Norwich Baedeker raid Luftwaffe casualties
 

Hi all,

On 29-30 April 1942, a Do 217E-4 from Stab/KG.2 returned from an attack on Norwich with damage and two crewmen, Uffz Alfred Kawulek (Bm) and Uffz Hermann Schiffer (Bf) dead. Can you tell me where they are buried, please ?

Also, on 8-9 May 1942, Do 217E-4 U5 + CT Werk-Nr.5367 of 9/KG.2 failed to return from Norwich and is assumed to have come down in the sea. The body of Fw Adolf Feeser (Bm) was washed ashore (in Holland ?) and Uffz Paul Rieger was later reported dead. Again, I'd be interested to know where they were/are buried. I'd also be interested to know if there were any RAF intruder claims which might tally with the loss of the latter aircraft.

Many TIA for any assistance rendered.

BC

Re: Norwich Baedeker raid Luftwaffe casualties
 

Hi Bob,
The VDK have Schiffer listed at Ysselsteyn, Block CW, Row 5, Grave 119, but no listing for Kawulek, if his body was buried privately by his family he would not show on the VDK Grave Search.
Regards
Joe

Re: Norwich Baedeker raid Luftwaffe casualties
 

Hi,
only 3 claims by Intruders on this date:

On the night of 8/9 May 1942 Sgt.B.K.Hay RNZAF of 3 Squadron claimed a He.111 destroyed near Ijmuiden and a Do.217 probable again near Ijmuiden.
Also F/Sgt. D.J.Scott RNZAF claimed a He111 probable near Soesterberg.

Cheers

Bruce Lander

Re: Norwich Baedeker raid Luftwaffe casualties
 

Joe and Bruce,

Thanks for the details gents.

Joe, hope the sea defences held at Felixstowe !

BC