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Schneider, Gerhard (Jagdgeschwader 51)

Date of birth:
1920
Date of death:
January 5th, 1944
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

05.01.1944: Leutnant, 1./ Erg.JGr. Ost - 1./ JG 51, KIA - Bf 109 F-2 coded 'Black 10' shot down near Areachon at sea in combat with bombers
Pilot credited with 41 victories

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Unteroffizier
Unit:
Flugzeugführer
Awarded on:
December 13th, 1943
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Feldwebel (Sergeant)
Unit:
I. Gruppe, Jagdgeschwader 51
Awarded on:
December 26th, 1943
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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