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Ogergefreiter Sturmstaffel JG 3(Johannes Staassen)
Hi Enthusiasts
I am pondering the claimant of two claims with Sturmstaffel 1 of JG 3 on 10th February 1944 at 1115 hrs and 11th February 1944 at 1240 hrs. It's an obergefreiter. The mikrofilms handwriting is terrible, but as a stroke of luck B-17 is written as Fortress which leads me to believe there is a double "S" towards the end of the name, and looks like it begins "S" as well, there would appear to be no "O", "i" , "U"or "ä" in the name. I checked losses and could find no Obergefreiter, however a couple of Unteroffizier sort of fit it. Firstly Heinz Steffen wounded on 24th April 1944 with Sturmstaffel JG3, but though I could be mistaking SS for FF It's not my first choice. Secondly Johannes Staassen killed on 16th May 1944 with 12./JG 3, this is who I feel it is, but am not sure. The rank difference is not a problem as it's a progression, and both names are about the correct length. Can anybody comment or have there own opinion on who this claimant could be please. Kind Regards Johannes |
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Re: Ogergefreiter Sturmstaffel JG 3(Johannes Staassen)
I think Eric Mombeek is the Sturmstaffel expert.
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Re: Ogergefreiter Sturmstaffel JG 3(Johannes Staassen)
Hello Johannes,
in Jagdfliegerverbände Vol. 13/IV are listed 10.02.44 Sturmstaffel 1 Obgefr Heinz Steffen B-17 (1.) 11.15 PlQu. 15 Ost N/GA-5 11.02.44 Sturmstaffel 1 Obgefr Heinz Steffen B-17 (2.) 12.40 Homburg Regards Leo |