Do.17Z-2 Werknr 3387 4./KG3 lost 2nd Nov 1940

[Hans Nauta]

Dear researchers,

On 12th November 1940 the body of Gefr Walter Gräser washed ashore on the Isle of Texel, The Netherlands. He was buried two days later at the cemetery of Den Burg and after the war re-interred at Ysselsteyn.

He may have belonged to the crew of Do.17Z-2 5K+BM Werknr 3387 of 4./KG3, piloted by Lt Fritz Breuer, which was lost on 2nd November 1940.

Can somebody acknowledge this?

And if I'm on the right track with this loss, what are the names, functions and fate of the other crew members?

Thanks in advance,

Hans Nauta

[Peter Cornwell]

Hi Hans,

Yes, you are correct. 4./KG3 Crew as follows; Pilot: 51591/62 Lt Fritz BRÄUER missing, Gunner: 53577/597 Uffz Hans BLUHM missing, W/Op: Obergefr Eduard GREIL missing, Gunner: Gefr Walter GRÄSER killed.

[Hans Nauta]

Dear Peter,

Wow, that's a fast answer! From your answer it seems that there was no Beobachter amongst the crewmembers?

Best regards,
Hans Nauta

[Peter Cornwell]

Hans,

Seems so. BLUHM described as Bordschutze & GRÄSER as Heckschutze in the Namentlicheverlustmeldungen.

[Hans Nauta]

Dear Peter,

Thanks for your answer!

Regards,
Hans

[Stig Jarlevik]

Guys

I am puzzled by the date 2 November.
According to Foremanand his BoB the forgotten month this happened on November 1st!! Can you confirm 100% this really happened on the 2nd??

Cheers
Stig