Lt. Schwendler, III./SG 10

[John Manrho]

Michal,

I agree. There is imho no known grave for Lt. Gschwendtner and he probably was listed as killed in action on the date last heard of by his relatives. Saw that in many occasions of JG 6 pilots. Listed as MIA end of March 1945 but actually killed in late April 1945.

Perhaps somebody knows exactly where 60888 is? I did not check.

Thanks,

John

[John Manrho]

Einsatz was flown in Raum Brünn (Brno) - Troppau (Opava). In total III./SG 10 flew with 12 Fw 190 from Prerau a/f (Prerov). I think we can be sure this is Lt. Gschwendtner.

Cheers,

john

[Michal]

There were strong ground attacks against armour detached to Pliyev Army. It was action during first stage of battle of Brno (Brünn). There is strong evidence according to local chronicle that Gschwendtner (Schwendler) could be killed nearby Šitbořice which is not so far from given locantion (Planquadrat).

[lilsis]

Hi,

Geschwendtner, Karl-Georg.
*26.06.18 in Wollomoos near Aichach/Oberbayern
23.03.42 Uffz., awarded the Ehrenpokal
16.07.42 Uffz., awarded DKG, 7./St.G. 77.
05.02.44 Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 7./SG 77.
05.05.45 Lt. in 1./SG 103, KIA – shot down near Prague.

edit: PQ 60888 (Křepice - Šitbořice - Nikolčice )


LG "Sis

http://www.das-ritterkreuz.de/index_...det&wert1=1972

[Doug Stankey]

Here is what we have concerning this fellow:

GSCHWENDTNER, Karl-Georg.
(DOB: 26.06.18 in Wollomoos near Aichach/Oberbayern).
23.03.42 Uffz., awarded the Ehrenpokal.
16.07.42 Uffz., awarded DKG, 7./St.G. 77.
05.02.44 Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 7./SG 77.
05.0405.45 Lt. in 1./SG 103, KIA – shot down near Prague.
Credited with over 800 combat missions and the destruction of at least two ships, 39 tanks, 25 artillery guns, two trains, 150 vehicles, etc.


Kracker has:

Gschwendtner, Karl-Georg Lt 6/26/1918 Wollomos bei Aichach, Oberbayern 3/StG-77, 7/SG-77, 1/SG-103 Ju 87, Fw 190 in SG-103 RK(2/5/44), DK-G(7/27/42), EP(3/23/42), EK 1 & 2, Wound Badge, Dive Bomber Oper.Clasp w/Pendant KIA 5 April, 1945 on a mission in the Prague area, shot down by an La-7. Shot down twice, wounded once during a bail out. Approx. 800 missions.


Does this look like your guy?

HLdZ
DGS