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Berres, Heinz-Edgar

Date of birth:
January 10th, 1920 (Koblenz/Rhineprovince, Germany)
Date of death:
July 25th, 1943 (straights of Messina, Italy)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Promotions:
?: Leutnant;
?: Oberleutnant;
1st March 1944: Hauptmann (posthumously).

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leutnant (Pilot Officer)
Unit:
Flugzeugführer
Awarded on:
January 25th, 1943
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leutnant (Pilot Officer)
Unit:
1. Staffel, I. Gruppe, Jagdgeschwader 77 "Herz As", Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
February 16th, 1943
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberleutnant (Flying Officer)
Unit:
Staffelkapitän, 1. Staffel, I. Gruppe, Jagdgeschwader 77 "Herz As", Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
September 19th, 1943
Awarded in recognition of his 53 aerial victories (including 47 in the West, 2 four-engined bombers) over the course of 354 sorties altogether.

Awarded posthumously.
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes

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