak Youngs)
Fahnenjunker-Oberfeldwebel Josef Baldes (September 6, 1915 - July 30, 1985), who was born and died in Differten / Kreis Saarlouis (Germany), was a aufklärerflieger pilot of Aufklärungsgruppe 124 recommended by his unit to get the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes in early April 1945 The proposal was processed by Oberkommando der Luftwaffe / Auszeichnung und Discipline (OKL / AuD) on April 16, 1945. Approved, the recommendation was then forwarded as Luftwaffenpersonalamt-Verleihungsvorschlag (LPA-VV) Nr. 1577 to Reichsmarschall's aide Hermann Göring for approval. Unfortunately, the recommendation was never resolved and the war ended on May 8, 1945. Therefore, the award ceremony could not be verified even though Walther-Peer Feldgiebel officially stated in his book that Baldes was awarded the Ritterkreuz on May 9, 1945 as Fahnenjunker-Oberfeldwebel and Flugzeugführer at 1. (Fern) Staffel / Aufklärungsgruppe 124 / Kommandierender General der Deutschen Luftwaffe in Norwegen. Other medals and awards he received: Eisernes Kreuz II.Klasse; Eisernes Kreuz I.Klasse; Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für Besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg (April 12, 1943); and Deutsches Kreuz in Gold (August 16, 1943). During his war career the Baldes completed 281 combat missions, and he was listed as the last aufklärerflieger to be awarded the Ritterkreuz!
27 Banasiak, BernhardUffzI/KG-51 (S.U.), 9/KG-51 (7/43 S.U.)Ju 88A-4 Werk # 2272 "??" (70% dam 12/31/42), Ju 88C-6 Werk # 3604 "9K + JT" (lost 7/13/43)Wound Badge
Bomber Operational Clasp		MIA with his Observer Oblt Josef Ülsberg and two other unnamed crew 13 July, 1943 at Iwany-Jewtescho after enemy fighter attack (Ju 88 & KG-51 Loss Lists). Pilot and two other unnamed crew injured in a crash landing at Armawir 31 December, 1942, one other crew KIC (Ju 88 Loss List).
28 Bärnthaler, JosefOfw14/02/12Bruck a.d. MurFFS A/B 42 (Langensalza), 1./NJG 2 (04/44)Ju-88 R-2 Werknr. 751085 (lost 4/24/44)Night Fighter Operational ClaspKIFA 24 April, 1944, 3km W of Alterstadt, probable cause, icing. Remainig crew (KIFA?): Uffz's Strassl and Heinrich Kraska (buried in Herten - Scherlebeck) (C.König).


CKönig
29 Bartel, KurtOfwStab II/KGzbV-1Ju 52/3m "1Z + BC"Transport Operational ClaspOne of three Ju 52s making emergency landings in Sweden on 14 April, 1940 due to navigational errors and running low on fuel. This one landed on the weak ice of Lake Vänern at Mariestad at 2247 hours. The crew attempted to taxi to shore, but fell through the thin ice and settled to the bottom. This occurred during exercise Weserübung after dropping paratroopers. They were a crew of five, however, only four are known. Remaining crew: Ofw Josef Becker, Fw Ernst Rethmeier and Uffz Werner Röhr. Note: the pilots were not positively identified by the author. I selected the two senior ranking persons as pilots. The wreckage was returned to Germany on 23 January, 1941 after its recovery and repair. Source: B.Widfeldt



30 Bartels, Karl HeinzUffz6/18/1917Hamburg6/KG-26He 111H-3 Werk # 3258 "1H + HP" (lost 9/7/40)Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) the night of 6/7 September, 1940, failed to return from a mission over England, believed to be near the coast of County Durham. Remaining crew (all KilledInAction (KIA), bur German War Cemetery Werl-Waldfriedhof, Germany): Uffz Karl Heinz Bartels, Gr 2; Fw Gerhard Markuse, Gr 4; Gefr Josef Maier, Gr 6 and Uffz Franz Schweizer, Gr 5. Ofw Staffeldt bur Gr 3 (D.Drury).
(Added by Pietrzak Youngs)
On 07 September 1940 at 03:15 minutes a Heinkel He 111 H-3 of 6./KG 26 crashed near Küstelberg in Sauerland. Küstelberg is today part of 59964 Medebach. The crew: Uffz Karl-Heinz Bartels, pilot, b. 18.06.1917 in Hamburg
Oberfeldwebel Heinrich "Hans" Staffeldt, observer, born March 12, 1914 in Genskow
Fw Gerhard Markuse, radio operator, b. 26.07.1920 in Königsberg
Gefr Josef Maier, board mechanic, born. 22.10.1910 in Cologne
Uffz Franz Schweizer, gunner, b. 27.05.1918 in Ochsenhausen

The crew was buried on September 11, 1940 at the Forest Cemetery in Werl with all military honors. (source Luftwaffe Forum)
(Added by Pietrzak Youngs)
Chronik des Berufssoldaten Heinrich Staffeldt
31 Bartels, WernerOblt5/28/1902III/JG-26 Technical Officer (Channel)Bf 109E-1 Werk # 6296 Shot down and seriously wounded 24 July, 1940 by an RAF No. 65 Squadron Spitfire at Northdown, Margate, England. The AC was displayed at Croydon, England. He was repatriated in 1943 and joined the Me 262 Program.
(Added by Pietrzak Youngs)

Clockwise from left: JG26 Group: Lt. Walter Blume (POW 18 Aug 40), Lt. Werner Bartels (POW 24 Jul 40), Lt. Josef Schauff (KilledInAction (KIA) 24 Jul 40), Lt. Klaus Mietusch (KilledInAction (KIA) Sept 17 44), Oblt. Gerhard 'Gerd' Schöpfel, Lt. Gerhard Mueller-Dühe (KilledInAction (KIA) 18 Aug 40), and Lt. Gustav Sprick (KilledInAction (KIA) 28 Jun 41) (in front) - Chièvres, late May 1940.


32 Bartling, HeinrichLt7/24/19219/KG-27 (5/42)He 111H-6 Werk # 7052 "1G + AT" (lost 5/8/42)Bomber Operational ClaspMIA 8 May, 1942 when his ac suffered flak damage over Kerch Peninsula, Crimea, Ukraine, and crashed between Ak-Monaj and Kerch (Parpatsch possibly). Remaining crew: Uffz Josef Zenger, Obs (KIA); Uffz Erich Herbst, RO (MIA); Uffz Hans Sons, Flt Engr (KIA) and Ogefr Anton Theimer (or Theiner), Gnr (MIA). Only Uffz Zenger found on VDK. His remains not yet transferred to a military cemetery, but a grave is believed to exist at Krovske, Crimea. He is commemorated in the War Cem. at Sevastopol-Gontscharnoje, Ukraine (D.Drury).
33 Bartnik, GüntherLt3/KG-2 (7/42), 8/KG-2 (3/43)Do 17Z, Do 217E-4 Werk # Unk "U5 + LS" (dam 7/27/42), Do 217 E-4 Werk # Unk (dam 8/19/42)Bomber Operational ClaspTook part in the 27 July, 1942 raid on the Rolls-Royce Plant in Derby England. Their ac was damaged and the crew were uninjured. Bartnik was most likely the Co-pilot. The other crew were: Gefr. Kurt Kuhling, Ogefr. Josef König and presumably pilot, Lt Helmut Ueberson. Jager Blatt article. In a second incident, same crew, they were shot up by fighters and AA fire on 19 August, 1942 in the vicinity of Dieppe (LOCS). The crew of Ueberson/Bartnik flew numerous missions over Northern England between 1942-1943, becoming the longest surviving crew in their unit by March, 1943. They were removed from operations and served in instructional capacities (Jager Blatt & LOCS).
34 Bauer, ClausUffzStab/KG-55He 111P-2 Werk # 2838 "G1 + DA" (lost 3/15/41)Bomber Operational ClaspMIA with his entire crew, 15 March, 1941; failed to return from an operation to London, cause unknown. Remaining crew: Gefr Josef Strauch, Obs; Gefr Eduard Utikal, R/O and Uffz Josef Schumacher, Flt Engr (D.Drury).
35 Bauer, HansUffzErg Staffel IV/KG-101Ju 88A (lost)Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) the night of 23/24 April, 1944, failing to return from a bombing raid on Bristol England and crashing into the sea. Remaining crew (all MIA): Uffz Josef Krekeller, Observer; Uffz Eugen Ritz, R/O and Uffz Karl Bachus, Gunner. Source: Bristol Past, John Penny.
36 Bauer, JosefFw1/11/191363.J/88 Legion Condor, 7/JG-3 (Channel)Bf 109E-4 Werk # 5351 (lost 9/9/40)
Spanish Cross in Gold

EK 1 & 2
Cruz de Guerra
Medailla de La Campana
MIA 9 September, 1940; Aerial combat, probably crashed into the sea. 3 victories in Spain. One known victory, his 1st, a Spitfire at Dunkirk, 29 May, 1940. His 2nd & 3rd, Both Hurricanes; one west of Aumale, the other 20 km west of Aumale, 6 June, 1940. His 4th, a Spitfire in the Dover area on 22 August, 1940. His 5th & 6th, both Spitfires, S of Southend on 28 August, 1940. Mombeek MIA List Update: Washed up along Dutch coast, buried at Ysselstein Cemetery, BH-5-101 (R.Schoutissen & SGLO).



Courtesy Christian König
37 Bauer, JosefOGefr15/08/18Bodenkirchen/ BavariaKG 77 (04/42)Ju-88 A-4
EK 1 & 2

Bomber Operational Clasp in Bronze		He was a gunner KIA on a mission against Malta. Pilot and crew unknown. Buried in Cagliari Block 1 Grave 166.


CKönig
38 Bauer, JosefGefr07/09/19SchwarzhofenFFS B 20 (probably)KIFA on 9 October 1940 in Rosenborn über Kanth. Buried in Miroslawice.CKönig
39 Bauer, KurtFw7/ZG-1Ju 88C-6 Werk # Unk (lost 3/10/44)Destroyer Operational ClaspMIA 10 March, 1944, when escorting the Japanese submarine I-29, he was attacked by Mosquitos of No.248 Sq., one piloted by S/Ldr Anthony D.Phillips, DSO, DFC, who sd the Ju 88 which crashed into the sea off Cabo de Penas, Asturias, Spain. Remaining crew: Uffz Karl Heinz Tomke, Obs (MIA) and Fw Josef Mrochen, R/O (KilledInAction (KIA), bur Cuacos de Yuste, Row 6, Gr 114). Source: D.Drury.
40 Baule, HeinrichUffz4(F)/14 (S.U.)Ju 88D-1 Werk # 1069 "5F + PM" (lost 6/2/43)Observer Operational ClaspMIA with his Observer Lt Josef Felten and two other unnamed crew 2 June, 1943, cause unknown, location not reported (Ju 88 Loss List).


Obsv Josef Felten.


Baule, Heinrich
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41 Baumann, EwaldUffz9/KG-77 (Med)Ju 88A-4 Werk # 141104 "3Z + KT" (lost 3/31/43)Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) with unnamed crew at El Guettar 31 March, 1943, cause unknown (Ju 88 Loss List). Added: The unnamed crew: Gefr Josef Fliesser, Obs (KilledInAction (KIA)); Uffz Karl Wagner, R/O (MIA) and Uffz Horst Gehrmann, Gnr (MIA) (Qu.Meister File).
42 Baumann, JosefUffz18/JG-26Fw 190A-6 Werk # 550183 "Blue 7" (lost)
EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) 16 March, 1944 during aerial combat with a 7 of 56FG near Epinoy airfield. One known victory, a B-17, of either 91st or 384th BG, at Aschberg on 22 February, 1944.
43 Baumbusch, JosefFw15/StG-151 (Reich Def)Ju 87D-5 Werk # 141957 (lost 3/6/45)Dive Bomber Operational ClaspKIC with unnamed crew 6 March, 1945; crashed north of Detelsdorf due to a servicing fault. Ju 87 Loss List
44 Baumeister, JosefOfw1/ Fl.ü.G.-1 SüdMe 410 Werk # 120014 (lost 2/25/44)Pilot BadgeKIC 25 February, 1944; crashed 4km NE of Nancy due to engine failure while on a delivery flight. His R/O Uffz Karl Wolschendorf was also killed.
45 Baumgartner, RudolfUffz6/KG-54 (Channel)Ju 88A-4 Werk # 801385 "B3 + WP" (lost 1/29/44)Bomber Operational ClaspMIA with unnamed crew at London 29 January, 1944, cause unknown (Ju 88 Loss List). Added: This ac failed to return from a mission to London. Remaining crew (believed MIA): Uffz Josef Poster, Uffz Johannes Scholz and Ogefr Siegfried Madritsch (D.Drury).
46 Bayerkl, JosefUffz6/JG-52 (S.U.)Bf 109F-4 Werk # 13028 "Yellow 11 + -" (lost 6/14/42)Fighter Operational ClaspMIA 14 June, 1942 after combat with three Lagg-3s at Moskowaja.
47 Beck, JosefOfw2/JG-54 (S.U.)Bf 109F-2 Werk# 9538 "DR+ZC" "Black 8" (lost 10/12/41)Fighter Operational ClaspMIA 12 October, 1941 after being hit by flak near Uthisora, NE of Kolpino.
48 Becker, JosefOfwStab II/KGzbV-1Ju 52/3m "1Z + BC"Transport Operational ClaspOne of three Ju 52s making emergency landings in Sweden on 14 April, 1940 due to navigational errors and running low on fuel. This one landed on the weak ice of Lake Vänern at Mariestad at 2247 hours. The crew attempted to taxi to shore, but fell through the thin ice and settled to the bottom. This occurred during exercise Weserübung after dropping paratroopers. They were a crew of five, however, only four are known. Remaining crew: Ofw Kurt Bartel, Fw Ernst Rethmeier and Uffz Werner Röhr. Note: the pilots were not positively identified by the author. I selected the two senior ranking persons as pilots. The wreckage was returned to Germany on 23 January, 1941 after its recovery and repair. Source: B.Widfeldt
49 Becker, JosefOfhrIV/JG-301 (Reich Def)Bf 109G-10 Werk # 491151 (lost 3/2/45)Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp		WIA 2 march, 1945 during aerial combat near Grabow (Bf 109 Loss List).
50 Becker, JuliusUffz03/07/20 (CK)Altlünen (CK)8./KG 51 (11/42 CK), 4./KG 51 (02/43 CK)Ju 88 A-4
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(07/11/42)

EK 1 & 2
Added CK: MIA on 26 February 1942 off Tuapse. Crew (MIA): Uffz Josef Ellmerich (born 17/03/20), Uffz Helmut Frohnert (born 12/09/23), Fw Emil Baier (born 01/02/18)CKönig
51 Becker, LudwigHptm1911/08/11Dortmund, Aplerbeck44Stuka pilot, 3./ZG 1, 4./NJG 1 (08/40), 6./NJG 2 (01/42), Stfkpt 14./NJG 1, Stfkpt 12./NJG 1 (02/43 Leeuwarden)Ju 87, Bf 110 C "G9+LZ", Do 215 B-5 "G9 + OM", Bf 110 G-4 "G9 + LZ" Werknr 4864 (lost 26/02/43)
RK (No 501, 01/07/42 CK)
EL (No 198, 26/02/43 CK)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold (No. 28/47; 24/04/42 CK)
EP(02/03/42)

EK 1 (23/12/40 CK) & EK 2 (03/07/40 CK)

Night Fighter Operational Clasp in Gold (01/10/41 CK)		MIA 26 February, 1943 in his G-4 while on a daylight mission intercepting a B-17 over the North Sea and crashing 10 km north of Schiermonnikoog Holland. Also missing was his R/O Ofw Josef Straub. It was their first daylight sortie. All victories at night. He is known to have crashed a Bf 110 at Meddo Holland, NNW of Winterswijk, on 30 August, 1940, cause and crew disposition unknown, a Lt at the time (DeSwart). His first known victory, a Wellington the night of 16-17 October, 1940, no location. He is credited with the 1st radar-controlled victory, and this may have been the AC, downed while in 4/NJG-1. A Wellington near Nieue Schans on 8-9 August, 1941. A Manchester by Shlochteren, E of Groningen the night of 12-13 August, 1941. A Whitley V by Vredepeel the night of 14-15 August, 1941. A Whitley at Oldebrock the night of 6-7 September, 1941. Another Wellington of RAF No. 115 Sq. at Blijham/Groningen on 29 September, 1941. A Whitley the night of 8-9 November, 1941, no location. A Wellington II of RAF No.12 Sq. the night of 20-21 January, 1942 near the Dutch Frisian Island of Terschelling. He began his military career as a Luftwaffe volunteer in 1934. Bowers/Lednicer, 46 victories. Added: 165 combat missions (CK)

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Extended Record

Archive Report
52 Bedrich, JosefFw2./JG 106Bf-109 D Werknr 2457KIFA on 5 April 1943 at Frankweiler near Landau due to a too hard touching down when landing.CKönig
53 Beer, JosefNürembergJG-104 (Fürth; 9/44)Bf 109G, Fw 190A-3Fighter Operational ClaspSurvived the war. Jager Blatt mention.
54 Beerenbrock, Franz-JosefLt4/9/1920Datteln, Westfalen11712/JG-51 (6/41 Shatalovka S.U.), Stab/JG-51 (10/41), Stfkpt 10/JG-51 (42)Bf 109F-2 "Black <1", Bf 109F-2 Werk # 6779, "White 12" (lost 11/9/42)
RK(10/6/41)
EL(8/3/42)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(6/17/42)
EP(9/15/41)

EK 1 & 2

Fighter Operational Clasp in Gold with pendant
POW 9 November, 1942 after taking hits in Wk# 6779 in his radiator, and making an emergency landing behind Soviet lines near Welish, Soviet Union. POW who survived early imprisonment in Russia! 400 combat missions. All victories in the East. His first known Soviet victories, two SB-2s on 24 June, 1941. Two DB-3s on 6 July, 1941. Another double victory, both DB-3s on 9 July, 1941. A triple victory on 2 December, 1941; two Pe-2s and an I-18. A MiG-3 SE of Schalsk on 26 March, 1942. A triple on 28 May, 1942; two MiG-1s and a U-2, while in Stab IV/JG-51. Four Il-2s on 1 August, 1942. Two LaGG-3s and a DB-3 in the Krestzsky area on 4 October, 1942. His last two victories, both MiG-3s on 8 November, 1942, just one day before becoming a POW. Another source says he scored three victories on 9 November, 1942. Released from captivity mid-December, 1949. Deceased 13 December, 2004. Added: newspaper article explanation on the 345th Knights Cross reception "“Despite being quite young himself, Unteroffizier Franz Beerenbrock has shot down 40 enemy aircraft whilst engaged in combat against both England and the Soviet Union. Such a result is a testament to both his incredible flying skills as well as his offensive spirit. Particularly praiseworthy was his conduct during an especially fierce aerial battle over a Soviet airfield, where he shot down 3 enemy fighters despite being outnumbered by the foe. He has also inflicted heavy losses on the enemy over the course of many boldly executed ground attack missions. (ToW)". 108th Oak Leaves award. Managed to shoot down 9 aircraft on 01/08/42. (CKönig) 345th Award.


55 Behr, JohannOfw7/7/1916Köln2/KG-40He 177A-3 Werk # 535672 "F8 + ??" (lost 12/25/43)Bomber Operational ClaspKIC with his entire crew at "La Fontaine de Keriaquel", Pont Scorff, on 25 December, 1943, cause unknown. Remaining crew (all bur Pornichet Cem, Blk 9, Row 30): Ogefr Josef Förster (geb 9/9/1909 Schiorke, Gr 907); Fw Werner Götze (geb 7/20/1918 Hamburg-Altona, Gr 909) and Ofw Kurt Wyborny (geb 5/23/1914 Stargard, Gr 911). Pilot Ofw Behr buried Grave 910 (absa3945).
56 Belser, LouisOFw31/07/11TübingenII./ KG 54, 3./KGr.z.b.V. 9 (-03/42 Stfkpt)Ju-52 "4V + HL" (lost on 21/03/42)Bomber or Transport Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) with entire crew on 21/03/42, shot down by enemy fighters near Cholm, crashed 5 km south of Kamenka. Crew: Obsv and (co-?)pilot Hptm Plogstys, Ernst Erich Kurt (01/02/081 in Gelsenkirchen), Radop Uffz Ernst Knetsch (02/05/18 in Schönau/ Silesia), Engr Uffz Josef Schick (20/07/15 in Karlsruhe), Gunr OGefr Peter Ceglaraki (Geglaraki) (13/05/21 in Essen-Kray)CKönig
57 Belz, JosefMaj9/28/1909KindelsdorfKGr.z.b.V-500 (12/42), Stfkpt 7/Erg.TG (8/43-6/44), 2/KG-200 (11/44)Ju 52, Ar 232, Fw 200, Ju 188, He 111 Werk # Unk (lost 11/2/44)
RK (12/23/42)
EP (1/11/43)

EK 1 & 2
Transport Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) 2 November, 1944, cause unknown. His ac crashed 3km east of the Gross Schiemann airfield, near Ortelsburg (Traces of War & LOCS).
(Added by Pietrzak Youngs)

Ar 232 A-101

The first and only unit fully equipped with Ar 232 was the 7./Erg.TG. (Supplementary transport squadron). Their formation, in Schönwalde near Berlin, was apparently ordered as early as June 1943, probably on the 15th. The first squadron commander, Walter Meltzer (Knights Cross) from III./TG 1, had been appointed, but together with the group commander the l./Erg.TG., Major Kurt Wendorff, in a test flight with the Ar 232 A-03, VD + YC, he was fatally injured in Schönwalde along with Oblt. Helmut Jardon, Offz.z.b.V., Ofw. Albert Klenk, Bordmechaniker, and Uffz. Heinrich Gräf, Bordfunker, all of the 7./Erg.TG. Meltzer's successor was Major Josef Belz. While he and a few other members of the squadron, including Ofw. Max Limbrecht, had already been instructed in the new pattern at the factory, it was not until December 1943 that the A-02 aircraft in Schönwalde could be deployed. That same month, the squadron was relocated to Eger. There it received three more machines in January (A-06, A-09 and B-06) and another two in February 1944. The last two should have been at least one more B, most likely the B-05.
58 Benedix, HelmutUffz9/StG-3 (4/43 Africa), 8/SG-3 (2/44)Ju 87D-1 Werk # 2261 (lost 2/1/43), Ju 87 D-3 Werk # 2949 (lost 4/3/43)DK-G (2/5/44), EK 1 & 2, Wound Badge, Dive Bomber Operational ClaspWIA 3 April, 1943 due to enemy fire at Bom-Hamran. He made an emergency landing, his unnamed R/O was KilledInAction (KIA). He and unnamed crew WIA 1 February, 1943 due to enemy fire west of the Fatnassa airfield. Ju 87 Loss List & DK-G List. Added: His R/O on 3 April, 1943, was Uffz Josef Seidel, KilledInAction (KIA) (Qu.Meister File). Alternate spelling: Bendix.
59 Benke, HelmutUffz1/LG-1 (Greece)Ju 88A-5 Werk # 8198 "L1 + ZH" (lost 4/20/41)Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) with unnamed crew 20 April, 1941, cause unknown. Added: The loss was due to aerial combat near Athens. Remaining crew (dispositions unknown, presumed KilledInAction (KIA)): Gefr Emmerich Döhndorfer, Obs; Ogefr Fritz Steckel, R/O and (rank unk) Josef Kalusa (D.Drury). Alternate spelling: Behnke.
60 Berberich, JosefUffzKG(J)/6 (3/45 CZ.)Bf 109G Werk # 150908 (lost 3/16/45)Pilot BadgeAircraft reported lost 16 March, 1945 at Kut.Hora, pilot disposition unknown, no futher detail (KG(J)/6 Loss List)
61 Berg, Herbert vom (von?)Hptm6/13/19115/KG-40He 177A-3 Werk # 535433 (or 535443) "F8 + BN" (lost 11/21/43)Bomber Operational ClaspMIA 21 November, 1943 when his ac was damaged by AA fire from an escort vessel, HMS Calder. The ac put down in the sea, north of Cape Ortegal, Corunna, Spain. The escort vessel was providing cover for convey's SL139 & MKS30. Remaining crew, four buried in Cuacos de Yuste, Row 3: Fw Alfred Büthe, Gr 46; Uffz Alfred Hartmann, Gr 44; Uffz Georg Hippe, Gr 45; Fw Willi Stegner, Gr 42 and Uffz Josef Pelters (MIA) (D.Drury).
62 Bergen, Karl FriedrichHptm24/04/12 (CK)Aufkl.Gr.-121 (9/39), Aufkl.Gr.Ob.d.L (4/41), 3(F)/Ob.d.L (to 6/43), Stfkpt 3(F)/Ob.d.L (6/43)Ju 88D-1, Do 215B-4 Werk # 0093 (dam 4/25/41), Ju 290A-5 Werk # 110177 "9V + DK" (lost 2/16/44)EP (05/06/43 CK)

EK 1 & EK 2

at least Recce Operational Clasp in Bronze		MIA 16 February, 1944 with his entire crew when they were sd into the Atlantic, west of Ireland. They were downed by two Grumman; Martlets of FAA 811 Sq., piloted by Lts E.S.Erikson & W.C.Dimes, flying off the escort carrier HMS Biter.Remaining crew: Oblt Kurt Baumgartner, Co-pilot; Lt Martin Glöckhofer (or Glöckelhofer or Glöcklhofer), Obs; Reg.Rat Candidate Werner Cordes; Lt Gottfried Beninde; Ofw Heinz Felleckner; Fw Heinz Schacht; Ofw Ludwig Ebner; Uffz Jakob Daniel; Ogefr Josef Neubauer and Ogefr Karl Zinke. Oblt Bergen was injured in an emergency landing at Belgrade-Semlin airfield, Yugoslavia, cause unknown. A passenger, believed to be his observer, a Hptm Artmann, was on the flight, his disposition unknown (D.Drury).
63 Bergmann, JosefOfw25/SG-2 (5/44 S.U.)Fw 190F EK 2
Assault Operational Clasp		His first known victory, a Soviet Yak-9 on 30 May, 1944. A 2nd, an Il-2 on 4 June, 1944.
64 Berlage, Josef "Sepp"Maj13(F)/31 (8/41), 4(F)/14 (9/42), Stab I/SG-10 (10/43), Kdr II/SG-104 (9/44), Kdr II/SG-4 (1/45)Fw 190F-3 Werk # Unk (lost 2/19/44) & F-8 Werk # Unk "Grn <<" (lost 7/25/44) in SG-10; Fw 190F & Ju 87 D or G in SG-104, Fw 190F & G in SG-4
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(10/1/44)
EP(5/16/44)

EK 1 & 2
Assault Operational Clasp		Injured 19 February, 1944 when his F-3 crashed on takeoff from Umann. Injured a second time, 25 July, 1944, when he crash landed at Sudauen after combat (LOCS). His first known victory, a Soviet MiG-3 on 4 May, 1944. His EP award date found on EP Announcement document.
65 Berlin, WilhelmMaj1916/02/18Berlin-Lichterfelde10./LG 1 (09/39), Stfkpt 4./ZG-26 (05/41 S.U.), Stfkpt 8./ZG 1 (04/42), Kdr III./ZG 1 (10/43)Bf 110 E-1 Werknr 4062 (dam 27/06/41), Bf 110 E-1 "BC + HN" (dam 07/09/41 CK), Me 410 A-1 Werknr 420025 "2N + AD" (lost 10/10/43)
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold (03/04/44 postmortem)
EP (01/02/43)

EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge (27/06/41 CK)

Destroyer Operational Clasp in Gold		KilledInAction (KIA) 10 October, 1943, in aerial combat over Osnabrück with P-47s, opposing U.S. bombers during the Münster raid. His Radop Lt Heinz Wulf was KIA too. WIA 27 June, 1941 when hit by AA fire and crash landed near Nova Volya. Added: WIA 7 September, 1941; AA fire in the vicinity of Saaremaa (LOCS). Added: Wilhelm Berlin was shot down 3 times. The first time on 27/06/41 in his Messerschmitt Bf 110E-1, Werknr. 4062 near Novavola where he and his Radop OFw Josef Masson managed to make an emergency landing. On 07/09/41 he was shot down near Sareema again together with his Radop Caspar Stein. (CK)


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66 Bernauer, Franz JosefOfw5/12/1916Weikersheim, Baden-WürttembergI/JG-76 (9/44 Störmede)Bf 109G-6/U4, Bf 109G-14 Werk # 461997 "Black 3" (lost 9/26/44 DeSwart)
EK 1 & 2
, Fighter Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) 26 September, 1944 in his G-14, crashing at Zeddam Gelderland Holland (gem. Bergh). Jager Blatt mention. Buried Ysselsteyn, CA-14-343.
67 Bestler, JosefUffzNJG 102Bf-110 FKIC/ KIFA? on 21 January 1944 near Ebrach. Reason and Radop unknown.


CKönig
68 Beyer, JosefUffz1/Transport Gr.-30 (8/44)He 111 Werk # 700556 "S3 + IH" (lost 8/21/44)Transport Operational ClaspUffz Beyer, and crew, were uninjured in a crash near Paris, 21 August, 1944. Remaining crew: Ofw Walter Sievers, Obs; Uffz Herbert Weller, R/O; Uffz Helmut Schubert, Flt Engr and Gefr Georg Scholz, Gnr (D.Drury).
69 Beyerle, AlfredLt10/16/1921Zossen7 & 8/KG-6 (Channel)Ju 88A-14 Werk # 144372 "3E + HS" (lost 4/25/43)Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) with two other unnamed crew 25 April, 1943, crashed at Bromley, Kent, after being shot down by a Mosquito of No. 85 Sq, piloted by P/O Lintott (Ju 88 Loss List). Added: Remaining crew: Fw Josef Schlund (KilledInAction (KIA), bur CC/1/7/261), Fw Georg Schuster (KilledInAction (KIA), bur CC/1/7/260) and Uffz E.Behmer (POW, bailed safely). Lt Beyerle buried CC/1/7/262. Source: D.Drury. This person seems to be different than the Alfred Beyerle in a Nightfighter unit.
Cannock Chase
70 Bicke, JosefOfwI/KG-30Ju 88A-4 Werk # 1049 (lost)Bomber Operational ClaspKIC 11 April, 1942 as a result of a mid-air collision at Oulu Norway with another Ju 88 of KG-30, piloted by Hptm Gottfried Hafer (also KIC). Both were on a non-operational flight. Remaining crew (all KIC): Uffz Heinrich Hellenkamp, Observer; Ofw Alois Lüthgart, R/O; Ofw Walter Horn, Gunner and Fw Emil Kagel, Mech. Source: SIG Norway.
71 Bielesberger, JosefLt1/Kü.Fl.Gr.-106 (Channel)Ju 88A-4 Werk # 2132 "M2 + KH" (lost 7/12/42)Observer Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) with unnamed crew 12 July, 1942, cause unknown, location not reported (Ju 88 Loss List).
72 Bier, JosefOfw9/18/1913Strümpfelbroon3/KG-51 (Melun)Ju 88A-1 Werk # 7036 "9K + HL" (lost)Bomber Operational ClaspPOW 28 July, 1940; during a bombing mission to Crewe England, due to a navigational malfunction and running low on fuel, Bier scuttled his bombs in the Channel and made a force landing back in England, near Bexhill, Sussex. His ac eventually bore the British RAF colors, as AX919. Bier joined the Luftwaffe in 1935 and flew 1490 flights, 19 over France and 6 over England, before becoming a POW for 6 1/2 years, returning to Germany in 1947. Remaining crew(POW): Lt Willi Ruckdreschel, Observer; Uffz Heinz Ohls, R/O and Uffz Martin Multhammer, Gunner. None of the crew were injured in the landing.
73 Bieräugel, RobertUffz12/25/1919Kiel5/KG-1He 177A-3 Werk # 332351 "V4 + CN" (lost 7/28/44)Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 28 July, 1944; shot down by enemy fighters southwest of Eleja Latvia. Remaining crew (KilledInAction (KIA)): Ogefr Karl Winkler, geb 10/18/1921, Obs; Ogefr Karl Kerlicsek, geb 3/20/1922, R/O; Uffz Josef Zopf, geb 1/16/1920, Wart; Ogefr Hermann, Hartmann, geb 8/27/1920, Gunner and Uffz Raumund Nitsch, geb 11/25/1920, Gunner. Source: B.Bines. Added: He made the C training in 4./ KG 1 in Schaulen in 05/43, together with Uffz Troitsch, Uffz Reinhold König and Prywer. (CK)



74 Biersack, HansUffz1921/08/07Stadtkreis München3./ZG 1Me-210 A-1 "S9 - IH"KIFA with crew on 3 March 1942 and crashed under unknown circumstances 7 km W of Tours air field (base). Buried at Mont de Huisnes German Cemetery Crypt 20 Burial Chamber 106. His Radop was Gefr Josef "Sepp" Lugauer (born 08/11/20 in Schärding, buried Crypt 20 Burial Chamber 104)
Biersack

CKönig
75 Biester, HelmutUffz1/1/1906Bad Grund (CKönig)Weküsta-26 (3/40)Do 17Z-2 (lost 3/31/40)Meteorological Operational ClaspBiesters Do 17 crashed into the North Sea off the Holland coast, by Ameland, on 31 March, 1940, cause and pilot/crew disposition unknown. (DeSwart). Added: Remaining crew: meteorologist, Reg Rat Dr Josef Wille, buried on Ameland in St Clemens RC churchyard, Nes, Row 1, Gr 1; Uffz G.Hertel MIA and Uffz Franz Jahn (MIA). Biester was initially buried in Ameland and transferred to Yssel., AP/5/105. On his grave marker in Ameland was inscribed "Bordfunker" (Radio Oper). Their Do 17 reported sd off Orford ness, Suffolk, by a Spitfire of No.54 Sq., piloted by F/O Max Pearson (D.Drury).
76 Bigge, Josef "Jupp"Lt8Stab/JG-2 (8/41), 8/JG-2 (9/41), 3/JG-2 (12/41), 8/JG-2 (4/43), 2/JG-2 (8/43)Fw 190A-6 Werk # 550165 "Black 2" (lost 8/13/43), Fw 190A-6 Werk # 550208 "Black 2" (60% dam 9/6/43)EP


EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp		Injured in a landing accident overturned after hitting an obstruction, at St Andre airfield on 6 September, 1943 (Boiten). Injured in a crash at Beauxon 13 August, 1943 due to a fuel shortage. Rudi Pflanzs wingman in December, 1941. Claimed a "damaged" Spitfire in the Gravelines area on 14 August, 1941. One known victory, a Spitfire north of Calais on 29 August, 1941. His 2nd, a Spitfire NW of Boulogne on 17 September, 1941. A 3rd Spitfire north of Brest on 7 January, 1942. A 4t, a Spitfire on 5 April, 1943. A 5th, another Spitfire on 11 April, 1943. A 6th, a B-24 D on 16 April, 1943. A 7th, a Lancaster W of Chartres at Courville-sur-Eure on 15 August, 1943. An 8th, a B-17 1 km SW of Tours on 6 September, 1943. Added: An Ofw at the time, Bigge and Lt Detlef Grossfuss took part in the first night interception sortie, 17 January, 1944, in the modified Fw 190A-6/R6 (C.Sundin).
77 Birk, JosefUffz42/JG-77Bf 109G-6
EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		One known victory, his 1st, a B-17 on 18 March, 1944, no location. His 2nd, same day, a P-38 W of Gurkfeld. His 3rd, a B-24 E of Grado Italy on 20 April, 1944. His 4th, a Spitfire 15 km from Tuscania on 25 May, 1944.
78 Birnbaum, Franz JosefOfw8/14/1914Rydultau, SilesiaCondor Leg (39), 9/Zestörerschule-Memmingen (1/43), 2 Erg/Schlachtgruppe-Deblin (4/43), 4(PZ)/Sch.G-1 (9/43), redesig 10(Pz)/SG-9 (10/43)Me 210, Hs 129B-2 Werk # 141731 "D" (lost 4/5/44)
Spanish Cross in Bronze(5/31/39)
EK 1(4/20/44 Post.)

EK 2(12/1/43)
Glider "A"(10/33)
Assault Operational Clasp in Silver(3/24/44)		KilledInAction (KIA) 5 April, 1944 after being hit by Soviet AA fire 1 km northwest of Holubica Ukraine. He crashed in flames, overturning in the marshlands near the River Lug, and drowning. In 1990 his grave was believed to be discovered and a monument erected nearby by Lviv inhabitants. 60 missions. He entered service in February 1934 and served in the DLV from 6/33 to 9/35. Source: Colin Fuller.
79 Birndorfer, JosefErporbungsgruppe (Trng Grp)-210Me 210Pilot BadgeJosef mentioned as a member of 210. Erpro 210 was most likly formed after 8/40 when Jakob Birndorfer was KilledInAction (KIA).
80 Birnschein, HeinzHptm7/18/1913Teuchem/Weissenfels33/NJG-3 (7/44), Stfkpt 9/NJG-3 (8/44), Kdr II/NJG-3 (1/45)Bf 110G-4, Ju 88G-1 "D5 + AT" (dam 8/26/44), Ju 88G-6 Werk # 621612 "D5 + AT" (lost 1/17/45)
EK 1 & 2
Night Fighter Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) 16/17 January, 1945, crashing after aerial combat with a Mosquito of RAF No. 157 Sq., piloted by F/Lt A McKinnon by Lüneburg (Boiten). His Mechanic, Uffz Kurt Barth was injured in the crash. One known victory, a "4 mot" at Vendome on 1 July, 1944. A 2nd, a "2 mot" (B-26 most likely) at Amiens on 8 July, 1944. A 3rd, a "4 mot" 25 km NW of Vechta on 13 August, 1944. His Ju 88G-1 was shot down w/o injuries near Frankfurt the night of 25/26 August, 1944. Remaining crew: Uffz Josef Scholten, R/O (WIA) and Uffz Fritz Wendland, Gunner.
81 Bischoff, OttoOblt9/24/1915Essen6/KG-77 (2/40), SKG-210 (4/41), Stfkpt 4/KG-77 (Med)Do 17 in 39, Bf 110 in SKG-210, Ju 88A-4 Werk # 4559 "3Z + JM" (lost 4/2/42)
RK(5/3/42)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(12/15/41)
EP(Winter 1940/41)

EK 1 & 2
Bomber Operational Clasp		MIA 2 April, 1942 over the sea off Malta, believed to have been sd by a British night fighter. Remaining crew (MIA): Ofw Karl Eppensteiner, Obs; Uffz Wilhelm Kruse, R/O and Ofw Josef Schmidt, Gnr. 225+ combat missions. Alternate spelling: Bischof.
82 Blaffert, GünterUffz9/KG-6 (Channel)Ju 88A-14 Werk # 144551 "3E + FT" (lost 3/27/44)Wound Badge
Bomber Operational Clasp		POW the night of 27/28 March, 1944; While attempting to bomb a factory on the western outskirts of Bristol, he was shot down with wounds by W/Cdr K.M.Hampshire (DSO) and F/O T.Condon in a Mosquito XVII of RAAF No.456 Sq. The AC crashed at Beer, Devon at 23:45 hours. Remaining crew: Ogefr Gerhard Hartung, Obs (KilledInAction (KIA), bur CC, Plot 6, Row 12, Gr 247); Ogefr Josef Helm, R/O (MIA) and Gefr Adam Kurz, Gunner (MIA). Source: Bristol Past, John Penny.
Cannock Chase
83 Blase, WilliFw.6/KG-53 (6/41 S.U.)He 111H-6 Werk # 4509 "A1 + AC" (lost 11/11/41)Bomber Operational ClaspHis Wk3 4509 was sd by Russian flak SE of Borobino, behind enemy lines. The crew made it safely back to German lines. Remaining crew (Safe): Uffz (later Lt) Franz Lehner, Obs & RK Holder (5/22/43); Uffz Josef Koll, R/O; Ofw Richard Emrich, Flt Engr and Uffz Walter Kalkbrenner, Gnr.. Source: Kaiser RK book.
84 Bleicher, Josef Ogefr4/JG-3Bf 109G-14 Werk# 783881 "Green 13"Fighter Operational ClaspMIA 17 December, 1944; aerial combat, (most likely over the Ardennes). Mombeek MIA List.
85 Bleichert, HeinrichOfwStab I/KG-40Fw 200C-3 Werk # 0069, "F8 + BB" (lost 7/23/41)Bomber Operational ClaspAC reported lost 23 July, 1941 west Ireland (54°/13°35W). (Fw 200 Losses, 1988 Book per H. Breuer). Added: sd by a Hudson of RAF No. 233 Sq., piloted by P/O Down. Pilot Bleichert POW. Remaining crew: Ofw Josef Raczak, Co-P (POW); Fw Karl Übelhofer, R/O (POW); Gefr Josef Weid (2nd R/O (POW); Ofw Heinrich Grube, Flt Engr (POW); Ogefr Anton Rogenhofer, Gnr (POW) and Reg Rat August Dollinger (KilledInAction (KIA)). Dollinger believed buried with the ac, the remaining crew rescued by HMS Begonia (D. Drury).


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86 Blume, WalterMaj1915/06/01142/JG-26 (9/39), 7/JG-26 (5/40), 3/JG-27 (4/44)Bf 109E-4 "White 13 + I" (lost 8/18/40)EP


EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp		POW 18 Aug., 1940 after being shot down near Canterbury by Hurricanes of RAF No.32 Sq., piloted by P/O's Alan Eckford and Karol Pniak. Severely wounded in the crash, he was repatriated in October 1943, and returned to combat duty. One known victory, his 1st, a Hurricane "L-1639" of RAF No. 504 Sq. over Brussels, 14 May, 1940. His 2nd, a Hurricane at Neufchatel, 8 June, 1940. His 3rd, a Defiant at Dreux, 14 June, 1940. His 4th, a Spitfire at Dover Hafen on 25 July, 1940. His 5th, a Spitfire E of Dover on 15 August, 1940. His 6th, a Spitfire W of Calais on 16 August, 1940. Another victory after repatriation, a B-17 (e.V.) at Kecsemet-Paks/Tolna on 3 April, 1944. His 7th, a B-24 (HSS) at Neunkirchen on 12 April, 1944. An 8th, a B-24 (HSS) S of Wiener Neustadt on 12 April, 1944. Another B-24 SW of Wiener-Neustadt on 23 April, 1944. A B-17 (e.V.) "CC-9" at Dachau, east of Augsburg on 24 April, 1944 (Perry Claims). Bowers/Lednicer, 14 victories. Deceased 19 July, 1965 (D.Drury).

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(Added by Pietrzak Youngs)
Blume's Me109 Caffiers airfield east of Calais, sometime June-August 1940.

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Clockwise from left: JG26 Group: Lt. Walter Blume (POW 18 Aug 40), Lt. Werner Bartels (POW 24 Jul 40), Lt. Josef Schauff (KilledInAction (KIA) 24 Jul 40), Lt. Klaus Mietusch (KilledInAction (KIA) Sept 17 44), Oblt. Gerhard 'Gerd' Schöpfel, Lt. Gerhard Mueller-Dühe (KilledInAction (KIA) 18 Aug 40), and Lt. Gustav Sprick (KilledInAction (KIA) 28 Jun 41) (in front) - Chièvres, late May 1940.
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87 Blümel, JosefFw8/15/1920 Prode, Krs. Trautenau (Sudeten) 5/SG-151, 10(Pz.)/SG-3 (9/44/S,U,)Ju 87G-2 (anti-tank equipped) Werk# 494231 "S7 + EN (lost 9/19/44)
RK(1/28/45 Post.)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(1/1/45)

EK 1 & 2
Dive Bomber Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) 19 September, 1944 on his second mission of the day, after destroying his 60th tank. After his G-2 was hit by machine gun fire, he crashed behind enemy lines near Kekava, 18 km south of Riga, S.U.. He and R/O Ogefr. Hermann Schwärzel were killed by Soviets, shot through the neck. Their bodies were found 3 days later by a search party by Stfkpt. Kuffner. Approximately 150 missions.
88 Bock, JosefUffz10/12/19218/JG-1 (France)Bf 109G Werk # 166278 "White 16" (lost 8/28/44)Fighter Operational ClaspKIC 28 August, 1944 when he collided with Uffz Roth Ewald over Belgium. Ewalds disposition unknown. Bock buried at Lommel, Block 5/58. Source: A. Rosseels.
Lommel, Belgium
89 Böckl, JosefGross near Hollabrunn/ AustriaNAGr. 15Fi-156 "2Q + BB" Werknr. 992 (lost)KIA on 17 March 1944 2 km NE of Nowgowdok, 500 m beside the "Rollbahn" Bobruisk-Mogilew, crashed due to unknown reason, together with passenger Oberzahlmeister Emil Bock (KIA).



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90 Boeck, FranzLt d. Res.1./Kü.Fl.Gr-506MIA after emergency ditching at English east coast on 25/09/40. Crew MIA Obs Maj Rentsch, Wilhelm, RO Uff Schmidt, JosefCKönig
91 Bogensberger, MichaelLt11/23/19217/NJG-1 (6/44)Bf 110G-4 Werk # 440069 "G9 + LR" (lost 6/17/44)Night Fighter Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) the night of 16/17 June, 1944, shot down in his G-4, crashed at Magele Holland (gem. Den Ham) (DeSwart). Remaining crew (KIC & all bur Ysselsteyn, Blk Q, Row 10): R/O Ogefr Albert Neuhaus (3/15/1921, Grave 243) and Gnr Ogefr Günter Beese (8/11/1920, Grave 244). Pilot buried Grave 242 (Lost Aircraft Report). Alternate spelling: Bogensberg.
92 Bohatsch, WalterOblt14/01/2113-187./JFS 5 (08/41), 6./JG 3 (05/42 CK), JFS 2 (06/42 CK), JFS 6 (10/42 CK), Erg.JGr. Ost (02/43 CK), II./JG 51 (0243 CK), 5./JG 3 (04/43-04/44 S.U.,11/43 Schipol), 3/JG-3 (4/44), act. Stfkpt 2./JG 3 (04-08/44), II./JG 3 (CK), 13./Erg.JG 1 (10/44 CK), 1./JG 7 (02/45 CK), Stfkpt 1./JG 7 (04/45 Cottbus)Bf 109G-6 Werk # 26090 "Black 6" (11/43 Schipol), Bf 109G-6 Werk # 411261 "Black 6 + -" (dam 20/02/44), Bf 109G-6/AS "Black 7" (04/44), Me 262 A-1a "White 4" in JG 7
EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge

probablyFighter Operational Clasp in Silver
WIA 20 February, 1944 during aerial combat with "4 mots", no location reported. One known victory, a Blenheim at Map Quadrant 1189/15 West on 21 August, 1941. His first known Soviet victory, a LaGG-3 on 17 April, 1943. A LaGG-5 on 9 May, 1943. A MiG-1 on 14 June, 1943. An Il-2 on 5 July, 1943. An Il-2 on 6 July, 1943. Another Il-2 on 7 July, 1943. An Il-2 on 14 July, 1943. An Il-2 on 17 July, 1943. An Il-7 on 26 July, 1943. One known western victory, a B-17 (e.V.) N of Zerbst on 29 April, 1944. 6 victories with the Me 262. One such victory, a B-17, his 14th victory, on 10 April, 1945. His 15th, a B-17 in the Dresden area on 17 April, 1945. His 16th, a B-17 on 18 April, 1945. His 17th, a B-17 SW of Prag on 19 April, 1945. An 18th, an Il-2 on 6 July, 1943. His wrecked "White 4" was pictured at the Dedelsdorf airfield by Celle on 8 May, 1945. Magnus. Added: WIA on 20/02/44 when crashed near Königslutter/Elbe. Bohatsch flew infrequently due to his injuries. Deceased 04/10/06(CK)


Stfkpt Lt Leopold Münster, Lt Walter Bohatsch, Ofw Josef Schütte, Gefr Rudolph Stephan, Uffz Bönisch, Uffz Rudolf Scheibe

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93 Böhmer, WolfgangFwKGr.z.b.V.-800 (4/43)Ju 52 Werk # 5560 "8T + E M" (lost 4/5/43)Transport Operational ClaspMIA with his entire crew, 5 April, 1943; sd by fighters at Cape Bone. Remaining crew: Fw Eduard (?) Pfrenger, R/O; Fw Friedrich Pinkos, Mech and Uffz Josef Stucpesky, Gnr (Qu.Meister File).
94 Bökenkamp, RudolfUffzInstructor, Flugzeugführerschule B 34 (FFS B 34) (Kastrup De.)Ju 88A-12 Werk # 0192 "VK + DH" (80% Damaged)Bomber Operational ClaspHis AC was struck from behind after landing at the Kastrup airfield during a Night Training exercise, by a Student Pilot, Konrad Rehm. A Student Pilot, Ofhr Kurt Louis was flying Werk # 0192 at the time, and suddenly braked, when Rehms Ju 88 ran up over the back of Werk # 0192. Fortunately, no one was hurt. Remaing crew: Student R/O Gefr Josef Grundmann. Source: Air War over Denmark.
95 Bönisch, ?Uffz5./ JG 3 (autumn '43)Bf-109 G-6


Stfkpt Lt Leopold Münster, Lt Walter Bohatsch, Ofw Josef Schütte, Gefr Rudolph Stephan, Uffz Bönisch, Uffz Rudolf Scheibe



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96 Born, Karl KurtUffz1918/09/23Benndorf57./JG 27 (07/40 Channel)Bf 109 E-4 Werknr 1617 (lost 09/09/40)
EK 1 & 2
KilledInAction (KIA) 9 September, 1940 during aerial combat, crashing at Romans Gate Cottage, Rudgwick, Sussex. Added: Shot down by a Hurrican flown Sergeant Josef František of 303 Squadron RAF (CK). Buried Cannock Chase, Block 1, Gr 26 (M.Croft). His first victory, a Blenheim S of Portland on 25 July, 1940. His 2nd and 3rd, both Hurricanes S of the Isle of Wight on 8 August, 1940. His 4th, a Hurricane S of Portland on 11 August, 1940. His 5th, a Spitfire at Ford on 18 August, 1940. Magnus.


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97 Bornschein, WilliHptm1914/04/07Obergreisslau4./KG 2, Stfkpt II./KG 2, Führer Kurierstaffel (05/43)Do 17 Z "U5 + GM" (lost 11/07/40), Do 217 E & K, Do 217 N-1 (lost 27/04/44)
RK (24/09/42)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold (07/02/42)

EK 1 (31/05/40 CK) & EK 2 (28/09/39 CK)
Wound Badge

Bomber Operational Clasp in Gold with pendant		KilledInAction (KIA) 27 April, 1944 over Schweinfurt, probably shot down by return fire from a RAF No. 106 Sq. Lancaster (Boiten). Remaining crew 7/11/40 incident: Ofw Johannes Bredtmeyer, Observer (KilledInAction (KIA) 8 July, 1942), Fw Heinrich Suschake, wireless operator and OFw Friedrich Lohrer, mechanic. 225 combat missions.


L-R: Bornschein, Bredtmeyer, Lohrer and Suschake

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Initially trained as a bomber observer and assigned to I./KG 153 at Merseburg. Observer with 4./KG 2 in 1939. Flew in Poland campaign, destroying three trains. In France campaign his crew shot down two Morane 406 fighters and took part in low-level strikes. On an early mission over England, 1940-07-11 his Dornier 17 was shot up by Hurricanes near Harwich. Bornschein, radio operator Ofw. Werner Borner and flight engineer Fw. Friedrich Lohrer were all wounded. The bomber’s pilot, Joachim Genzow, who later won the Knight’s Cross, escaped injury. After recovering from his wounds, Bornschein was sent to Flight Training School A/B 3 at Guben, where he trained as a pilot. Promoted to Oberleutnant in November 1940. Late 1941 he returned to 4./KG 2 on Dornier 217 E. Bornschein attacked industrial targets, port facilities and shipping, sinking two merchant ships totaling 9,000 tons. Led 4./KG 2 as Staffelkapitän from June 1942 to February1943. Promoted to Hauptmann. In early 1943 Bornschein assigned to Flight Training School A/B 3 as a company commander. May 1943 he was transferred to the Führer-Kurierstaffel as Staffelkapitän. In April 1944 the unit was based in southern Germany, as nighfighters. On the night of 26-27 April 1944 Bornschein intercepted British bombers attacking Schweinfurt. he shot down a Lancaster III of 106 Sq., ND853 "ZN-J", 15km WSW of Schweinfurt, but was then shot down himself. Bornschein was killed, along with his radio operator Stbfw. Wilhelm Steurer (who had been a member of Bornschein’s crew in KG 2) and flight engineer Fw. Josef Schmitz, hit by return fire from the Lancaster. He shot down at least 3 enemy aircraft.

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98 Borris, KarlMaj3/3/1916Heinsdorf, Brandenburg435/JG-26 (5/40), 6/JG-26 (8/41), Stfkpt 8/JG-26 (5/43), Kdr I/JG-26 (6/43)Bf 109E-3 Werk # unk (lost 5/13/40) Bf 109F in 41, Fw 190A-0 "Blk 1", Fw 190A-2 Wk # 20216 "Blk 7 + I + I"(3/42), Fw 190A-5 Werk # 7326 "Black 19 + I" (lost 5/14/43)
RK(11/25/44)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(9/21/42)
EP(5/25/42)

EK 1 & 2 Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp		WIA 13 May, 1940 in his E-3 in aerial combat with a Defiant, crashing 2e Dwarsweg, at Numansdorp, near Dordrecht. 4 bombers. One known victory, a B-17 on 4 April, 1943, of the 305BG, 366BS flown by Lt Harold P. Neill. Two were killed, the rest were POWs. Shot down 14 May, 1943, in Fw 190A-5 Werk # 7326 "Black 19"; he was fortunate to survive bailing out when his chute failed to open properly. Another victory, a B-17 # 42-30389 "Dear Mom" of 94BG, 331BS, crashing at Lummen, Be. with the loss of six crew. His 30th, a Spitfire E of Furnes on 19 September, 1943. A P-51 at Recklinhausen on 23 September, 1944. All victories in the West. His first victory, a Hurricane northwest of Dunkirk, 1 June, 1940. His 2nd, a Spitfire at Dunkirk on 2 June, 1940. Nos.3 & 4, both Hurricanes at Maidstone on 13 August, 1940. His 5th, a Hurricane 30 km NW of Folkestone on 6 September, 1940. His 43rd, and last victory, a Spitfire at Ibbenbüren on 14 January, 1945. One of very few Pre-war pilots to survive the war! Borris was the only pilot to serve in JG-26 from 1939 to VE day in 1945. Flew Fw 190D-9s in 1945. Deceased 18 August, 1981.


June 1942: L-R: Borris - Phillip - Gruenliger - Priller - Aistleitner - Mietusch - Ruppert

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Høiland Spitfire MJ299 1944-03-08

Archive Loss Report on Spitfire

99 Bössenecker, JosefOfw11/1/191959/JG-5 (4/44 S.U.), 12/JG-5 (2/45)Bf 109G-2 Werk # 13692 "Black (?) 4" (See Note below re: this color), Added: Fw 190A-8 Werk # Unk "White 13" in 9 Staffel (1/45 Herdla), Fw 190A-8 Werk # Unk "Blue 13' in 12 Staffel (2/45 Herdla) (C.König 1/2023)
EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		Takeoff accident at Svartnes on 16 May, 1944 in "Black 4", pilot disposition unknown (Source: SIG Norway). Note: in JG-5, the Black AC numbering was customarily used on #2, #5, #8 and #11 Staffels. He either borrowed another Staffels AC, or the "Black 4" is reported incorrectly. His OKL claims identify his as a member of 9/JG-5. His first known victory, a Soviet Il-2 on 7 April, 1944. A 2nd & 3rd, a Boston III and a P-40 on 23 April, 1944. A 4th, a P-40 NE of Kirkenes on 22 July, 1944. A 5th, an Il-2 on 7 September, 1944. Deceased 10 April, 1999.

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100 Bott, JosefLt8/7/1916KölnFormer Transport pilot, I/JG-103 (9/44), 7 Erg/JG-1 (11/44), 5/JG-26 (joins2/45 @ Nordhorn)Ju 52, Fw 190D-9 Werk # 600351 "White 17" (dam 2/25/45) Wound Badge
Transport Operational Clasp
Fighter Operational Clasp in Bronze 		WIA 25 February, 1945; while preparing to takeoff from his airfield at Nordhorn/Rheine, he was strafed by a Spitfire XIV of RAF No. 41 Sq.. He taxied into a revetment, dived from his "White 17", and was shot in the arm.

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