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Weismann, Ernst

Date of birth:
February 22nd, 1922 (Zell an der Ybbs, Austria)
Date of death:
August 13th, 1942 (Rshew, USSR)
Nationality:
Austrian (1938-1945, Reichsgau)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberfähnrich
Unit:
Flugzeugführer
Awarded on:
February 16th, 1942
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leutnant (Pilot Officer)
Unit:
12. Staffel, IV. Gruppe, Jagdgeschwader 51 "Mölders", Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
June 9th, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leutnant (Pilot Officer)
Unit:
Flugzeugführer, 12. Staffel, IV. Gruppe, Jagdgeschwader 51 "Mölders", Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
August 21st, 1942
By the time of his death Weismann had flown 258 missions and achieved 69 aerial victories in the East.

Awarded posthumously.
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes

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