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StG 1 loss - 3rd March 1944 - Details Sought

Good afternoon,
I was wondering if any members have details or amplifying information on a Stuka loss in 1943.
I have a Wehrpass to a Josef Kirn (Born: 3rd Feb 1923 at Balzhausen) who served in 4./StG 1 (renamed SG 1) in 1943/44 as a rear gunner and was shot down and killed on 9th Mar 1944 in the Popowka/Uman area of the Ukraine. He had completed 219 sorties in 8 months and was posthumously awarded the Ehrenpokal.
Does anyone have any details on the loss, maybe the cause and who his pilot may of been? Any information would be appreciated.

Re: StG 1 loss - 3rd March 1944 - Details Sought

9-3-44 4-/SG 1 northeast of Popowaska due to AA fire Ju 87 D-5 6G+VR 130869
Pilot Uffz. Hermann Haage KIA
WOp Uffz. Josef Kirn KIA

khorat
Michael Balss

Re: StG 1 loss - 3rd March 1944 - Details Sought

Thank you very much for the prompt reply.