Identity of Stuka Knights Cross holder sought!
 

Hi to all,

Can anyone identify the Knights Cross holder in my attachment? It is believed that this airman belonged to a Stukageschwader. Any information on this guy will be greatfully received.

Kind regards,

Melvin

www.aircrewremembrancesociey.com

Re: Identity of Stuka Knights Cross holder sought!
 

Theodor Haker of the SG 77.

GRM

Re: Identity of Stuka Knights Cross holder sought!
 

Combing through the Obermaier book about Stuka and ground-attack Ritterkreuz holders, the fellow appears to be:


HAKER, Theodor (“Bubi”).
(DOB: 19.12.20 in Malchin/Mecklenburg).
(R, DKG).
c.10.40 Oberfähnrich trf to 7./St.G. 77.
c.06.42 Staka 2./St.G. 77.
c.07.42 appt Staka 3./St.G. 77.
13.09.42 Lt., awarded Ehrenpokal.
04.43 Oblt., Staka 6./St.G. 77.
17.05.43 Oblt., awarded DKG, 2./St.G. 77.
29.02.44 Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 6./S.G. 77.
25.07.44 Staka 3. or 6../SG 77, MIA.
25.07.44 MIA - shot down in the Lvov area and rather than be captured by the partisans, he shot himself but merely became blinded; German troops tried to rescue him and his gunner, by which point three days later he was dead.
Credited with over 900 combat missions.


We hope that this helps.


HLdZ
DGS

Re: Identity of Stuka Knights Cross holder sought!
 

Pretty tragic turn of events for Haker, but does anyone know if the troops succeeded in rescuing the gunner?

Re: Identity of Stuka Knights Cross holder sought!
 

Many thanks GRM & Doug for the very fast response!

Would also be interested in knowing aircraft details if possible?

Kind regards

Melvin

www.aircrewremembrancesociety.com