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Re: KG 53 loss 05.04.1942
Hello,
Thank you. I have his Wehrpass and can add the following on this person:
He was active from 12.02.1942 towards 05.04.1942 in Russia with the 1./KG 53. During that time he earned himself 24 operational flights.
He was awarded the operational clasp - bombers (Bronze grade) on 10.03.1942. So between 12.02 and 10.03 he did gather already 20 of the 24 operational flights.
The award document from this bomber clasp is signed by Oberst and Geschwaderkommandant Rath (From the KG 4). Is it possible that this Staffel of the KG 53 was placed under command of the KG 4 for this time being?
The Wehrpass also does note: 05.04.1942 Gefallen
Is it mayby another possibility that a plane of the KG 53 went on a mission towards for example Cholm on that day and it was hit by enemy fire causing his death? The death of 1 crewmember does offcoasre not mean that the complete plane was destroyed or crew was lost.
Any idea?
Cordial greetings and hanks already on the information
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