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Blaschke, Gerhard (Kampfgeschwader 6)

Date of birth:
September 10th, 1919 (Deutsch-Hause)
Date of death:
July 25th, 1943 (Syrakus, Park Luftwaffe-Ortslazarett Catania)
Buried on:
German War Cemetery Motta San Anastasia
Plot: 4. Row: 6. Grave: 1-4.
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

21/22.06.1942: Leutnant, 5./ KG 2, unhurt - Do 217 E-4 coded 'U5+TN' bailed out after
receiving landing gear damage as a result of enemy fire
24/25.07.1943: Oberleutnant, 9./ III./ KG 6, KIA - in Ju 88 A-14 Werknummer 144.735 coded '3E+MR' when hit by AA fire near Mt. Etna, Sicily
17.10.1943: Oblt. in 9./ KG 6, awarded the DKiG

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberleutnant (Flying Officer)
Unit:
9. Staffel, III. Gruppe, Kampfgeschwader 6, Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
October 17th, 1943
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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