Wüstenotstaffel 1

[Adam]

Hi

Does anyone know the original Staka of this unit at the time of its formation and who - if anyone - succeeded him?

TIA

Adam

[RT]

Hello Adam,

Possibly a Hptm Kroseberg from nov.41 to at least mai 42, Hptm Schiller from sept to oct. 42 for sure an oblt Ebert on oct. 42

Remi


To add that this unit suffered very few losses nore more than 3 or 2 casualties during is life time-span

[Doug Stankey]

According to our files, this odd unit had only one known Staka:

KROSEBERG, Heinz.
(DOB: 23.02.99).
05.42 Hptm., in 1. Wüstennotstaffel (to 12.05.42 – MIA).
19.06.42 Hptm.(d.R.), awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka Wüstennotstaffel.

Not much known about this guy. Anyone have anything to add?

LdZ
DGS

[Adam]

Thanks for the follow up. As far as I know, Doug, Kroseberg was promoted to Maj at the same time as his award for the Ritterkreuz. Unfortunately I don't have a direct source for this, just a hand written note on file.

[Peter Kassak]

Originally Posted by Doug Stankey

According to our files, this odd unit had only one known Staka:

KROSEBERG, Heinz.
(DOB: 23.02.99).
05.42 Hptm., in 1. Wüstennotstaffel (to 12.05.42 – MIA).
19.06.42 Hptm.(d.R.), awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka Wüstennotstaffel.

Not much known about this guy. Anyone have anything to add?

LdZ
DGS

Nachname: Kroseberg Vorname: Heinz Gustav Dienstgrad: Kapitän Geburtsdatum: 23.02.1899 Geburtsort: Berlin Todes-/Vermisstendatum: 12.05.1942 Todes-/Vermisstenort: 15C 80km nördl.Derma,Mittelmeer source Volksbund

regards

[Jim P.]

Fi 156C-3/trop, 5591, KROSEBERG, Hptm. Heinz, , 1., Wüstennotst., , SF+RL, SF+RL, ,12-May-42, Crew MIA during rescue mission over sea, cause unknown., F RK (posthumous)., Ob.Bhf.Süd/Afrika, Gen.Qu.6.Abt. (mfm #6)-Vol.9; Piekalkiewicz, Fi 156 im Zweiten Weltkrieg, p.130 photo; Model Art #356, p.127 photo, , 70km nördlich Derna, 100%, F, Bs Uffz. Walter Büchner, ,

[Doug Stankey]

Thanks guys! This expands his writeup to:

KROSEBERG, Heinz Gustav.
(DOB: 23.02.99 in Berlin).
05.42 Hptm., in 1. Wüstennotstaffel (to 12.05.42 – MIA).
19.06.42 Hptm.(d.R.), awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka Wüstennotstaffel and promo to Maj. on same day?.
12.05.42 MIA at sea c 80 km N of Derna (F1 156C-3trop, SF+RL, WNr. 5591).

[Peter Kassak]

Originally Posted by Doug Stankey

Thanks guys! This expands his writeup to:

KROSEBERG, Heinz Gustav.
(DOB: 23.02.99 in Berlin).
05.42 Hptm., in 1. Wüstennotstaffel (to 12.05.42 – MIA).
19.06.42 Hptm.(d.R.), awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka Wüstennotstaffel and promo to Maj. on same day?.
12.05.42 MIA at sea c 80 km N of Derna (F1 156C-3trop, SF+RL, WNr. 5591).

It was pleasure to help the one who helps

[Brian]

Hi guys

For what it's worth, Kroseburg's loss followed an action that had resulted in nine troop-laden Ju52s of TG1, flying from Crete to Derna, and a Bf110, being shot down by Kittyhawks of 250 Squadron and Beaufighters of 252 Squadron. 175 German soldiers were lost and 47 others rescued from the sea. As established, Kroseburg took off in the Fi156 (although one report says Fw.58) and reportedly dropped his lifejacket to a group of survivors. The cause of his loss is unknown.

Cheers
Brian