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Re: Hauptmann Hugo Frey, 7./JG11, died 6.3.44
Here is what we have on this chap:
FREY, Hugo.
(DOB: 14.04.15 in Heilbronn).
c.1939-40 in I.(Jagd)/LG 2.
12.40 trf to 2./JG 1.
26.10.42 Oblt., appt Staka 2./JG 1 (to 31.03.43).
01.04.43 Oblt., appt Staka 5./JG 11 (to 30.04.43).
c. 01.05.43 Oblt., appt Staka 7./JG 11 (to 06.03.44).
25.11.43 Oblt., awarded DKG, 7./JG 11.
06.03.44 KIA – shot down by return fire near Sleen/Holland after claiming four B-17 bombers.
04.05.44 Hptm., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 7./JG 11.
Credited with 32 air victories, 26 of which were 4-engine bombers.
We hope that this helps.
Thanks for the additional info, John.
LdZ
DGS
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