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1 Androe, HansUffzI/StG-151Ju 87D-1 Werk # 2156 (lost 6/4/43)Dive Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 4 June, 1943 over Yugoslavia, no cause reported. Also KilledInAction (KIA), Uffz Heinrich Ihl, presumed to be his R/O since the pilot was not identified. Source: Yugo crashed-Shrani.
2 Arnet, HaraldLt1/NAGr-12 (LW Kdo Süd Ost)Bf109G-6 Werk # 15748 "White 5" (lost 10/13/43)Observer Operational ClaspThis ac was reported lost at Podgorica Yugoslavia on 13 October, 1943, cause unknown, pilot killed. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani & Bf 109 Loss List. Alternate spelling: Arneth (Bf 109 Loss List).
3 Balzer, ErhardHptmI/LG-1 (Yugoslavia)Ju 88A-4 Werk # 300382 "??" (lost 12/26/43)Bomber Operational ClaspKIC with unnamed crew NW of Belgrade26 December, 1943, cause not reported (Ju 88 Loss List).
4 Barthel, FritzFwEinsatz Gr. Ju 88Do 17 Werk # 2173 (lost 6/9/43)Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 9 June, 1943 over Yugoslavia, no cause reported. Also KilledInAction (KIA), Uffz Heinz Rennecke. The pilot choice was made by me, as the pilot was not identified in the report. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani.
5 Bartulovic, Bozidar M.Fw1923/05/25Belgrade, Yugoslavia8FFS A/B 120 Prenzlau (1941-06/42 CK), JFS 4 Fürth (06-/42 CK)-, 15.(Kroat)/JG 52 (12/42), 2/JGr.Kro (12/43), 2nd Ftr Sq (08/44)Bf 109E, Bf 109 G-2 "Yellow 14"(04/43), C-202 & C-205 in JGr-1, Fi 167A-0 Werk # 4808 in 2FS
EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge

probably Fighter Operational Clasp in Bronze
6 Bassi, UgoLtItaly, Regia Aeronautica Italiana5 StormoRe.2002 (lost 10/23/43)Dive Bomber Operational ClaspThis ac was reported lost over Yugoslavia on 23 October, 1943, cause and pilot disposition not reported. Source: Yugo Crashes-Shrani.
7 Bauder, Franz RichardUnk (Enlisted)6/9/1923Surcin, Yugoslavia

Franz Bauder is the figure on the left

Courtesy his grandson S. Joseph Bauder

Fliegerhorst-Kommandantur A/211 ('43-'44), Luftgaukdo Süd-Ost 17 (5/45 Semlin) (Werft Komp in both)UnkPilot BadgeKnown to have served in Greece, where he became a POW. After the war, he fled Yugoslavia, living in Traun, Austria, where he lived with his wife and seven children. He was employed as a bricklayer before passing away 16 June, 1979 (Stephan Joseph Bauder/greendalestudent 1/23/24 email)
8 Bayer, Hans "Ali"Hptm10/9/1915Barmen/WupperthalStfkpt 2(F)/122 (Ghedi 8/44)Do 17 P & F, He 111H & Ju 88A & D, Me 410A-3 "F6 +KK" (8/44-1/45)
RK(5/1/45)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(6/24/43)

EK 1 & 2
Observer Operational Clasp		His R/O in August 1944 was a Lensing. They performed sea recon between La Spezia and the French Riviera. He served briefly as 2 Staffel Stfkpt in February, 1945. Wiki Luft data
(Added by Pietrzak Youngs)
Hans Bayer Hauptmann (October 9, 1915 - May 29, 1974) became Staffelkapitän of 3. (Fern) Staffel / Aufklärungsgruppe 33 based in Bologna in the fall of 1943 after he had previously crossed various missions over the English and African straits. At the end of 1943 the unit was relocated to Königsberg-Devau where the pilots attended training using the Junkers Ju 188 aircraft. On March 16, 1944 Bayer Staffel was assigned to the Athens-Kalimaki area and operated using the new aircraft they had learned. There they carried out various surveillance missions to Italy, Cyprus, Malta, Haifa, Alexandria, and the Suez Canal. In October 1944 they left Athens and moved to Szombathely in Hungary, then to Zagreb / ​​Yugoslavia. For his prominent leadership in his unit, Bayer was awarded the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 1, 1945 as Hauptmann and Staffelkapitän 3. (Fern) Staffel / Aufklärungsgruppe 33 / Luftflotte Reich. He died in 1974 in an accident. Other medals and awards he received: Eisernes Kreuz II.Klasse und I.Klasse; Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für Besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg (December 14, 1942); and Deutsches Kreuz in Gold (June 24, 1943)
9 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).
10 Berthold, AlfredUffzI/StG-151 Yugoslavia)Ju 87D-1 Werk # 2141 (lost 7/23/43)Dive Bomber Operational ClaspKIC with unnamed crew 23 July, 1943 NW of Pancevo, no cause reported. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani & Ju 87 Loss List.
11 Blunk, GerhardUffz2/JG-53 (Italy)Bf 109G-6 Werk # 162323 "Black 6" (lost 3/18/44), Bf 109G-6 Werk # 162371 "Black 11" (lost 3/26/44)Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp		MIA 26 March, 1944 after aerial combat with bombers in the Agram area. WIA 18 March, 1944 during aerial combat with bombers and P-47s over Sezana Yugoslavia. Bailed safely. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani.
12 Bott, WilhelmUffzIII/StG-151 (Yugoslavia)Ju 87D-3 Werk # 5 "6Q + EA" (lost 10/21/4)Dive Bomber Operational ClaspMIA 21 October, 1943 west of Sipenik/Adria due to enemy fighters. His R/O, Uffz Friedrich Johner, also Mia. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani & Ju 87 Loss List.
13 Broscheit, Fw3/NSGr-7Cr.42 Werk # 9247 (80% dam 2/17/45)Observer Operational ClaspThis ac was reported overturned on takeoff from Varazdin Yugoslavia on 17 February, 1945. No injuries reported. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani.
14 Bruns, EwaldFw1(H)/23Hs 126 Werk # 4107 "6K + EH" (lost 4/6/41)Observer Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 6 April, 1941 At Kriva-Palanka Yugoslavia, cause unknown. His Observer, Hptm Hans Hoffmann was also killed. Obs Loss List
15 Carroti, TrentoCapt21 Gruppo CTMc.202 (lost 11/19/43)Fighter Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 19 November, 1943 over Yugoslavia, no cause reported. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani.
16 Cenic, IvanMajYugoslaviaJG-104, 2/Erg-Ost, Kdr 4th Ftr Gro (5/43 repl Dzal), Kdr I/Kro JGr-1 (Lucko 12/43)Bf 109G-2, C.202 (lost)Fighter Operational Clasp
17 Christl, GeorgObstlt1913/10/03Pfaffenberg, Niederbayern7Stfkpt 7./ZG 26 (08/40-4/41), Kdr III./ZG 26 (12/41-07/43), Kdr EKdo-25, Versuchsgruppe/JGr 10 (06/44)Bf 110 C-4 "3U + CD" Werknr 2167 (38% dam 31/08/40; WIA aerial combat over England), Bf 110 C "3U + AD"
RK (18/03/42)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold (28/12/42)
EP (13/06/41)

EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge

Destroyer Operational Clasp in Gold		His first know victory, both Hurricanes S of Sceleidima on 3 April, 1941. A 3rd, another Hurricane of RAF No. 73 Sq., piloted by F/O G.E. Goodman, over Tobruk on 9 April, 1941. All victories in the West. A Battle of Britain pilot, he participated in the campaigns at Sicily, Malta, Yugoslavia and N. Africa. His RK was awarded for his leadership during the N. African Campaign. Bowers/Lednicer, 19 victories. Deceased 31 March, 1991. Added: His long time Radop OFw Jaculli was KIA by an English bombing strafe (CK)


Christl with OFw Jaculli
Courtesy CK
18 Cristoph, FwStab/NAGr-12Bf 109G (lost 11/27/44)Observer Operational ClaspShot down over Yugoslavia on 27 November, 1944, no further detail. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani. An alternate spelling might be a traditional German spelling: Christoph.
19 Deliga, WernerUffz11/JG-27 (Balkans)Bf 109G-6 Werk # 20641 (lost 11/1/43)Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp		WIA 1 November, 1943 during a strafing attack at Podgorica Yugoslavia. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani & Bf 109 Loss List..
20 Deuschle, HeinzHptm4/23/1918Stuttgart5

Courtesy Christian König

4/JG-77 (9/39), 6/JG-77 (5/40), 5/JG-77 (7/40), 6/JG-77 (10/40), III/JG-77 (4/41), Stab I/JG-5 (5/44)Bf 109D (9/40), Bf 109E Werk # Unk (dam 4/6/41), Bf 109G in JG-5
EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) 27 May, 1944 close to St Die, 30 miles SW of Strasbourg (C.König). One known victory, his 1st, a Hudson northeast of Helgoland, 30 September, 1939. His 2nd, a Blenheim on 27 May, 1940, no location. His 3rd, a Blenheim R-3732 of RAF No. 21 Sq., NW of Stavanger on 9 July, 1940. A 4th (referred to as his 3rd by OKL), a Hudson in Norway on 24 October, 1940. A 5th, a Blenheim on 27 March, 1941, no location. Added: Shot down by flak, 6 April, 1941, the first day of the invasion of Yugoslavia. He returned to his group, without injury, after making a forced landing. Little known of this pilot other than he was wingman for Horst Carganico, and killed on the same mission as Carganico (C.König & LOCS). ?

Courtesy Christian König
21 Dörffel, Georg 'Orge'Obstlt7/27/1914Rengersdorf b. Görlitz, Schl.30



Courtesy Christian König

5(Schl)/LG-2, Stfkpt 5(Schl)/LG-2 (40 Yugoslavia, renamed 5/Sch.G-1), Kdr I/Sch.G-1, Kdr SG-4 ItalyHs 123, Hs 129, Bf 109E-4/B "White U + I" , Fw 190F-3 in I/SchG-1 in Sept. 43, Fw 190F-8 Wk# 580464 (lost 5/44)
RK(8/21/41)
EL(4/14/43)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(1/24/42), EP(2/10/42),

EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge
Assault Operational Clasp w/Pendant		KilledInAction (KIA) 26 May, 1944 following an attack in his F-8 on four-engine bombers ten miles north of Rome. After he bailed, it is thought his head struck the tailplane, and thus, did not open his chute. It was his third mission in Italy. He was buried in Pomezia, Italy. 1004 combat missions. He scored his 30th victory the day of his 1000th mission in his F-3. 1004 total missions.


Pomezia, Italy		Mentioned in Wildcat Wade story
22 DOttaviano, DinoCaptItaly, Regia Aeronautica Italiana5 StormoRe.2002 (lost 10/23/43)Dive Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 23 October, 1943 over Yugoslavia, cause not reported. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani.
23 Dreyer, Friedrich AlbertMaj7/23/1905Cairo EgyptBFS Celle (12/35), Stfkpt I/KG-255 (3/37), Stab/2 Fliegerdivision (7/38), Stab/IV Fliegerkorps (9/39), III/KG-2 (2/41), Kdr III/KG-2 (3/41)Do 17Z Werk # 1146 "U5 +HR" (lost 4/7/41)Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 7 April, 1941, when flying as observer in the crew of Lt Franz Mayrhofer, their ac struck a telephone pole and crashed near Lipovljani, 8km NW of Novska Yugoslavia (now Croatia). The two remaining crew, Ofw Friedrich Schmidt and Uffz Richard Zachert, were also killed. The four deceased are believed buried in Lipovljani, Croatia (D.Drury & LOCS).
24 Emmerstorfer, HeimoOblt5/6/1919Eferding

Courtesy Christian König

2/NAGr 12 (8/42 Balkans), TO Stab/NAGr-12 (5/45 Yugoslavia)Bf 109G-6/R3 Werk # 770349 "White 14" (Summer 44)EP (6/5/43), EK 1 & 2, Night Observer Operational Clasp in GoldPhoto of he and his "White 14" online. 217 missions per Bf 109 Loss List. Added: On 9 May, 1945, he fled Yugoslavia in an old 109 to Austria, belly landing near Haibach on the Donau, and walked away! (F.Braun).

Courtesy Christian König
25 Firchau, EgonUffzI/StG-151 (Yugoslavia)Ju 87D-3 Werk # 196 (lost 7/18/43)Dive Bomber Operational ClaspKIC with unnamed crew 18 July, 1943 NW of Pancevo due to a servicing fault. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani & Ju 87 Loss List.
26 Flor, HerbertOfhrI/StG-2 (Yugoslavia)Ju 87B-1 Werk # 0740 (lost 4/6/41)Dive Bomber Operational ClaspMIA with unnamed crew 6 April, 1941, cause unknown, location not reported. LW Loss Report & Ju 87 Loss List
27 Gerritzen, JohannOfw2/KG-51 (Yugoslavia)Ju 88A-5 Werk # 3365 "9K + MK" (lost 4/7/41)Bomber Operational ClaspMIA with two other, unnamed, at Belgrad on 7 April, 1941, cause unknown. One unnamed KilledInAction (KIA). (Ju 88 Loss List).
28 Gollasch, PaulUffz3/JG-77 (No.Italy)Bf 109G-6 Werk# 162212 "Yellow 10" (lost 3/19/44)Fighter Operational ClaspMIA 19 March, 1944; Aerial combat 30 km south of Lubjana Yugoslavia. Mombeek MIA List.
29 Gredicak, DjuroLtYugoslavia21st Kroat Ftr Sq. (Borongaj 4/44)MS 406CFighter Operational ClaspIn the Spring of 1944, he opposed American bombers of the 15th Air Force. Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey.
30 Gregov, IvanObltYugoslavia21st Kroat Ftr Sq. (Borongaj 4/44)G.50bisFighter Operational ClaspIn the Spring of 1944, he opposed American bombers of the 15th Air Force. Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey.
31 Griswatsch, M.Hptm2/NSGr-7Hs 126 Werk # 3038 "GE + AR" (lost 12/3/43)Observer Operational ClaspThis ac was reported lost over Yugoslavia on 3 December, 1943, no cause of crew injuries reported. Also on board, Ofw Roth. The pilot was not identified. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani.
32 Grund, WalterUffz6/10/1920Sarajewo, Yugoslavia5/JG-300 (Löbnitz)Fw 190A-7 Werk # 642560 "Red 15" (lost 12/17/44)Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp		WIA 17 December, 1944 during aerial combat with P-38s near Mejtin, Olomouc, CZ. Another source claimed the ac to be an A-8. and that he was KilledInAction (KIA).
33 Gutsche, WalterOfw3/17/19201(H)/13 (4/42 S.U.), 2/NAGr-12 (5/44 Yugoslavia)Hs 126 B-1 Werk # 3042 (15% dam 4/13/42), Bf 109G-6 Werk # 162040 "Blk 5" (lost 5/13/44)
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(1/1/45)

EK 1 & 2
Night Observer Operational Clasp		DK-G Awards List. Added: KilledInAction (KIA) 13 May, 1944; sd by a Spitfire of No.32 Sq. near Vis, NW of Sveti Andrija (St Andrew) Island, Yugoslavia (now Croatia). He bailed, but his chute failed to open (F.Braun). Added: Ofw Gutsche is buried in the German War Cem. at Cassino, It., Blk 6, Gr 204, his remains found on the opposite side of the Adriatic Sea! In an earlier incident, his Wk# 3042 was hit by AA fire at Ramushevo, Novgorod Oblast, Russia, Gunner not identified (D.Drury).
34 Hager, KarlFw1919/07/20Stadl Paura, Austria

Courtesy Christian König

StG 1, 4./StG 2, 4./SG 151Ju 87 (lost 04/02/44)
RK (29/02/44 Post.)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold (07/12/42)
EP (13/09/42)

EK 1 & 2

Bomber Operational Clasp in Gold with pendant		KIFA 4 February, 1944 as a Flight Instructor when his AC crashed with another student during a wingman exercise. He crashed 12 km southeast of Pancevo, about 1 km west of the road to Tulovo Yugoslavia. The student managed to make an emergency landing. 600 to 750 missions. Added: Karl Hager is listed by name in the Belgrade / Beograd war cemetery set up by the Volksbund (CK)

Courtesy Christian König
35 Harnack, WolfgangFw2/NSGr-7Cr.42 Werk # 9832 (lost 2/8/45)Observer Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 8 February, 1945 during aerial combat with an Allied fighter over Gorica Yugoslavia. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani.
36 Hain, SigfriedUffz9/16/1922Rettendorf8/KG-100 (2/43) He 111H-14 Werk # 7948 "6N + DN" (lost 2/13/43) Bomber Operational Clasp This ac reported lost 13 February, 1943 over Yugoslavia, no cause, location or crew disposition reported. It is possible Hein may not have been the pilot, but was the only crewman mentioned. Source: Yugo Crashes-Shrani. Added: The crash occurred at Banja Luka, Yugoslavia, now between Bosnia and Herzegovina, circumstances unknown. Remaining crew (desig unk, pilot id uncertain): Gefr Wilhelm Kumbier, Uffz Heinz Otto and Uffz Karl Steinbrink. Uffz Hain's remains have not yet been transferred to a military cemetery, but a grave is believed to exist at Banja Luka (D.Drury). Alternate spelling: Hein (Yugo Crashes).
37 Heissner, RolfLt4/17/1924ErfurtJG-104 (6/43), Stfkpt 11/JG-27 (12/43)Bf 109G-6 Werk # Unk (lost 12/17/43)Fighter Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 17 December, 1943 during aerial combat with Spitfires; He was killed attempting a belly landing south of Mostar Yugoslavia. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani. Added:
38 Hennig, HermannUffzIII/SG-151Ju 87D-3 Werk # 1038 (lost 10/21/44)Dive Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 21 October, 1943 over Yugoslavia, cause not reported. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani.
39 Hillebrecht, HeinzUffz4/6/1918Dornum10/TG-3Ju 52/3m Werk # 3054 "KF + UD" (lost 11/22/43)WIC 22 November, 1943/DOW 22 December, 1943 in Ger. Hosp 921; when his ac made accidental ground contact NW of Jagodina, Yugoslavia (now Serbia). Remaining crew: Uffz Heinrich "Heinz" Kuppens, R/O (WIC/ DOW 8 December, 1943 in Ger. Hosp 921, no grave reported), Flt Engr Uffz Erich Kochsiek (or Kochsick) (WIC) and Uffz Heinrich Kunze, Gnr (WIC). Pilot Hillebrecht commemorated in the Ger. War Cem. at Belgrade (D.Drury).
40 Hockenderfer, WernerUffzErg.St./StG-3Ju 87R-4 Werk # 6334 (lost 2/12/43)Dive Bomber Operational ClaspThe ac was reported lost over Yugoslavia on 12 February, 1943, cause, location and crew disposition not reported. Only one name appeared in the report, so Hockenderfer could have been the R/O and not a pilot. Source: Yugo Crashes-Shrani.
41 Hogeback, HermannObstlt8/25/1914Idar, Oberstein

Courtesy Christian König

8/LG-1 (Med), Leg. Condor, III/LG-2, Kdr III/LG-1(7/42), Kdr III/KG-6(9/43), Kdr KG(J)-6(7/44 to end)Ju 88A5 "L1 + AS" in 8/LG-1 & Ju 188E in KG-6, Fw 190A-8, Bf 109K-4 & Me 262A-1a & He 163 in KG-6
RK(9/8/41)
EL(2/19/43)
S(1/26/45)

Spanish Cross

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(9/24/42)

EK 1 & 2

Bomber Clasp Gold with pendant
416 missions. Began his Luftwaffe career in 1935 and flew with the Legion Condor in Spain in 1938, where he was awarded the Golden Spanish Cross with Swords. Served in Poland, Yugoslavia, England, Africa and Russia campaigns. His DK-G was awarded 24 September, 1942. Crew: Ofw Lehnert, R/O & R K 4/5/44 and Ofw Dipberger, Gnr & RK 1/9/45. Deceased 15 February, 2004, Dötlingen bei Wildeshausen.
42 Holter, HelmutLt6/20/1915WelsFührungskette X. FliegerkorpsHe 111H-5 Werk # 3873 "P4 + AA" (lost 7/4/41)Bomber Operational ClaspKIC 4 July, 1941 when he crashed at Saguovec, N of Zagreb, Yugoslavia (today Croatia), cause unknown. All three members of the creware buried in the German War Cemetery at Zagreb-Mirogoi, Croatia, Plot 82, Field 6, Row 6: Pilot Holter in Grave 173. Remaining crew: Uffz Herbert Hotze, Obs (Gr 172) and Gefr Hermann Patzelt, Flt Engr (Gr 171) (D.Drury).
43 Horn, KurtFw3/JG-4 (Yugoslavia)Bf 109G Werk # 163579 "Yellow 8" (lost 6/30/44)Fighter Operational ClaspMIA 30 June, 1944 50km SE of Zagreb Yugoslavia (Yugo crashes-Shrani). The JG-4 List places the location as Agram (Croatia), and that he was wounded during aerial combat.
44 Jacob, EduardHptm1911/09/24Soest2-4



OFw Rietscher


Courtesy CK

11./KG 30 ('41), NJG 2 (12/41 CK), I./NJG 2 (02/43 CK), Stfkpt 3./NJG 2 (03-10/43, CK 01/44 Kassel-Rothwesten), II./NJG 100 (09/44, CK Balkans and Hungary), 2./NJG 6 (01/45 Hailfingen), 2./NSGr. 7 (02/45, CK)Ju 88 "R4 + CH", Ju 88 C-6 "R4 + ?L" Werknr 720095 (lost 22/01/44), Ju 88 G-6 "2Z + EK" Werknr 620403 (lost 03/01/45)
EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge

possibly Night Fighter Operational Clasp in Silver		His G-6 was reported sd near Oppenheim on the night of 2/3 January, 1945. Three of the crew , including the pilot bailed safely, the R/O was killed. Remaining crew: Fw Karl Vogelhauer (or Vogelhuber), Obs (bail); Uffz Günter Ferth, R/O (KilledInAction (KIA)) and Ogefr Helmuth Pieper, Gnr (bail). Injured when his Ju 88C-6 crashed on landing at the Deelen Holland airfield on 21/22 January, 1944, cause unknown (DeSwart). One known victory, a B-17 NE of Mergentheim on 14 October, 1943. A 2nd, a Halifax 2 km S of Harzburg on 22 October, 1943. His victories may be as high as 4 (Boiten). Deceased 27 September, 1995. Added: Hptm Jacob was injured in the 22 January crash at Deelen. His Gnr, StFw Karl Weinschenk survived with wounds. R/O, Ofw Helmut Rietscher (geb 31/12/17 in Kamenz), was killed, and buried Ysselsteyn, BM-4-82 (Find-A-Grave by Fred). Added: KIA on 8/02/45 when his CR 42 was shot down by P-38s of 14 FG in Yugoslavia. Other sources mentioned at LOCS that he survived the war and died 27/09/95 (CK)
45 Jacobs, KurtHptm2/NSGr-7Cr.42 Werk # 90841 (lost 2/8/45)Observer Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 8 February, 1945 after being shot down by an Allied fighter over Gorica Yugoslavia. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani.
46 Jung, BertholdOblt6/17/1915Karlsruhe6



Courtesy Christian König

6/Tr.Gr. 186 (7/39), 5/JG-77 (12/39), Stfkpt 5/JG-77 (11/40)Bf 109E-7 Werk # 4173 "Black 13 + -" (lost 5/20/41)
EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		POW 20 May, 1941 after being hit by flak and ditching along the Crete coastline. Served in Yugoslavia and Greece in 1941. Known to have "damaged" a Wellington 20 km northwest of Borkum, 18 December, 1939. His first victory, a Hampden on 21 June, 1940, no location, but most likely in the Hardanger-Fjord area. Nos 2 & 3, both Blenheims NW of Stavanger on 9 July, 1940. His 4th, a Blenheim in the Stavanger area on 20 October, 1940. His 5th, a Hurricane at Belgrad on 6 April, 1941. A Lysander, said to be his 6th victory, on 15 April, 1941 at Larissa.
47 Jurgens, RudolfUffz15/JG-51Bf 109G
EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		One known victory, a B-24 in the Balkans (Yugoslavia) on 16 April, 1944.
48 Kahl, Fritz Kurt HansLtBFS-5 (5/42 Belgrade-Semlin, Yugoslavia)He 111P-4 Werk # 2912 (lost 5/22/42)Student PilotKIC 22 May, 1942, when as a student, flying with Oblt Peter Meyer, they crashed at Dinias, Timis County, Romania, cause unknown (D.Drury).
49 Kaldyk, ErichUffzStormkampfSt. KroateinHe 46 Werk # 339 (lost 5/22/43)Wound Badge
Observer Operational Clasp		This ac was reported lost over Yugoslavia on 22 May, 1943, cause and location not reported. His Observer, Gefr Edmund Elei was also wounded. The pilot was not identified. Kaldyk was my choice. Source: Yugo Crashes-Shrani.
50 Kaspers, HermannOgefrStorkampfst. KroatienHe 46 Werk # 12 (lost 5/31/43)Observer Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 31 May, 1943 over Yugoslavia, no cause reported. Source: Yugo crashed-Shrani.
51 Kessler, GeorgFw1/NAGr-12 (LW Kdo Süd Ost)Bf 109G-6 Werk # 15635 "White 1" (lost 10/13/43)Observer Operational ClaspThis ac was reported lost at Podgorica Yugoslavia on 13 October, 1943, no cause, pilot killed. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani and Bf 109 Loss List.
52 Klaric, StjeoanUffzYugoslaviaJG-104 (4/43), II/EJG-1 (12/43), 2/KroJGr-1 (4/44), 1/JGr-Kro (7/44)C.202, Bf 109G-6Fighter Operational Clasp
53 Knopp, ErnstObstltKdr (?) Fl.Fu. KroatienFi 156 Werk # 5779 (lost 7/13/43)Wound Badge
Observer Operational Clasp		WIA 13 July, 1943 over Yugoslavia, no cause reported. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani.
54 Kopetzki, ZdenkoOfwYugoslavia15(Kroat)/KG-53Do 17Bomber Operational ClaspMIA 7 January, 1942 during aerial combat with a MiG-3 of 193 IAP in the Rzhev/Velikiye-Luki area.
55 Krause, BodoLt1924/06/09101./JG 77 (07/43), 2./JG 27 (02/44), 3./JG 77 (04/44 Yugoslavia), 1./JG 77 (05/44 Slovenia)Bf 109 G-6 "Yellow 1" Werknr 162896 (lost 02/04/44), Bf 109 G-6 "White1" Werknr 165036 (lost 25/05/44)EP (19/07/44 CK)

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at least Fighter Operational Clasp in Bronze		KilledInAction (KIA) 25 May, 1944 during aerial combat with a B-24 and a P-38 NE of Tuscania (Bf 109 Loss List). POW 2 April, 1944; captured by Yugo partisans, but later escaped (Bf 109 Loss List). One known victory, HIs 1st, a B-25 on 3 July, 1943. A "Probable", a "well shot up" B-24 over southern Italy on 21 August, 1943. His 2nd, a Dragonfly 5 km east of Avigliano Italy, 5 December, 1943. His 3rd, a Spitfire north of Fondi Italy, 7 December, 1943. His 4th, a B-24 in the Udine area on 30 January, 1944. His 5th, a a B-24 S of Wels on 23 February, 1944. A double victory, his 6th & 7th, on 25 February, 1944; both B-17s at St. Viet & Niedere-Tauren. His 8th, a B-24 in the Marburg area on 19 March, 1944. His 9th, a P-47 S of Albano, into the sea, on 23 May, 1944. His 10th, a Spitfire at Grosseto Italy on 25 May, 1944.
56 Kromer, AlfredLt239/JG-54 (10/41), Tech.Offz. III/JG-54Bf 109E-4 "Yel 8" (20%), Bf 109 G-4 #19811 & G-6 #412001 "Wh <2" (lost)
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold
EP


EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) 8 April, 1944 in # 412001 over Haste/Wunstorf. Previous losses were: 15 April, 1941 in the E-4 at the Pancevo Yugoslavia airfield and 13 June, 1943 in the G-4 # 19811 "Yellow ?", a 100% loss over Neumünster. In these latter, the pilot disposition is not known. His 1st known Soviet victory, an Il-2 on 11 October, 1941. A 2nd, a Douglas on 13 October, 1941. A 3rd Soviet, an I-26 of 158 IAP on 1 January, 1942 in the vicinity of Zelenets Island, near Lake Ladoga. A Soviet double on 14 June, 1942; both MiG-3s. An Il-2 on 29 October, 1941. An I-26 on 1 December, 1941. A Yak-1 on 27 April, 1942. A LaGG-3 on 30 August, 1942. A LaGG-3 on 31 August, 1942. An Il-2 on 3 September, 1942. A MiG-3 on 9 September, 1942. A P-40 on 15 September, 1942. A DB-7 on 24 September, 1942. A LaGG-3 on 5 November, 1942. A western victory, a Spitfire W of Haarlem on 27 July, 1943. A 15th, a Spitfire at Hillegom, 10 km SSW of Haarlem on 29 July, 1943. A 16th, a B-24 at Rheine/Nordhorn on 13 November, 1943. A 17th, a B-17 W of Oldheide on 20 December, 1943. An 18th & 19th, a MiG-3 and a LaGG-3 at Tokolowo on 29 December, 1943. An Il-2 on 7 January, 1943.Abbotts Spitfire
57 Krüger, Hans JürgenLt3/KG-51 (4/41 Yugoslavia)Ju 88A-5 Werk # 8204 "9K + GL" (or "FL") (lost 4/7/41)Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) with unnamed crew at an undisclosed location over Yugoslavia 7 April, 1941, cause unknown (Ju 88 Loss List).
58 Kühlein, Elias PaulLt35

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4/JG-51 (7/42 S.U. & Nisch Yugoslavia), 7/JG-51 (6/44 S.U.), Stfkpt 6/JG-51 (12/44), JG-7Bf 109F & G (Trop), Bf 109G-6/R3 Werk # 163269 "White 7"(6/44 Yugoslavia) in 4 Staffel, Me 262
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold
EP


EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		About 600 combat missions. His first victory, a Soviet Il-2 on 3 July, 1942. An Il-2 on 6 July, 1942. A Yak-1 on 9 July, 1942. A Pe-2 on 5 August, 1942. A Yak-1 on 16 August, 1942. An Il-2 and a Fessel Baloon on 23 August, 1942. An Il-2 on 27 August, 1942. A Pe-2 on 14 September, 1942. A Pe-2 on 23 September, 1942. A Pe-2 on 27 September, 1942. Known Desert victories, both P-38s; one 25 km northeast of Siliana, the other Map Quadrant 3 East 97632, on 28 December, 1942. Another victory, a Spitfire 35 km north of Gabes on 16 January, 1943. Another, a P-38 15 km east of El Guettar on 6 February, 1943. On 21 March, 1943, he downed a Spitfire 35 km east southeast of Gabes. On 2 November, 1943, he downed a B-17 at Bad Vöslau, near Wiener Neustadt. A B-24 over Yugoslavia on 16 April, 1944. A B-24 on 6 June, 1944. A Soviet La-5 on 5 December, 1944. A captured Bf 109 on 11 December, 1944. A Yak-9 on 21 December, 1944. Bowers/Lednicer, 36 victories.

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59 Lang, WolfgangLt18/JG-27 (Africa 10/42), Stab IV/JG-27 (12/43 Balkans)Bf 109F-4 Trop Werk # 8387 "Black 6" (lost 10/20/42), Bf 109G-6 Werk # 140256 "VO + UF" (lost 12/16/43) EK 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		MIA 16 December, 1943, reason and location unknown. Mombeek. He was shot down on 20 October, 1942 in his F-4 during aerial combat at Turbiya; pilot returned. One known victory, his 1st, a P-40 west of Bar, near Montenegro Yugoslavia, 1 November, 1943.
60 Lannewers, GottfriedOfw5/StG-77 (4/41 Yugoslavia)Ju 87B-1 Werk # 5215 "S2 + GN" (lost 4/6/41), 87D-1 & D-3
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(12/23/42)
EP(6/20/42)

EK 1 & 2
Dive Bomber Operational Clasp in Brz(8/10/41)
Sil(3/1/42)
Gold(5/28/42) w/Pendant (5/2/43)		DK-G Awards List. Wk# 5215 was reported lost near Lisicea 6 April, 1941 after being hit by enemy fire in the oil cooler. Crew returned. Ju 87 Loss List. 524 combat missions. His last flight (1690th) on 16 March, 1945.
61 Lehmhus, SiegfriedOgefr4/12/1922Uelzen


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2/StG-151Ju 87D-3 Werk # 2405 (lost 9/16/43)Dive Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 16 September, 1943 over Lucko, Yugoslavia, no cause reported. His R/O-Gunner uninjured. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani.


62 Leonesio, SilvioLt5.StormoMc.202 (lost 7/16/44)Fighter Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 16 July, 1944; bailed out on a return flight over Brac Is.at Podhumlje Yugoslavia. Buried by partisans. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani.
63 Lichy, WilliOfw7/7/1915Berlin-Aldershof3/KGzbV-1 (5/40 Werl), 11/TG-4 (4/44)Ju 52/3m Werk # unk "1Z + ?L" (lost 5/10/40), Ju 52/3m Werk # 501132 "1Z + JX" (lost 4/17/44) Wound Badge, Transport Operational Clasp WIA & DOW 17 April, 1944 when his ac was sd by a P-38 of 97FS, 82FG, piloted by 1Lt Wm.W.Patterson. The ac crashed near Pancevo, Yugoslavia. Remaining crew (WIA, desig unk): Fw Wilhelm Löwes, Fw Otto Pielicke and Uffz Herbert Hilgenberg. Ofw Lichy is commemorated in the Ger War Cem. at Belgrade Yugoslavia (now Serbia) (D.Drury). His May 1940 ac reported lost 10 May, 1940 at Rotterdam, brought down by AA fire, pilot and crew disposition unknown (Netherland Loss Registry). Added: The Pilot and two-man crew returned to their unit. Remaining crew: Gefr O.Pielicke, R/O and Uffz S.Merkl, Mech/Gnr (SGLO).
64 Lucin, IgnacijeUffzYugoslavia15(Kroat)/JG-52Bf 109E, Bf 109G-2, G-4 & G-6Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey.
65 Lütke, WilliOfwI/StG-151 (Yugoslavia)Ju 87B-1 Werk # 5209 "A5 + CC" (lost 6/5/43)Dive Bomber Operational ClaspMIA with unnamed crew 5 June, 1943, cause unknown, location not reported. LW Loss Report & Ju 87 Loss List
66 Maas, Heidrich Hendrich?OfwIII/StG-151 Yugoslavia)Ju 87D-3 Werk # 1101 "6Q + EE" (lost 10/21/43)Dive Bomber Operational ClaspMIA 21 October, 1943 at Sipenik/Adria due to enemy fighters. His R/O, Ofw Fritz Thielhardt was also reported MIA. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani & Ju 87 Loss List. The Ju 87 Loss List suggests his given name as "Hendrich".
67 Maggiore-Baldwin, FilippoSgt51 Stormo CTMc.205 (lost 8/3/44)Fighter Operational ClaspHit while attacking rail yards at Hutovo Yugoslavia on 3 August, 1944. Rescued by partisans and retd to his unit 22 days later. No injuries reported. Source" Yugo crashes-Shrani.
68 Mayrhofer, FranzLt8/28/1917Knittelfeld7/KG-2Do 17Z Werk # 1146 "U5 +HR" (lost 4/7/41)Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 7 April, 1941 when his ac struck a telephone pole, and crashed near Lipovljani, 8km NW of Novska, Yugoslavia (now Croatia). Remaining crew (KilledInAction (KIA)): Maj Friedrich Dreyer, Obs & Kdr III/KG-2; Ofw Friedrich Schmidt, R/O (most likely) and Uffz Richard Zachert. Their graves are believed to be in Lipovljani, Croatia (D.Drury).
69 Mecatti, MarioObltItaly, Regia Aeronautica Italiana7364a, 91a, 4.Stormo CT (4/44)Bf 109G, Mc.205 (lost 4/11/44)
EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		His Mc.205 was hit by AA fire 11km NNW of Slano Yugoslavia. He was able to bail safely and rescued by partisans; retd to unit on 12 May, 1944 (Yugo crashes-Shrani). Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 6 victories.
70 Meder, FriedrichOFw1914/01/31Bensdorf2./ZG 76Me 410 B-1 "Black M8 + 8" Werknr 120019 (lost)Reported KilledInAction (KIA) 14 June, 1944; He crashed at Raab, NW of Weis Austria, cause and mission unknown. Another source places the crash location as 10 km SE of Virovitica Yugoslavia. His R/O-Gunner, Uffz Paul Kiehn, also MIA after combat with P-51s (Yugo crashes-Shrani). Added: his Radop was Uff Gerhard Pless (KIA, born 18/12/20 in Tirschtiegel – Meseritz. This aircraft was attacked and shot down in combat with P-51 “Mustangs” of the 307th Fighter Squadron /31st Fighter Group, (15.AF) and crashed killing both airmen.(CK)
71 Mehanovic, SerifLtYugoslavia21st Kroat Ftr Sq. (Borongaj 4/44)MS 406c, Bf 109G-12Fighter Operational ClaspIn the Spring of 1944, he opposed American bombers of the 15th Air Force. Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey.
72 Meiner, HansUffz7/TG-4Ju 52/3m Werrk # 10138 "RO + SL" (lost 12/3/43)Transport Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 3 December, 1943; shot down at Gruda Yugoslavia. Crew of five & twelve passengers killed. Claimed by RAF No. 126 Sq. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani. Added: Shot down by fighters at Mrzine, SE of Gruda, Yugoslavia (now Croatia). Remaining crew (KilledInAction (KIA)): Uffz Wilhelm Breul, R/O; Uffz Wilhelm Kurt Birkle, Flt Engr; Ogefr Hans Glass, Gnr and Uffz Friedrich Frohring, Gnr. All believed buried in Dubrovnik, Croatia. 10 of the 12 passengers were military personnel (D.Drury). Alternate spelling: Meier.
73 Meyer, PeterOblt1/25/1912WerdenBFS-5 (5/42 Belgrade-Semlin, Yugoslavia)He 111P-4 Werk # 2912 (lost 5/22/42)Pilot BadgeKIC with his entire crew and students, 22 May, 1942, when they crashed near Dinias, Timis County, Romania, while on a training flight out of Fliegerhorst Belgrade-Semlin, Yugoslavia,cause unknown. Remaining crew: Uffz Rudolf Burian, R/O; Ofw Erwin Kaiser, Flt Engr; Fw Karl Weckerle, Student Pilot; Lt Fritz Kurt Hans Kahl, Student Pilot; Uffz Heinz Werner, Stusent R/O and Uffz Hans Bauer, Student R/O. The remains of the decease have not been transferred to a military cemetery, but graves are believed to exist at Peciu Nou (Ger = Ulmbach), Timis County, Romania, about 1.5 km SE of the crashsite. The crew are commemorated in the War Cemetery at Iasi (Jasi), Romania (D.Drury).
74 Mihaljevic, IvanUffzYugoslaviaJG-104 (4/43), II/EJG-1 (12/43), 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (3/44), III/JG-52 (4/44)Bf 109E, Bf 109G-14 Werk # 2108 "Black 8" (lost)Fighter Operational ClaspThese two Ivans may be one in the same, but inconclusive.
75 Mikulec, ZvonkoUffzYugoslaviaJG-104 (4/43), II/EJG-1 (12/43), 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (3/44), III/JG-52 (4/44)Bf 109E, Bf 109GSource: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey.
76 Misulin, IvanUffzYugoslavia2/KroJGr-1 (Zagreb 12/43), 1/JGr-Kro (3/44)G.50bis (lost 3/25/44)Fighter Operational ClaspHe defected to an RAF-held airfield near Zadar on 25 March, 1944 (Wings of Serbia).
77 Mittermaier, GeorgLt9/14/1922I/StG-151 (Yugoslavia)Ju 87D-3 Werk # 2966 (lost 9/15/43)Dive Bomber Operational ClaspKIC with unnamed crew 15 September, 1943 at Pancevo, near Belgrade, cause not reported. Ju 87 Loss List
78 Morselli, LtGr. BuscagliaSM.79 Werk # MM24048 "B3-03" (lost 8/11/44)Bomber Operational ClaspShot down by German flak on 11 August, 1944, at Zemun Yugoslavia after takeoff. No mention of crew disposition. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani.
79 Novak, RaimundUffzKroatien LegionCr.42 Werk # 977 (lost 12/14/43)Fighter Operational ClaspUninjured 14 December, 1943; his ac hit the ground and exploded at Gorica Yugoslavia. Since no injury reported, he must have bailed safely. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani.
80 Ochs, AlexanderUffz9/16/1916Frankfurt/Main

1/Stuka Schule-Foggia (41-42), 4/StG-151 (Yugoslavia 9/43)JU 87D-1 Werk # 2422 "VE + CL" (lost 9/24/43) Wound Badge
Dive Bomber Operational Clasp 		MIA 24 September, 1943, with rear gunner, Ogefr Hans Stimmerling, at Isle of Brac, Croatia; the ac was a total loss. Source: Yugo Crashes-Shrani & Ju 87 Loss List. Additional information is provided from his unit, per an official document issued and signed by Oblt & Stfkpt Suchtrunk, 18 October, 1943, to the fiancee of Alex, provided by Tilman Ochs, stepbrother to Alex: "Because of engine trouble, on their way to attack a convoy in the Adriatic Sea, the crew bailed out and landed in the sea near the Isle of Brac. Boats were sent out from Brac, which were in the hands of Yugoslav Partisan troops, and pilot and rear gunner were picked up". Croatian Partisan Archive material provided by Lovro Persen confirm the event, saying the rear gunner was interrogated and taken prisoner, whereas the pilot (Alex) is not mentioned in the documents. Uffz Ochs remains MIA to this day. Thank you Tilman.
81 Otto, ErnstObltI/StG-2 (Yugoslavia)Ju 87B-2 Werk # 5673 (lost 4/6/41)Wound Badge
Dive Bomber Operational Clasp		He and his unnamed R/O were injured in a takeoff accident from Belica on 6 April, 1941, when he collided with another ac. (Ju 87 Loss List)
82 Pandolfo, LtGr. BuscahliaSM 79 Werk # MM21448 "B1-00" (lost 7/31/44)Bomber Operational ClaspShot down on 31 July, 1944 by BAF fighters at Otocac Yugoslavia during a ferry flight from Villafranca-Belgrade. Pilot and crew disposition not reported. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani.
83 Peters, ClausLt11/20/1922Achim Hannover4/SG-101 (7/43), 5/SG-103 (10/43), I/SG-151 (12/43), 5/SG-1 (4/44), 6/SG-1 (4/45)Ju 87B & D, Bf 108,Fw 190F, Fi 156EK 1 (4/2/45) & 2 (8/25/44)
Assault Operational Clasp in Gold		Survived the war. Recd his Flugzeugführer Badge on 15 June, 1943 as an Fhj/Uffz. Served in the Baltics, Yugoslavia and the Soviet Union. Source: Kevin Huckfield (from Awards & Documents)
84 Petrovic, MatijaMajYugoslaviaMost likely Kroat 2nd Fighter Sq.Fi 156A-0 Werk # 4807 (interned)Assault Operational Clasp
85 Pichler, HansLt2(H)/31Hs 126 Werk # 3091 "5D + AK" (lost 4/6/41)Observer Operational ClaspReported killed in Yugoslavia on 6 April, 1941 with his unnamed crewmember, cause unknown. Obs Loss List
86 Plese, AntunLtYugoslavia ?2.ZL (3/44 Lucko)Bf 109G-14 Werk # Unk (dam 3/30/44)Fighter Operational ClaspWhile escorting Do 17Z's of 3.ZJ, he was attacked by RCAF Spitfires of No.73 Sq. near Perusic on 30 March, 1944. He was able to return his bullet-riddled G-14 to Lucko (Wings of Serbia).
87 Pohraska, GüntherLtIV/JG-27Bf 109G Werk # 140307 (lost 12/6/43)Fighter Operational ClaspUninjured 6 December, 1943 when he crashed at Metkovic Yugoslavia due to engine failure. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani.
88 Pruckner, ErwinLt8/LG-1 (Med)Ju 88A-5 Werk # 2269 (lost 4/6/41)Wound Badge
Bomber Operational Clasp		Shot down with wounds 6 April 1941 during aerial combat with Yugoslav Bf 109E-3s near Mostar Yugoslavia. His damaged Ju 88 was written off after it crashed at the Grottaglie Italy airfield after suffered engine damage. The remaining crewmembers were also wounded. Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey.
89 Purz, AdolfFwVerb.St. 58W-34 Werk # 2817 "DA + KL" (lost 10/29/43)Transport Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 29 October, 1943 over Yugoslavia. A passenger, Uffz Paul Endres reported MIA. The pilot was not identified. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani.
90 Pzcil, ?ObstYugoslaviaKdr 15.(Kroat)/JG 52 (07/43 Taganrog)Bf 109 G-2 "<< + "His mission was to protect the Romanian Oilfields at Ploesti.


91 Remmler, UllrichOblt4(F)/11 (Yugoslavia 4/41), 3(F)/Nacht Aufkl.St. (43)JU 88A-5 Werk # 0479 "6M + EM" (lost 4/14/41), Do 217P Werk # Unk "K7 + SL" (lost 2/9/43) in 3(F) Nacht
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(3/25/43)

EK 1 & 2
EP (8/31/42), Night Observer Operational Clasp		MIA 9 February, 1943; lost between Velikiye and Lake Ilmen. Made an emergency landing at Kosnitrowica 14 April, 1941 due to a flak hit, crew returned (Ju 88 Loss List, LOCS & DK-G Awards List).
92 Renberg, HeinzOgefrFl.Fu KroatienHe 46 Werk # 403 (lost 4/11/43)Observer Operational ClaspThis ac reported lost over Yugoslavia on 11 April, 1943, cause, location and crew disposition not reported. Also on board, Gefr osef Hansen. Source: Yugo Crashes-Shrani.
93 Ritter, HeinzOfw4/StG-77 (Yugoslavia)Ju 87B-1 Werk # 5286 "S2 + BM" (lost 4/6/41)Dive Bomber Operational ClaspThis ac reported lost near Celje 6 April, 1941 due to engine failure, crew returned. Ju 87 Loss List
94 Robe, Uffz13/SG-151Ju 87D-1 Werk # 2244 (lost 12/4/43)Wound Bade
Dive Bomber Operational Clasp		This ac was reported lost over Yugoslavia on 4 December, 1943, NW of Podgorica, shot down by enemy fighters. Robe and his R/O, Uffz Rossler, were wounded and believed returned. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani & Ju 87 Loss List.
95 Robel, HansLtIII/StG-151 (Yugoslavia)Ju 87D-3 Werk # 1135 (lost 9/24/43)Dive Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 24 September, 1943 after being hit by flak, crashing at Trilj Yugoslavia. His unnamed R/O reported OK. Source: Yugo Crashes-Shrani.
96 Rodeolf, AdolfUffzIII/StG-151 (Yugoslavia)Ju 87D-3 Werk # 2333 (lost 10/23/43)Dive Bomber Operational ClaspKIC 23 October, 1943 when he collided with another Ju 87, Wk# 100400, piloted by Uffz Heinrich Steindl (KIC w/R/O Uffz Hermann Czorlinski), at the Cirkle airfield. His R/O, Uffz Emil Krafzik was also KIC. Ju 87 Loss List. Alternate spelling: Redeolf (Yugo crashes-Shrani)
97 Roell, Werner PaulMaj1914/02/08Ailly sur Noye (France)1Group picture shows 1. Mech Uffz Karl Becker, Oblt Roell and OFw ZehleTransportgruppe/StG 77 (Norway), Stfkpt 4./StG 77 (11/41), Stfkpt Stabsstaffel /StG 77 (05/43 CK) Dep. Kdr I./StG 77 (10/43), JV 44 (02/45 Brandenburg; 04/45 Munich)Ju-52, Bf-110 F-4 (05-09/43), Ju-87 B, Ju-87 D in 10/43, Me-262 A-1a RK (25/05/43)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold (24/11/41)

EK 1 & 2

Bomber Operational Clasp in Gold		One known victory, a Soviet SB-2 bomber on 27 August, 1942. Kdr I/SG-77 in Dec 43. 477 missions and sinking one light cruiser near the Crimea. Served in Norway, over England, Yugoslavia, Crete, then to Defense of the Reich in JV-44. Promoted to Hptm after 440 combat missions. Deceased 10 May, 2008 in Salenstein Switzerland (P. Bastin). Added: His Radop in 4./StG 77 was (among others?) OFw Zehle (EK1+2, Op Clying Clasp in Gold). His crew in 09/43 was OFw Brendemühl and OFw Rottke.(CK)
98 Rogge, PaulUffzSAGr-126Ar 196A-3 Werk # 100430 (lost 11/18/43)Observer Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 18 November, 1943 over Yugoslavia, no cause reported. Also KilledInAction (KIA), his Observer, Lt Frederich Kellner. Pilot not identified. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani.
99 Rohlfs, AugustGefr1/JG-4Bf 109G-6 Werk # 26066 "White 7" (lost 6/30/44)Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp		Shot down with wounds on 30 June, 1944 at Agram, 50 km SE of Zagreb Yugoslavia. Taken prisoner by partisans, but exchanged. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani.
100 Rump,OfwNASt. KroatienHs 126 (lost 12/12/44)Observer Operational ClaspDamaged by flak over Yugoslavia on 12 December, 1944; rescued by partisans, no injuries reported. Source: Yugo crahses-Shrani.

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