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Seidlitz, Gerhard (Kampf-Geschwader 55)

Date of birth:
November 10th, 1916 (Swinemünde)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

00.00.1941: in 6./ KG 55
01.12.1941: promoted to Oberleutnant der Reserve
01.05.1943: in KG 55 and Oblt.d.R. changed to Oblt. (Kr.O)
00.00.1943: transferred from KG 55 to JG 301
00.00.1944: in Stab, JG 300
21.03.1944: transferred to 5./ JG 300
01.07.1944: promoted to Hauptmann - RDA 01.12.1941
19.08.1944: transferred to 7./ JG 300
21.08.1944-01.01.1945: Hptm., Staka 7./ JG 300

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leutnant (Pilot Officer)
Unit:
Flugzeugführer
Awarded on:
November 17th, 1941
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberleutnant (Flying Officer)
Unit:
5. Staffel, Kampf-Geschwader 55
Awarded on:
October 29th, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

Sources

  • - Die Ordensträger der Deutschen Wehrmacht

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