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Schweizer, Walter (Zerstörer-Geschwader 26)

Date of birth:
September 8th, 1916 (Stuttgart, Württemberg - Germany)
Date of death:
December 19th, 1943 (Neuburg airfield, Germany)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

00.00.1942: Oberfeldwebel, pilot, II. Gruppe, Zerstörer-Geschwader 26 "Horst Wessel"
01.08.1943: in I./ NJG 101, promoted to Oberleutnant - RDA 01.12.1941
19.12.1943: Oberleutnant, 1./ ZG76, KIA while flying Bf 110G-2 Werknummer 120.077 at Neuburg airfield, crashed at landing due to enemy fire, aircraft destroyed at 100 %, remaining crew:
- Bordfunker Uffz Hans Pehle, KIA

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberfeldwebel (Flight Sergeant)
Unit:
II. Gruppe, Zerstörer-Geschwader 26
Awarded on:
March 6th, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberfeldwebel (Flight Sergeant)
Unit:
Zerstörergeschwader
Awarded on:
October 14th, 1942
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg

Sources

  • - Die Ordensträger der Deutschen Wehrmacht

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