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Pfeifer, Kurt (Stuka-Geschwader 2)

Date of birth:
November 13th, 1921 (Desoendorf, Sudetes)
Date of death:
July 25th, 1943 (Criftens Farm, north of Hull)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

24./25.07.1943: Uffz, 5./ Kampfgeschwader 2, reported MIA with his Do 217E-4 Werknummer 5489 coded 'U5 + DN' - failed to return from a mine-laying operation off the Humber.
Believed to be shot down by AA fire north of Hull and crashed into the sea.
Remaining crew:
- Ogefr Heinz Borcharding (9/5/1921) Obs - MIA
- Uffz Robert Walz (30.03.1922) R/O - KIA
- Uffz Rudolf Schulte (08.03.1920) Gunner - MIA

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Fähnrich (Warrant Officer)
Unit:
7. Staffel, Stuka-Geschwader 2
Awarded on:
August 21st, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

Sources

  • - Die Ordensträger der Deutschen Wehrmacht

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