Majo Klaus Mietusch Personal information and photos

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MIETUSCH, Klaus.
(DOB: 05.08.18 in Posen).
1938-39 in JG 234, then JG 132 and finally JG 26.
23.09.39 Lt., trf to 7./JG 26.
11.39 Techn.Offz. of Stab/JG 26 (to 14.12.39).
1940 promo to Oblt.
18.09.41 Hptm., appt Staka 7./JG 26 (to 29.06.43).
15.10.42 awarded DKG, 7./JG 26.
05.07.43 Hptm., appt Kdr. III./JG 26 (to 17.09.44).
26.03.44 Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. III./JG 26.
01.05.44 promo to Maj.
17.09.44 KIA – shot down by P-51 Mustangs while landing following combat over the Rheinland area in the vicinity of Rath-Aldekerk.
18.11.44 Maj., posthumously awarded Eichenlaub, Kdr. III./JG 26.
Credited with 452 combat missions and 76 air victories.


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