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#Pilot (↑)RankBornPlaceScore (↑)UnitsAircraftAwards*************Notes*************PhotoLinksAuthorComments
1 Heintzer, Hermann Friedrich Georg Fw7/26/1918Hamburg3/KG-27 (7/41) He 111H-5 Werk # 3922 "1G + HL" (lost 7/18/41) Bomber Operational Clasp KIC with his entire crew, 18 July, 1941, when their ac made involuntary ground contact in the vicinity of Baia, Romania. Remaining crew, (desig unk): Oblt.z.s. Georg Mossgraber, Obs; Gefr Hans Siewert and Ogefr Otto Singer. There was also a passenger, Lt Ernst Rutschke (KIC), a Zugführer in Ln.Kdo.(mot)/KG-27.Fw Heintzer buried in the German War Cem. at Lasi, Romania, Blk 3, Plot D, Row 13, Gr 547; all others among the unknowns (D.Drury). This may be the Hermann, WIA 10 May, 1940, of 9/KG-1.
2 Abel, ErnstFw7/JG-11Fw 190A-7 Werk # 430480 (dam 4/9/44)Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp		WIA 9 April, 1944 during aerial combat in the Flensburg area.
3 Acher, AugustFw1/Kü.Fl.Gr-906He 115 B/C Werk # 2729 "8L + IH" (lost)Reconnaissance Operational Clasp in Gold (8/19/42)MIA 22 October, 1942; missing at Latscha Lake during a flight to support agents behind enemy line. AC was borrowed by 2/Vers.Verb.Ob.d.L.. Remaining crew (all MIA): Oblt Kurt Helf, Observer; Uffz Ernst Leuenhagen, R/O and Uffz Stefan Kuballa, Gunner. Source: SIG Norway. Added: The aircraft had been dispatched to Santahamina/6.5 km SE of Helsinki in Finland with orders to fly to Lake Jungozero in the Lake Onega area to rescue 13 Estonian agents on an Abwehr operation behind Russian lines. But by the time the Heinkel arrived, the demolitionists had all been waited by the soviet soldiers who started shooting when it landed. A few of them managed to jump into the plane and it took off. Helf and Acher were wounded, the engine was damaged and they had to descend to the Yungozero Lake 35 minutes later. After a while NKVD unit caught them up. Leuenhagen killed himself. Four estonians surrendered. Source: VK.com (CKönig)

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4 Achgelis, Gerd16/07/08GolzwardenTest pilot and pioneer in the development of helicopters. Achgelis turned down the offer of Göring to take the position of Generalluftzeugmeister after the death of Ernst Udet in November 1941. He worked as a test pilot at an aircraft factory in Graudenz until the end of World War II. In 1975, he received the légion d'honneur from France for his achievements in aviation. Deceased 18/05/91 in Hude.



CKönig
5 Adler, ErnstFw10/KGrzbV-1Ju 52
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(2/14/42)

EK 1 & 2
Transport Operational Clasp		DK-G Awards List
6 Ahrens, RudolfLt9/7/19192/KG-1He 111H-3 Werk # unk "V4 + GK" (lost 8/18/40)Bomber Operational ClaspPOW 18 August, 1940 after his ac was damagedby fighters of Nos. 32 & 65 Sqs., and made a wheels up landing at Snargate, near Dymchurch, Kent. The crew destroyed the ac using an incendiary device. Remaining crew (POW): Ofw Ernst Katzmarski, Obs; Uffz Georg Schneider, R/O; Flg Kurt Natzke, Gnr and Uffz Helmut Gericke, Flt Engr (WIA & DOW 8/18/40). Gericke buried in the Hawkinge Cem., Plot O, Row 1, Gr 20 (D.Drury). Added: The pilot of No.65 Sq, was P/O Ernest Glaser (S.Youngs).
7 Albert, ErnstLtI/ZG-1 (Reich Def)Bf 110G-2 Werk # 6108 "S9 + LK" (lost 8/24/43)Wound Badge, Destroyer Operational ClaspHe and R/O, Uffz Gerhard Büttner, were killed in a crash landing 24 August, 1943. They crashed and burned west of Bordenau due to an engine fire. Bf 110 Loss List. Added: Lt Albert died of his injuries on 27 August, 1943 in a hospital (LOCS).
8 Albrecht, DietrichLt12/29/1918Königsmark2(F)/Aufkl.Gr. Ob.d.L.Do 215B Werk # Unk (dam 3/2/41), Ju 88A-5 Werk # Unk (lost 6/29/41) Wound Badge, Observer Operational Clasp KilledInAction (KIA) 29 June, 1941 following combat, and making a force landing at the airfield at Insterburg Germany (now Chernyakhovsk Russia). Remaining crew (KilledInAction (KIA)): Lt Johannes Brunners, Obs; Uffz Gustav Ott, R/O and Uffz Paul Reime, Gnr.. The four deceased are buried in a single grave in the Ger War Cem. at Chernyakhovsk Russia. Earlier, on 2 March, 1941, he was injured when making a crash landing at Evreux, Eure, France due to engine damage or failure. Remaining crew: Lt Herbert Zoch, Obs (Inj); Uffz Hans Klausnitzer, R/O and Gefr Ernst Schneider, Gnr, dispositions on the latter two unknown (D.Drury).
9 Albrecht, FritzFw1(F)/121 (Greece)Ju 88A-5 Werk # 684 (lost 8/26/41)Observer Operational ClaspKIC 26 August, 1941 when his ac struck an obstacle at or near Athens-Tatoi airfield. Remaining crew: Fw Julius Ernst Gerhardt, Obs (DOW 8/27/41); Uffz Kurt Knuschke, R/O (WIC) and Uffz Heinz Büttner, Gnr (KIC). Two of the deceased are buried in the Ger War Cem. at Dionyssos-Rapendoza, Crypt 3, Row 8 as follows: Fw Gerhardt, Platte 11; Uffz Büttner, Platte 8 (D.Drury).
10 Alexa, Karl Ofw3/KG-54 (Med)Ju 88A-4 Werk # 141116 "B3 + DL" (lost 4/25/43)Bomber Operational ClaspMIA 25 April, 1943, with his Observer Oblt Gerhard Ernst and one other unnamed crew returned, cause unknown, location not reported (Ju 88 Loss List). Added: Remaining crew: Ogefr Alois Hermsdörfer, R/O (Ret;d) and Ogefr Karl Lippel, Gnr (MIA) (Qu.Meister File).
11 Alle, ErnstFw7/2/19211/JG-77 (Reich Def)Bf 109G-14 Werk # 413786 "White 9" (lost 9/11/44)Fighter Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 11 September, 1944 during aerial combat SW of Heerlen (Bf 109 Loss List).
12 Altnorthoff, Ernst GeorgHptm4/21/192011Stfkpt 12/JG-27 (7/43), 2/JGr Süd (Italy 11/43), Stfkpt 10/JG-27 (5/44 Reich Def), Stfkpt 13/JG-27 (09-11/44, 2/45 Reich Def), Stfkpt 6/JG-27 (4/45)Bf 109F, Bf 109G-6 Werk # 16x253 (lost 5/24/44; WIA Neu Cilli/Steirmark, bailed safely),Bf 109K-4 Werk # 330917 (lost 11/2/44; WIA, combat Mieschen), Bf 109G-14 "White 14" (09/44), Bf 109G-10 Werk # 130332 (lost 2/25/45; aerial combat, Bramsche, pilot OK), Bf 109K-4 Werk # 332158 "White 7" (dam 3/21/45; damaged after enemy fighter strafing attack)EP


EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp		One known victory during the Sicilian campaign, a B-24D 28 km west of Cape Spartha on 9 July, 1943. Most likely, he and Fw Fahrenberger were flying wing together this date. His 2nd, a B-24 when he opposed the Ploesti raid, downing the bomber 50 km west of Kefallinia on 1 August, 1943. Another victory, a B-17 near the Gulf de Fos southern France, 16 November, 1943. A P-38 SW of Cassis on 21 January, 1944. Two P-38s over southern France on 4 March, 1944; one at Serres, the other at Berre-LEtang. Another P-38 on 7 March, 1944, over Italy, no location. His 8th, a B-17 at Agram (Zagreb) on 24 May, 1944. His 9th, a C-47 SW of Hofgeismar on 4 April, 1945. His 10th, a P-47 10 km NW of Heiligenstadt on 7 April, 1945. His 11th, a P-47 5 km W of Havelberg on 16 April, 1945. Alternate spelling: Altnorthhoff. Magnus. Added: WIA on 02/11/44 (CKönig)
13 Amann, Ernst Erich?Fhr1923ObernsdorfA/B-118 Stettin( 5/43), JG-106 (4/44 Lachen), JG-103 and 104, 11/JG-4 (9/44 Lippspringe)Bf 109G-14 Werk # 462664 "Yellow 8" (lost 9/24/44), Bf 109K-4 Werk # 331460 "Yellow 4" (lost 12/23/44) Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp 		WIA 23 December, 1944 during aerial combat at Lellingen. He was reported to have died from his wounds (JG-4 List). His G-14 crashed near Arnhem Holland on 24 September, 1944, cause unknown (DeSwart). He was injured in the crash (JG-4 List). Initially in a Luft flak unit, he became a pilot near wars end when fuel and aircraft were in short supply. He was a paratrooper at wars end. He was an English POW, released in January, 1946. Jager Blatt 2/2004. He is named Ernst in the JG-4 List & Lost Aircraft Report. Added: Alternate spelling: Ammann (SGLO).
14 Amelung, HeinrichUffz2/KG-51 (S.U.)Ju 88A-5 Werk # 5136 "9K + FK" (lost 6/22/41) DK (?) Bomber Operational Clasp MIA with unnamed crew 22 June, 1941, cause unknown Ju 88 Loss List). Remaining crew (MIA): Uffz Willibald König, Obs; Uffz Ernst Els, R/O and Uffz Ludwig Berg, Gnr (D.Drury).
15 Amman, ErnstFhr11/JG-4Fw 190AFighter Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 23 December, 1944 over Roth Germany, near the southern battlefront, in aerial combat with Mustangs of the 479th FG.
16 Andres, ErnstHptm.9/19/1921Pfullingen28KG-4, Stab II/KG-2 (5/43), Stfkpt 5/NJG-4 (2/45)Do 217K-1 Wk# 4415 "U5 + AA" (lost 5/5/43), Me 410 & Ju 188 in KG-2, Ju 88G-1 Wk# 710856 "3C + FN" (lost 2/12/45)
RK(4/20/44)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(12/3/42)

EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge
Bomber & Night Fighter Operational Clasps		KilledInAction (KIA) 12 February, 1945 when his Ju 88G-1 "3C + FN" was shot down by a Mosquito as he was taking off from Gütersloh airfield near Oelde. His RO, Fw Kurt Sauter and Gunner, Ofw Gerhard Andrä, were also killed. He received the RK for bombing operations over England. He was injured the night of 4/5 May, 1943 when he crashed his Do 217 north of Amsterdam due to engine failure. Added: Killed were Obstlt Walter Bradel, Obs (see his entry in the Archive, bur Yssel CX-4-85) and Flg W.Becker, Gnr (bur Yssel CX-4-84). WIA were Uffz A.Drechler, R/O and Ogefr W.Schlagbaum, Mech/Gnr (SGLO). He was retrained as a Night Fighter in 1944, and it is not known if he scored any confirmed victories. Bowers/Lednicer suggests 29 victories.

Courtesy Christian König


Courtesy Christian König
17 Angermair, AlexanderUffz5/1/19153/KG-53 (07/40)He 111 H-2 Werk # Unk (lost 7/29/40)Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) with his entire crew 29 July, 1940; crashed into the North Sea, cause unknown. Remaining crew (all bur Ysselsteyn): Lt Wilhelm Schatka (geb 9/29/1915, bur BK-2-48), Obs; Uffz Ernst Jendricke (geb 1/14/1916 in Piesteritz, bur BH-4-79), R/O; Uffz Richard Kotz (geb 3/8/1915, bur BK-2-47),Flt Engr; Fw Friedrich Prütting (05/12/14), The pilot, Uffz Angermair, buried BH-4-78 (Find-A-Grave by Fred). Added: according the KG 53 chronicle by Kiehl Prüttring was an Obsv.
18 Arnold, ErnstFw12./JG 27 (06/40), 3./JG 27 (08/40 Channel)Bf 109E-1 Werk # 3271 "Yellow 12" (lost 30/08/40) EK 2
POW 30 August, 1940 after being damaged during combat by a Spitfire of No.603 Sq., piloted by F/O Brian Carbury, and making an emergency landing at Westwood Court, near Faversham. One known victory, his 1st, a Battle at Montmirail, 13 June, 1940. Note: TBT&N and BOBT&N claim the Wk# was 3771 which was assigned to Hptm Lopez of 15(Span)/JG 27.




19 Artner, ErnstUffz7/StG-1 (S.U.)Ju 87D-3 Werk # 2011 (lost 7/13/43)Dive Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) with unnamed crew 13 July, 1943 in Map Quad Pl.Qu. 63222 due to flak. Ju 87 Loss List
20 Asal, ErnstUffz7/JG-52 (S.U.)Bf 109F-4 Werk # 8335 "White 7" (lost 2/22/42)Fighter Operational ClaspKIC 22 February, 1942 when he accidentaly flew into the ground, location not reported.
21 Ascher, Ernst "Erni"Lt26/03/24 (CK)JG-103 (06-07/43, CK), 3./JG 53 (12/43, Italy)Fw-190 A-2 (18/07/43), Bf 109G-6 Werk # 160693 "Yellow 17" (lost 12/9/43)Wound badgeKilledInAction (KIA) 9 December, 1943 due to engine damage during combat near Salmona, bailed safely (chute failed, CK) (Bf 109 Loss List). Added: other version: shot down by Flak. WIA on 18/07/43 when force-landed near Châteauroux airfield due to engine failure. Rests at heroes cemetery at Sulmona, Italy (CK)
22 Asseyer, KarlLt12(StG)/LG-1 (S.U.)Ju 87B-1 Werk # 5502 "L1 + FW" (lost 7/19/41)Dive Bomber Operational ClaspMIA 19 July, 1941; shot down by AA fire by Motowski Bay. His R/O, Gefr Ernst Hornberger was also listed as MIA. Source: SIG Norway.
23 Audirsch, ErnstUffz1/KG-26 (9/43 Salon de Province)He 111H-11 Werk # 110284 "1H + PH" (lost 9/2/43)Bomber Operational ClaspMIA 2 S eptember, 1943: Failed to return from an operation over the Mediterranean Sea in the area of Oran Algiers. Remaining crew (MIA): Lt Karl Rath, Obs; Uffz Gerhard Kochanski, R/O and Ogefr Rudolf Fuchs, Gnr (D.Drury).
24 Aulenbacher, ErnstUffz22/JGr Süd (/43), Stab JG-11 (Reich Def 11/43)Bf 109G-5 Werk # 27103 "Black 5" (lost 11/26/43)
EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp		WIA 26 November, 1943 during aerial combat over Luxembourg, ac destroyed. One known victory, a B-17 by Marktsteinbach on 17 August, 1943. His 2nd, a B-17 on 20 February, 1944.
25 Baader, ErnstFw24/NJG-3 (3/43 Schleswig)Do 217E-4 Werk # 1259 "D5 + BM" (lost 3/10/43) Night Fighter Operational Clasp MIA 10 March, 1943 when his Do 217 crashed into the Waddenzee, 3 km east of Kampen/Sylt after a combat operation (DeSwart & Boiten). Added: The three man crew were never recovered. Remaining crew: Uffz W.Winterhoff, R/O and Uffz E.Cuurts (SGLO).
26 Backhaus, AlbertLt02/02/22Westfalen1./KG 53 (04-06/43)He 111 H-16 (dam 23/04/43), He 111 H-6 "A1 + IH" (loss 09/06/43)WIA on 23/04/43 during force-landing near Pleskau-Süd due to Flak damage. MIA with crew on 09/06/43, lost in area of Wolchow in Russia. Crew members: Obsv OGefr Heinrich Bock (18/01/20 in Düsseldorf), Gunr Uffz Frank Rupert (25/03/15 in Fürstenfeldbruck), Mech Uffz Ernst Michalski (14/02/20)

Backhaus

Bock


rupert

CKönig
27 Baden, SiegfriedLt7/KG-26He 111H-5 Werk # 4087 "1H + FR" (lost)Wound Badge
Bomber Operational Clasp		POW the night of 4/5 July, 1941 when he was shot down during the Filton airfield raid by F/Lt Patten and Sgt Moody in a Beaufighter of RAF No.604 Sq.. The AC crashed at Vallis Farm, Great Elm, Murdercombe Bottom, near Frome, Somerset at 01:25 hours. Baden suffered a broken leg. Remaining crew: Fw Ernst Witt, Observer (POW); Gefr Ludwig Kügel, R/O (POW) and Ogefr Eduard Köppl, Gunner (KilledInAction (KIA), buried CC, Block 8, Row 3, Gr 57). Source: Bristol Past, John Penny & D.Drury.
Cannock Chase

Eduard Köppl

Courtesy Christian König
28 Bähnsch, HelmutLt5/KG-53He 111H-2 Werk # 5718 "A1 + LN" (lost 9/15/40)Bomber Operational ClaspPOW 15 September, 1940 after his ac was hit by fighters, possibly Spitfires of No.92 Sq. during a reconnaissance flight. The ac crashed at Benenden, Kent. Remaining crew: Uffz Siegfried Bauer, Obs (POW); Uffz Ernst Butler, R/O (WIA/POW); Fw Ottmar Maier, Flt Engr (KilledInAction (KIA), bur CC/1/3/79) and Gefr Alfred Hoffmann, Gnr (KilledInAction (KIA), bur CC/1/3/81) (D.Drury).
Cannock Chase
29 Baier, ErnstUffz1/26/1922Giengen7/KG-53He 111H-16 Werk # 161767 (lost 11/30/43)Bomber Operational ClaspSource: www.leteckabadatelna.cz, Luftwaffe losses in CzechoslovaKilledInAction (KIA) via P.Krejci & P.Bartosik. Pilot reported killed, Pradedem, 11/30/43. Remaining crew (KIC): Uffz Heinz Winkler, Gefr Gottfried Michel, Ogefr Paul Mlosch and Ogefr Günther Harbig. Ground crew: Ogefr Karl Vanek, Fw Adolf Steiner and Gefr Walter Eichhof. Added: Correct crash location is Zubri, Cz. Rep (Zubern in German). Known burials: Uffz Baier, the War Cem. at Giengen an der Brenz, Germany, Field N, Row III, Gr 39. Ogefr Vanek buried in Vienna Austria, Wien Zentralfriehof, Gruppe 97, Blk 5, Row 12, Gr 91. Ogefr Harbig's body was not recovered by the VDK, and is remembered in the War Cem. at Nadolice Wielkie, Poland (D.Drury).
30 Bammert, ErnstUffz16/JG-5 (5/44 S.U.)Bf 109G EK 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		His first known victory, a Soviet Yak-9 on 16 May, 1944.
31 Bär, ErnstHptm1411/JG-2 (4/40), 7/JG-77 (9/41 S.U.), Stab/JG-11 (8/43 Reich Def)Bf 109E, Bf 109F-4 Werk # 7242 (90% dam 9/20/41), Bf 109G-6/Y Werk # 16484 (lost 8/18/43)EP


EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp		KIC 18 August, 1943; crashed at Carolinensiel during a test flight, no cause reported. WIA 20 September, 1941 during aerial combat with a fighter near Dornburg/Krim (Prien), an Oblt at the time.barx
32 Barabas, RobertUffz.Stab/KG-55 (Channel)He 111P-2 Werk # 2836 "G1 + JA" (lost 9/30/40)Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 30 September, 1940; sd by British fighters over the Channel. One known crew, Observer Obst Ernst Kühl (RK 10/17/42) and two unnamed crew survived in their life raft, rescued by air-sea rescue service hours later. Source: Kaiser RK book. Alternate spelling: Barabass.
33 Bärkopp, ErnstUffz6/JG-52 (S.U.)Bf 109F-4 Werk # 10110 "Yellow 12 + -" (lost 5/19/42)Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp		Injured 19 May, 1942 in a takeoff accident at Artemewsk.
34 Barta, ErnstLKS 7KIlled after emergency landing near Muckendorf on 07 April 1945 , probably by Soviets.CKönig
35 Bartel, ErnstFw4/KG-55He 111H
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(7/12/43)

EK 1 & 2
Bomber Operational Clasp		DK-G Awards List
36 Bartel, KurtOfwStab II/KGzbV-1Ju 52/3m "1Z + BC"Transport Operational ClaspOne of three Ju 52s making emergency landings in Sweden on 14 April, 1940 due to navigational errors and running low on fuel. This one landed on the weak ice of Lake Vänern at Mariestad at 2247 hours. The crew attempted to taxi to shore, but fell through the thin ice and settled to the bottom. This occurred during exercise Weserübung after dropping paratroopers. They were a crew of five, however, only four are known. Remaining crew: Ofw Josef Becker, Fw Ernst Rethmeier and Uffz Werner Röhr. Note: the pilots were not positively identified by the author. I selected the two senior ranking persons as pilots. The wreckage was returned to Germany on 23 January, 1941 after its recovery and repair. Source: B.Widfeldt



37 Bartels, ErnstUffz4/25/1915Wuppertal11(St)/LG-1 (37 Barth), 5J/88 (1/38 Vitorio Spain), 11/LG-1 (9/39)Ju 87A-0 Werk # 29-2 (in Spain), Ju 87B (lost 9/39)
Spanish Cross in Gold		Source: Weal-Osprey. Additional by Brian Hilderman: He and Gnr Uffz Chutsch were KilledInAction (KIA) 25 September, 1939; sd by flak over Warsaw. In Spain, he had another Gnr, Uffz Alfred Fleisch who was killed in France on 17 May, 1940.
38 Barts, ErnstFwBomber unitJu 88, He 111
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(3/6/44)

EK 1 & 2
Bomber Operational Clasp		DK-G Awards List
39 Bartsch, WalterOfw1/StG-2 (S.U.)Ju 87D-1 Werk # 2033 (or 2433) "T6 + KH" (lost 4/27/42)Dive Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 27 April, 1942 at the Leningrad Harbor, cause unknown, no mention of crew (Ju 87 Loss List). Added: The location is described as "Failed to Return from Leningrad". His R/O-Gnr was Uffz Ernst Stürmacher. Both are not listed in the VDK, and are shown as "presumed dead" by a Russian source (D.Drury).
40 Battmer, ErnstOblt2/21/1908Stab/JG-26 Technical Officer (7/41 Le Bourget, Fr.)Bf 109E & F, Fw 190A-1, Fw 190A-4 Werk # 5613 "Black B - + -"Fighter Operational ClaspBattmer, Borris and Behrens were responsible for the testing of the new Fw 190A-1 and subsequent instruction of other JG-26 pilots. Butler Pilot List


Courtesy Christian König
41 Bauck, ErnstStbsFw3(F)/AG-10Do 17P (dam 10/30/40), Ju 88D
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(4/30/43)
EP(8/31/42)

EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge
Observer Operational Clasp		WIA 30 October, 1940; wounded over Dover by aa fire while on a reconnaissance mission. After recovering from his wounds, he went on to fly the Ju 88D (R.Randall).
42 Baucks, ErnstStabFw3(F)/??Bf 110, Ju 88
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(3/25/43)

EK 1 & 2
Observer Operational Clasp		DK-G Awards List
43 Bauer, HeribertOfw4/KG-30 (Med)Ju 88A-4 Werk # 140430 "4D + KM" (lost 3/7/43)Bomber Operational ClaspMIA with two other unnamed crew and his Observer Oblt Ernst Brackelmann at Tripolis 7 March, 1943, cause unknown (Ju 88 Loss List).
44 Bäumel, ZenoLt16/JG-77 (4/43), 9/JG-77Bf 109G (Trop), Bf 109G "Yellow 7" in 9 Staffel EK 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		One known Desert victory, his 1st, a Spitfire 20 km north of Kelibia on 30 April, 1943. During the evacuation of North Africa, Bäumel withnessed Ernst Reinerts 154th victory, a Grumman Martlet, as they were departing.
45 Baumert, ErnstUffz14/JG-4 (11/44)Bf 109G-6 Werk # 441792 "<2" ( Bf 109G-14 Werk # 782406 "Black 9" (dam 11/2/44)Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp		Reported as wounded at Schönbeck on 2 November, 1944, no further detail (JG-4 List).
46 Baumert, ErnstUffz6/JG-5 (7/44)Bf 109G-6 Werk # 441792 "<2" (lost 7/6/44)Fighter Operational ClaspKIFA 6 July, 1944, when, during a transfer flight, he suffered engine failure, and made a belly landing near Gross Schönbeck-Carinhall, Schorfheide (Brandenburg). He died of severe injuries sustained in the landing (C.König).
47 Baumgart, ErnstLt04/09/1919Swakopmund, German South West Africa (now Namibia)7/JG-300, II(Sturm)/JG-300Fw 190A-8 Werk # 682973 "White 5+" or "Yellow 5+" (90% dam 2/1/45)Fighter Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 1 February, 1945; crashed at Küstrin due to enemy fire. The place is now called Kostrzyn nad Odrą, Poland. Lt Baumgart’s remains have not been transferred to a military cemetery but a grave is believed to exist at Kostrzyn nad Odrą. The subject is commemorated in the German war cemetery at Stare Czarnowo, Poland.davedrury
48 Baumgart, HorstUffz8/1/1923Breslau8/KG-54Ju 88A-4 Werk # Unk "B3 + ES" (lost 7/31/44)Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 31 July, 1944 when his ac was sd by flak south of Saint Lo, Manche, France. Another source suggests the location was either Gavre (Gavray?) or Les Mesnil-Herman. Remaining crew: Ogefr Bruno Richard Sitek, Obs (KilledInAction (KIA)); Ogefr Ernst Specht, R/O (POW) and Uffz Ernst Kaupa, Gnr (KilledInAction (KIA)). The deceased are buried in the German War Cem. at La Cambe, France, among the unknowns (D.Drury). Added: A new source, Combat Report RAF 219 Sq, BS/219/18, reveals the strong possibility that Uffz Baumgart and crew were sd by a Bradwell Bay Mosquito NF XXX, piloted by F/Lt E.W.Campbell & Nav-R/O WO G.H.Lawrence, N.E of Avrances at 0005 Hours, 1 August, 1944 (A.Barnwell, Grandson, 3/2021).


L-R: L-R: Ernst Specht, Bruno Sitek, Horst Baumgart and Ernst Kaupa
Courtesy Christian König
49 Bäumker, GertUffzBFS 7 RadomHe-111 H-10 "RI + NI" Werknr. 5312 (lost 20/01/43), He-111 P-5 "CF + XU" Werknr. 3355 (30% dam)Wound badgeSupporting flying instr. WIFA on 20/01/43 probably due to operational error (by a flight student?) 5 km E of Radom airfield. Crew: Radop instr Uffz Paul Hauf (KIFA), Mech Uffz Georg Nather (WIFA), student Uffz Wilhelm Schicke (WIFA), student Uffz Herbert Finger (WIFA), student Uffz Werner Lechner (WIFA), student Gefr Herbert Hanke (WIFA). On 28/01/43 Bäumker had another crash landing, again due to operational error by the students, but uninjured like the rest of the crew/students: Radop instr Uffz Herbert Stärmann, Mech Uffz Georg Nather (again!), student Uffz Fritz Lehner, student Uffz Herbert Finger (again!), student Uffz Ernst Magerhans, student Gefr Herbert Hanke (again!).CKönig
50 Baungart, ErnstLt4/JG-300Fw 190A-8 "White 5" (lost 1/24/45)Fighter Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 24 January, 1945, cause and location not reported.
51 Becker, ErnstOfhr2/JG-300 (6/44), 1/JG-300 (1/45)Bf 109G-6 (6/44), Bf 109G-10 or G-14 (lost 1/1/45 at Stade)EK 2, Fighter Operational ClaspReported lost 1 January, 1945 per JG-300 Loss List, Pilot KilledInAction (KIA) (denkmalprojekt.org). One known victory, a B-17 E of Leipzig, 29 June, 1944.
52 Becker, ErnstUffz9/14/1918AachenSG-102 (3/44 Budejovice, Cz.)Ju 87D-3 Werk # 131347 (lost 5/10/44)Dive Bomber Operational ClaspKIC 10 May, 1944 when he crashed between two houses in Dolni Slovenice, Budejovice Region, CZ., cause unknown. No mention of the R/O-Gnr (F.Braun). Added: A bombing and strafing training mission was scheduled for this day. The mission was cancelled due to fog, while the ac were in flight. Uffz Becker failed to see the red flares, struck a tree, and crashed in a local garden. He is buried in the German War Cem. Wien, Zentralfriedhof, Gruppe 97, Blk 1, Row 14, Gr 7. Of interest; died in Cz., buried in Austria (D.Drury).
53 Becker, ErnstFwIV/KG-77 (4/43)ju 88A-4 Werk # 2661 (lost 4/6/43)Bomber Operational ClaspKIC with his entire crew, 6 April, 1943, when they crashed near Nimes, cause not reported. Remaining crew: Fw Willi Reuter, Obs; Gefr Horst Engel, R/O and Gefr Johannes Haugk, Gnr (Qu,Meister File).
54 Becker, JosefOfwStab II/KGzbV-1Ju 52/3m "1Z + BC"Transport Operational ClaspOne of three Ju 52s making emergency landings in Sweden on 14 April, 1940 due to navigational errors and running low on fuel. This one landed on the weak ice of Lake Vänern at Mariestad at 2247 hours. The crew attempted to taxi to shore, but fell through the thin ice and settled to the bottom. This occurred during exercise Weserübung after dropping paratroopers. They were a crew of five, however, only four are known. Remaining crew: Ofw Kurt Bartel, Fw Ernst Rethmeier and Uffz Werner Röhr. Note: the pilots were not positively identified by the author. I selected the two senior ranking persons as pilots. The wreckage was returned to Germany on 23 January, 1941 after its recovery and repair. Source: B.Widfeldt
55 Beduhn, WilliUffzIV/KG-6 (4/43)Ju 88A-4 Werk # 1184 (lost 4/9/43)Bomber Operational ClaspKIC with his entire crew, 9 April, 1943; crashed and burned at Avord airfield, no cause reported. Remaining crew: Gefr Ernst Geneser, Obs; Uffz Paul Zebulla, R/O and Uffz Eibo Tammen, Gnr (Qu.Meister File).
56 Behling, Ernst GüntherObltTech Offz Stab III/JG-77 (S.U.), added: 2./Sch.G. 2 (CKönig)Bf 109F-4 Werk # 7317 "Black Fighter Operational Clasp
Wound badge		AC damaged by ground fire in the Armjansk area on 26 October, 1941, pilot OK. Added: WIA on 13/06/43 he overturned on landing due to technical problems at airfield Brindisi, flaps failure (CKönig)
57 Behr, ErnstFw1/JG-77 (Tunisia)Bf 109G-6 Werk # 15181 White 2" (lost 4/22/43), Fi 156Fighter Operational ClaspMIA 8 May, 1943; Ferry flight in this Fi 156, shot down by a fighter, probably crashed into the Mediterranean Sea. Mombeek MIA List. Missing (obviously briefly ?) 22 April, 1943 at Medjez-el-Bab, cause unknown (Bf 109 Loss List).
58 Bellaire, ErnstObltII/JG-2 (7/44), Stab III/JG-54 (12/44 Varrelbusch)Ju 88 Werk # Unk (dam 7/25/44), Fw 190D-9 Werk# 210016 "TS+SP" "Black 3" (lost 12/29/44)Fighter Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 29 December, 1944 in aerial combat with Tempests of RAF No. 56 Sq. (New Zealand) west of Rheine (Kockrlwiek). He was the wingman for Kdr Weiss, who was also killed this same day by the same Tempests. Fritz Ungar was the only survivor...and thus, witness to the carnage of III/JG-54 on "Black Friday". Earlier, he successfully belly landed the Ju 88 which belonged to JG-2 on 25 July, 1944, no further detail (LOCS).
59 Belser, LouisOFw31/07/11TübingenII./ KG 54, 3./KGr.z.b.V. 9 (-03/42 Stfkpt)Ju-52 "4V + HL" (lost on 21/03/42)Bomber or Transport Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) with entire crew on 21/03/42, shot down by enemy fighters near Cholm, crashed 5 km south of Kamenka. Crew: Obsv and (co-?)pilot Hptm Plogstys, Ernst Erich Kurt (01/02/081 in Gelsenkirchen), Radop Uffz Ernst Knetsch (02/05/18 in Schönau/ Silesia), Engr Uffz Josef Schick (20/07/15 in Karlsruhe), Gunr OGefr Peter Ceglaraki (Geglaraki) (13/05/21 in Essen-Kray)CKönig
60 Beneder, ErnstUffz2/13/19136/KG-76Do 17Z (lost)Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 22 May, 1940 during the French Campaign, crashing his Dornier near Huy, buried Lommel, Block 15/337. Source: A. Rosseels.
Lommel, Belgium
61 Benscheidt, EdgarOblt6/KG-40 (2/42 Soesterberg), II/KG-40 (7/42)Do 217E-4 Werk # 1142 "F8 + GP" (lost 2/26/42), Do 217E-4 Werk # 1198 "F8 + GP" (lost 7/24/42)Wound Badge, Bomber Operational ClaspMIA during an operation on 24 July, 1942, crashing into the North Sea, cause not given. Remaining crew): Fw Ernst Klaus, Obs (MIA); Uffz Georg Senft, Mech (MIA) and Ofw Rudolf Gruner, R/O, (KilledInAction (KIA), the only crewman to be recovered, washing ashore on 14 October, 1942 between the villages of Lokker and Blokhus Denmark. He was buried in the Frederikshavn Cemetery on 16 October, 1942. Source: Air War over Denmark. Added: Benscheidt was injured 26 February, 1942 when his ac made an emergency landing at Veenendaal due to engine failure. Remaining crew: Lt H.Edinger, Obs (Surv); Uffz H.Prond, R/O (Surv) and Ofw Fritz Weinig (geb 7/30/1914), Mech (KIC, bur 1st in Amsterdam, then in 1948, Ysselsteyn CX-6-127) (Finf-A Grave by Fred).
Ysselstein, Holland
62 Berbecker, ErnstOblt6/KG-77 (Channel)Ju 88A-1 Werk # 5139 "3Z + AP" (lost 10/16/40)Bomber Operational ClaspKIC with unnamed crew 16 October, 1940; crashed at base after returning from a night mission. Another entry suggests it was Wk# 7094 "3Z + AP" crashing at Neufchatel (Ju 88 Loss List) All else matches!!!
63 Berens, Ernst GüntherObltII/KG-76 (6/43 Germany), Stfkpt 5/KG-76 (4/44-6/44 Brussels)Ju 88A-4 Werk # 141249 "??" (70% dam 6/1/43), Ju 88A-4 Werk # Unk "F1 + AN" (lost 6/17/44), Ju 88A-4 Werk # Unk (lost /28/44)DK-G (1/1/45), EP (5/15/44), EK 1 & 2, Wound Badge
Bomber Operational Clasp		WIA 28 June, 1944; sd with severe wounds by AA fire over Vire France, and hospitalized in Paris. WIA 17 June, 1944; his ac reported lost in the Cherbourg vicinity, cause unknown (LOCS). Pilot and one other unnamed crew injured when he overturned on landing at the Ansbach airfield on 1 June, 1943 due to a servicing fault (Ju 88 Loss List)
64 Berg, Ernst Helmut Fhr. vonMaj4Kdr I/JG-233 (11/38), Kdr I/JG-51 (5/39 Eutingen), Kdr III/JG-26 (11/39-7/41), RLM Staff Pos.Ar 68, Kl 35, Bf 109C, Bf 109E
EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp in Bronze		Von Berg, a former Cavalry officer, had proved to be an ineffective combat leader and a poor pilot, and was replaced in June, 1940 by Adolf Galland. Berg had no further combat assignments after being replaced. V. Berg was nick-named "Propeller Killer". His first victory, a Hawk-75A northeast of Antwerp on 11 May, 1940. His 2nd victory, a Spitfire I west of Dunkirk, 29 May, 1940. His 3rd & 4th, a Hurricane and a Lysander at Dunkirk, 31 May, 1940.
65 Berger, ErnstUffz03/03/20 (CK)Feichten (CK)8./KG 77 (Med)Ju 88 A-4 Werk # 142343 "??" (lost 2/22/43)KilledInAction (KIA) with unnamed crew at Piacenza 22 February, 1943, cause not reported (Ju 88 Loss List). Added: Accident during flash/spot light flight. Buried in Costermano/ Italy cemetery Block 7 Grave 1400. (CK)
66 Bergham, ErnstLt6/1/19202/KG-3Do 17 Werk # 2537 "5K + AK" (lost)Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 8 October, 1940, crashing his Dornier near Hamme-Mille, buried Lommel, Block 49/179. Source: A. Rosseels.
Lommel, Belgium
67 Bergmann, ErnstOblt6/2/1915Lübeck4(F)/Ob.d.L. (Sola)Ju 88D-6 Werk # 430067 "T5 + LM" (lost 2/17/43)Observer Operational ClaspKIC with his Observer Oblt August Schaal and two other unnamed crew over Northern Scotland 17 February, 1943, cause unknown (Ju 88 Loss List). Added: The two unnamed crew were: Ofw Georg Besold and Fw Johannes Kaiser. All four KIC and buried in the Havstein Cem., Trondheim (Flyvrak Norway). Added: The ac crashed into a hill at Fanafjell, E of Espedal, SE of Stavanger (Observer Loss List).
68 Berlin, ErnstUffz9/27/19119Hagen1/KG-2 (12/42 Gilze-Rijen)Do 217E-4 Werk # 4317 "U5 + IH" (lost 12/12/42)Bomber Operational ClaspHis Do 217 crashed at Hulten Holland, SE of Rijen, on 12 December, 1942, cause and pilot/crew disposition unknown (DeSwart). Added: The entire crew were killed in the crash and initially buried in Tilburg. In 1954, all four were re-buried at Ysselsteyn. Pilot, Uffz Berlin in Grave CQ-7-154. Remaining crew: Gefr Reinhold Sonneborn (geb 9/13/1923 Erndtebruck), Obs (bur CQ-7-155); Gefr Franz Fruth (geb 2/27/1922 Arnberg), R/O (bur CQ-7-156) and Ogefr Franz Reuter (geb 11/21/1916 Essen), Gnr (bur CQ-7-157) (Find-A-Grave by Fred).
69 Bernhard, Dietrich DieterLt10/13/1921Hameln8/KG-6 (Channel)Ju 88S-1 Werk # 140583 "3E + GS" (lost 11/5/43)Bomber Operational ClaspMIA 5 November, 1943; shot down by a Mosquito of RAF No. 410 Sq., piloted by F/O F. Green during a London mission. The Ac crashed into the sea 15 miles south of Dungeness, Kent. Remaining crew (MIA): Fw Kurt Koehler, Observer and Fw Ernst Reuvers, R/O. No gunner reported.

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70 Bernhard, Ernst DieterLt9/22/1924Stettin112/JG-53 (12/44), Adj III/JG-53 (3/45)Bf 109K-4 "Black <1 + I" (lost 3/14/45) in III Grp EK 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		Bodenplatte pilot. His one victory was a P-51(w.b.) on 19 March, 1945. He was shot down 14 March, 1945 by a P-47 near Oppenheim, bailed safely. Alternate spelling: Bernhardt. Added: Deceased 26 June, 2017; born 22 September, 1924 Source: Andreas Rothhaar).



71 Beutelspächer, Ernst 'Bags'Oblt7/21/1920Auerbach bei Karlsruhe5II(Sch)/LG-2, II/Sch.G-1, Stfkpt 6/Sch.G-1 (8/43 S.U.), 6/SG-2 (11/43), Stfkpt 6/SG-2 (6/44)Ju 88, Hs 129, Fw 190A & F and Hs 123B
RK(5/4/44)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(8/2/43)
EP(9/21/42)

EK 1 & 2

Assault Operational Clasp in Gold with pendant
Medaille "Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42" (Ostmedaille)		KilledInAction (KIA) 22 July, 1944 in aerial combat with American fighters 1 km east of Focsani Romania. Approximately 600 missions. His first known Soviet victory, a LaGG-5 on 5 August, 1943. A LaGG-3 on 9 August, 1943. A 3rd Soviet, a LaGG-3 on 30 November, 1943. A 4th Soviet, a Yak-9 on 11 March, 1944. One known western victory, a B-17 20 km S of Bucharest on 23 June, 1944.
72 Beyer, BernhardLt17/12/22Helbra3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 33 (CK)Ju 188 Werk # Unk (lost 4/5/44), Ju 188 F-1 Werk #280072 "8H + KL" (lost 12/04/44)KilledInAction (KIA) with his entire crew, 12 April, 1944, when they crashed into the Piraeus Harbor after take off from Athen-Tatoi airfield, cause not reported. Remaining crew (one known): A Lt Ernst Helms, Observer. Added: Radop Uffz Walther Bergholz (08/02/24 in Morgenitz-Usedom), Gunr Uffz Michael Siebert (28/11/21 in Buchholz/ Donauwörth). Lt Helms (born 22/10/18 in Halle/Saale) was buried at Dionyssos-Rapendoza. (CKönig). The earlier Ju 188 was damaged a week earlier from damage sustained during their 1000th mission. Lt Beyer made a force landing at Athens-Kalamaki (CK)


Left to right: Uffz Bergholz, Lt. Helms, Lt Beyer and Uffz. Siebert
73 Bibra, Ernst Freiherr vonMaj9/23/1910AachenII(K)/LG-1 (6/39), Stfkpt 7/KG-51 ('40), Kdr III/KG-51 (11/41 - 2/43 S.U.)Ju 88A-4 Werk # 885502 "9K + AA" (15% dam 8/23/42), Ju 88A-4 Werk # 3777 "??" (lost 2/15/43)
RK(12/23/42)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(8/21/42)
EP(3/2/42)

EK 1 & 2

probably Bomber Operational Clasp in Gold		KIFA 15 February, 1943; crashed near Slawjansk, in the Donez River area, Russia, no further detail. Crash landed his Wk# 885502 on 23 August, 1942, after being hit by flak in Map Quadrant 3135. Two of his crew were injured. Oblt Werner Poppenburg landed behind enemy line and picked up Bibra and crew. Added: Remaining crew (injured 8/23/42): Ogefr Günther Heyde, Obs & Ogefr Walter Repinski, R/O. Remaining crew (KilledInAction (KIA) 2/15/43): Lt Karl Mayrhofer, Obs; Fw Robert Meyer, R/O and Uffz Phillip Alleborn, Gnr (Luft & Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum). Added: After participation in the France and the Balkans campaign and also over Crete, he assumed command of III./ KG 51 on 25/11/41. (CK)
74 Bieberstein, F.Uffz9/KG-6 (2/44 Melsbroek)Ju 88A-4 Werk # unk (lost 2/23/44)Bomber Operational ClaspHis Ju 88 crashed into the North Sea off the Dutch coast the night of 22/23 February, 1944, cause and pilot/crew disposition unknown (DeSwart). Added: Uffz Bieberstein (MIA). Remaining crew: Fw Heinrich Ernst, Obs (geb 1/13/20, Contwig) (KilledInAction (KIA), body washed ashore 5/6/44 Bergen aan Zee, bur Ysselsteyn CL-4-91); Fw K.Landberger, R/O (MIA) and Uffz H.Exner, Mech (MIA) (Find-A-Grave by Fred).
Ysselstein, Holland
75 Biegert, ErnstFw2Legion Condor, 2/JG-26Bf 109E-1 "Red 13" (lost 5/28/40)
Spanish Cross

EK 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		DOW 28 May, 1940 after aerial combat with Spitfires over the beach at St. Pol-sur-Mer. He was able to bail, but died of his injuries in the hospital. One known victory, his 1st, a Koolhoven FK-58 southeast of Rotterdam, 10 May, 1940. His 2nd, a Morane 406 south of Antwerp, 11 May, 1940.
76 Bier, ErnstUffz1/16/19212/JGr-Süd (France)Bf 109F-4 Werk # 13152 (lost 5/20/43). Added: "Red 19"Fighter Operational ClaspKIC in his Bf 109F-4 after striking an object and crashing in flames by Salon de Provence on 20 May, 1943. Buried at Dagneux. Jager Blatt 3 & 4/2004.
77 Bier, Peter ErnstFhr/ Lt17/12/21Saarbrücken14./EKG 1KIA on 9 January 1945 near Feldkirchen near Munich. No crew losses listed. Buried at Munich, Waldfriedhof-Ehrenmal Row 73 Grave 43CKönig
78 Biersdorfer, ErnstUffzIII/JG-6Bf 109G-14 Werk # 784985 "Black 1"Fighter Operational ClaspMIA 18 December, 1944 , reason and place unknown. Mombeek MIA List.
79 Binna, ErnstUffz11/JG-5 (France)Bf 109G-6 Werk# 165839 "White 7" (lost 8/7/44) EK 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) 7 August, 1944; near Avranches. Buried at Mont-de-Huisnes, France, Row 54, Grave number 70, per Andreas Brekken. One known victory, a P-38 at St Etienne/Rouen on 18 July, 1944.
80 Birke, GerhardUffz1922/02/15Buchwald54./JG 26Fw 190 A-2 Werk # 5411 "White 5" (dam 31/07/42), Fw 190 A-5 Werk # 2636 "White 3" (lost 17/05/43)
EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge

at least Fighter Operational Clasp in Bronze
KIFA 17 May, 1943 in his "White 3" when Lt. Ernst Heinemann taxied into him at Vitry. WIA 31 July, 1942 in aerial combat with Spitfires 20 km SW of Berck. Although injured, he brought his slightly damaged A-2 back to Abbeville. Buried Bourdon Fr., 32/10/368 (Rosseels). His 1st victory, a Spitfire south of Hirt, 16 km northwest of Abbeville on 24 March, 1942. His 2nd, a Spitfire at Calais/Marck on 20 June, 1942. His 3rd, a Spitfire southeast of Hastings on 28 June, 1942. His 4th, a Spitfire on 31 July, 1942.
81 Blattermann, ErnstFw1(F)/120 (Vaernes)Ju 88A-14 Werk # 144195 "A6 +FH" (lost 10/24/42)Observer Operational ClaspKIC 24 October, 1942; crashed and exploded on the island of Tautra, 15km N of Trondheim during a non-operational flight, cause unknown. Remaining crew (all KIC): Lt Gerhard Pfhul, Observer; Uffz Helmut Hack, R/O and Fw Johann Prager, Gunner. In addition, one civilian was also killed. Source: SIG Norway & Observer Loss List. Alternate spelling: Blattmann.
82 Bleeck, HansFw1./Kü.Fl.Gr. 506Ju-88MIA on 20/05/42 over England when shot down by a night fighter. Crew also MIA: Obs Ogfr Wolters, Leonhard, R/O Gefr Breyer, Rudolf, Gnr Gefr. Weiss, ErnstCKönig
83 Blohm, Karl HeinzOfhr5/22/1925Rendeburg6/KG-1He 177A-3 Werk # 332474 "V4 + Lp" (lost 6/27/44)Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 27 June, 1944 during an operational flight attempting to make a forced landing at Baranowitsche airfield due to a fuel problem (Tainted?). At 40 meters high, two more engines failed, and the AC crashed. Remaining crew: Uffz Ernst Zimmermann, geb 8/9/1921 (KilledInAction (KIA)), Obs; Uffz Walter Göring, geb 2/9/1920, (WIA), R/O; Uffz Heinz Wittmer, geb 5/11/1921, (KilledInAction (KIA)), Wart; Ogefr Rudolf Vollmer, geb 5/15/1922, (WIA), Gunner and Ogefr Gerhard Ciupka, geb 6/7/1922, (WIA), Gunner. Source: B.Bines.
84 Boecker, HeinrichHptm4/14/1912Spenge3/LG-1 (5/41 Crete, 8/41/Med), Stfkpt 12/LG-1, numerous Staff positionsJu 88A-5 Werk # 2262 "L1 + LL" (interned 5/22/41), Ju 88A-5 Werk # 6311 "L1 + SL" (lost 8/6/41)
RK(2/29/44)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(6/17/41)
EP(7/6/41)

EK 1 & 2
Bomber Operational Clasp		His Wk# 6311 was reported lost 6 August, 1941, fuel pump failure, landing near the shore at Fethiye. The remaining crew interned in Ankara. Boecker eventually repatriated and became Stfkpt in 12/LG-1. Remaining crew: Uffz Ernst Mössner, Obs; Gefr Kurt Hüttl, R/O and Gefr Horst Täsch (or Hans Tesch?, see below), Gnr. Wk# 2262 was reported lost (interned) 22 May, 1941, hit by AA fire over Crete, force landed in Turkey. Pilot and crew repatriated uninjured. Remaining crew: Uffz Ernst Mössner, Obs; Fw Fritz Jährling, R/O and Gefr Hans Tesch, Gnr (Özkan Türker). Deceased 2 February, 1987, Bielefeld.


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85 Boenigk, ErnstOblt1Legion Condor, Adj II/JG-334 7/37), Stfkpt 10/JG-72 (7/39, redesig. 12/JG-2, 2/40), 9/JG-53 (3/40)Ar 68F in JG-72, Bf 109D & E in JG-53
Spanish Cross

EK 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		One known victory, his 1st, a Morane 15 km west of Saarbrücken, 29 March, 1940.
86 Boerst, AlwinMaj10/20/1910Osterode am Harz13/StG-2 (S.U.), Stfkpt 3/StG-2 (1/42), Stab I/StG-2 (7/43 S.U.), Kdr I/SG-2 (5/44)Ju 87D-1 "T6 + AB" as Kdr I/SG-2, Ju 87 D-3 Werk # 110767 (dam 9/27/43; WIA by flak) in I/StG-2, Ju 87G-2 (lost 3/44)
RK(10/5/41)
EL(11/28/42)
S(4/6/44 Post.)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(6/15/42)

EK 1 (22/05/40) & EK 2 (15/09/39)
Wound Badge (10/43)

Dive Bomber Operational Clasp in Gold with pendant "1000"		Channel pilot. KilledInAction (KIA) 30 March, 1944 during an attack on Soviet tanks near Yassy Romania. Hit by flak at low altitude, he and his long-time radio operator, Ofw Ernst Filius (RK 5/44 Post) crashed. Both bodies were later recovered and buried in a common grave. Alwin flew 1050 missions. His one known victory, a Soviet LaGG-5 on 9 July, 1943. Added: >1000 combat missions were only achieved by 25 assault/ dive bomber pilots. According to one source Boerst and Filius flew from the beginning of the war together on 1061 missions. Boerst received the 61st Oak Leaves (CKönig).

87 Böhm, GerhardOblt1912/10/25Cosel9./KG 51 (S.U.)Ju 88 A-5 "9K + GT" Werknr. 5245 (lost 22/06/41)KilledInAction (KIA) at Tarnopol with unnamed crew 22 June, 1941, cause unknown Ju 88 Loss List). Added: Crashed 1km NW of Worona, where all four are buried (LOCS & 12 O'clock Forum). Added: Remaining crew (KilledInAction (KIA)): Obsv Gefr Karl Heinz Arens; Radop Uffz Franz Lykar and Gunr Gefr Ernst Alois Bobinger (born 26/03/19 in Stoffen, CK). The four deceased are believed buried at Ivano, Ukraine (formerly Stanislau) (D.Drury). Added: Crashed at Otyma 1 km NW Worona 18 km SE Stanislaus near Tarnopol (CK)

Bobinger

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88 Bolanz, ErnstFhr10/22/1925SG-151 (ProssnitzFw 190F-8 Werk # 932891 "White 10" (lost 12/30/44)Assault Operational ClaspKIFA 30 Dcember, 1944; struck an ground obstruction at Hustenovice CZ, buried Brno Cem.
89 Bollmann, Ernst AugustFwJGr. Losigheit / JG-1 (Esbjerg)Bf 109E Werk # 2766 "White 4" (lost)Fighter Operational ClaspKIC 15 February, 1942 on a Transfer flight from Jver to Oslo. Six AC landed on the ice at Limfjorden, near Logstor, however, Bollmanns AC overturned and the canopy broke through the ice. Bollmann drowned before he could be helped. He was buried in the Frederikshavn Cemetery on 21 February, 1942. Source: Air War over Denmark.
90 Bolte, GeorgUffz11/19/1921Rheine3/NJG-2 (11/44 Reich Def)Ju 88G-6 Werk # 620576 "4R + ??" (lost 11/10/44) Night Fighter Operational Clasp AC lost 10 November, 1944, no further detail. Added: After a night mission, while landing at Kassel-Rothwesten, near Kassel-Wahnhausen, the ac crashed, killing all onboard. Uffz Bolte was taken home to Rheine, where he is buried in a private grave. Remaining crew: Uffz Lothar Firlus (geb 5/29/22, Etzdorf), R/O (KIC) and Uffz Ernst Manigel (geb 4/20/22, Lubitze), Gnr (KIC) (A. Rosseels). Added: The two crew were buried at Kassel Hauptfriedhof, graves 57-601 and 57-568 (C.König).

L-R Wagner, Manigel, Firlus, Bolte


Courtesy Christian König
91 Bormann, Ernst Dr. Ing.GenMaj11/5/1897KirchbrakKdr III/JG-132(38), Kdr III/JG-2(39), Kdr III/LG-1(8/40 Fr.), Kdr KG-54(1/42),Kdr KG-76(9/42)Bf 109, Do 17Z, He 111, Ju 88A-1
RK(10/5/41)
EL(9/4/42)

EK 1 & 2
Fighter & Bomber Operational Clasps		Channel pilot. Also served in Russia, captured, released in October, 1955. Deceased 1 August, 1960, Düsseldorf.
92 Börngen, ErnstMaj2/7/1916Meuselwitz, Thüringen384/JG-27 (8/40), Stfkpt 5/JG-27 (7/42 Africa), Stab III/JG-27 (4/44 Balkans), Kdr I/JG-27Bf 109E, Bf 109F-4 (Trop) Wk# 10203 "Blk 3" (60% dam 7/11/42), Bf 109G-6 (Trop) Wk# 18371 (lost 7/16/43), Bf 109 G-6 Werk # 160072 (4/44), Bf 109G-6 Werk # 441101 (lost 5/19/44)
RK(7/27/44)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(8/31/43)
EP(1/18/43)

EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge in Silver (05/44 CK)

Fighter Operational Clasp in Gold (06/05/41) with pendant
24 Bombers. Plus 24 Unconfirmed victories. On 19 May, 1944, he was seriously wounded in his Bf 109G-6 Werk # 441101, when ramming a four-engined bomber near Helmstedt, and lost his right arm. 450 combat missions. His first victory, Nos. 1 & 2, a Spitfire and a Hurricane at Selsey Bill-Isle of Wight on 18 August, 1940. 13 victories in the Desert, including No. 15, a P-46 (?) east southeast of El-Daba N. Africa on 20 October, 1942 while in 5/JG-27. On 11 July, 1942, he belly landed his F-4 near El Alamein. On 16 July, 1943, he downed his 28th victim, but was again required to force land with wounds in his Wk# 18371 after taking return fire from this B-24. His 29th victory, a B-17 50 km S of Budapest on 3 April, 1944. His 30th, a B-17 35 km NW of Marburg on 6 April, 1944. His 35th, a B-17 at Bad Orb on 12 May, 1944. His victories may be as high as 45. Bowers/Lednicer, 45 victories. Alternate spelling: Boerngen. Deceased 30 June, 1989. Photo


93 Bosch, ErnstGefr4/JG-52 (Channel)Bf 109E-1 Werk # 3442 "White 12 + -" (lost 9/27/40)Fighter Operational ClaspPOW 27 September, 1940 after aerial combat, crashing at Northbourne Park, near Sandwich.
94 Bossecker, ErnstFw5/JG-2 (France)Bf 109G-6 Werk # 15934 (lost 9/27/43)Fighter Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 23 September, 1943 during aerial combat at Conty by Poix.
95 Bosseckert, ErnstFw35/JG-2 (Beaumont le Roger)Fw 190A-2, Bf 109G-6 Werk # 15934 (lost)
EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) 27 September, 1943 during aerial combat in Werk # 15934 at Conty. One known victory, a Lancaster of RAF No. 44 Sq., downed at Ormes, 14 km WNW of Evreux on 17 April, 1942, as it was on its low level run for the Man Engine Works in Augsburg. A 2nd, a B-17 9 km S of Gravelines on 15 August, 1943. A 3rd, a B-17 at Claye-Souilly on 3 September, 1943.
96 Böving, Ernst AugustLt4/19/19183/NJG-2 (Twente)Ju 88G-6 Werk # 620584 "4R + ?L" (lost 2/3/45) Night Fighter Operational Clasp KilledInAction (KIA) 3 February, 1945; sd at Harsewinkel-Marienfeld,near Nievenheim, by an RCAF fighter piloted by F/O M.G. Kent of No. 409 Sq,. All four crew buried "Unter den Ulmen" Gütersloh. Remaining crew (KilledInAction (KIA)): Obs Fw Slamsczka, R/O Uffz Klausner and Gnr Uffz Beck. Source: A. Rosseels & RCAF Claims List.
97 Bradel, WalterObstlt7/31/1911Breslau, Carlowitz3/KG-3 (39), Stfkpt 9/KG-2 "Holzhammer", Kdr II/KG-2 (12/41), Kdr KG-2 (1/43 Soesterberg)Do 17Z in 9 Staffel, Do 217E & K in II Grp, Do 217K-1 Werk # 4415 "U5 + AA" (lost 5/5/43)
RK(9/17/41)

Spanish Cross
EP(7/30/41)

EK 1 & 2
Foreign Pilot Badge(Romanian?)
Bomber Operational Clasp		KIC 5 May, 1943; while returning from a mission over Norwich England, the ac suffered engine failure, crash landed near Landsmeer, near Amsterdam. Also killed was Flg Werner Becker, Gnr; Bradel was not piloting on this mission. Remaining crew (Injured): Lt Ernst Andres, pilot; Ogefr Wilhelm Schlagbaum, Obs and Uffz August Dreschler, R/O. RK awarded for successful attacks on Soviet tanks in June, 1941. Alternate spelling: Bradl.
(Added by Pietrzak Youngs)

Bradel (L) presents Knight's Cross to Bornschein (R) Sep 1942





98 Bratke, Ernst von VördenOblt9/18/1914Göttingen1(H)/31 ('40), NAGr-6 (4/45)Me 262A-1/U3 (lost 4/1/45)EP (9/28/42)
EK 1 & 2
Observer Operational Clasp		KIC 1 April, 1945 while attempting an emergency landing during foul weather, he crashed and was thrown clear of the wreckage, entangled in barbed wire. He is buried in the War cem., Diepholzer Friedhof (F.Braun & Luft Offz Creer Summaries).
99 Brauer,MajHeavy Transport Units in the Balkan Campaign, Kdr Grossraum-Transportflugzeug Project (11/41)Junkers G-38, Ju 290, Ju 390
EK 1 & 2
Transport Operational Clasp		Skilled at handling the larger aircraft, he was assigned to the Gross Transport Project by Ernst Udet, his friend, just prior to Udets suicide in November 1941..
100 Braukmeier, Ernst AugustOblt3/12/1923AdenauStab II/KG-4He 111H-20 Werk # 700026 "5J + EC" (lost 1/30/45)
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(10/1/44)

EK 1 & 2
Bomber Operational Clasp		DK-G Awards List. Added: KilledInAction (KIA) 30 January, 1945 during the Budapest airlift, crashing at Kethely, SE of Keszthely Hungary, cause, engine malfunction during an operation. The pilot and Observer, Uffz Paul Renz were killed and buried in a single grave in Györ Hungary, no further detail. Remaining crew (injured): Uffz Günter Müller, R/O; Uffz Heinz Bieber, Flt Engr/Gnr and Uffz Johann Hinrichs, Gnr (D.Drury).

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