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Baumberger, Erich (Aufklärungsgruppe 11)

Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

WIA 29 March, 1943 during enemy fighter attack at Nowo Buchmutski Russia. His two unnamed crew; one WIA, one KIA.
WIA a 2nd time on 27 July, 1943 ; downed over Russia in Map Quadrant Pl.Qu. 8825. His Observer this time, Hptm Albert Wirges WIA and the 3rd crewman KIA.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberfeldwebel (Flight Sergeant)
Unit:
5.(H) Staffel, Aufklärungsgruppe 11, Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
July 12th, 1943
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Feldwebel (Sergeant)
Unit:
Flugzeugführer
Awarded on:
November 23rd, 1942
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
March 29th, 1943
Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Schwarz

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