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Schöne, Gerhard (Kampf-Geschwader 26)

Date of birth:
March 13th, 1919 (Magdeburg)
Date of death:
January 17th, 1943 (at sea, North African coastline near Bougie)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

17.01.1943: Oberleutnant, 2./ KG 26, KIA - He 111 H-6 coded '1H+LK' lost over the Mediterranean to unknown cause - had taken off from Decimomannu
Other version with He 111 H-6 coded '1H+GK' lost in the Mediterranean near Bougie Pl.Qu. 08 Ost 4722 - due to ship's Anti-Aircraft

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberleutnant (Flying Officer)
Unit:
2. Staffel, Kampf-Geschwader 26
Awarded on:
January 29th, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

Sources

  • - Die Ordensträger der Deutschen Wehrmacht

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