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Reppe, Gerhard (Kampf-Geschwader 27)

Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

06.04.1942: Feldwebel, Bordfunker, 5./ KG-27, uninjured He 111H-6 Werknummer 4870 coded "1G + GN" force landed near Kholm due to AA fire while supporting troops in the Kholm Pocket
Remaining crew:
-Oblt Gottfried Kappes, Pilot
-Uffz Walter Koster, Observer
-Uffz Erich Grabbe, Gnr 1
-Ogefr Erwin Gebbeling, Gnr 2
26.12.1944-27.12.1944: Feldwebel, Bordfunker, 9./ NJG-2, Ju 88G-6 Werknummer 620.180 coded "4R + ET" shot down during a night mission against enemy columns in the Münster-Handorf area.
They were hit by flak setting the left engine on fire and a P-61 of U.S. 422 NF Sq., piloted by Capt T. Spelis, attacked and set the fuselage on fire
Fw Gerhard Reppe and Uffz Walter Kläser bailed successfully, and were captured at Stavelot
28.12.1944: British POW

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Feldwebel (Sergeant)
Unit:
Bordfunker
Awarded on:
November 17th, 1941
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Feldwebel (Sergeant)
Unit:
5. Staffel, Kampf-Geschwader 27
Awarded on:
September 24th, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

Sources

  • - Die Ordensträger der Deutschen Wehrmacht

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