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1 Fellerer, Leopold 'Poldi'Hptm1919/06/07Wiener - Neustadt, Austria41


Courtesy CK

4./NJG 1 (02/41 Deelen), 5./NJG 1 (11/41), IV./NJG 1, Stfkpt 5./NJG 5, Kdr II./NJG 5 (01/44), Kdr III./NJG 6 (05/44 S.U.)Bf 110 C "G9 +?M" (20% dam Bergen) Bf 110 G-4 "C9 + AC" Werknr 740039 in II./NJG 5, Bf 110 "G9 + DM" (force-land 16/06/41; hit by another turret gunner after claiming a Wellington) & Do 217 in II./NJG5
RK (08/04/44)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold (05/02/44)
EP (16/11/42)

EK 1 & 2

Night Fighter Operational Clasp in Gold with pendant		39 Night and 2 Day victories. 450 combat missions. One known victory, a Hampden 10 km north of Bergen/Alkmaar, 11 Feb., 1941. Another, a Halifax on 12 October, 1941, no location. Another known victory, a Stirling 8 km southwest of Bergen-aan-Zee on 7 November, 1941. A Stirling at Eichelbach on 29 August, 1942. A Wellington at Nakenheim on 9 September, 1942. A Lancaster at Hannover on 2 December, 1943. A multiple victory of 5 AC on 20/21 January, 1944, four Halifax and one Lancaster. Two Halifax on 28 April, 1944, opposing the Friedrichshafen raid. A B-24 N of Laibach on 20 August, 1944. A first known Soviet victory, a DC-3 the night of 19-20 September, 1944. A B-24 S of Steinamanger on 20 October, 1944. His RO was Uffz Hätscher.
with Hätschler to the left
Courtesy CK		Rob Philips Memorial Archive Hudson V8981
2 Mollenhauer, GüntherLt10/17/1919Sprottau
Cannock Chase		4/KG-2Do 17Z Werk # 3495 "3U + BM" (lost 11/9/40)Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 9 November, 1940 when his ac crashed into the English Channel off Kingsdown, Deal, Kent, cause unknown. Remaining crew (all KilledInAction (KIA)): Ofw Heinz Fischer, Obs; Uffz Herbert Reinsch, R/O and Uffz Leopold Kaluza, Flt Engr. Lt Mollenhauer is buried at CC/1/9/326. The three crewmen are buried in a collective grave at Deal Cem., Blk C, Row 8, Gr 4756. Their date of death is recorded as 12 November, 1940, most likely when their bodies washed ashore (D.Drury).
3 Scheibe, RudolfUffz35/JG-3 (7/43 S.U.; 9/43 Schiphol)Bf 109G-2 Werk # 13969 (lost 2/10/43), Bf 109G-5 Werk # 15961 "Black 12" (65% dam 9/21/43)
EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp		His G-2 was reported lost at Makejewka on 10 February, 1943, cause unknown. He was injured when he crashed his G-5 at Halfweg Holland, by Ruygoord, on 21 September, 1943 due to engine trouble. Added: seen of picture series with Stfkpt Lt Leopold Münster and others in autumn 1943 at Amsterdam-Schiphol airfield (CKönig). His first known victory, a Soviet Boston III and a LaGG-5 on 5 July, 1943. A 3rd, a Yak-1 on 8 July, 1943.


Stfkpt Lt Leopold Münster, Lt Walter Bohatsch, Ofw Josef Schütte, Gefr Rudolph Stephan, Uffz Bönisch, Uffz Rudolf Scheibe

4 Rösch, AntonUffz5/8/1910Neukelheim3/KGr.z.b.V.-60 (Plovdiv)Ju 52/3m Werk # 6215 "SE + AS" (lost 5/4/41)Transport Operational ClaspKIC 4 May, 1941 with his entire crew, when his ac developed engine trouble. He attempted an emergency landing on farm land, but the ac wrecked at Omice, west of Brno. In addition to the crew, there were three passengers KIC, and one, Fw Karl Otto Heiderich, who may have survived. Remaining crew (bur War Cem. Brno, Cz., Blk 79, Row 1): Gefr Leopold Herzog, Obs (Gr 10); Uffz Max Hof, R/O (Gr 11) and Uffz Wilhelm Erl, Flt Engr (Gr 12). Pilot Anton Rösch buried in Gr 13. Passengers (also buried at Brno, same loc): Gefr Georg Kreidler (Gr 9), Uffz Herbert Hardt (Gr 7) and Ofw Erich Vorberger (Gr 8). Source: D.Drury.
5 Roitinger, Wilhelm LeopoldUffz1921/11/15Ried im Innkreis (CK)


Photos courtesy Jan Bakker

Courtesy CK

4./JGr West, III./JG 11 (09/44 Achmer)Fw 190 A (lost 26/09/44)His 190 crashed on Hogehaarweg in Rietmolen Holland on 26 September, 1944, cause and pilot disposition unknown. (DeSwart). Added: Wilhelm was killed during aerial combat on this date per his Obituary notice via Eric Jan Bakker. He was initially buried at Friedhof Rietmolen, and re-buried after the war at Ysellsteyn, Plot AI/3/54. His operational unit was III/JG-11 (Eric Jan Bakker).

Courtesy CK
6 Robitzsch, Dietrich Leopold Eugen.Hptm31/05/11 in Königswiese/WestpreußenKönigswiese/Westpreußen1Stfkpt 3/JG-54 (5/39), Stfkpt 6/ZG-1 (6/39), Stfkpt 3/JGr-101 (9/39), Stfkpt 5(J)/TrGr-186 (redesig III/JG-77, 5/40 Holland)Bf 109E-1 Werk # Unk "Red 4" (dam 12/18/39), Bf 109E-3 Werk # 1267 "Black 1" (lost 5/10/40) EK 2
Wound Badge (12/18/39), Fighter Operational Clasp		One known victory, his 1st, a Wellington 20 km southwest of Helgoland, 18 December, 1939. His Yel 4 was damaged, and he was wounded, by the Wellington's return fire, causing him to belly land at Holtenau, in the Helgoland vicinity. POW 10 May, 1940; Made an emergency landing in De Kooy Holland in "Black 1" named "Der Alte", after aerial combat with Dutch D-XXI's. He force landed right in the middle of a Dutch airfield, where his war in the west lasted five minutes. His time in Canada as a POW lasted five years! Alternate spelling: Röbitsch or Robitsch.



7 Ries, GünterOfhr13/KG-30 (Aalborg West)Ju 88A-4 Werk # 2141 "4D + AX" (damaged)Wound Badge(5/17/44)
Bomber Operational Clasp		WIA 17 May, 1944 when, while on a training flight, he was attacked by American P-51s and made an emergency landing in a field southwest of Hjallerup Denmark. Remaining crew: Ogefr Hermann Asendorf, Obs, (WIA); Ogefr August Püster, R/O (WIA) and Ogefr Leopold Winkler, Gunner (KilledInAction (KIA)) and buried in the Frederikshavn Cemetery on 24 May, 1944. Source: Air War over Denmark.
8 Ressi,Uffz13/SG-10 (10/43)Fw 190A-5Assault Operational ClaspKnown to have served with Leopold Wenger (Carolyn Yeager/Willi Wenger online article).
9 Prahl, ErnstUffz1/Kü.Fl.Gr.-506Ju 88A-5 Werk # 880713 "S4 + GH" (lost 6/13/41)Observer Operational ClaspMIA with his entire crew 13 June, 1941; failed to return from a reconnaissance mission over the North Sea., circumstances unknown. Remaining crew: Lt.z.See Horst Gothan, Obs; Gefr leopold Führer, R/O and Uffz Erich Klex, Flt Engr (D.Drury).
10 Pfeiler,UnkIV/SKG-10 (Channel 4/43)Fw 190A-5Assault Operational ClaspKnown to have served with Leopold Wenger (Carolyn Yeager/Willi Wenger online article).
11 Münster, Leopold "Poldi"Lt12/13/1920Pohorsch, Sudetenland95


4/JG-3 (2/42), 6/JG-3 (5/42 S.U.), Stfkpt 5/JG-3 (4/44 Gardelegen)Bf 109E & F, Bf 109G-4 "White 3" (7/43), Bf 109G-5 Werk # 26090 "Black 6 + -" (10/43 Schipol), Fw 190A-4, Bf 109G-6/U4 Wk # 441142 "Black 1 + -" (lost 5/8/44)) RK(12/21/42)-EL(5/12/44 Post.)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(10/19/42)
EP(9/13/42)

EK 1 & 2

Fighter Operational Clasp in Gold with pendant
KilledInAction (KIA) 8 May, 1944 SE of Hildesheim after he rammed a B-24 in his Wk# 441142 , ramming US Ser # 42-110025, piloted by Lt Dean H. Hart of 453BG. 7 were killed, 3 were POW. His ac exploded when he crash landed at Wöllersheim. 8 bombers. Most victories in the east. His first known Soviet victory, an I-61 and an Il-2 in the Ruheshnoye/Grassnoye areas on 20 May, 1942. A Soviet double on 24 June, 1942; an Il-2 and a MiG-1. Another Soviet double, two LaGG-3s on 23 July, 1942. Six victories on 24 July, 1942; a Hurricane and 5 Il-2s. A double, both Mig-1s on 30 July, 1942. Two MiG-1s on 23 September, 1942. A LaGG-3 on 18 March, 1943. Two I-180s on 27 March, 1943. Nos 60 to 63, a Boston and three Il-2s on 20 April, 1943. Two Il-2s and two LaGG-3s on 8 May, 1943. 25 victories in the West. His 82nd, a P-38 at Giethoorn-Ommen on 29 November, 1943. A triple victory on 20 February, 1944; three B-24s, his 85th, 86th & 87th. His 92nd, a B-17 10 km N of Burg on 8 March, 1944. His 94th, a B-17 W of Braunschweig, same day. His 95th, a B-24 (HSS) on 8 May, 1944, no location. Bowers/Lednicer, 95 vics. Added: Münster’s Knight’s Cross recommendation reads as follows… “Feldwebel Münster is one of the most successful fighter pilots in the Gruppe. During the previous year’s fighting in Russia he shot down 12 enemy aircraft over the course of 124 sorties. He also destroyed 1 locomotive and 5 Russian aircraft on the ground whilst conducting interdiction attacks. During the subsequent operation against Malta he flew predominantly escort missions, and in this time he destroyed 1 Hurricane. During the fighting in Russia this year [1942] Feldwebel Münster has raised his total of sorties to 322 and his total of aerial victories to 50. Most of these victories were achieved under extremely trying conditions. His most successful day was on the 24.07.1942. On this day he flew 3 sorties as a Rottenführer and shot down 6 enemy aircraft during engagements with numerically superior hostile formations. Feldwebel Münster has shown excellent leadership qualities as a Schwarm leader. He flies with calm and skill. During all attacks he demonstrates courage and resilience, and he has also shown himself to be an excellent trainer of the young pilots that have been entrusted to him. His accomplished successes and proven bravery on the battlefield render Feldwebel Münster as a worthy candidate for the award of the Knight’s Cross to the Iron Cross.” (CKönig).


Stfkpt Lt Leopold Münster, Lt Walter Bohatsch, Ofw Josef Schütte, Gefr Rudolph Stephan, Uffz Bönisch, Uffz Rudolf Scheibe

12 Mullhauser, LeopoldOfw4/SKG-210 (S.U.)Bf 110E-2 Werk # 4924 "S9 + BM" (lost 12/16/41)Destroyer Operational ClaspMIA with unnamed crew 16 December, 1941 at Liwny, cause not reported. Bf 110 Loss List
13 Schellong, HansOblt5/13/1920Schillen, Ostpreussen

Paul Ammann		2/KG-100 (4/42), Stfkpt 3/KG-4 (10/43)He 111H-20 Werk # 700816 "5J + AL" (lost 5/22/44) RK(8/8/44 Post.)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(5/17/43)
EP(11/16/42)
EK 1(6/14/42) & 2(6/18/42)
Class "C" Glider Badge
Bomber Operational Clasp in Gold w/Pendant		KilledInAction (KIA) 22 May, 1944 in the (Ukraine) Crimea. The ac, loaded with bombs, was shot down attacking the Dshankoi railroad station. The ac crashed among the trains with its full bomb load. Added: Oblt Schellong's burial location reported as "Dzhanoi" per "Find-A-Grave (D.Drury). Remaining crew (MissingInAction (MIA)): Uffz Erwin Kalloch, Obs; Uffz Gustav Howell, R/O; Uffz Fritz Linke, 1st Gnr and meteorologist Regierungs (Regrat) Herbert Gustav Leopold Kuster, 2nd Gnr.. 386 combat missions. Source: Kaiser RK book. Added: Another noteworthy Observer flying occasionally with Schellong, was RK Holder (3/12/45) Ofw Paul Ammann (studylibfr.com/doc via S.Youngs).
14 Meinke, AlfredLt1923/03/10 (CK)Hamburg (CK)


Courtesy CK

2./NJG 1 (05/43 Venlo)Bf 110 G-4 "G9 + FK" Werknr 5372 (lost 19/05/43)KIA on 19 May 1943 when crashed at Hulten, near Gilze Rijen Holland, cause and pilot/crew disposition unknown (DeSwart). Added: Lt Meinke was killed when his ac collided with Werknr 6104 at Hulten, N of Gilze-Rijen. His R/O-Gnr, Uffz K. Huhn survived by bailing. Werknr 6104 crew (KIC): Pilot Karl Leopold, R/O Uffz Kurt Müller. both buried Ysselsteyn, (see Leopold for burial detail) (SGLO).
15 Medig, Emil MaxOfw4/2/1911Klein Notisten, OstpreussenIII/KG-1Ju 88A-5 Werk # 882211 (lost)Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 10 November, 1940 during aerial combat with a British night fighter over Bapaume/Puisieux, France. Remaining crew(KilledInAction (KIA)): Oblt Heinz Beyer, Observer; Gefr Leopold Guthentaler, R/O; Ogefr Heinz Molstroh, Gunner. Medig is buried in the Soldiers Cemetery in Bourdon, France. Jager Blatt 3/2003.
16 Masterer, LeopoldUffz54/JG-54 (S.U.)Bf 109E, Bf 109F-2 Werk # 5781 "White ?" (80% dam 7/7/41)
EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) 7 July, 1941 over Dünaburg, S.U.. The Klein Report referances "water" which suggests he either crashed or drowned in nearby water. His first known victory, a Hurricane S of Tonbridge on 12 October, 1940. Nos.2 & 3, both Hurricanes S of London on 13 October, 1940. His 4th, a Spitfire on 25 October, 1940, no location. His 5th, a Spitfire at London on 30 October, 1940. All OKL victories spell surname as Masterer. Alternate spelling: Mastera (Klein Report KilledInAction (KIA)). Magnus, 8 victories.
17 Magath, LeopoldOblt7/JG-53 (3/40; 8/41 Maklok S.U.)Bf 109E-3 (85% damaged 3/29/40), Bf 109E (lost 10/40)Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp		Injured in a force landing crash at Fligerhorst Mainz Finthen 29 March, 1940 due to a fuel shortage. Lost another 109E as a result of aerial combat on 17 October, 1940, no further detail. Source: Jochen Prien
18 Leopold, UllrichFhr2/JG-301 (11/44)Fw 190A-9 Werk # 205963 (lost 3/45) Wound Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp MIA the end of March, 1945 in aerial combat, location unknown. Added: Bailed with wounds near Celle after aerial combat with a P-51 (W.Reschke text/C.König),
19 Leopold, LudwigLt21(J)/LG-2Bf 109E EK 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		His first known victory, his second per OKL, a Spitfire at Dover on 23 September, 1940. I did not find a first victory.
20 Leopold, KurtEJG-Süd., I/JG-4 (1/44)Fw 190A, Bf 109G-6 Werk # 161035 (lost 2/6/44)Fighter Operational ClaspPOW 6 February, 1944 after being shot down by a Spitfire over Nettuno Italy (JG-4 Report). Flugbuch (4/41 to 1/44).


Courtesy Christian König
21 Leopold, KarlFw1916/12/31Karlsbad1



Courtesy CK

1./NJG 1 (05/43 Venlo)Bf 110 G-4 "G9 + AH" Werknr 6104 (lost 19/05/43) EK 2
KIC the night of 18/19 May, 1943 when he collided with a Bf 110 of 2./NJG 1, 1.5 km SE of Dongen, NE of Breda. His Bf 110 crashed at Dongen/Rijen Holland, SE of Oosterhout (Boiten). One known victory, a Wellington on 13 May, 1943. Fw Leopold buried Ysselsteyn BM-3-74. His Radop Uffz Kurt Müller (born 08/08/1919 in Stuttgart, CK), was also killed, and buried Ysselsteyn, BM-3-73 (Find-A-Grave by Fred).
22 Leopold, FritzHptm5/3/1919Lienz, Austria3/KG-3 (6/41), Stfkpt 5/KG-3 (12/42 S.U.)Ju 88A-4 Werk # 800923 "??" (lost 11/4/43) RK(3/26/44 Post.)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(6/5/42)
EP(12/1/41)

EK 1 & 2
Bomber Operational Clasp w/Pendant		KilledInAction (KIA) 4 November, 1943 in Map Quadrant Pl.Qu. 87672 after being hit by flak, he DOW 5 November, 1943 in a hospital in Idritsa, S.U., remaining unnamed crew OK (Ju 88 Loss List). Numerous ground victories during his 320 combat missions, including 89 AC on the ground.
23 Leopold, Friedrich "Fritz"Oblt12/4/1919

Courtesy Christian König

13/JG-54Fw 190A-9 Werk# 750108 "White 12" (lost)Fighter Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 27 November, 1944 during aerial combat with a P-51 over Kroge/Diepholz Germany, buried in the War cem., Diepholzer Friedhof (F.Braun).
24 Stugg, GeorgLt10/29/1919Euskirchen
Cannock Chase		2/KG-1He 111H-3 Werk # 5683 "V4 + HK" (lost 3/14/41)Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) with his entire crew 14 March, 1941; sd by a Beaufighter of No.29 Sq., piloted by F/Lt Guy Gibson, VC. The ac crashed into the North Sea off Ingoldmells Point, near Skegness, Lincolnshire. Remaining crew: Uffz Leopold Auer, Obs (bur CC/3/8/226); Uffz Horst Pauer, R/O (bur CC/3/8/227) and Uffz Helmut Seidel, Flt Engr (bur St Mary's Churchyard, Great Bircham Blk 2, Row 1, Gr 4). The body of Uffz Seidel washed up on the coast of Norfolk 2 June, 1941, the date shown on his grave marker. Lt Stugg buried CC/3/8/228 (D.Drury).
25 Ziems, HansLtII/KG-2Do 217E-4 Werk # 4217 (lost)Bomber Operational ClaspKIC 31 December, 1942 north of the Avord airfield, cause unknown. Remaining crew (all KIC): Uffz Heinz Droese, Observer, Gefr Leopold Bachler, wireless operator and Uffz Gerhard Weber, gunner.
26 Zeiner, JosefOfw7/11/1919Siegendorf3(F)/121 (S.U.)Ju 88D-1 Werk # 1680 "7A + ML" (lost 8/24/42)Observer Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) with unnamed crew at Prosidnyj (Prokhladny/ Ger. Prochladnyj) 24 August, 1942, cause unknown (Ju 88 Loss List). Added: Prochladnyj is located in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia. The crew made it near to their target because their burial location is given as near Prochladnyj. Remaining crew (KilledInAction (KIA)): Oblt Günther Banitz, Obs; Uffz Leopold Majcen, R/O and Fw Anton Habdank, Gnr. None of the crew are named in a military cemetery, but their graves are understood to exist near Prokhladny, Russia (D.Drury).
27 Zaus, LeopoldLt11/10/1923
Ysselstein, Holland		2/JG-1 (4/43 Deelen)Fw 190A-5 Werk # 2615 "Black 9" (lost 4/29/43)Fighter Operational ClaspKIFA 29 April, 1943 after crashing on Geerstraat at Vaassen Holland, north of Apeldoorn, due to high altitude sickness, while on a training mission. Buried Ysselsteyn BM/3/68.
28 Wyhlidal, LeopoldFw1914/09/24 (CK)Kirchberg am Wechsel (CK)



2./JG 76, later redesignated II./JG 54Bf 109 D-1 "Red 1" (lost 09/09/39), Bf 109 E-1 "Red 2" (lost 15/09/39)KilledInAction (KIA) 21 April, 1940 in aerial combat with RAF Hurricanes of No. 73 Sq., possibly flown by Ace F/O N. "Fanny" Orton. This was the first recorded encounter by I/JG-76 with RAF fighters. Shot down by Polish flak near Warsawon 9 September, 1939 in his "Red 1". He made his way back to Witkowicethe next day, only to be brought down twice more during the course of the next week. Added: His "Red 2" known to belli-land, cause & location not mentioned (Pictured on Luftfahrt-Archiv Hafner).


Courtesy CK
29 Wenger, Leopold 'Poldi' ('Bibi' to his family)Oblt11/19/1921Graz, Austria2


Courtesy CK

FFS A/B 13 (Pilsen, 01-08/40), Erg./JG 2 (12/40), 3/JG-2 (4-6/41 Brest, TO), 4./JG 54 (02/42-04/42), 10(Jabo)/JG-2 (6/42 aka 10/SG-2), 6./SG 103 (08/42), 10./JG 2 (09/42-01/43), Stfkpt 13/SKG-10 (5-10/43; 1/44 Vinnitsa Ukraine), 4./SG 10 (03-5-?/44), Stfkpt 6/SG-103 (12/44-04/45)Bf 109E "White 2" (6/41Brest), Fw 190A-4 "Blue 12 + <-" (02/43), Fw 190A-2 /U3 Werk # 5299 (takeoff crash 8/19/42), Fw 190A-3 (force land-eng fail, 11/17/42), Fw 190A-5 "White 12" (4/43), Fw 190A "Blue E" (WIA-flak Eastbourne 6/4/43), Fw 190A-5 (lost 7/7/43 cmbt Marsa del Oro Sicily), Fw 190A-5 "White 12" (10/44 Neustadt), Fw-190 F-8 (lost 10/04/45) RK(1/14/45)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(10/17/43)

EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge (6/4/43)

Bomber Clasp in Gold
KilledInAction (KIA) 10 April, 1945 in a dogfight over Vienna with Soviet fighters near Deutsch-Wagram. He crashed into a railway embankment in the vicinity of the Aspern airfield and bled to death as the result of a very serious back wound probably by a Flak grenade. Buried in Vienna Zentralfriedhof, Grp 97, Blk 5, Row 24, Gr 119. His first known victory, a LaGG-5 on 28 April, 1944 (Added: according to a letter of Wenger his first confirmed kill was a Pe-2 on his 201st mission on 24-25?/03/44. CKönig). 372 missions, including 71 fighter bomber missions. Added: SD by an American fighter 27 June, 1944, 55km from Bucharest. He was reported to have claimed two additional Russian victories over Vienna on April 4th & 5th, 1945 (Carolyn Yeager/Willi Wenger online article). Added: During heavy Jabo missions on the English south coast against English warships, Wenger sank one (other src 2) destroyers and a submarine escort ship with a total of 20,000 GRT Merchant shipping space. He also took part very successfully in the fight against the Allied landing at Dieppe, where he seriously damaged the destroyer "BERKELEY", which was later sunk by its own crew. After being wounded by Allied bombing raids and spending several months in a hospital, he returned to his unit in the southern section of the Eastern Front at the end of October 1944. His 300th combat mission in May 1944. > 400 combat missions: according to a letter of Wenger to his father dated 17/12/44 he was presented champagne from his commander Major Götz Baumann on the occasion of his 400th combat flight. Had to make a belly landing on first mission after the christmas holidays 1944. (CKönig)


Heiermann, left with Leopold Wenger



30 Weller, GerhardUffzI/KG-26 (Sola)He 111H-5 Werk # 3741 "1H + CH" (lost)Bomber Operational ClaspMIA 13 June, 1941 at sea near Peterhead during an operation, cause unknown. Remaining crew (all MIA): Oblt Werner Rohländer, Observer; Gefr Leopold Blaha, R/O and Gefr Friedrich Jarks, Gunner. Source: SIG Norway. Added: KG-26 Loss List suggests that Oblt Rohländer may have been the pilot.
31 Weitz, LotharFw


Lothar Reisinger

8/KG-4He 111H-5 Werk # 3956 "5J + ES" (lost)Bomber Operational ClaspPOW 11 July, 1941 after ditching into the sea, port engine aflame, 20 miles off Flamborough Head after being attacked by a British fighter, pilot and squadron detail undetermined, but may have been a Defiant of RAF No. 255 Sq.. Remaining crew: Uffz Friedrich Pätztel, Observer (POW), Ogefr Josef Ruhl, wireless operator (POW) and Ogefr Leopold Reisinger, gunner (KilledInAction (KIA)). Pätztel and Ruhl were injured in the crash, and it is believed that Reisinger drowned as the crews attempted to release the dingy.
32 Weinberger, Leopold "Leo"Uffz1918/09/15 (CK)7


7./NJG 4Bf 110 G-4 (most likely) (lost 28/04/44)
EK 1 & 2
KIC 28 April, 1944 when he crashed at Eulingen airfield during a touch and go procedure and experienced engine failure (Bolten). Two known victories, two Halifax at HK-6 (Leiden-Utrecht @ 00:34 & 00:37) the night of 24/25 March, 1944. A 3rd, a "4mot" SW of Karlsruhe at 01:10, the night of 24/25 April, 1944. Another four Halifax; at Le Fere, Ercheu, Rouvroy, & Lavarieres, @ 00:02, 00:07, 00:08 & 00:16, the night of 10/11 April, 1944. Added: his younger brother Johann Weinberger was a Radop in an artillery regiment and KIA on 9 October 1944 (CK)
33 Wannenmacher, Ernst LeopoldHptm9/8/19212/LG-1 ('42), Adj IV(K)/LG-1 (8/43), Stfkpt 4/LG-1 (5/44), II/LG-1 (12/44 Gross Sachsenheim), Stfkpt 10/LG-1 (2/45), Stfkpt 5/LG-1 (4/45)Ju 88S-3 (12/44)DK-G (11/18/44), EP, EK 1 & 2, Bomber Operational ClaspParticipated in a raid on the Hotel Ritz in Paris, the home of Allied Commanders, the night of 26 December, 1944. The raid was ineffective due to erroneous fuses being set. He is also known to have served in N.Arica (C.König & LOCS).
34 Tronicke, WernerHptm11/23/192023/KGr-806 (8/42 Med), 1 & 9/KG-54, Stfkpt 12/KG-54 (4/43), Stfkpt 1/KG(J)-54 (4/44 to 4/45 Zerbst)Ju 88A-4 Werk # 5829 "M7 + DL" (lost 8/12/42; MIA briefly; merchant ship flak during Operation Pedestal, 3 unnamed crew returned), Ju 88A-4 Werk # Unk "B3 + BH" (or AH) (lost 6/10/44), Me 262A-1a "B3 + White 8" (lost 4/7/45)
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(3/16/43)

EK 1 & 2
EP (6/15/42), Wound Badge
Bomber & Fighter Operational Clasp		His first two known victories, both B-17s of the 486BG on 7 April, 1945. During this engagement however, wounded by bomber return fire, and being pursued by P-51 escorts, he bailed from the stricken "White 8", which crashed near Hagenow. He is believed to be the victim of Maj Vernon B. Hawthorn Jr, of 504FS, 339FG. Replaced by Leopold Beck. He made a force landing in his Ju 88 after taking a flak hit on 10 June, 1944. In the book "The Last Battle of the Luftwaffe", he is reported as KilledInAction (KIA) 7 April, 1945, and found in the 262 wreckage.
35 Leopold,Uffz3/JG-4 (Balkans)Bf 109G-2 Werk # 14717 "Yellow 2" (6/43 Mamaia)Fighter Operational ClaspBf 109 Loss List (not reported as a lost, just a 109 flown by Uffz Leopold.
36 Stephan, Rudolph Uffz



5/JG-3 (Schiphol)Bf 109GFighter Operational ClaspJager Blatt 3/2004. He is believed KilledInAction (KIA), but unconfirmed.


Stfkpt Lt Leopold Münster, Lt Walter Bohatsch, Ofw Josef Schütte, Gefr Rudolph Stephan, Uffz Bönisch, Uffz Rudolf Scheibe

37 Steinbatz, Leopold Bazior Poldi "Bazi"Lt10/25/1918Wien99



9/JG-52 (11/40)Bf 109F-4 Werk # Unk "Yellow 3 + ~" (S.U.), Bf 109F-4/R1 Werk # 13357 "Yellow 2 + ^^" (lost 6/15/42) RK(2/14/42)-EL(6/2/42)-S(6/23/42 Post)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(1/22/42)
EP(12/8/41)

EK 1 & 2
Ftr Oper.Clasp w/"300"		MIA 15 June, 1942 in "Yellow 2" in a forest near Woltschansk S.U. after shooting down 3 Russian AC. He had been hit by Russian AA fire and crashed behind enemy lines. One of the JG-52 "Experten" who began his career in the Kharkov area during Operation Barbarossa. First NCO to be awarded the Swords. Grafs wingman in Russia. All victories in Russia. One known victory, Nos.40, 41 & 42, two I-16s and a Soviet bomber on the Mius Front on 8 January, 1942. It was after these three victories that he received the RK. A MiG-1 20 km SE of Ark Monaj on 9 May, 1942. A double victory, both Su-2s on 13 May, 1942; one 5 km N of Bolshaya-Babka, the other at Marowaja. Bowers/Lednicer, 99 victories. Alternate spelling: Steinbach.



38 Speer, Leopold "Leo"Uffz28/11/23 (CK)Garmisch-Partenkirchen (CK)


II/JG-26 (joins 5/44), 7/JG-26 (10/44), 8/JG-26, 7/JG-26 (1/45 Nordhorn)Fw 190A-8 in 7 Staffel, Bf 109G-14 in 8/JG-26, Fw 190D-9 Werk # 210165 "Brown 5" (lost 1/1/45)
most probably Fighter Operational Clasp in Bronze
Bodenplatte pilot, KilledInAction (KIA) 1 January, 1945 after being shot down in "Brown 5 (or 6)" by friendly Flak fire as he passed over Schelde and Walcheren Island. His AC known to have crashed at Harderwijk (Zeeweg) Holland (DeSwart). Burial Ysselsteyn AF-2-42 (Manrho/Putz publ.). SGLO indicates the ac code as Brown 5.
39 Schweizer, LeopoldUffz10(Pz)/SG-77, 10(Pz)/SG-1Ju 87G-2
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(2/5/44)

EK 1 & 2
EP (11/30/42), Dive Bomber Operational Clasp		DK-G Awards List
40 Schwarz, Günther Leopold FranzFw1/15/1922Wagstadt402/JG-51 (12/42 S.U.)Fw 190A-6 Werk # 550497 "Black 10" (lost 10/24/43)
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(1/28/44 Post.)
EP


EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) 24 October, 1943; aerial combat southeast of Lojew (Eng. Loyew), Belarus (DK-G Awards List). Added: His remains have not been transferred to a military cemetery, but a grave is believed to exist in Lojew/Gomel, Belarus. He is commemorated in the German War Cem. at Berjosa (Eng. Biaroza), Belarus (D.Drury). His first known victory, a Soviet MiG-3 SW of Srelyj on 14 December, 1942. An Il-2 on 13 July, 1943. A LaGG-5 on 17 July, 1943. An Il-2 on 18 July, 1943. An Il-2 (m.H.) on 19 July, 1943. A LaGG-5 and an Il-2 on 4 August, 1943. A Pe-2 on 18 August, 1943. Two Pe-2s in the Babki-Deslyndovka aeas on 22 August, 1943. An Il-2 (m.H.) NW of Alschanny on 27 August, 1943. Three Il-2s (all m.H.) NE of Goluboff on 29 August, 1943. A LaGG-5 ESE of Yelnya on 30 August, 1943. A P-2 NW of Perepudovo on 4 September, 1943. Three Il-2s on 15 September, 1943. Two Il-2s and a LaGG-5 at Kalkikino on 17 September, 1943. Two Yak-9s in the Poltava Sector on 30 September, 1943. A Pe-2 at Dudolowskwa on 4 October, 1943. An Il-2 over the Semminra See on 10 October, 1943. Magnus, victory count of 40 is approximate.
41 Schütte, Josef "Jupp"FhjOfw8/1/191741



Courtesy Christian König

4/JG-3 (5/42 S.U.), 5/JG-3 (12/42; 7/43 S.U.), 3/JG-3 (8/43), 5/JG-3 11/JG-3 (12/43 Volkel)Bf 109F, Bf 109G-4 Werk # 19976 "Black 7 + -" (7/5/43; WIA at Woltschansk), Bf 109G-5 Werk # 15955 "Black 8 + -" (lost 12/4/43 DeSwart)
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(11/25/43)
EP


EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge(7/5/43)
Fighter Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) 4 December, 1943 during aerial combat with a P-47 in his G-5, crashing at Achterveld, 7 km west of Barneveld Holland (DeSwart). Buried Ysselsteyn CW/1/23 (Ton van Bon). WIA 5 July, 1943 during aerial combat with a Boston. One known victory, His first known Soviet victoy, an I-153, no location and an I-61 12 km E of Volokhov Yar on 26 May, 1942. Another Soviet, a MiG-1 NW of Kansenka on 22 June, 1942. A Soviet double victory on 24 June, 1942; an R-5 and an R-10. An Il-2 on 13 July, 1942. A Yak-4 1 km N of Kalatsch on 10 September, 1942. An Il-2 N of Stalingrad on 28 September, 1942. A LaGG-3 on 3 December, 1942. A MiG-1 on 20 December, 1942. A Yak-1 8 km SE of Pitomnik on 22 December, 1942. An Il-2 on 30 December, 1942. A Yak-1 5 km S of Bhnf. Kotluban on 7 January, 1943. A Pe-2 15 km W of Pitomnik on 12 January, 1943. His 25th a MiG-1 on 2 March, 1943. An Il-2 on 10 March, 1943. An A-20 Boston on 19 March, 1943. A Hurricane on 20 March, 1943. A LaGG-3 and an I-180 on 6 May, 1943. An Il-2 on 12 May, 1943. A LaGG-5 and a Yak-1 on 8 June, 1943. His 41st, a B-17 (e.V.) W of Venlo on 12 August, 1943. p>
Stfkpt Lt Leopold Münster
42 Schuppan, HelmutFw14/10/19 (CK)Lübben (CK)2


2/NJG-3Do 217J-2 Werk # 1258 "D5 + CK" (lost 2/19/43)*
EK 1 & 2
Night Fighter Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) the night of 18/19 February, 1943; sd (exploding) over the sea near Georgesheil, 10 km west of Aurich, by return fire of rear gunner, Sgt McDougle, from Halifax II "HR692 ZA-R" of No. 10 Sq, piloted by F/Lt Munro (Boiten & Combat Report via Simon Glancey). Remaining crew (KilledInAction (KIA)): Uffz Leopold Baumann, R/O (born 04/10/20 in Brühl, Baden, buried St. Georgen (CK)) and Ogefr Kurt Tuschy, Gnr. One known victory, a Stirling on 8 December, 1942. A 2nd, a Lancaster on 18 February, 1943, the night their Dornier was shot down. *The specific ac & remaining crew names per 12 Oclock Forum via Simon Glancey. Names and dates verified by CKönig.
43 Schneider, LeopoldUffz6/KG-100 (Athens-Kalamaki)He 111H-6 Werk # 7218 6N + CJ (lost 5/28/42)Bomber Operational ClaspPOW 28 May, 1942 after ditching near Fuka Egypt. The cause unknown but the crew was involved in an air attack on the Fuka airfield. Remaining crew: Uffz Karl Jansen, Obs (MIA); Oblt Werner Braun, R/O (POW; Ogefr Alber Göhner, Gnr (MIA) and Ogefr Heinrich Rose, Gnr 2 (KilledInAction (KIA), no known grave) (D.Drury).)
44 Schlögl, LeopoldUffz23/JG-26 (joins 2/44)Fw 190A-8 Werk # 170114 "Yellow 4" (lost 5/25/44)
EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) 25 May, 1944 in aerial combat with an RCAF fighter, piloted by S/L L.M. Cameron of No. 401 Sq., near Charleroi (RCAF Claims List). His two victories; a B-17 of 96BG at Tilburg on 23 March, 1944 and a Spitfire of RAF No. 602 Sq. S of Dieppe on 10 May, 1944.
45 Brehm, AdolfUnkIV/KG-76Ju 88A-4 Werk # Unk (dam 1/6/44)Bomber Operational ClaspHis ac damaged 6 January, 1944 near the Toulouse airfield by a Mosquito (?) Night Fighter. The extent of damage and crew dispositio unknown. Remaining crew: Uffz Leopold Wimmer, Obs; Ogefr Karl Geiger, R/O and Ogefr Gerhard Wieland, Gnr (12 O'clock High Forum).
46 Groiss, LeopoldFw68/JG-2 (12/42), 12/JG-2 (5/43), 3/JG-2 (11/43)Fw 190A-6 Werk # 550561 (lost 3 Nov., 1943)EP


EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) 3 November, 1943 in aerial combat in his A-6 over Clipenville. One known victory, a Beaufighter on 1 December, 1942. A 2nd, a B-24 on 6 January, 1943. A 3rd, a Boston on 12 January, 1943. His 4th, a B-17 on 23 January, 1943. His 5th, a Spitfire on 29 January, 1943. A 6th, a B-17 near St. Nazaire on 29 May, 1943.
47 Greiss, LeopoldFw3/JG-2Fw 190A-6 Werk # 550561 (80% dam 11/3/43)Fighter Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 3 November, 1943; hit an obstruction during a force landing attempt near Cligonville after sustaining combat damage.
48 Frosch, JohannFw7/TG-4 (KGzbV-2)Ju 52 "G6 + AR", Ju 52/3mg14e Werk # 641393 G6 + CV" (lost)Transport Operational ClaspMIA 2 February, 1945 in the Posen area for an unknown reason. Remaining crew: Uffz Ernst von Lorenz, Observer (MIA) Lorenz was credited with one victory, a Mosquito near the island of Crete; Ofw Siegfried Leffer, R/O (KilledInAction (KIA))and Fw Leopold Hofbauer, Mechanic (MIA).
49 Fröhlich, LeopoldOblt15/JG-54, 8/JG-54 (5/43 S.U.)Bf 109F-2 Werk# 8212 "Black ?" (80% dam 7/7/41)
EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp		WIC 7 July, 1941 when he hit an obstruction at the Ostrow S.U. airfield. Werk# 8212 was reported 80% damaged. One known victory in the West, a B-17 over northern Germany on 15 May, 1943. Alternate spelling: Frolich.
50 Enke, WernerUffz1(F)/120 (Sola)Do 17P-1 "A6 + JH" (damaged & interned Sweden)Observer Operational ClaspForce-landed on 6 July, 1940 near River Sangis, Kalix, NE of Lulea, northern Sweden after being shot at by Swedish AA fire when they mistakenly flew over Swedish territory. One known crew, Uffz Leopold Gapp is believed to be the passenger. In November, 1940, the AC was returned to Germany. Source: B.Widfeldt & Observer Loss List. Added: according to www.forcedlandingcollection.se the pilot was Uffz Leopold Gapp, while Enke is listed as Obsv. (ckonigxx)

51 Eichinger, LeopoldOfw3JG-26 (joins 11/41), Flt. Instr., 3/JG-26 (returns 7/43), Ferry Unit (11/43)Bf 109 E & F, Fw 190A-3 Werk # 0137007 (damaged 9/42)
EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp		WIFA 3 September, 1942 when he and another A-3 collided on takeoff from Wizernes airfield. One known victory, a Spitfire northeast of Ostende on 1 June, 1942. His 2nd, a Spitfire near St. Omer on 30 July, 1942. His 3rd, a B-17 NE of Calais/Marck on 14 October, 1943.
52 Eiche, Karl HeinzUffzIII/KG-26Ju 88A Werk # Unk (lost 5/11/44)Bomber Operational ClaspWIA 11 May, 1944 during an attack on convoy UGS40 off Cape Bengut, Algeria. Their ac was intercepted by fighters of RAF Nos. 153 & 256 Sqds., and also took AA fire from Task Force 61 shipping vessels. The ac crashed into the sea off Faro de la Mola, Formentera, Balearic Islands, Spain.Remaining crew (KilledInAction (KIA), bur Cuacos de Yuste, Row 8): Fw Leopold Reinegger, bur Gr 160; Ogefr Josef Zenk, bur Gr 159 and Uffz Heinz Sowinski, bur "IM" (in Memorium). Uffz Eiche was rescued by a lighthouse keeper who was rewarded by the German Consul (D.Drury).
53 Dous, WilliHptm2/16/1916Passenheim, Ostpreussen
Spain 38, 8/KG-3Do 17Z-2 Werk # 2564 "5K + ES" (lost 9/2/41)
RK(7/5/41)

Spanish Cross in Gold

EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge
Bomber Operational Clasp 1n Gold		MIA 2 September, 1941; failed to return from a mission against Pawlowo S.U.. Remaining crew (MIA): Ofw Alfred Lehmamm, Obs; Ofw Kurt Bialas, R/O and Stabsarzt Leopold Bührlen, Gnr.. Over 100 combat missions.
Added by Pietrzak Youngs) Aviator badge (13 December 1935) Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Bronze (?) in Silver (25 May 1941) in Gold (1 June 1941) Medalla de la Campaña Spanish Cross in Gold with Swords Sudetenland Medal with Prague Castle Bar Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (12 December 1939) 1st Class (25 June 1940) Wound Badge (1939) in Black (1 March 1941) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 July 1941 as Oberleutnant and pilot in the 8./Kampfgeschwader 3 "Lützow" Source: Everipedia
54 Dolezal, LeopoldUffzII/StG-3 (Med)Ju 87D-3 Trop Werk # 100276 (dam 6/16/43)Wound Badge
Dive Bomber Operational Clasp		Dolezal and unnamed crew were injured 16 June, 1943, hitting an obstruction west of Argos after becoming disorientated. Ju 87 Loss List
55 Butber,Unk10(Jabo)/JG-2 (Channel 3/43)Bf 109FFighter Operational ClaspServed as wingman for Leopold Wenger during an attack on Ashford. He knocked out an AA gun during the attack (Carolyn Yeager/Willi Wenger online article).
56 Hackl, LeopoldLt6/29/1916Mailberg/BezStab/NSGr-3Go 145, Ar 66
RK(3/20/45)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(1/1/45)

EK 1 & 2
EP (5/15/44), Night Assault Operational Clasp		DK-G Awards List
57 Bräuherr, JosefOblt4/1/1922DeggendorfII/KG-77 (7/43 Med), Stab/KG-26 (2/45 Vaernes)Ju 88A-4 Werk # 3957 "??" (70% dam 7/26/43), Ju 88A-4 Werk # 142497 "1H + AF" (lost 2/9/45) Wound Badge
Bomber Operational Clasp 		MIA with unnamed crew 9 February, 1945, cause unknown, location not reported (Ju 88 Loss List). He and his Obsever, Lt Leopold Bökl were injured in a crash at Piacenza 26 July, 1943 due to engine trouble (Ju 88 Loss List). Added: Bräuherr and crew were one of four Ju 88's crashing in he Rabbasen area this date, due to bad weather. All but one crewman survived, namely Uffz Hans Strauhal, of Bräuherr's crew. Remaining Bräuherr crew: Ogefr Herbert Tüngler and Uffz Heinrich Ziesemann (Flyvrak Norway).
58 Bönisch, ?Uffz5./ JG 3 (autumn '43)Bf-109 G-6


Stfkpt Lt Leopold Münster, Lt Walter Bohatsch, Ofw Josef Schütte, Gefr Rudolph Stephan, Uffz Bönisch, Uffz Rudolf Scheibe



CKönig
59 Bohatsch, WalterOblt14/01/2113-18

Courtesy Christian König

7./JFS 5 (08/41), 6./JG 3 (05/42 CK), JFS 2 (06/42 CK), JFS 6 (10/42 CK), Erg.JGr. Ost (02/43 CK), II./JG 51 (0243 CK), 5./JG 3 (04/43-04/44 S.U.,11/43 Schipol), 3/JG-3 (4/44), act. Stfkpt 2./JG 3 (04-08/44), II./JG 3 (CK), 13./Erg.JG 1 (10/44 CK), 1./JG 7 (02/45 CK), Stfkpt 1./JG 7 (04/45 Cottbus)Bf 109G-6 Werk # 26090 "Black 6" (11/43 Schipol), Bf 109G-6 Werk # 411261 "Black 6 + -" (dam 20/02/44), Bf 109G-6/AS "Black 7" (04/44), Me 262 A-1a "White 4" in JG 7
EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge

probablyFighter Operational Clasp in Silver
WIA 20 February, 1944 during aerial combat with "4 mots", no location reported. One known victory, a Blenheim at Map Quadrant 1189/15 West on 21 August, 1941. His first known Soviet victory, a LaGG-3 on 17 April, 1943. A LaGG-5 on 9 May, 1943. A MiG-1 on 14 June, 1943. An Il-2 on 5 July, 1943. An Il-2 on 6 July, 1943. Another Il-2 on 7 July, 1943. An Il-2 on 14 July, 1943. An Il-2 on 17 July, 1943. An Il-7 on 26 July, 1943. One known western victory, a B-17 (e.V.) N of Zerbst on 29 April, 1944. 6 victories with the Me 262. One such victory, a B-17, his 14th victory, on 10 April, 1945. His 15th, a B-17 in the Dresden area on 17 April, 1945. His 16th, a B-17 on 18 April, 1945. His 17th, a B-17 SW of Prag on 19 April, 1945. An 18th, an Il-2 on 6 July, 1943. His wrecked "White 4" was pictured at the Dedelsdorf airfield by Celle on 8 May, 1945. Magnus. Added: WIA on 20/02/44 when crashed near Königslutter/Elbe. Bohatsch flew infrequently due to his injuries. Deceased 04/10/06(CK)


Stfkpt Lt Leopold Münster, Lt Walter Bohatsch, Ofw Josef Schütte, Gefr Rudolph Stephan, Uffz Bönisch, Uffz Rudolf Scheibe

60 Becker, ArnoldGefr7/29/1922FFS B7 (Clermont-Ferrand)Si 204 Werk # 46 (lost 2/4/44)Trainee?KIC with co-pilot Gefr Waldemar Hecht (geb 2/19/1923) on 4 February, 1944, cause unknown, however the occupants in the village of Auvergnate heard the ac in distress before hitting the ground and burning. Remaining crew (KIC): Uffz Heinz Horn, geb 7/18/1922, Observer. The French crash report suggests he survived, but died of his injuries later. However his grave marker displays Feb 4. A 4th person, Fw Heinrich Leopold geb 10/13/1919 is on a grave marker with one of this crew, showing his date of death as 2/10/44 (curiously). All are buried in the Dagneux Cemetery. Source: French Crash Report online, thanks to F. Braun
61 Beck, LeopoldOblt7/28/1921Stfkpt 6/KG(J)-54 (10/44 to 2/45), Stfkpt 7/KG(J)-54 (2/45-4-45), Stfkpt 1/KG(J)-54 (4/45 to end)Me 262A/1a
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(1/28/43)

EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		 Replaced Werner Tronicke. LuftArchiv.de
62 Baumann, LeopoldUffz7/StG-3 (S.U.)Ju 87D-3 Werk # 1069 (lost 8/7/43)Dive Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) with unnamed crew 7 August, 1943; probably due to flak, attempted an emergency landing north of Duschowoskaja. Ju 87 Loss List
63 Basil,UnkIV/SKG-10 (Channel 4/43)Fw 190A-5Assault Operational ClaspKnown to have served with Leopold Wenger (Carolyn Yeager/Willi Wenger online article).
64 Bally, Leopold vonLt3/21/1923Ingolstadt7/JG-11Fw 190A-6 Werk # 551116 (lost)Fighter Operational ClaspKIC 21 March, 1944; crashed at Oldenburg during a practice flight, cause unknown. Source: L. Wiegels. No VDK burial detail (D.Drury).
65 Albert, AdamFw5/15/1917Besse4/KG-27 (2/42 Korovye Selo, Russia)He 111H-6 Werk # 4901 "1G + GP" (lost 2/19/42)Bomber Operational ClaspKIC 19 February, 1942, when his ac, reportedly borrowed from 6/KG-27, collided with another, on takeoff from Landeplatz Korovye Selo. This ac, a Ju 52/3m of TG-1, Werk # 6130, for which no casualties reported. Remaining crew He 111 (all injured): Lt Rudolf Hasselbacher, Obs; Fw Leopold Gutmann, R/O; Uffz Karl Schlott, Flt Engr and Uffz Arthur Sichte, Gnr. Fw Albert's remains could not be identified for reburial, but was probably transferred to a military cemetery at Sebezh Russia as an unknown (D.Drury).
66 Jarosch, LeopoldLt7/StG-1 (Med)Ju 87B-1 Werk # 0281 "J9 + BH" (lost 3/23/41)Dive Bomber Operational ClaspMIA with unnamed crew 23 March, 1941 after aerial combat at Valletta. Ju 87 Loss List.
67 Leopold,Ogefr1II/SG-1 (8/44 S.U.)Fw 190F EK 2
Assault Operational Clasp		His first known victory, a Soviet Il-2 on 17 August, 1944.
68 Lagauer, LeopoldOblt8/KG-77 (Med)Ju 88A-4 Werk # 2158 "3Z + ES" (lost 8/12/42)Bomber Operational ClaspMIA with unnamed crew 12 August, 1942 probably shot down by Naval fighters (Lt Johnston of 806 Sq.?) during Operation Pedestal (Ju 88 Loss List).
69 Külbel, JürgenLt8/1/1918GräfelfingIV/KG-4 (12/41 Laon-Athies, Aisne, Fr.)He 111H-3 Werk # 3307 (lost 12/18/41)Bomber Operational ClaspKIFA wih his entire crew, 18 December, 1941, when they collided mid-air with another He 111, Werk # 2892, piloted by Lt Heinrich Weyherer. The ac crashed at Autremencourt, NE of Ahies-sous-Laon, killing all eight airmen. Remaining crew Wk# 3307; buried German War Cem., Fort-de-Malmaison, Fr., Blk 5, Row 22: Ogefr Karl Fucker, Obs (Gr 1003); Gefr Leopold Breier, R/O (Gr 1004) and Ogefr Hermann Janicke, Flt Engr (Gr 1005). Lt Külbel buried Gr 1002 (D.Drury).
70 Kruusmägi, LeopoldOblt06/02/17St. Petersburg1./ SAGr. 127, NSGr. 11Hs-126 (01/44)
EK 2
Estonian Luftwaffe volunteer, posing after the 1000th Feindflug in front of a Hs-126 on 08.01.1944, left with his crewman Obsv Lt Ilmar Saarne (Saberg). On this combat mission the 9th Soviet uboat was destroyed by water bombs (21/09/19 in Tallinn, deceased 10/05/99 in Stockholm, Operational Flying Clasp in Bronze)



CKönig
71 Krause, HelmutUffz2/KG-1 (S.U.)Ju 88A-4 Werk # 1510 "v$ + IK" (lost 3/2/43)Bomber Operational ClaspMIA with unnamed crew at Wedolaga 2 March, 1943, cause unknown (Ju 88 Loss List). Added: The unnamed crew (MIA ): Ogefr Emil Krämer, Obs; Uffz Horst Kiesler, R/O and Uffz Leopold Gärtner, Gnr (Qu.Meister File).
72 Kramprich, JohannesOblt2/28/1916BodendorfKGr.z.b.V. 102 (11/42), 4 & 6/KG-77 (6/44), Stab/KG-26 (2/45 Vaernes)Ju 88 A-4 Werk # 301532 "1H + JF" (lost 2/9/45)Bomber Operational ClaspMIA with unnamed crew 9 February, 1945, cause & location not reported (Ju 88 Loss List). Added: The entire crew were KIC when they accidentally flew into the mountainous region of the Rabbas Valley while on a transfer flight to Bardufoss, and crashed due to bad weather. Remaining crew: Lt Leopold Böckel, Uffz Eberhard Schwemmler and Ofw Johann Fischer (Flyvrak Norway).
73 Korsak, LeopoldOfhr9/28/19253/KG(J)-6 (3/45 Prag-Kbely airfield)Bf 109G-10/R6 Werk # 490305 (lost 3/17/45)Fighter Operational ClaspPilot reported KIC 17 March, 1945 when his ac crashed in a field at Senesnice, District Prag, CZ., cause unknown. (F.Braun).
74 Köck, LeopoldHptmStfkpt 6/LG-1 (3/43), Kdr II/LG-1 ( 9/43), Kdr Stab II/LG-1 (5/44)Ju 88A-4 Werk # 141044 (lost 5/4/44)DK-G (6/24/43), EK 1 & 2, Bomber Operational ClaspKIC 3 May, 1944, crashing 20km N of Rome, no furher detail (LOCS). Added: KilledInAction (KIA) with his entire crew, the night of 3/4/May, 1944, during an attack on the Anzio beachhead, presumably by flak. Remaining crew: Uffz Walter Schmidt, Uffz Karl Gaiser and Uffz Rudolf Amsel (C.König).
75 Knier, LeopoldOfw7JGr-West (Cazaux6, Fr.), JG-5 (7/42 S.U.), 3/JG-27 (10/43), JV-44 (4/45)Bf 109F-4 Werk # Unk "Yellow 8" (dam 6/29/42), Bf 109F-4 Werk # 10145 "Yellow 3 + -" (lost 7/19/42), Bf 109G in JG-27, Me 262A-1a or Fw 190D-9 in JV-44EP


EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		MIA (briefly) 19 July, 1942; shot down in "Yellow 3" over Kola-Bucht. Retuned later to his unit (Source:SIG Norway). Added: His "Yellow 8" was badly damaged by Russian flak over Murmansk, which he managed to land smoothly at Petsamo (C.König). Two known victories, his 6th & 7th (as numbered on OKL Claims List), both B-17s; one 10 km N of Bischbrunn, the other 10 km NE of Kitzingen, on 14 October, 1943. His JV-44 service found on a pilot list on-line and a JV 44 photo.

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76 Keller, ArnoldUffz9/13/1914Kuhardt7/StG-77 (Argentan)ju 87B-2 Werk # 5622 (lost 11/1/40)Dive Bomber Operational ClaspKIC 1 November, 1940; his ac crashed near Biere/Orne during practice, cause unknown. His R/O-Gnr, Lt Josef Leopold Mauerer, was also KIC. Both are buried in the German War cem., Champigny-St Andre, Blk 14, Row 8; Keller in Gr 431, Mauerer in Gr 430 (D.Drury).
77 Adler, GünterLt8/3/19169/KG-26He 111H-5 Werk # 3947 "1H + GT" (Lost 7/8/41)Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 8 July, 1941 when his ac failer to return from a mission to Birmingham. Remaining crew: Ofw Werner Klotz, Obs (dispo unk, no VDK listing); Fw Erich Ehrenstein, R/O (KilledInAction (KIA)) and Fw Leopold Theinert, Gnr (MIA). Two of the deceased are buried in Germany, Blk C of the War cem. at Norderney, En.-Luth Friedhof: Lt Adler Gr 44 and Ehrenstein Gr 25. Norderney is one of the East Frisian Islands off the North Sea coast of Germany, suggesting this may be where their bodies washed ashore. Fw Theinert listed by the VDK as "in a sea grave", and commemorated on the Kiel-Laboe Naval Memorial (D.DRury).
78 Huschczak, LeopoldUffz3/JGr-10Fw 190A-8 "Black 3" (lost)Fighter Operational ClaspKIC 14 January, 1945, crashing during a delivery flight, cause unknown. Jager Blatt 2/2004.
79 Huber, HermannOblt

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Stfkpt 6/LG-1 (2/44 Italy - 1/45 Reich Def)Ju 88S-3 Werk # 331294 "L1 + NP" (lost 1/23/45)EK 1 & 2, Bomber Operational ClaspMIA 23 January, 1945 during a mine-laying operation, when he was attacked by Mosquitos of RAF No. 409 Sq., and/or AA fire of the 105th AA Brigade. His Ju 88 crashed at Scheldemonding Holland, along with two others. Remaining crew (MIA): Fw Leopold Schedl, Obs; Uffz Werner Rittgen, R/O and Lt Hans Gross, Gunner. (DeSwart & Wings to Victory)
80 Hrdlicka, LeopoldLt28 Fliegerverbindungs Geschwader 2Fi 156C-3 (Trop) Werk # 3823 "BD + FV" (interned in Sweden)Liason Operational ClaspWhile on a flight from the Eastern Front, he and Ogefr Seidel sought refuge in Sweden, landing at Kuggeboda Sweden, south of Ronneby, on 7 May, 1945. Seidel is believed to be the passenger although the pilot was not positively identified by the author. Source: B.Widfeldt
81 Hrastovcan, LeopoldUffzCroatia1JG-104 (4/43), II/EJG-1 (12/43), 1/JGr-Kro (4/44)Bf 109G-2 & G-6
EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		One known victory, a 15th Air Force B-24 near Zapresic on 23 April, 1944. Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey.
82 Hofmeister, LeopoldUffz 7/KG-51 (S.U.)Ju 88C-6 Werk # 360172 "9K + MR" (lost 4/28/43)Bomber Operational ClaspMIA with unnamed crew 28 April, 1943, cause unknown, location not reported (Ju 88 Loss List).
83 Hlavaty, ?GefrSG 10 or SG 103FW-190Former wingman of Leopold Wenger.CKönig
84 Henkemeier, Hans LeopoldLt71(Erg)/JG-54Bf 109E-7 Werk # 1944 (lost)
EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		KIS 7 September, 1941 over Oesel. His first known Soviet victory, a DB-3 on 18 July, 1941. A 2nd, an I-18 the following day. A 3rd, an I-15 on 26 July, 1941. A 4th, a SB-3 on 27 July, 1941. A 5th, a "Schlacht" on 1 August, 1941. A 6th & 7th, an NDR-6 and an I-18 on 10 August, 1941. Alternate spelling: Henkmeier.
85 Heiermann, ?LtII./SG 10 (08/44 Poland)Fw 190 A-5Known to have served with Leopold Wenger (Carolyn Yeager/Willi Wenger online article).


Heiermann, left with Leopold Wenger

86 Heiden, LeopoldFw8/18/1919Wiener - Neustadt

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4/KG-2 (Eindhoven)Do 217E-4 Werk # 1178 "U5 + AM" (lost)EK 1 & 2, Bomber Operational ClaspMIA 20 January, 1943; failed to return from a bombing attack on London. Thought to have been shot down by a Beaufighter of RAF No. 141 Sq., crashing into the sea south of Dungeness, Kent. Remaining crew: Fw Fritz Aigner, Observer (MIA); Uffz Anton Schotthöfer, R/O (MIA) and Fw Otto Strassner, Gunner (KilledInAction (KIA)).

With his crew

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