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Ströhmer, Willi (Kampf-Geschwader 51)

Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

06.07.1943: Oberfeldwebel, 5./ KG-51, POW when Ju 88A-14 Werknummer 144.627 coded "9K + IN" was shot down by Soviet fighters, crashing north of Olchowatka - remaining crew :
- one unnamed crew OK,
- one unnamed MIA
- Fw Viktor Schleicher, KIA

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Feldwebel (Sergeant)
Unit:
Flugzeugführer
Awarded on:
April 20th, 1942
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Feldwebel (Sergeant)
Unit:
5. Staffel, Kampf-Geschwader 51
Awarded on:
July 16th, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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