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Wagner, Gerhard A. (NJG 5)

Date of birth:
January 1st, 1923 (Reutlingen, Germany)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

01.02.1942: promoted to Leutnant
23.-24.12.1943: Leutnant, Techn.Offz. in 8./ NJG 5
06.1944: Stafü of 9./ NJG 5
01.08.1944: promoted to Oberleutnant (Ing.)
03./04.08.1944: 9./ NJG 5 MIA/POW - Bf 110 G-4 (C9+LT) after being shot down by AA on the invasion front
Credited with 13 night victories.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberleutnant (Flying Officer)
Awarded on:
June 20th, 1944
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberfeldwebel (Flight Sergeant)
Awarded on:
April 3rd, 1944
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg

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