Adding a bit to Necker's post, Thimmig was an Oberleutnant and Gruppenadjutant of V.(Z)/LG 1 under Walter Grabmann until transferred on 16.04.40 presumably to Stab/ZG 76 along with Grabmann. He claimed 8 RAF bombers with 2./NJG 1 adding a further 10 victories with Stab III./NJG 1. Thimmig was awarded the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on 12.07.43. He claimed 4 victories with Stab/NJG 4 the last 3 were B-26's on 8.07.44.
Sources:
Eimannsberger,
Zerstörer Gruppe.
The Luftwaffe 1939-1945. (
www.ww2.dk)
Scherzer,
Die Träger des Deutschen Kreuzes in Gold der Luftwaffe.
Wood,
OKL Fighter Claims.
Foreman et al.,
Luftwaffe Night Fighter Combat Claims.
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