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Meyer, Ernst (Stuka-Geschwader 77)

Date of birth:
December 11th, 1919 (Kirchen)
Date of death:
July 8th, 1943 (near Ssyrzewo, 40 km North West of Bjelgorod)
Buried on:
German War Cemetery Kursk - Besedino
Grave: UNK.
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Ernst Meyer was killed on July 8th, 1943 as Bordfunker with the rank of Feldwebel, 5. Staffel, Sturzkampfgeschwader 77, when the Junkers Ju 87 D-3, Werknr. 1075, flown by Hauptmann Karl Fitzner, exploded in mid air during a dive attack near Ssyrtsevo, 40 km northwest of Byelgorod.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Unteroffizier
Unit:
Bordfunker
Awarded on:
June 1st, 1942
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Unteroffizier
Unit:
Stab, I. Gruppe, Stuka-Geschwader 77
Awarded on:
September 25th, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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