Adolf Dickfeld died
 

Dear forum member,

According to some sources, German Ace and Oakleaves holder, Adolf Dickfeld passed away on May 17th, 2009 in Dreiech, Hesse, Germany.

Born on Feb 20th, 1910 in Jüterbog, Mark Brandenburg he was awarded with the Ritterkreuz on March 19, 1942 as a Leutnant with the 7./JG52. Two months later, on May 19th, he also received the Eichenlaub to the Ritterkreuz. He was credited with around 136 victories.

Douglas

Re: Adolf Dickfeld died
 

I'm very sorry to hear this. R.I.P.

Re: Adolf Dickfeld died
 

I had the confirmation this past week from Wehrmacht-awards.com site. Very sad news indeed. May he rest in peace.

Re: Adolf Dickfeld died
 

Guys:

Going Slightly OT on Herr Dickfeld; My understanding was that he wrote rather extensively on his very long & interesting life AFTER the war...he alluded to such stuff in his 'Footsteps of the Hunter'-he rendered assistance to a badly wounded French Soldier whom he said he would encounter again after the war but did not elaborate; however it appears only 'Footsteps..' was translated into English;
Anybody know how many books he has written & what they were about?

TiA

nickm

Re: Adolf Dickfeld died
 

Four books, all published by ALF Air Verlag.

Die Fährte des Jägers, 1993, 394 pages = Footsteps of the Hunter.

Das Jahr der Cobra: … und ewig schweigt de Namib?, 1998, 236 pages.

Im Pazifik verschollen: Jenseits Bora Bora. 1998, 328+3 pages

Im Schatten des Kilimandscharo, no date, 412 pages.

Frank.

Re: Adolf Dickfeld died
 

Thanks Frank; Sounds like the other three have to do with African Safaris & Sailing-NOTHING to do with the War...

NM

Re: Adolf Dickfeld died
 

I m so sorry for heard about Adolf. I know its tough time for his family and they need support to deal with this grief. Its a awful tragedy. My prayers and condolences for his family. May he RIP.