Information concerning loss of Oberfeldwebel Josef Meisenhälter - killed 25.10.1942
 

Hi,

Can anyone provide information on the loss of Oberfeldwebel Josef Meisenhälter who was a pilot in a transporter squadron?

He was killed on the 25th October 1942 over the Mediterranean Sea.

He was an experienced flier with the EK I and Golden Flight Badge.

Many thanks as always

Rick

Re: Information concerning loss of Oberfeldwebel Josef Meisenhälter - killed 25.10.1942
 

Hello Rick,

GQM loss return 15 Nov 1942, item 93 and database www.Ju52archiv.de:
26.10.42 11./K.G.z.b.V. 1 Ju 52 WNr. 3131 100%.
Shot down by Allied nightfighter, ditched in the Mediterranean Sea between Melemes and Tobruk.
F Ofw Josef Meisenhälter +
Bf Uffz Paul Dickmann +
Bm Fw Georg Burgis (or Burges) +
Bs Uffz Roman Brückl +.

Regards
Leo