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Vetter, Martin (Kampfgeschwader 51)

Date of birth:
June 29th, 1918
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Promotions:
December 1st, 1943: Hauptmann;
November 1st, 1944: Major.

Career:
February 15th, 1943 - December 22nd, 1943: Staffelführer 12. / Kampfgeschwader 51;
February 6th, 1944 - October 20th, 1944: Kommandeur III. / Kampfgeschwader 3;
October 15th, 1944 - April 1945: Kommandeur I. / Kampfgeschwader 53;
January 1st, 1945 - February 6th, 1945: Kommandeur II. / Kampfgeschwader 51.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberleutnant (Flying Officer)
Unit:
Flugzeugführer
Awarded on:
April 2nd, 1942
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberleutnant (Flying Officer)
Unit:
II. / Kampfgeschwader 51
Awarded on:
July 27th, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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