Onformation concernng loss of Uffz. Hans Hattler - bortschutze in a bomber squadron killed - 07.09.42

[rickback4444]

Hi,

Can anyone provide informtion on the loss of Uffz. Hans Hattler who was a bordschutze in a bomber squadron.

He was killed on the 7th September 1942 on a flying mission near to Smolensk.

Thanks as always

Rick

[Rottler]

Hello Rick,

GQM loss return 10 Sep 1942 item 106:
7.9.42 4./KG 54 Feindflug, Absturz bei Schatalowka infolge Motorstörung, Ju 88 A-4 WNr. 2660, 100%.
F Fw Otto Schulz +
B Uffz Otto Beuter +
Bf Uffz Erich Seela +
Bs Uffz Johann Hattler +.

Handwritten amendment: loss category 20 = destroyed without enemy action on an operational flight.

Regards
Leo