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Major Erwin Cy RKT 4(K)./LG1
I am looking for help in researching Major Erwin Cy RKT 4(K)./LG1, KIA 02-December-1942 over Tobruk.
I have been able to find very little so far, snippets in 'Das Ritterkreuz' web site and the 'Kracker Archive', other than that I can find virtually nothing. Any help with units, promotions, awards, any scanned images etc and even pointers into books that will help will be very well received indeed. Hopeful in anticipation. Regards Richard. |
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Re: Major Erwin Cy RKT 4(K)./LG1
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SY, Erwin-Paul. (DOB: 21.08.15 in Angermünde). |
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Re: Major Erwin Cy RKT 4(K)./LG1
I think you might have spelt his name wrong, I only have entries for Erwin Sy.
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Re: Major Erwin Cy RKT 4(K)./LG1
Richard,
Sy's had a somewhat infamous demise in that he was lost with the Geschwaderkommodore of LG1 Oberstleutnant Franz v. Benda. His a/c was lost to Flak over Tobruk along with the rest of the crew and oddly enough he is listed as the pilot even though he only had as far as I can find an Observers license. Lost were: Ju 88 A-4 L1+BA WkNr 8610 FF Hptm. Erwin Sy BO Obstlt Franz von Benda (DKiG) Geschwaderkommodore BF Fw. ? Neumeister BS Fw. Ewald Bauer Awards: 01.10.35 Reichsportabzeichen in Bronze 00.00.37 Beobachterabzeichen 01.07.39 Dienstauszeichung IV. Klasse 16.09.39 EK 2 08.04.41 Ehrenpokal 02.01.42 DKiG 22.05.42 Ritterskreuz 29.09.42 Frontflugspange f. Kampfflieger in Gold m. Anhanger Rank: 01.10.36 Gefreiter 01.06.36 fahnrich 01.09.38 Oberfahnrich 10.01.38 Leutnant 01.06.40 Oberleutnant 01.09.42 Hauptmann 01.12.42 Major Unit: 01.04.35-30.07.35 Landpolizei Kurmark 01.08.35-03.01.37 Inf. Rgt 9 (Heer) 04.01.37-01.10.37 Kriegschule Munchen 01.10.37-30.06.38 Grosse Kampffliegerschule Fassberg 01.07.38-31.10.38 III./KG152 "Hindenberg 01.11.38 II./(Kampf) Lehrgeschwader 1 10.05.40 shot down near Boulogne and taken captive by the French 00.00.40-00.02.41 Gruppenadjutant II./Lehrgeschwader 1 00.07.42-00.00.42 Staffelkapitan 4./LG1 00.00.42-03.12.42 Stabstaffel/LG1 Regards Jeremy |
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Re: Major Erwin Cy RKT 4(K)./LG1
Fw. Neumeisters name was ERNST.
Byron |
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Major Erwin Cy RKT 4(K)./LG1
Jeremy and Byron
Thank you very much indeed for the info, I can assure you that it is very well received indeed and it is a great help in researching this KIA RKT. As a result of this information, I do have a couple of further questions; Might be a daft question but...........the position of Gruppenadjutant II./Lehrgeschwader 1, was this still an active flying assignment or an adminstatrative position? or both? Also, are the details of the aircraft and crew known from the Luftwaffe QM returns concerning his crash and capture on 10-May-1940 following him being shot down near Boulogne? If so, I would again be very grateful indeed for any further information. Thanks again for your help. Regards Richard. |
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Re: Major Erwin Cy RKT 4(K)./LG1
1940-05-10, 4.(K)/LG 1, He 111, 20 km seewärts Boulogne, Von Angriff auf Berck-sur-Mer nicht zurück. Bruch 100 %.
F Olt Merkwitz, Horst B Lt Sy, Erwin Bf Fw Falkenhagen, Bruno Bm Fw Martin, Rudolf, gefangen verletzt Matti |
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Re: Major Erwin Cy RKT 4(K)./LG1
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Thank you very much indeed for the additional information concerning the loss of Sy's aircraft and his fellow crew members in 1940, your effort is certainly appreciated. Regards Richard. Last edited by Richard Mills; 24th May 2011 at 23:15. |
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Re: Major Erwin Cy RKT 4(K)./LG1
Dickie-It is SY not CY!
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Major Erwin Sy RKT 4(K)./LG1
I know, I know!
What started as a schoolboy error, has become an annoying habit! Erwin Sy and not Cy. Is anyone else able to offer any more information or images on this KIA RKT? Regards Richard. |
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