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II./NJG1 Signature Help.
I have attached an image of the signature from the 'Stellungnahme des Gruppenkommandeurs' page of a 4./NJG1 Abschussmeldung, dated 06-August-1941.
I am trying to ascertain the identity of the (then) Oberleutnant signatory. I have 2 possible candidates in mind: Hauptmann Fritz Griese Major Heinrich Griese I am not familiar with either of these officers assignments and I may be reading the signature wrong! Consequently, any help whatsoever in putting a name to the signature will be very well received indeed. Regards Richard. Last edited by Richard Mills; 30th May 2014 at 21:25. |
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Re: II./NJG1 Signature Help.
Hello Richard,
I think the signature belong to Oblt. Gresens StKpt. II.(5.) NJG 1. Fritz Griese and Heinrich Griese didn't belong to II./NJG 1. Regards, René |
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II./NJG1 Signature Help.
Hello René
Are you sure that is the signature is that of Oberleutnant Gresens? I have looked in the 'Nachtjagd War Diaries' and the 'Ordenstrager' and can unfortunatly find no information on this man. Can anyone else add anything on Oberleutnant Gresens at all? Regards Richard. |
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Re: II./NJG1 Signature Help.
Having looked at the signature, it looks like the Staffelkapitan of 11.NJG 1, Gresens. He was a friend of my good friend Georg Greiner in October 1941.
From documents I have it looks like Gresens to me. David
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David P. Williams |
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II./NJG1 Signature Help.
Rene and David you have convinced me in that case that the signature is indeed that of Oberleutnant Gresens.
Do either of you know any further information at all on this man? I understand that he recorded no abschuss and was not bestowed the DKiG or Ehrenpokal however, I would like to think that there is some information out there concerning him? Unit assignments (even his Christian name) and promotion dates etc would all be welcome. Any help will be very well received. Regards Richard. |
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II./NJG1 Signature Help.
Is anyone able to pass on any information concerning Oberleutnant Gresens of NJG1?
Unit assignments (even his Christian name) and promotion dates etc would all be welcome. Any help will be very well received. Regards Richard. |
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Re: II./NJG1 Signature Help.
According Krackers list: http://www.aircrewremembrancesociety...anPilotsG.html
PILOT NAME: Gresens, Walter RANK: Oblt SCORE: 2 UNIT(S): 1/ZG-76 (12/39), Stfkpt 11/NJG-1 (10/41) AIRCRAFT TYPE(S): Bf 110 HONOURS: EK 2, Night Fighter Operational Clasp OPERATIONAL DETAILS: Most likely the same person as Oblt Gresens in JG-1, like Paul Förster. One known victory, a Wellington 25 km northwest of Borkum, 18 December, 1939. A 2nd Wellington P-2520 of RAF No. 9 Sq., on 12 April, 1940 (Rosseels). |
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II./NJG1 Signature Help.
Ferreira
Thank you for your reply on Oblt. Gresens, and also for the link to what looks like a wealth of aircrew information. Any more for any more on Oblt. Gresens? Regards Richard. |
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