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Hpt. Lorenz Stalingrad
Is anymore about Hpt. Lorenz of Signal Regt. 38 who the Luftwaffe War Diaries states flew a transport out of Tazinskaja on 24-12-42, despite having never been a pilot. The book says for this exploit Lorenz was given an honorary pilots badge by Richhofen,
Brian Bines Last edited by Brian Bines; 21st October 2013 at 17:13. |
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Re: Hpt. Lorenz Stalingrad
There are a good 8 Ln. officers with the last name LORENZ, so a first name would be a big help. Since this involves both Stalingrad and Richthofen, I thought there might be something about it in Joel S.A. Hayward's Stopped at Stalingrad, but there is no mention of it. The book is based on von Richthofen's personal diary during mid-1942 to spring 1943.
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Re: Hpt. Lorenz Stalingrad
Sorry Larry but that is all I have I have only seen mention of this in the 'The Luftwaffe Diaries' book which only gave his surname. I tried the Luft Officers Career Summaries site but could not find a possible Lorenz. I wondered if this ever appeared in the Signal magazine,
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Re: Hpt. Lorenz Stalingrad
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Re: Hpt. Lorenz Stalingrad
Larry, thanks for your help. Just hope I can be pointed in the right direction if the story was dealt with in Signal or the other publications, then I might be able to get a copy if I know the month it featured,
regards Brian Bines |
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Re: Hpt. Lorenz Stalingrad
Hello Brian
What actual date does 24-14-42 represent please, my calendar only goes up to 12 months in 1942, or indeed in any year !? cheers Allan
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Re: Hpt. Lorenz Stalingrad
Cheers Allan should have checked more carefully it should be 24-12-1942, must get stronger reading glasses,
Regards Brian Bines |
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Re: Hpt. Lorenz Stalingrad
Hi Brian
Thanks - clearer now - I tried the old, 30 days hath September, April, June and November, all the rest have 31 days clear, except February, and the unknown 13th and 14th months of which I have no idea, but one at least has 24!! Allan
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