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Werner Hopf,DKiG Holder

What kind of military career did Werner Hopf had in the Luftwaffe? He was a nightfighter ace and a German Cross in Gold holder. What did he do after World WarII?

Edward L. Hsiao

Re: Werner Hopf,DKiG Holder

As LW officers DB says:
HOPF, Werner. (DOB: 02.04.22 in Eisenach). (DKG?)(I did not find him in the DKiG holders DB).
25/26.05.43 Lt., in II./NJG 5 but detached to 2./NJG 1. (n.d.) awarded Ehrenpokal? 26.06.43 Lt., 2./NJG 1.
01.07.43 in NJG 5, promo to Oblt.
20/21.02.44 Oblt., with Stab V./NJG 5.
24.04.44 Hptm., appt Staka 8./NJG 5 (to 31.03.45).
14/15.06.44 Oblt., 8./NJG 5.
12/13.08.44 Oblt., 8./NJG 5.
01.10.44 promo to Hptm.
05/06.01.45 Hptm., Staka 8./NJG 5.
30.04.45 Hptm. in III./NJG 5, interned - deserted to Dübendorf/Switzerland -
Ju 88 G-6 (C9+AR). Credited with 21 victories.