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Biela, Johannes "Hans"

Date of birth:
March 23rd, 1917 (Bismarckhütte/Silesia, Germany)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

The awards of Hans Biela were donated to the War Museum at Malta.
MIA 21 December, 1942 with Ju 88A-4 Werknummer 140245 coded "L1 + XS" near Bengazi Harbor, cause unknown, one unnamed crew returned, no further detail.

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Awarded on:
September 1st, 1938
Flugzeugführerabzeichen
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
November 1st, 1939
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
November 18th, 1940
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
November 20th, 1941
Medaglia d'argento al Valore Militare
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
March 25th, 1942
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberfeldwebel (Flight Sergeant)
Unit:
4. Staffel, II. Gruppe, Lehrgeschwader 1, Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
October 27th, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
April 6th, 1943
Ärmelband Afrika
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
June 1st, 1943
Ärmelband Kreta

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