Seeking information Donald Riesman . . .
 

Seeking information regarding Luftwaffe airman Donald Riesman, rank unknown, died in a crash in Vilna, Poland, late in 1939 or early in 1940. He flew in a squadron whose slogan was the "Eyes of Germany".

Re: Seeking information Donald Riesman . . .
 

In late 1939-early 1940, Vilnius (Vilna in Polish) was occupied by the Red Army until end October 1939 and then became part of Lithuania. It was never occupied by Germany.

I can't find any airman by the name of Riesman (or something close) or the first name of Donald (rather unusual for a WWII German?) lost duirng the Poland campaign, where Luftwaffe might have flown recon in the area.

Re: Seeking information Donald Riesman . . .
 

[quote=Laurent Rizzotti;162266]In late 1939-early 1940, Vilnius (Vilna in Polish) was occupied by the Red Army until end October 1939 and then became part of Lithuania. It was never occupied by Germany.
quote]

Hello,

ZG26 28/6 to 7/1941
Stab , II. and III. JG 27 End 6 to first week of 1941.
III./ JG 53, 25 to 29/6/1941.
... Never?

There is a Rissman (See Kracker list) from AGr. 122, observer, died in 1943 - Maybe not the same then... And I'm looking for a Donald I have in an old eBay picture; will check, if I have time.

Regards.