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Gräber, Heinz

Date of birth:
July 12th, 1916 (Neukölln/Brandenburg, Germany)
Date of death:
June 4th, 1999 (Hamburg/Hamburg, Germany)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Heinz Gräber can also be referred to as Heinz Graeber.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
April 23rd, 1940
Fliegerschutzenabzeichen für Bordfunker und Bordschutzen
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
June 7th, 1940
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
February 21st, 1941
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
June 16th, 1941
Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Feldwebel (Sergeant)
Unit:
Bordfunker
Awarded on:
February 16th, 1942
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
February 16th, 1942
Ehrenblattspange der Luftwaffe
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberfeldwebel (Flight Sergeant)
Unit:
II. Gruppe, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
August 21st, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
August 1943
Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Silber
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberfeldwebel (Flight Sergeant)
Unit:
Bordfunker, 15. Staffel, V. Gruppe, Kampfgeschwader 2, Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
September 30th, 1943
Awarded for his accomplishments over the course of 160 bombing sorties against England. Conducted against special targets throughout the country under very difficult conditions, he played a major role in ensuring the successes of his aircraft during this time (which included 4 British fighters and 1 bomber shot down).
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
November 20th, 1944
Sportabzeichen in Silber

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