Re: Loss of three Bomber-KC holders in the mediterranean theatre
Here is what we have on these three guys:
BISCHOFF (BISCHOF?), Otto.
(DOB: 24.09.15 in Essen).
(n.d.) with KG 158 prewar.
15.12.41 Oblt., awarded DKG, 6./KG 77.
02.04.42 Oblt. and Staka 4./KG 77, KIA – in Ju 88 (3Z+LM) lost off the coast of Malta during a night raid and believed shot down by an RAF Beaufighter.
03.05.42 Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz posthumously, Staka 4./KG 77.
MÜLLER, Horst.
(DOB: 23.02.16 in Berlin).
1942 Oblt., in II./KG 76.
03.05.42 Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, II./KG 76.
30.03.43 Oblt., trf from KG 76 to KG 6.
07.43 Oblt., in 1./KG 6 (KIA 13.07.43 - in Ju 88 A-14 shot down by night fighters off SE Sicily).
00.45 posthumously promo to Hptm.
EBERSBACH, Hans.
(DOB: 19.05.21).
13.09.42 Lt.,awarded Ehrenpokal.
16.01.44 Oblt., awarded DKG, 6./KG 76.
31.05.44 Oblt. and Staka 6./KG 76, KIA – failed to return from night attack on convoy “Earphone” in the Mediterranean.
08.08.44 Oblt., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 6./KG 76.
(n.d.) buried at Dagneux/France.
We hope that this helps.
LdZ
DGS
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