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1 Spanke, Theodor "Theo"Lt12/24/1917Dortmund91/JG-54, 2/JG-54 (8/41 S.U.), 2/JGr-West (3/43 Biarritz)Bf 109E "White 6" in 1/JG-54 & F in '41. Bf 109 F-4 "Black 2" (CKönig). Most likely a Bf 109G-2 or Fw 190A "Black ?" (lost 3/16/43)
EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		MIA 18 April, 1942 near Wolchow. Spanke was a member of "Rotte Bremer". His first known Soviet victory, an I-18 on 27 September, 1941. A 2nd, an I-26 on 6 November, 1941. A 3rd, an R-5 on 11 December, 1941. A 4th & 5th, an I-16 and an Il-2 on 24 December, 1941. Victories 6 & 7, both I-26s on 27 February, 1942. An 8th, a MiG-3 on 11 June, 1942. A 9th, a P-39 on 8 September, 1942. (Magnus Report; KIFA 16 March, 1943 and 15 victories, having served in JGr-West also). Added: On 16 March, 1943, Lt Spanke was killed in an accident at Biarritz, Basses-Pyrenees, France, circumstances unknown. He is buried in the German War Cem at Berneuil, France, Blk 8, Row 3, Gr 56 (D.Drury).



2 Bellinghausen, TheodorHptm11/26/19138IV/KG-55 (6/42), 4/NJG-100 (2/44), Kdr Stab I/NJG-100 (5/44)Ju 88C-6, Fw 189A-3
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold (10/1/44)

EK 1 & 2
EP (5/8/43), Bomber Operational Clasp		DK-G List & LOCS. His first known victory, a Soviet DB-3F the night of 25-26 February, 1944. Five PS-84s the night of 9-10 March, 1944. A 7th, a DB-3 the night of 26-27 March, 1944.
3 Lindemann, Theodor "Theo"Hptm11/25/1914Dortmund8


7/JG-26 (8/41), Stfkpt 2 & 6/JG-26, III/JG-26 Adjutant, 9/JG-77, Kdr I/JG-77 (2/44 Italy), Kdr I/JG-103 (8/44-3/45)Bf 109E-7/N Werk # 4139 "Wh 11" in 7/JG-26 Gazala 6/41, Bf 109G-6 "Yellow 16" w 9/JG-77; Ar 68, Bf 109 & Fw 190-1 Werk # 10052 (lost 10% dam 11/8/41), Bf 109G-6 Werk # ? "Black <<" (dam 4/26/44; collided with G-6 Wk# 162767, piloted by Ofhr Siegfried Kraus (injured), Lindemann (injured), bailed safely near Caselle airfield)
EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge in Silver
Fighter Operational Clasp		WIA 8 November, 1941 after aerial combat with a Spitfire. Severely injured, he crashed his burning A-1 S of Dunkirk. One known victory, his 2nd per OKL, a Spitfire 5 km W of Fecamp on 18 September, 1941. His 5th victory, a P-38 over Italy on 18 March, 1944. Two victories in JG-26. Theo was Kdr I/JG-77 in November, 1943. He commanded I/JG-103 from August, 1944 to wars end, flying the Ar 68, Bf 109 and Fw 190. Flugbuch. Deceased 16 August, 1998. Bowers/Lednicer, 7 victories.


Courtesy Christian König

4 Stebner, TheodorOfw6rc="/KrackerDatabase/KDBImages/stebner-theodore.jpg" alt="" width="150">3/JG-51 (6/41 S.U.), 10/JG-5 (3/43), 13/JG-5 (3/45 Norway)Bf 109F-2 Werk # 5678 "Brown 9" (lost 6/22/41) in Russia, Bf 109G-14 Werk# 464231 (lost 3/12/45) in 13 Staffel
EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) 12 March, 1945; Reason and place unknown. Buried at Havstein, Trondheim, Grave 7A, per A. Brekken. Reported lost on 22 June, 1941; pilot returned. One known victory, his 1st Soviet, a DB-3 on 30 June, 1941. A double Soviet victory, both DB-3s on 30 July, 1941. Two DB-3s on 31 August, 1941. A western victory, a Mosquito, W4054 of RAF No.540 Sq., 5 km northwest of Trondheim-Vaernes on 28 March, 1943. Magnus, final victory count may be 9 or higher.
5 Hartmann, Theodor Theo5/23/192556/JG-2BF 109E & F, Fw 190A
EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		Magnus Report. Deceased 23 December, 1999.
6 Heckmann, TheodorUffz9/11/192257/JG-27 (Med)Bf 109F, Bf 109G-6 Werk # 18315 "White 2" (lost 7/15/43)
EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		His G-6 reported lost at Catania on 15 July, 1943, cause and pilot disposition unknown. One known victory, his 1st, a Beaufighter in the Insel Leros Greece area, 5 October, 1943. His 2nd, a P-38 4 km west of koshyta Greece, 8 October, 1943. Magnus Report. Survived the war.
7 Schmalen, GerhardLt3/24/192344/NJG-3, 5/NJG-3(12/44)Bf 110, JU 88G-1 Werk # 621428 "D5 + BN" (lost 1/1/45)
EK 1 & 2
Night Fighter Operational Clasp		POW 1 January, 1945 after being shot down by a Mosquito SE of Brussels during Operation Bodenplatte. Source: T. Boiten. Remaining crew (POW): Ogefr Theodor Gross (geb 8/9/23), R/O and Ogefr Theodor Wichelmann (geb7/1/24), Gunner.
8 Griesebach, Hans TheodorOblt3



Stffüh 2/JG-2 (Channel0Bf 109E-4 Werk # 5383 (lost 8/26/40)
EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		POW 26 August, 1940; Failed to return from a mission; shot down at Blendworth, near Portsmouth by fighters of RAF No. 43 Sq., possibly piloted by Belgian P/O Albert van den Hove d' Erstenrijck (D.Drury) Griesebach bailed safely. One known victory, his 1st, a Morane 406 E of Sedan 14 May, 1940. Nos. 2 & 3, both LeO 451s SW of Amiens on 31 May, 1940. Alternate spelling: Griesbach (per Tony Wood) and Grisebach. In a post-war interview, Oblt Griesebach claimed he downed a Hurricane before he was sd, possibly that of F/O Roy Lane of No. 43 Sq. (D.Drury).
9 Nau, Theodor "Theo"Fhj-Uffz3



JG-101, II/JG-11 (10/44), 7/JG-11 (12/44 Reich Def)Bf 109G-6 Werk # Unk "Yellow 4", Bf 109G-14/AS Werk # 785971 "Yellow 18" (lost 1/14/45), Bf 109K EK 2
Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp		His 2nd victory, a P-47 in the Asch/Maastricht area on 1 January, 1945. His 3rd, a P-47 on 14 January, 1945. After this engagement between Ludwigshafen and Kaiserslautern, he was forced to bail out lightly injured from his damaged 109. Theo Nau presided over the grave of Wolfgang Schade (C.König). Added: The American who shot Nau down was Capt. Joe Cordner of 365 FG. Only a short time before Nau had shot down American Roland C. Potter, who crashed and was KilledInAction (KIA) near Heltersberg (ckonigxx)
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10 Mohr, TheodorFw3


6/JG-52 (4/43 S.U.)Bf 109G-2 Werk # 13469 (lost 4/29/43), Bf 109G-6 Werk # 410072 "Yellow 6 + -" (lost 4/11/44)
EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp		MIA 11 April, 1944 during aerial combat with Il-2s and Yak-7s, location not reported. Injured 29 April, 1943 in a mid-air collision with a G-2, Wk# 147299 (? more like a 14299 or 14729 ?) at Anapa (Bf 109 Loss List). His first known victory, a Soviet Il-2 on 19 April, 1943. A 2nd, a LaGG-3 on 24 April, 1943. A 3rd, a Yak-1 on 21 January, 1944. Added: found that he was WIA on 11/04/44 (typo?), Bailed out at the Kuban bridgehead in summer 1942, uninjured (CK)
11 Kaiser, TheodorLt6/15/1918Recklingshausen221/JG-3 (6/41), 1/ JG 3 Platzschutzstaffel Pitomnik (11/42-01/43), 3/JG-3 (6/44), Staffel Führer 3/JG-3 (12/44)Bf 109G-14/AS in 3 Staffel
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold
EP (4/30/43)


EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp		WIA and hospitalized 17 December, 1944 after aerial combat with P-47's over the Ardennes. Mörl Interrogation Report. One known victory, his first, a Soviet MiG-1 on 16 May, 1942. His 2nd victory, an "unidentified AC" on 26 May, 1942. His 3rd & 4th, both Hurricanes on 10 July, 1942. His 5th, an Il-2 on 20 July, 1942. His 9th, a LaGG-3 on 1 August, 1942. A LaGG-3 on 26 August, 1942. A Yak-4 on 3 October, 1942. An Il-2 on 26 October, 1942. An Il-2 in the Stalingrad area on 28 December, 1942. Two LaGG-3s on 10 January, 1943. An Il-2 on 13 January, 1943. Three DB-3s on 15 January, 1943. His 21st, a B-17 "NM-4" at Bilzen, S of Genk, on 17 August, 1943. A 22nd, a Lancaster at Bottrop-Recklinghausen on 12 December, 1944.
12 Weissenberger, TheodorMaj12/21/1914Mühlheim Main208


Courtesy Christian König

1(Z)/JG-77, 10(Z)/JG-5 (5/42), 6/JG-5 (5/43), Stafkpt 7/JG-5, Kdr II & I/JG-5, Kdr I/JG-7 (11/44), Kdr JG-7 (1/45; 4/45 Brandenburg-Briest)Bf 110E-2 Werk # 3769 "LN + BR (force land 4/25/42) in Russia, Bf 109F-4/R1 Werk # 13045 "Yellow 4" (crash-eng dam 10/22/42), added: Bf 109F-4/R1 Werk # 13912 "Yellow 4" Stkz GJ+QW (01/43, CK), Bf 109G-2 Werk # 13912 (cmbt dam-flak 3/28/43), Bf 109G-6 "Blk 4 (2/44 Dorpat), Bf 109G-6/AS "<<+" in I/JG-5, Me 262A-1a Wk# 111002 "Blue 4"(JG-7), Me 262A-1a Werk # Unk "Green 2" (forward fuselage) and "Black < - + -" (4/45) RK(11/13/42)-EL(8/2/43)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(9/6/42)
EP(5/28/42)

EK 1 (17/02/42 CK) & EK 2 (06/11/41 CK)
Gldr Bdg

Fighter Operational Clasp in Gold (31/07/42 CK) with pendant "500" (03/12/44 CK)
Vapaudenristin 4.luokka (VR 4) (Finland)		7 Bombers. His 14th & 15th victories, both MiG-3s over the western bank of the Riza on 10 May, 1942. This same day, he downed another Hurricane NW of the Liza Bight, and a Hurricane and a MiG-3 near the Ura Bight, his 16th thru 18th victories. An Ofw at the time, in 10(Z)/JG-5. Two Soviet P-40s on 11 May, 1943, now a Lt.. 5 victories on 13 October, 1943. On 25 July, 1944, he downed his 199th & 200th victories, both Spitfires, southeast of Rouen, France. Nos 202 to 204, 3 B-17s near Potsdam on 18 March, 1945. His 1st victory was 10/24/41. 175 of his victories were in the East. 25 victories over the Normandy front. Five victories on 7 June, 1944; all five P-47s one at Breteuil, and two SW of Montdidier, and two in the Beauvais area. A triple victory, all 3 P-47s on 12 June, 1944, one at Vernon, one at Gasny and one at Gisors. A double victory on 7 July, 1944; both P-47s at Rosieres-Santerre. He flew in excess of 500 combat missions. 8 victories while flying the Me 262. His last victory, a B-17 S of Bremen on 4 April, 1945 as Kdr JG-7. Germanys 7th ranked fighter Ace. Nominated for Swords. Killed in an automobile race in Nürburgring on 10 June, 1950. Photo. The Given name, Karl, also associated with Weissenberger. Alternate spelling: Weissenberg.


13 Kovarbasic, Theodor v.FhjFw2


Robert Dworak
Courtesy Christian König

7/ZG-26 (12/43 Wunstorf)Bf 110G-2 Werk # 120017 "White 2" (lost 12/22/43), Bf 110G-2 Werk # 130056 (lost 2/20/44)
EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge, Destroyer Operational Clasp		WIA 20 February, 1944 "Black Sunday", when sd by P-47's of 56FG, 61FS, while landing at Wunstorf airfield. His R/O-Gnr, Uffz Ernst Schmalz, was also WIA (C.König). Uninjured 22 December, 1943, when damaged by a P-47, he crashed at Wieuwerd, Neth., killing the R/O-Gnr, Uffz Robert Dworak (geb 1/16/1921). Uffz Dworak buried Yssel AR-3-53 (Find-A-Grave by Fred). One known victory, a B-24 at Noordwolde on 22 December, 1943. Same day, a 2nd, a B-17, no location.
14 Zingerle, TheodorUffz28/JG-2 (5/41)Bf 109F-2 Werk # 12830(lost)
EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) 21 August, 1941 in aerial combat with fighters 4 km east of Cassel. He bailed successfully, but his chute failed to open. One known victory, his 1st, a Spitfire over Portland 11 May, 1941. His 2nd, a Spitfire at Calais on 22 July, 1941.
15 Landerer, Ludwig Theodor?Fhr215/JG-3Fw 190A-8 Werk # 682671 (lost 2/2/45)
EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) 2 February, 1945 due to enemy fire, location not reported. One known victory, his 1st, a B-17 at Hettstedt on 11 September, 1944. His 2nd, a B-24 (HSS) SE of Eschwege on 27 September, 1944. The name Ludwig came from the OKL Claim; the name Theo from the Fw 190 Loss List.
16 Wassermann, HeinzUffz27/JG-77 (Romania)Bf 109G-6 Werk # 160861 "White 12" (15% dam 7/31/44)
EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp		WIA 31 July, 1944 during aerial combat with a P-51 at Turnu-Magurele, crash landed at Meri. One known victory, his 1st, a P-38 S of Titü on 10 June, 1944. His 2nd, a B-24 at Guvedze Bulgaria on 11 June, 1944. This could be Theodor Wassermann, but inconclusive.
17 Moscu, TeodorSub/LtRomania2Escadrila (Sq) 51, Grupul (Grp) 5 "Vanatoare" (6/41)He 112B Werk # Unk "Black 4"EK 2, Fighter Operational ClaspOne the opening day of Operation Barbarossa, 22 June, 1941, S/Lt Moscu was a participant in Operation München, and during the day claimed three Russian I-16's, of which two were confirmed. These are said to be the first Romanian victories of WWII, which took place over Bulgarica airfied (D.Drury). His Given name may be Theodor.
18 Weinitschke, Dietrich "Dieter"Uffz20/11/20 (CKönig)Berlin (CKönig).185/JG-5 (6/42 Norway), 9/JG-5, 5/JG-5 (S.U.)Bf 109F-4 "Red 14" (Polar Bear marking) or Bf 109G-2 Werk # 13924 (lost 3/12/43)EP


EK 1 & 2

Fighter Operational Clasp in Bronze
POW 12 March, 1943 after being shot down by a Soviet P-39 at Murmaschi. One known victory, a Soviet P-40E, piloted by Lt A.V.Pshenyov, west of Murmansk on 1 June, 1942. Cousin of Horst Sorbeck of I/JG-4. He was a good friend of Wulf Wodowitz. Magnus, 18 victories. Bowers/Lednicer, 18 victories. Survived the war, residing at Theodor Loos Weg 16, 12353 Berlin. Added: On 26/02/42 he made an emergency landing near the Kola railway station, 8 km NW of Murmansk. 2 days later (!), he was found by a rescue group and evacuated to his airfield in Petsamo by a Fieseler Storch. After being shot down on 12/03/43 (probably by Senior Lieutenant Anatoly Vasilyevich Eliseev, flight commander 147th Fighter Aviation Regiment) he tried to escape on skis, but was captured by the Soviets on 13/03/43. POW in Cherepovets from 1943-49. Deceased on 08/01/07 in Berlin (CKönig)
19 Rossiwall, TheodorObstlt10/12/1915Vienna, Austria17

Courtesy Oleg Marin

3.J/88 Legion Condor, Stafkpt 5/ZG-26 (4-8/41), Kdr II/NJG-4 (10/42), Kdr I/NJG-101, Kdr ZG-76 (8/43)Bf 109B (in Spain), Bf 110C Werk # 3044 "3U + AP" (5/40), Do217 in NJG-4 & NJG-101, Bf 110G-2 Werk# 120078 (lost 1/44)
RK (06/08/41)

Spanish Cross in Gold

EP (28/09/40)

EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge

Destroyer Operational Clasp in Gold		Injured in a takeoff accident at Fürth airfield in his G-2 on 24 January, 1944. 3 bombers. 7 British fighters. Plus 2 victories in Spain. 400+ combat missions, mostly escort and Low level. Two known victories, both Spitfires at Dunkirk, 31 May, 1940. Another known victory, a B-17 at Wesserling-Duisburg on 4 October, 1943. Deceased 11 July, 1979. Added: His 12th victory, a Hurricane of 33Sqn on 20/04/41 near Eleusis (CKönig)


20 Hülshoff, Karl Theodor "Kurt"Obstlt1909/22/05 (CK)11-24Courtesy CK TO. KG 254 (11/38 CK), Stfkpt 7./KG 54 (06-07/40 CK), Stfkpt 6./NJG 1 (09/40 CK), Stfkpt 3./NJG 2 (09-11/40), Kdr I./NJG 2 (11/40-11/41), Kdr NJG 2 (11/4-12/43 CK), Kdr NJG 102 (06/44 to end)Bf 110, Ju 88 C "R4 + AA" (11/40-01/41) in 3./NJG 2, Ju 88 C-2 "R4 + EH" Werknr 0845 (60% dam 12/08/41), Ju 88 C-4, Ju 88 G, Do 17 Z
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold (04/08/42)
EK 1 & EK 2
Night Fighter Operational Clasp in Gold EP (n.d.) 		His first victory, a Hampden near Dishforth the night of 20-21 October, 1940. A 2nd, a Wellington the night of 23 November, 1940, no location. Two other victories, his 3rd & 4th, a Wellington 50 km E of Bridlington and a Hampden 30 km N of Scarborough on 8 April, 1941. He crashed his C-2 at Steenbergen Holland on 12 August, 1941; shot down by S/Ldr Stephen Harbourne of RAF No. 234 Sq. (DeSwart). Remaining crew (survived w/wounds): OFw Willi Mayer, R/O and OFw Paul Licht, Gunner (Rosseels). Added: SGLO names Mayer as pilot and Hülshoff as Observer, no Gunner mention. Another known victory, a Wellington on 28 August, 1942. His 11th victory, a B-17 at Insel Lolland on 9 October, 1943. Bowers/Lednicer, 24 victories. Added: On 08/04/41 unhurt in forced landing at Steenbergen, 10 km NW of Rozendaal after being shot up by 234 Sqdn. Deceased 23/02/1989 (CK)
Ju 88 C-2 "R4 + EH" Werknr 0845 (60% dam 12/08/41)
Ju 88 C "R4 + AA" (11/40-01/41) in 3./NJG 2 		Archive Report

Operational Record
21 Adamski, TheodorLt18/NJG-1Bf 110G-4 Werk # 110061 (lost 3/9/45)
EK 1 & 2
Night Fighter Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) 8/9 March, 1945 crashing at Möhne Dam, bailed out at too low a level after colliding with balloon cables, while being chased by a Mosquito (Boiten). One known victory, a "4 mot" opposing the Dortmund/Münster Raid on 23 September, 1944. Boiten, 3 victories. The Bf 110 Loss List suggests he was KIC 5 March, 1945 at Mohnetal-Sperre due to icing, and they refer to the LW Loss Report for this detail.Bomber Command Database
22 Hartmann,Uffz16/JG-2Fw 190A EK 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		One known victory, a P-38 SW of Köln on 16 December, 1944. This could be Theodor Hartmann.
23 Heigl, HeliodorFw1/13/191719/NJG-3 (1/44), 2/NJG-3 (Grove De.1/45)Bf 110G-4 Werk # 160594 "D5 + RL" (lost)
EK 1 & 2
Night Fighter Operational Clasp		KIC 6 January, 1945 after returning from an operation, he lost control during the landing at the Grove airfield, and crashed into a Ju 88. Remaining crew (KIC): Gefr Richard Reiff (geb 11/28/23)and Uffz Theodor Geisel (geb 4/29/23), both died of their injuried on 7 January, 1945. All were buried in the Fovrfelt Cemetery in Esbjerg on 11 January, 1945; Heigl in Gr 22, Geisel Gr 19, and Reiff, Gr 25 (Source: Air War over Denmark). One known victory, a Stirling on 1 January, 1944.
24 Hücker, TheodorFw13/JG-2Bf 109E EK 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		One known victory, his 1st, a LeO-451 near Cambrai/St. Quentin, 20 May, 1940.
25 Klein-Henz, TheodorFw18/NJG-1Bf 110
EK 1 & 2
Night Fighter Operational Clasp		One known victory, a Stirling at Enschede on 21 January, 1943.
26 Kleinheinz, Theodor FriedrichLt4/18/1915Luindenau, Leipzig1I/NJG-3, 6/NJG-2 (9/42), 7/NJG-1 (4/43), 10/NJG-6 (4/44)Bf 110F-4 Werk # 4647 "R4 + BP" (lost 9/28/42), Bf 110G-4 Werk # 5310 (90% dam 4/17/43), Bf 110G-4 Werk # Unk (lost 4/5/44) EK 2
Wound Badge
Night Fighter Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) 5 April, 1944 during aerial combat 10 km north of Otopeni, near Bukarest, with a P-38 of 1FG (Boiten). Added: Burial GWC Bucharest, B/1/14 (M.Krebbers). Added: He and R/O Uffz Franz Kanpe, were injured when colliding with Wk# 5312 (Fw Erich Hofmeister crew killed) on 17 April, 1943 near Neuenhaus. His Wk# 4647 crashed into the Waddenzee, west of Harlingen Holland on 28 September, 1942, due to engine trouble, crew injured (DeSwart & Bf 110 Loss List). Added: His R/O-Gnr at the time was Uffz H.Gampe (SGLO). Alternate spelling: Kleinhenz.
27 Koeth, TheodorUffz19?NJG-101Bf 110 EK 2
Night Fighter Operational Clasp		Source: T. Boiten.
28 Körner, TheodorUffz1//28/19211


P-51 Pilot Bernard L McGrattan

11(Sturm)/JG-3Fw 190A-8/R6 Werk # 170367 (or 170397) lost 5/29/44
EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) 29 May, 1944 during aerial combat with a P-51 "WD-J" of 335 FS, piloted by Capt Bernard McGrattan. Körner crashed at Fuglse, northeast of Holeby, on the island of Lolland. He came down with the plane. He was buried in the Kobenhavn Vestre Cemetery on 3 June, 1944 (Source: Air War over Denmark). One known victory, his 1st, a B-17 at Fehmarn Belt on 19 May, 1944.


29 Kröll, TheodorUffz13/JG-20Bf 109E EK 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		One known victory, a Spitfire on 30 June, 1940, W of Etaples.
30 Watermann, TheodorUffz1/15/1922Wilhelmshaven1IV/JG-51 (5/44)Bf 109G-6 Werk # Unk (lost 5/31/44)EK 2, Fighter Operational ClaspKIC 31 May, 1944 South of Otynia, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, Ukraine, cause unknown. Per the VDK, his remains could not be recovered for transfer to the German War Cem. at Potelych, Ukraine, where he is now commemorated (D.Drury).
31 Wassermann, TheodorUffz110/JG-51 (4/44 S.U.)Bf 109G EK 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		His first known victory, a Soviet Il-2 on 7 April, 1944.
32 Uloth, Theodor vonGefr110/JG-51Bf 109F EK 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		His first known victory, a Soviet Yak-1 on 25 June, 1942.
33 Nordmann, Theodor 'Theo'Maj1918/12/18Dorsten1


Courtesy CK

8./StG 1, Stfkpt 8./StG 1, Kdr III./StG 1, III./KG 101, Kdr II./StG 3, Kdr SG 3Ju 87 D as Kdr II./StG 3 in 10/43, Fw 190 F-8 "<< +"RK (No. 325 17/09/41 CK)-EL (No. 214, 17/03/43 CK)-Sw (No. 98 17/09/44 CK)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold (20/10/42)
EP (12/04/41)
EK 1 (29/08/40) & EK 2 (24/05/40)
Wound Badge in Silver

Bomber Operational Clasp in Gold with pendant "1200"
Arm Cuff Kreta		Channel pilot. Shot down in Africa. Highly proficient at attacking enemy Flak positions. Soviet campaign. KilledInAction (KIA) 19 January, 1945 when he rammed another AC with his Fw 190 during evasive maneuvers, his AC crashing and burning on impact, 4 km SE of Schillen/East Prussia. His R/O Fw Gerhard Rothe recd the RK on 12 November, 1943. 1200 missions, 200 with his Fw 190. 80 tanks destroyed. 43000 BRT shipping. One known victory, a Soviet P-39 on 14 September, 1944. Added: received the Swords after 1140, the Oak leaves after 700 , the Knights Cross after 190 combat missions. Fished out of the Med by an Italian rescue plane after 28 hours with his Radop Uffz Rothe when he ditched due to engine problems. (CK)

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34 Angele, TheodorUffz5/7/19217/JG-2Fw 190A-4 Werk # 147061 "White 10 + I" (lost 11/23/42)Fighter Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 23 November, 1942 during aerial combat with U.S. bombers. Crashed into the sea (Channel) at Map Quadrant 38/6/1/14. Added: Burial at Mont de Huisnes, Vault 1, Grave 174 (absa3945).
35 Backhaus, Hans JürgenLt6/KG-4He 111H Werk # unk "5J + FP" (lost 6/19/40)Bomber Operational ClaspPOW 19 June, 1940; sd by a Spitfire of No. 19 Sq., piloted by F/O George Ball, and crashed into the sea off Margate, Kent. Remaining crew: Fw Alfred Reitzig, Obs (KilledInAction (KIA)); Uffz Theodor Kühn, R/O (POW) and Uffz Fritz Boeck, Flt Engr (POW). Reitzig buried in Margate Cem., Sec 50, Gr 15030 (D.Drury). Alternate spelling Bachhaus.
36 Baierl, JosefOblt1915/06/13



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7./KG 4He 111 H-5 "5J + JR" Werknr 3924 (lost)WIA/POW 20 April, 1941 after being shot down by a Hurricane of No.151 Sq., piloted by P/O Richard Playne Stevens, by Stockbury, Kent. Added: made a crashlanding but hit a bank and broke in two at Whitstable's Meadow (CK) Remaining crew: Uffz Gerhard Schumann, Observer (born 19/01/1920, (CK)KilledInAction (KIA)); Gefr Willi Mrozeck, R/O (WIA/POW); and OFw Theodor Völker, Mechanic (born 02/09/1906, (CK) KilledInAction (KIA)). Jager Blatt 5/2003. Added: The two deceased are buried at CC, Blk 5, Row 1; Völker Gr 17, Schumann Gr 16 (D.Drury).davedrury
37 Baldauf, BernhardOblt5/29/1917Göttelborn


FFS A/B 3 (See) (1/42 Stettin), FFS C 4 (6/42 Sprottau), Luftgau Kdo. XXVIII (12/43 Italy)Ju 52/3m Werk # 130753 "NL + KO" (lost 12/30/43)Transport Operational ClaspKIC 30 December, 1943, with his entire crew and two passengers. Their Ju 52 crashed near Citta-di-Castello, near Peruggia, due to bad weather. Remaining crew: Ogefr Minder, 2nd pilot; Gefr Orlick, R/O; Ofw Elbert, Flt Engr and Ogefr Klumpp, Gnr. Passengers: Prof.Dr.Richard Csaki, Hptm Theodor Schach-Werntz. Oblt Baldauf, a holder of a Water Flying License, died in a hospital on 31 December, 1943, and was buried in the German War Cem. at Pomezia, Italy (C.König).
38 Bär, TheodorUffz7/KG-30 (Med)Ju 88A-4 Werk # 2410 "4D + ER" (lost 6/30/43)Bomber Operational ClaspThis ac reported lost at the Bone harbor 30 June, 1943, cause unknown, the aircraft and crew returned (Ju 88 Loss List).barx
39 Bauerle, TheodorLt3/8/1916Luftgau.Kdo XVII, 3/StG-3 (6/43), 3/SG-3 (10/43)Fw 190A, Fw 190F, Hs 123B & Ju 87
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(10/1/44)

EK 1 & 2
EP (5/1/44), Assault Operational Clasp		DK-G Awards List
40 Becker, Herbert TheodorOblt6/6/1915Marburg, LahnIV(St)/LG-1Ju 87 (lost)Dive Bomber Operational ClaspKIC 15 December, 1940; crashed on takeoff from Goetsenhoven airfield, buried Bad-Bergzabern, Grave 437. Source: A. Rosseels.
41 Beermann, TheodorHptm
Ysselstein, Holland		Stfkpt 4/KG-30 (5/40 Oldenburg)Ju 88A-1 Werk # unk "4D + AM" (lost 5/10/40)Bomber Operational ClaspHis Ju 88 crashed south of Ypenburg Holland on 10 May, 1940, cause and pilot/crew disposition unknown (DeSwart). Added: During an attack on AA positions near Den Haag, his ac was sd by a Fokker D-21 228 of Sq.1-V-2, piloted By a Lt Droste. The pilot (and crew?) was known to bail. Remaining crew: Fw Alfons Stahl, Obs (WIA/POW); Fw Erich Maar, R/O (POW) and Gefr Paul Müller (geb 11/8/1916 Sankt Wendel), Gnr (KilledInAction (KIA), 1st bur Voorburg, re-bur 1954 Ysselsteyn AM-4-84 (Find-A-Grave by Fred & LOCS).
42 Berapt, TheodorUffz12/JG-300Bf 109G-14/A (lost 9/18/44 in the Geldern area)Fighter Operational ClaspPilot disposition unknown.
43 Bertram, Carl TheodorOgefr8/JG-126 Neumünster)Bf 109D Werk # 461 "Red 5" (lost)Fighter Operational ClaspPOW 26 October, 1939 after overturning during an emergency landing in a field owned by Hermann Poulsen, at Kragelund Denmark. He had encounter fog, and running low on fuel decided to land. He hit barbed wire and overturned, being trapped inside. Danish civilians freed Bertram who was uninjured. He was interned in Denmark until the German occupation on 9 April, 1940. He may be one of the other Bertrams already recorded, after his release, with no Given name known. Source: Air War over Denmark.
44 Beuthien, TheodorFw2/JG-102 (9/44)Bf 109G-6 Werk # 411494 "RW + UQ" (lost or dam?, 9/28/44)Wound Badge, Fighter Operational ClaspInjured in a crash at Eggebeck, no further detail (G.Festi 11/2025).
45 Bilzer, ErichUffz1920/12/04Upper Silesia3./KG 27He-111MIA on 3 August 1942 at Pychowka (Woronesch area. Might not be the pilot. Crew (MIA): Fw Theodor Breuer (born 27/01/15), Fw Walter Kölz (born 05/09/17), Uffz Willi Sieg (born 20/08./17), OGefr Hermann Neff (born 19/10/19),

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46 Blaich, TheodorMaj4/5/1900

1(F)/121 (12/42), I./ZG 76 (09/43), Stab/Fliegerführer Kroatien (10/43), Stab/NSGr-7 (10/44)Bf-108 "KM + EM" (Blaichs own, CK), CR-42, Bf-110, Ju-87D
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(10/1/44)


EK 1 & EK 2
at least Bomber Operational Clasp in Bronze		DK-G Awards List & LOCS. Added: Deceased in 1975 (CK)


47 Blechschmidt, TheodorUffz2/JG-53 (Holland)Bf 109F-4 Werk # 7265 (lost 10/25/41)Fighter Operational ClaspMIA 25 October, 1941, after aerial combat with a Spitfire, crashing his Wk# 7265 at Westerschelde (Oostgat), near Vlissingen Holland on 25 October, 1941 (DeSwart & Prien).
48 Blutharsch, RudolfOfwNJG-2, 10/NJG-3 (Grove)Do 217J-1 Werk # 1269 "D5 + FV" (90% damaged)Wound Badge
Night Fighter Operational Clasp		WIC 10 November, 1942 when, during a Test Flight, the AC experienced engine failure after maintenance and made an emergency landing at the Grove airfield. He died of his injuries (broken ribs) on 13 November, 1942, and was buried in the Frederikshaven Cemetery. Remaining crew (WIC): Fw Gerhardt Böhm, R/O; Uffz Adolf Fleschner, Gunner and Uffz Theodor Krämer, Prüfmeister, all three taken to the hospital in Hald. Source: Air War over Denmark. Boiten suggests 5 victories.
49 Boekh, TheodorOGefr1920/01/29Langenberg2./KG 55He-111MIA on 13 February 1942 near Iskum, Ukraine, he is mpst probably not the pilot. MIA were also in the 2. on this day: OGefr Berhard Rettenmeier, OGefr Karl Werth, Uffz Hubert Zink, OGefr Willy Bläsche


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50 Bohnsack, FranzLtSonderkommando BlaichHe-111 H-6He flew the attack against the Free French–controlled Fort Lamy (now N'Djamena) in the Chad region of French Equatorial Africa on 21/01/42. The raid against a target 2,010 km from Axis bases in North Africa was a success but on its return flight the Heinkel ran out of fuel and had to make an emergency landing of the undamaged He-111 on a high plateau 260 km short of Campo Uno, Bohnsack made an emergency landing. On the 5th day a Caproni Ca.309 landed and delivered water and melons to the Heinkel crew. On the next day a Junkers Ju-52 from Wüstennotstaffel 1 , arrived with more water and fuel. The crew took off for the short journey to Campo Uno, where the Heinkel was refuelled and then the crew flew on. The crew and aircraft were rescued a week later. The crew consisted of The members of the expedition Hptm Theodor Blaich, pilot of the Bf 108B Taifun and raid commander, Lt Bohnsack, pilot of the He 111, Obsv Fw Heinrich Geissler, Radop Uffz Wolfgang Wichmann, Lt Fritz Dettmann, war correspondent and Maggiore Roberto Count Vimercati-San Severino, desert expert and pilot of the Marsupiale.CKönig
51 Borgschulze, TheodorFlgStab II/JG-6 (9/44 Bonn-Hangelar)Fw 190A-8 Werk # 173856 "<1 +" (lost 9/25/44)Fighter Operational ClaspMIA 25 September, 1944 in his A-8 after enemy action in the area of Nijmegen. This was the same AC that Lt. Hückstadt was injured in earlier. Mombeek MIA List.
52 Boudick, HansLt1(F)/122 (Decimo Sardinia)Ju 88D-1 (Trop) Werk # 430121 "F6 + EH" (lost)Observer Operational ClaspMIA 14 February, 1943; shot down by a Hurricane of RAF No. 253 Sq., piloted by F/Sgt C.P. Ashworth, 20 miles north of Cape Bougaroun. Remaining crew (MIA): StabsFw Theodor Schäfer, Obs; Uffz Heinz Krempel, R/O and Gefr Hans Rollwege, Gunner. Wiki Luft data.
53 Brück, Karl MartinLt8/1/1918Chemnitz1(F)/120 (Sola)Ju 88D-5 Werk # 430087 "A6 + CH" (lost 4/24/43)Observer Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 24 April, 1943 near Reykjavik, Iceland, on an operational flight, sd by American P-38s of 50FS, piloted by Lt H.R. Stengle and Lt J. MacNulty. The ac crashed at Strandarheidi Lava field, near Vatnsleysuströnd. Remaining crew: Fw Werner Bullerjahn, Observer (KilledInAction (KIA)); Uffz Anton Mynarek, R/O (WIA) and Fw Theodor Scholtyssek, Gunner (KilledInAction (KIA)), the deceased buried at Fossvogur Reykjavik Cem., Block G, Plot 1, Grave 1-36 (17 buried in this reported location per D.Drury). Note a researcher picture show the injured Mynarek eating a meal under guard in Iceland. Jager Blatt 5/2003.
54 Buczko, FriedrichLt5/1/1919Borszymmen, Lyck, E.Pruss.1(F)/120 (Sola)Ju 88D-1 Werk # 0881049 "A6 + EH" (lost 2/7/42)Observer Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 7 February, 1942; while on an operational flight, he crashed into mountain Mosnuken at Bergen (PQ06 Ost 51734), due to bad weather. The crew were searching for another ac from their unit which had disappeared the day before, piloted by Uffz Hubert Braun. Remaining Buczko crew (all KilledInAction (KIA), bur Bergen): Oblt Werner Schräpler, Observer, age 30 from Hamburg; War Correspondent Lt Theodor Hitzlberger, age 25 from Munich and Uffz Paul Germinghaus, R/O, age 24 from Hiesfeld. Source: SIG Norway & Fritz Braun.
55 Däumling, Theodor "Dodo"Lt03/02/23Köslin/Pommerania2.(F)/Aufkl. Gr. 11Ju-88 D-1 "6M+BK" (lost on 11/06/44)MIA on 11/06/44 due to unknown reason. Could be the observer.CKonig
56 Dieckmann, RobertUffz5/30/1918HamburgStab/KG-1He 111H-2 Werk # 2725 "V4 + EA" (lost 5/11/40)Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 11 May, 1940; his ac sd by Hurricanes of No.607 Sq. and additional ground fire. The ac crashed at Avesnes-le-Sec, Nord France. The pilot bailed, but was killed. Remaining crew: Oblt Georg Schuster, Obs (POW/DOW); Uffz Theodor geppert, R/O (POW/WIA); Gefr Walter Brelage, Flt Engr (KilledInAction (KIA)) and Uffz Ernst Türpitsch, Gnr (KilledInAction (KIA)). The deceased are buried in the German War Cem. at Bourdon as follows: Pilot Dieckamnn 3/11/418; Schuster 23/8/130; Brelage 23/5/76 and Türpitsch 23/5/77 (D.Drury). Alternate spelling: Diekmann.
57 Dotter, FritzOfw5/ZG-1 (France)Bf 110G-2 Werk # 6400 "S9 + AC" of Stab II/ZG-1 (lost 10/8/43)Destroyer Operational ClaspMIA 8 October, 1943, in aerial combat, opposing U.S. bombers during the Münster raids. Both crew MIA. Added: While attacking bombers targeting the airfield at Brest Süd, they were attacked by Spitfires over the sea and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean. Dotter's R/O was Uffz Theodor Gaulrapp, also MIA (D.Drury).
58 Dovenmühle, Hans Werner von derOblt11/13/1919Schneverdingen, Hannover1/KG-4, 3/KG-100 (1/44)He 111H-6, He 177A-3 Werk # 332198 "5J + DL" (lost 1/22/44)
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(12/3/42)

EK 1 & 2
Bomber Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) 21/22 January, 1944 when the Condor was brought down 15 km south of Dieppe, at Les Grandes Ventes due to the premature detonation of his released weapons. Remaining crew (KilledInAction (KIA)): Uffz Justin Teschner, geb 5/5/1920, Obs; Fw Gustav Hanning, geb 10/7/1920, R/O; Fw Rudolf Krützner, Geb 8/28/1919, Wart and Uffz Theodor Patt, geb 5/11/1919, Gunner (B.Bines). DK-G Awards List
59 Drasche von Wartinberg, Richard EberhardUffz7/22/1913Ebreichsdorf3(F)/NAG-Dno (S.U.)Do 17P Werk # 3535 "K7 + BL" (lost 3/8/42)Night Observation Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) with his entire crew 8 March, 1942, when they failed to return from a reconnaissance mission on Bologoye, Kalinin Oblast, Russia. Believed sd by a Soviet fighter of 27IAP, piloted by Sr/Lt Arkadiy Fedorovich Kovachevich. Remaining crew: Oblt Theodor Ritter, Obs and Uffz Günther Gross, R/O, No mention of a Gnr. No VDK burial data and it is understood that no parachutes were seen prior to the crash (D.Drury).
60 Eisenhardt, ErnstUffz2/9/1920Dachtel4/KG-200Ju 188 Werk # 180486 "A3 + BD" (lost 11/27/44)Bomber Operational ClaspKIC with his entire crew 27 November, 1944 when their ac crashed near Machtlos, Breitenbach am Herzberg, Hesse, cause unknown. Remaining crew: Lt Karl Theodor Kussmaul, Obs; Uffz Herrmann Klein, R/O and Uffz Alfred Kölbel, Flt Engr. The deceased are buried in individual graves (no specific location details) in the War Cem. at Breitenbach am Herzberg-Machtlos (D.Drury).
61 Enderle, Johannes TheodorOfw8/JG-27 (4/45)Bf 109GFighter Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 11 April, 1945 during aerial combat with a P-51 at Tilleda/Kyffhäuser. As he was preparing to bail, the P-51 made a second pass, hitting Enderle, and although he bailed, he fell to the ground without opening his chute. He was buried at Tilleda. He was the brother of Friedrich Enderle, killed two days later, on 13 April, 1945. Jager Blatt article.
62 Eyer, TheodorOblt6/11/19229/JG-26 (7/41), III/JG-26 (11/41), JFS-2 Instr (1/42 Zerbst), 3/JG-102 (2/43), 2/JG-54 (10/43), 6/JG-54 (12/43), I/JG-54 TO (10/44)Fw 190A-1 "GD + FB" (lost 11/27/41)Wound Badge, Fighter Operational ClaspWIA 27 November, 1941 during aerial combat, crashed at Coquelles (LOCS).
63 Eyler, TheodorLtStab III/JG-26Fw 190A-1 Werk # 0110079 "GD + FB" (lost)Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp		WIFA 27 November, 1941 when he crashed and was injured at Coquelles, on a combat mission, but the crash was probably non-combat related.
64 Fenzel, TheodorFwNAGr.-10 (7/43 S.U.), 11/JG-54 (1/45 Fürstenau), II/JG-26 (joins 17 April, 1945)Fw 189A-2 Werk # 2063 (40% dam 7/25/43), Fw 190D-9 Werk # 210046 "Yellow 3" (10% dam 1/1/45) Wound Badge
Night Onserver Operational Clasp
Fighter Operational Clasp in Bronze 		WIA 25 July, 1943 by enemy return fire at Kursk. No mention of remaining crew injuries (Obs Loss List). Another last minute arrival at JG-26 at Sülte & Uetersen. Added: Uninjured in his Yellow 3, 1 January, 1945 after being hit by German flak. He belly landed south of Amsterdam, and returned to his unit (SGLO).
65 Fischer, TheodorUffz1/KG-3 (S.U.)Ju 88A-4 Werk # 4645 "5K + SH" (lost 7/3/42)Bomber Operational ClaspMIA with unnamed crew at Bjeloje on 3 July, 1942, cause not reported (Ju 88 Loss List).
66 Fleck, TheodorLtStab/JG-3 (S.U.)Bf 109G-2 Werk # 13678 "< 3 +" (lost 12/29/42)Fighter Operational ClaspMIA 29 December, 1942 at Morosowskaja, cause unknown.
67 Flender, KurtFw8/KG-26 (Channel?)Ju 88A-4 Werk # 144375 "1H + HS" (lost 8/13/43)Bomber Operational ClaspMIA with unnamed crew in the vicinity of a convoy by Alboron Island, Almeria, Spain,13 August, 1943, cause unknown (Ju 88 Loss List). Added: The location is closer to Morocco than to Spain. The cause; they came under attack by vessels of convoy KMS21. Remaining crew (MIA): Fw Hans Herrigel, Obs; Uffz Rolf Bronnenhuber, R/O and Ogefr Theodor Schleifer, Flt Engr. (D.Drury).
68 Fürll, ErichOblt3/Kü.Fl.Gr.-106 (Amsterdam-Schipol)Ju 88A-5 Werk # 6183 "M2 + DL" (lost 5/12/41)Observer Operational ClaspMIA 12 May, 1941; failed to return from a mission with two other unnamed crew, and one other crew KilledInAction (KIA) (Ju 88 Loss List). Onlineprojekt Gefallenendenkmäler indicates the loss occurred into the English Channel. Remaining crew (MIA): Oblt z.S. Werner Fritz Kurt von Gazen genannt Gaza, Obs; Ofw Wilhelm Frank, R/O and Ofw Theodor Schmitz, Gnr (D.Drury).
69 Gante, Bengt TheodorOblt08/07/17Malmö


1./KG 54 (07/41), Stfkpt 2./KG 54 (10/41-09/42)Ju-88 A-4 "B3 + BH" (dam by Flak near Nowograd, 19/07/41), Ju-88 A-4 "B3 + SK" (lost 25/08/42)EP (17/04/42)

EK 1 (06/05/4) & EK 2

Bomber Operational Clasp in Gold (13/02/42)		KIA on 5 September 1942 during an Allied attack on his base at Heráklion/Crete. Crashed 200 m W of airbase Tymbakion/ Crete. Buried at Maleme war cemetery (grave 339). On 25/08/42 he ditched his Ju in the Gulf of Patras due to engine trouble but rescued.CKönig
70 Gerling, Theodor "Theo"OFw1916/01/16 (CK)KG z.b.V. 9 (02/43 CK)Ju 52
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold (13/02/42 CK)
EP (09/04/42 CK)

EK 1 & 2

Transporter Operational Clasp in Gold		Radop. 582 missions. Served in every theater. He undertook one of the very last flights into Stalingrad before the capitulation of Gen. Paulus and the 6th Army Garrison. Added: Deceased on 20/08/2009 (CK)


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71 Goliath, WilliUffz9/10/1916Goldap, Ostpr.


Alpers Theodor

3/KG-55 Villacoublay, Fr.He 111P-2 Werk # 2146 "G1 + GL" (lost 9/19/40)Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 19 September, 1940; Shot down by AA fire near Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire England. Crash location as: "Thorley Wash, near River Stort beside footbridge north of Spellbrook Lock". Buried Saffron Walden Cemetery, Essex, Compartment 41, Gr.5. Remaining crew: Fw Theodor Alpers (geb 4/2/14 Meerhof), Observer, KilledInAction (KIA), Buried Saffron Walden Cem, Comp 41 Gr.3; Uffz Hans Pohl (geb 2/25/17 Berlin), Mech/Gunner, KilledInAction (KIA), Buried Saffron Walden Cem, Comp 41 Gr.4; all three died in the crash. Uffz Walter Gerss, R/O, survived with severe injuries as POW. Source: Eian Nelson (UK).
72 Hagen, TheodorOblt8/LG-1 (5/40, Stfkpt 7/LG-1 (9/41)Ju 88A-1 Werk # Unk "L1 + ES" (or FS) (lost 5/22/40), Ju 88A-1 Werk # Unk "L1 + DS" (lost 9/8/40), Ju 88A-5 Werk # Unk "L1 + CD" (dam 1/16/41), Ju 88A-4 Werk # 5650 "L1 + ??" (lost 3/28/42)
EK 1 & 2

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold (12/19/41)
Bomber Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) with unnamed crew 28 March, 1942 at Hafen Eule after combat with fighters (Ju 88 Loss List). Added: MIA briefly when his A-1 "ES" force landed on Abbeville beach, 22 May, 1940, after combat with Hurricanes of No.65 Sq.. He bailed from his "DS" on 8 September, 1940 due to an engine fire after takeoff from Chateaudun. His A-5 "CD" was shot up by AA fire on 16 January, 1941, and made an emergency landing at Pozallo (LOCS).
73 Haker, Theodor 'Bubi'Oblt12/29/1920Malchin, Mecklenburg


7./StG 77, 3./StG 77, 2./StG 77, Stfkpt 6./SG 77, Stfkpt 3./SG 77Ju 87 D-5 "S2 + KL" Werknr 131916 (lost on 25/07/44) (CK)
RK (29/02/44)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold (17/05/43)
EP (13/09/42)

EK 1 & 2

Bomber Operational Clasp in Gold with pendant		Killed 26 July, 1944 by guerillas when trying to escape after being shot down by a Mustang on the 25th over Lemberg. His R/O, Ofw Friedhelm Maas or Maaß (DKiG on 17/05/43 (CK), 918 missions; nominated for the RK), was left for dead, and although wounded, was later rescued by SS troops. Haker flew over 900 missions including the sinking of a supply ship. Added: RK was awarded after flying approx 800 ground attack sorties. (CK)
74 Hansen, TheodorUffz7/JG-53 (Sicily)Bf 109G-4 Trop Werk # 16227 (90% dam 4/13/43)Fighter Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 13 April, 1943 in a bombing at FP Trapani (Bf 109 Loss List).
75 Harold, TheodorUffzErg.St/StG-5Ju 87B-1 Werk # 224 "L1 + BE" (lost)Dive Bomber Operational ClaspKIC 14 October, 1942; non-operational crash at Rovaniemi, cause unknown. His R/O, Ogefr Gerhard Kleist, was also killed in the crash. Source: SIG Norway.
76 Haupt, TheodorUffz9/JG-52 (S.U.)Bf 109G-4 Werk # 19277 "Yellow 4" (lost 9/19/43)Fighter Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 19 September, 1943 during aerial combat with a LaGG at Dnjepropetrowsk.
77 Heefchen, WilhelmOFw2. Seenotstaffel (Cherbourg) (08/42)He 59 E "PY + NO" Werknr 2871 (dam-aerial combat)
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold (24/09/42)

EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge (18/08/42)

at least Operational Clasp in Bronze		WIA 18 August, 1942 during a rescue mission after an attack by a Spitfire of RAF No. 129 Sq. Added: Shot down over the Channel about 15 km N of Barfleur. Crew: Obsv Lt Helmut Eckenfels (born 01/04/1919 in Bergfelden, KIA at German War Cemetery Marigny, Département de la Manche Block 5 Reihe 41 Grab 2025, CK), Mech OFw Josef Bertels (MIA) and San.Uffz. Theodor Vennemann (MIA). A 5th crewmember was rescued unharmedw. Another He 59 E was damaged in the same incident. Obsv Lt Theodor Wagner searched for his comrades of the crashed aircraft. He managed to find the 2 survivors, one of whom was wounded and also to recover the dead commander of the now sunken aircraft. Both Heefchen and Wagner were awarded the German Cross in Gold. (CK)
78 Herlacher, FriedrichOblt4(F)/Aufkl.Gr. Ob.d.L. (Nikolajew, Ukraine)Ju 88 Werk # 0026 (lost 5/15/42)Observer Operational ClaspKIC with his entire crew, 15 May, 1942, when their ac crashed on or near the Nikolajew airfield, cause unknown. Remaining crew: Oblt Heinrich Theodor Wilhelm Schmickler, Obs; Fw Walter Georg Gustav Blume, R/O and Uffz Gerhard Stahr, Flt Engr. The VDK notes that Oblt Schmickler, not yet transferred to a VDK grave, is commemorated on a natural stone at Kirovograd Collective Cem. Fw Blume is believed buried at Kirovograd (D.Drury).
79 Hermann AsterOblt2/8/1914Karlsruhe
Plousdaniel-Lesneven, France		3/Kü.Fl.Gr.-106Ju 88A-6 Werk # 3392 (lost 7/23/41)Observer Operational ClaspKIC 23 July, 1942 with his entire crew; reported lost at Plouigneau, cause unknown. Remaining crew (all bur Ploudaniel-Lesneven, Blk 9, Row 53; pos unk): Gefr Theodor Sonntag (geb 7/5/1919 Brünnigshausen, bur Gr 1309), Obs; Uffz Josef Gilg (geb 7/23/1917 Polling, bur Gr 1312), R/O; Gefr Walter Ridder (geb 10/18/1919 Raesfeld, bur Gr 1313), Gnr and Ogefr Hubert Hoheisel (geb 4/2/1915 Ratibor, bur Gr 1310), Mech. Oblt Aster buried Gr 1311 (absa3945).
80 Hermsen, TheodorUffz4(F)/122 (7/40)Ju 88A-1 Werk # 6034 "F6 + BM" (lost 7/20/40)Observer Operational ClaspPOW with his entire crew, 20 July, 1940, when they were sd by three Hurricanes of No.56 Sq, piloted by F/Lt E.J.Gracie, F/O P.S.Weaver and P/O A.G.Page, while on a reconnaissance mission over St Osyth, Clacton, Essex. Remaining crew (POW): Ofw Hans Eberhard Prölss, Obs (uninj); Ogefr Walter Plock, R/O (uninj) and Flg Rüdiger Georg von Haase (or Hase), Gnr (WIA) (D.Drury).;
81 Hildebrand, WalterHptm2/16/1914Rybnik1(F)/127 (38), Stab/KG-26 (39), Stfkpt 3/KG-26 95/43)He 111H-11 Werk # 110363 "1H + TL" (lost 10/21/43)
RK(4/6/44 Post.)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(10/17/43)
EP(8/24/42)

EK 1 & 2
Bomber Operational Clasp		MIA 21 October, 1943; last seen making a torpedo run against convoy MKS 28 off Cape Tenes, Algeria, probably hit by AA fire after dropping his torpedos. Remaining crew (MIA): Lt Helmut Renz, Obs; Fw Ernst Kittel, R/O and Fw Theodor Eckert, Gnr.. The ship believed to have downed Hildebrand's ac was the Norwegian M/S Belnor (D.Drury).
82 Hillig, ErichLt6/18/1923Schöningen5/KG-1He 177A-5 Werk # 372610 "V4 + IN" (lost)Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 28 July, 1944; crashed at the Prowehren airport during an operational flight due to some sort of ruder damage. Remaining crew (KilledInAction (KIA)): Uffz Theodor Jürissen, geb 8/27/1921, Obs; Fw Bruno Küniger, geb 3/9/1920, R/O; Uffz Rudolf Buhm, geb 9/28/1922, Wart; Ogefr Konrad Baum, geb 1/19/1923, Gunner and Ogefr Kurt Püthe, geb 5/5/1922, Gunner. Source: B.Bines.
83 Hofmann, TheodorLt9/3/1923LudwigshafenBf 109G-14Fighter Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 7 April, 1945 near Alfeld. Jager Blatt article.
84 Honold, TheodorUffzErg.St./StG-5 (Finland)Ju 87B-1 Werk # 0224 (lost 10/14/42)Dive Bomber Operational ClaspKIC with unnamed crew 14 October, 1942 near Rovaniemi due to a servicing fault, while on a non-combat flight. Ju 87 Loss List
85 Hörwick, TheodorUffz9/6/1921

8/JG-1 (Volkel)Bf 109G-6 Werk # 411134 "Black 7" (lost 1/30/44)Fighter Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 30 January, 1944 during aerial combat with a very large force of American bombers and escort fighters sweeping Holland. His G-6 crashed in the Anna Jacob marshes at St Philipsland, Prov. of Zeelan Holland. (DeSwart & Geensen). Buried Ysselsteyn BS/3/63.
86 Hulshof, KarlAerial combat, western Europe "42-45Ju 88Bomber or Observer Operational ClaspSource: Wings Palette-Pilots. This is most likely, Karl Theodor, next record.
87 Humburg, HansHptmGeschw.Adj (CK) + Stfkpt StabSt/KG-54 (Malta)Ju 88A-4 Werk # 8634 "B3 + AA" (lost 6/12/42)EP (29/06/42 postmortem)

EK 1 & 2
at least Bomber Operational Clasp in Bronze		MIA with unnamed crew 12 June, 1942 near the Luqa airfield; probably shot down by a Beaufighter of No. 89 Sq., piloted by F/Sgt Miller (Ju 88 Loss List). Added: Crew (MIA) Fw Heinz Becher, Fw Theodor Meyer, OFw Herbert Roth (CK)
88 Hunsdiek, TheodorOfw1/TG-2Ju 52
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(10/17/43)

EK 1 & 2
Transport Operational Clasp		DK-G Awards List
89 Jäckel, HeinzUffz1920/12/29Hermsdorf


Courtesy CK

4./ZG 26Bf 110 C "3U + AM" (lost 18/08/40)KilledInAction (KIA) 18 August, 1940; brought down by ground fire near Eastchurch. His Gunner, Uffz Theodor Rütters taken prisoner. Prior to being taken down by ground fire, his ac had probably been damaged by a Hurricane of No. 56 Sq., piloted by S/L Graham Manton. Pilot buried CC, Blk 1, Row 11, Gr 44 (or 444 per Luft Graves UK) (Bf 110 Loss List & D.Drury). Added: Jäckels a/c was attacked by Spitfires first and hit in both engines. In his process of gliding the crippled 110 he was shot at by Flak. After hitting the ground the 110 began to burn. Since Jäckel was quite tall his harness straps were not well adjusted so he hit the panel and lost conciousness. His desperate Radop couldnt free him from the cockpit and had to leave him to the burning wreck. Jäckel was with his 19 years one of the youngest pilots in the unit. (CK)
90 Janzer, TheodorOblt4/NAGr-12 (Med)Bf 109G-6 Werk # 19943 "White 5 + -" (lost 8/28/43)Night Fighter Operational ClaspMIA 28 August, 1943 at Bougie-Djedjelli, probably due to enemy fire.
91 Jasper, TheodorGefr14/JG-54Most likely an Fw 190A-8 (lost)Fighter Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 2 October, 1944 in the area of Zerbst.
92 Jentsch, DietrichLt7/30/19201(Lufttorpedostf)/KG-26 (Bardofuss)He 111H-6 Werk # 7685 "1H + MH" (lost 1/29/43)Bomber Operational ClaspPOW 29 January, 1943 after being shot down by enemy fighters at Nordsjoen, Map Quadrant 03 East/4721. Remaining crew (all POW); Ofw Theodor Kock, Observer; Fw Horst Etzold, R/O and Uffz Hans Sachse, Gunner. Source: SIG Norway.
93 Jochimsen, TheodorOblt2/21/19132/KG-40 (8/42 Vaernes)Fw 200C-2/U4 Werk # 0090 "F8 + ?K" (lost 8/29/42)Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 29 August, 1942: crashed after takeoff at Värnes Norway on an operational flight. Heavy winds forced the heavily loaded ac to the ground shortly after takeoff (Flyvrak Norway). Remaining crew (all KilledInAction (KIA)): Fw Otto Schorer, Co-pilot; Fw Josef Hauk, R/O; Uffz Karl Vilmer, 2nd R/O; Uffz Felix Weisner, Gunner and Fw Heinz Wagner, Mech. Source: SIG Norway. All are buried at Havstein Cem., Trondheim.
94 Jungklaus, SiegfriedHptm11/18/1914Gross Fahner, Kreis Gotha7 & 10 (Kroat)/KG-3, Stfkpt 7/KG-3 (2/42), Kdr III/KG-3 (12/42 S.U.))Do 17 in 7/KG-3 (40), Ju 88A-4 Werk # 4615 "5K + BD" (lost 4/22/43)
RK(9/3/43 Post.)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold99/24/42)
EP(10/14/42)

EK 1 & 2
Bomber Operational Clasp in Gold		MIA 22 April, 1943; failed to return from a raid on the Black Sea port of Poti Russia, cause unknown. Remaining crew (MIA): Oblt Johannes Röbert, Obs; Uffz Alois Lenz, R/O and Fw Theodor Oerter, Gnr.. 335 combat missions.
95 Kaumeyr, GeorgLtLufttorpedostaffel 1/KG-26 (Bardufoss)He 111H-6 Werk # 7156 "1H + MH" (lost 7/4/42)
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(8/21/42)

EK 1 & 2
Bomber Operational Clasp		POW 4 July, 1942; shot down on a mission against Convoy PQ 17 at Map Quadrant 27 East/69 (Malangen). Remaining crew (all POW): Fw Felix Schlenkermann, Observer; Uffz Helmut Clausnitzer, R/O and Gefr Theodor Mands, Gunner. Source: SIG Norway. Alternate spelling: Kaunmeyer. Four He 111's of I/KG-26 were lost this date attacking PQ 17.
96 Keller, ErichLt2/6/1915Stab III/KG-100Do 217K-3 Werk # 4718 "6N + DT" (lost 7/4/44)Bomber Operational ClaspPOW 4 July, 1944 after his ac was sd by a Mosquito night fighter of RAAF No.456 Sq. during an anti-shipping raid over Seine Bay. The ac crashed into the water off the mouth of the River Orne. Lt Keller bailed safely and was captured shortly thereafter. Remaining crew: Uffz Alois Dietershagen, Obs (KilledInAction (KIA), bur Ger War Cem. at St. Desir-de-Lisieux, Fr., Blk 1, Row 25, Gr 543); Uffz Heinrich Garns (or Grans), R/O (MIA) and Ogefr Theodor Boetel, Flt Engr (KilledInAction (KIA), bur St. Desir-de-Lisieux Blk 1, Row 27, Gr 583). The RAAF crew responsible may have been P/O S.Williams & F/O K.Havord, who claimed a do 217 destroyed the night in question, but w/o specifying a location (D.Drury).
97 Keller, TheodorFw5/17/1923Ladenburg2/Erg.Sch.Gr. (SG-9?) (4/43 Deblin-Irena, Poland), 14(Pz)/SG-9 (12/44)Fw 190F, Hs 129B-0 Werk # 0023 (70% dam 4/24/43), Hs 129B-2 Werk # 141865 (lost 12/13/44) Ground Assault Operational Clasp KIC 13 December, 1944 on a raid at Map Quadrant Qu 78667, 14 East. He was buried at the War Cemetery at Szekesfehervar, Hungary, Block 2, Row 7. Jager Blatt 6/2001. Added: During his reburial effort, he could not be identified beyond doubt. Consequently, he was buried as "unknown soldier" in the Szekesfehervar cemetery. In an earlier event, he was injured making an emergency landing on 24 April, 1943, landing due to an engine failure near Warsaw, Poland. Note: Erg.Sch.Gr. = Ergänzungs-Schlachtgruppe = Reserve Operational Training unit.
98 Kern, RichardFw3/23/1917SchindelstattErpro/KG-6 (Developement Staffel)Ju 188E-1 Werk # 260210 (lost 11/11/43)Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 11 November, 1943 when his ac was sd over Amiens by a P-51 of RCAF No.400 Sq.. The ac crashed at Bus-les-Artois, Somme, France, killing the entire crew. Remaining crew (deceased bur Ger War Cem. Bourdon, Blk 39, Row 5): Uffz Theodor Heinel (no VDK burial ref), Uffz Kaspar Grasser, Gr 82; Uffz Wolfgang Heyer, Gr 83 and Ogefr Rolf Adler, Gr 84. Pilot Fw Kern buried in grave 80 (D.Drury).
99 Kersting, Theodor "Theo"Lt1917/11/30 (CK)Altlünen (CK) II./JG 26 (joins 08/44), 7./JG 26 (09/44 Coesfeld Stevede)Fw 190 A-7 "Brown 9" Werknr 340338 (lost)KilledInAction (KIA) 16 September, 1944 during aerial combat in "Brown 9" with a P-47 of 404 FG NW of Vaals (Lemiers). Added: Buried Yssel CS-11-268 (SGLO).
100 Köster, TheodorFw8/LG-1 (Africa)Ju 88A-4 Werk # 300254 "L1 + GS" (lost 11/29/43)Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) with his Observer Lt Georg Fischer and two other unnamed crew at Bengazi 29 November, 1943, due to enemy fighters (Ju 88 Loss List).

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