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Buchberger, Leo Franz (Flak-Regiment 11)

Date of birth:
April 21st, 1921
Date of death:
September 18th, 1944 (Arnhem-Nijmegen, the Netherlands)
Buried on:
German War Cemetery Ysselsteyn
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Leo Buchberger was born on April 21st, 1921.
His 'Erkennungsmarke' mentioned '168-7 Flak-Regiment 11.
He served as Oberleutnant with Flak-Regiment 11 and later with 4. Flak-Division when he was reported missing in action in the area Arnhem-Nijmegen on September 18th, 1944.
His name is recorded with the Dutch Wargraves Service which makes is possible he was buried as an unknown soldier at Ysselsteyn.

Promotions:
01.02.1943: promoted to Oberleutnant

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberleutnant (1st Lieutenant)
Unit:
8. Batterie, II. Abteilung, Flak-Regiment 11, Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
April 17th, 1943
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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