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CCNCCN 8th March 2015 15:21
Unknown KC Holder
 
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Hello, wondering if anyone can identify this man - thank you.

Fredo Hara 8th March 2015 16:28
Re: Unknown KC Holder
 
Hello,
It's Johann Schmid :
SCHMID, Johann. (DOB: 13.01.11 in Gainfarm/Austria). (R). 1938 in the Luftwaffe as an Oberfeldwebel. (n.d.) with the Condor Legion in Spain. 09.39 Ofw., with 1./JG 2. 05.40 in 1./JG 2. 1940 in III./JG 26. 07.41 with 7./JG 26. 08.41 Staka 8./JG 26. 01.08.41 promo to Hptm. 21.08.41 Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, appt Staka 8./JG 26 (to 06.11.41). 06.11.41 KIA – Bf 109 F-4 (Black 1) believed to have flown too close to the water and crashed after claiming a Spitfire 10 km northwest of Calais. 01.06.44 posthumous promo to Maj. Credited with 137 combat missions and 45 air victories. (source www.ww2.dk)
Best Regards
Fredo

CCNCCN 8th March 2015 17:34
Re: Unknown KC Holder
 
Thank you very much!!


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