Hptm. Walther von Poka, StaKa of 4./SKG 210 in 1941-1942
 

Hi,

I would like more information about the career of Hptm. Walther von Poka (or Pokafalva), who was StaKa in the 4./SKG 210 and in the 4./ZG 1, and died in combat on 07.03.42.

He was awarded the Deutsches Kreuz on 01.02.42.

Thank you in advance!

Re: Hptm. Walther von Poka, StaKa of 4./SKG 210 in 1941-1942
 

POKAFALVA, Walter Poka von. (DKG). 24.04.41 Oblt., appt Staka 4./SKG 210 (to 04.01.42).
22.08.41 Oblt., 4./SKG 210. 02.01.42 Oblt., awarded DKG, 4./SKG 210. 04.01.42 Oblt., appt Staka
4./ZG 1 (to 01.03.42). 01.03.42 Hptm., appt acting Kdr. II./ZG 1 (to 07.03.42), promo to Hptm.

Re: Hptm. Walther von Poka, StaKa of 4./SKG 210 in 1941-1942
 

Thank you, Chris

Re: Hptm. Walther von Poka, StaKa of 4./SKG 210 in 1941-1942
 

7th March 1942
4./ZG 1
Bf 110 E-2
S9+CM
3735
Hptm. Walther Poka von Pokafalva (Staffelkapitän and Acting-Gruppenkommandeur)
Uffz. Gerhard Fricke
Shot down by flak 3 kms. east of Staritza
Both killed