Julius Meimberg's claim, 5 September 1942

[Jérémie Tarpon]

Hi,

Some secondary sources list a claim by Oblt. Julius Meimberg (supposedly his 23rd), Staka of 11.(Höhe)/JG 2, against a Spitfire participating in Circus 214 on 5 September 1942, but without giving time, place and altitude. Up to now, I have been unable to find any reference to this claim in the primary documents available on-line (Invenio). Does someone have more information about it, in particular is there any mention in Meimberg's memories (Feindberührung - Erinnerungen 1939-1945)?

TIA

Jérémie

[Johannes]

Hi Jeremie

Daily mikrofilm entries total fifteen:-

2 x NJG 1
7 x NJG 2
3 x JG 26
3 x JG 2 (1135-1145 hrs)

But none for Meimberg, moreover his abschüßelist omits this, posibly unconfirmed, but more likely spurious.

Kind Regards

Johannes

[bakerman]

No entries in his Biography "Feindberührung".
According the claims list in this book no.23 was the last one at the Channel front in France, a Spitfire near Dieppe on 20 Aug 42.
Next one, no.24, was in Tunisia on 25 Nov 42.

[Jérémie Tarpon]

Thank you Johannes and Bakerman,

That clarifies the matter.

Best wishes,

Jérémie

[Chris Goss]

I have from Meimberg copies of the signals confirming his victories and can confirm 20 Aug 42 was his 23rd