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Böttger, Wolfgang (Kampfgeschwader 100)

Date of birth:
November 29th, 1919
Date of death:
October 4th, 1943 (west of Cape Tenes, off Oran, Mediterranian Sea)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

01.02.1943: promoted to Oberleutnant / A1
04.10.1943-05.10.1943: Oblt., 6./ KG 100, reported MIA when Do 217E-5 coded "6N + GM" downed by fighters west of Cap Tenes during an attack on shipping in the Mediterranian Sea off Oran
01.08.1944: still officially listed as MIA

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
November 3rd, 1941
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leutnant (Pilot Officer)
Unit:
Flugzeugführer
Awarded on:
October 12th, 1942
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberleutnant (Flying Officer)
Unit:
II. Gruppe, Kampfgeschwader 100, Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
November 25th, 1943
posthumously awarded
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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