Date of birth:

July 3rd, 1917 (Hamburg, Germany)

Date of death:

November 26th, 2007 (Fürstenfeldbruck/Bavaria, Germany)

Nationality:

German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Promotions:
?: Oberst (Bundewehr).

Career:
July 7th, 1959 - December 4th, 1962: Kommodore Aufklärungsgeschwader 51 "Immelmann" (Bundeswehr);
1965 - 1970: Kommandeur, Waffenschule der Luftwaffe 50.

In service with the Bundeswehr from 01-04-1956 until 31-03-1971 with as highest rank Oberst. Between 07-1959 en 04-12-1962 Commander of Aufklärungsgeschwader 51 „Immelmann" at Bremgarten and from 1965 until 1970 Commander of Waffenschule der Luftwaffe 50, Fürstenfeldbruck.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Leutnant (Pilot Officer)

Unit:

III. Gruppe, Kampfgeschwader 27, Luftwaffe

Awarded on:

March 19th, 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberleutnant (Flying Officer)

Unit:

Staffelkapitän, 9. Staffel, III. Gruppe, Kampfgeschwader 27, Luftwaffe

Awarded on:

October 9th, 1943

Awarded for his successes as a bomber pilot over Britain and the Eastern front. By this time he had claimed the destruction of 200 rail cars, a heavy artillery battery as well as numerous factory facilities and airfield hangers.

• Photo 1: Willi Schumacher Collection
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