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1 Schmid, KarlOfw12/17/191391/JG-51 (Channel)Bf 109E-4 Werk # 5337 "White 3" (lost 8/5/40)EP


EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) 5 August, 1940 during aerial combat with RAF fighters over the English Channel, no specific location reported. Added: There is a VDK listing for him, but no commemorating details (D.Drury). One known victory, his 1st, a Fairey Battle at Le Neuville, 19 May, 1940. His 2nd, a Morane 406 over Amiens, near Chauny, 20 May, 1940. His 3rd, a Dewoitine at Arras on 23 May, 1940. His 4th, a Spitfire at Calais on 24 May, 1940. His 5th & 6th, both LeO-451s at Ham, 6 June, 1940. His 7th, a Spitfire at Dover on 25 July, 1940. His 8th, a Spitfire at Dover on 28 July, 1940. His 9th, another Spitfire over Dover on 29 July, 1940.

Courtesy Christian König
2 Schmid, OttoFhjFw75./JG 1 (10/42 Venlo), 3./JG 11 (07/43), 2./JG 11 (02/44), 5./JG 1Fw 190 A-4 "Black 11" Werknr 0618 (lost 27/10/42), Fw 190 A-7 "Black 10" Werknr 430644 (21/02/44)

EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge

at least Fighter Operational Clasp in Bronze		WIA 21 February, 1944 during aerial combat with a B-24, crashing at Rheine. Uninjured when he ditched his Wk# 0618 on 27 October, 1942 off Texel due to engine damage. One known victory, his 2nd, a B-17 SW of Stenay on 28 July, 1943. His 3rd, a B-24 100 km NNW of Borkum on 4 October, 1943. A 4th, a B-17 at Lorup on 6 March, 1944 (Perry Claims). His 5th, a B-17 at Nienburg-Wietze on 8 March, 1944. His 7th, a B-17 at Rohrberg, SW of Salzwebel, 29 March, 1944.
3 Schmid, OttoUnkFlgSchl Leipzig (10/33), DLV (2/34), 5/KG-155 (4/37), K/88 (Spain 5/37), 1/KG-53 (5/39), Erg/KG-4 (Griefswald 5/40), 1/NJG-1 (Schiphol 6/40), 2/NJG-2 (9/40), III/NJG-2 (Achmer 12/41), 11/NJG-3 (Echterdingen 8/42)Do 17, He 111, Ju 88 & Me 110 Spanish Cross, Bomber & Night Fighter Operational Clasps Source: Flugbuch 1, ends 4/43, found online per S.Youngs.
4 Schmid, MichaelUffz1914/06/15Kirchberg


Instr 8./FAR 52,KIFA on 2 August 1940 near Gernrode/ Harz. Might be the other Michael Schmid in the archive.CKönig
5 Schmid, MichaelUffz2./JG 132 (06/39), 5./JG 2 (Jüterbog)Bf 109 B-2 "Black 1 + -" (06/39)Might be the other Michael Schmid (CK)
6 Schmid, MaxUffz110/JG-300Fw 190A EK 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		Killed, no firther detail (Boiten). One known victory, a Mosquito over Berlin on 6 October, 1944. Alternate spelling: Schmidt (Boiten).
7 Schmid, MartinHptm4/30/1916Stfkpt 8/KG-77 (Med)Ju 88A-4 Werk # 141019 "3Z + FS" (lost 11/13/42)EP (1/4/43), EK 1 & 2, Bomber Operational ClaspMIA with unnamed crew at Hafen von Bougie 13 November, 1942, cause unknown (Ju 88 Loss List). Added: POW 13 November, 1942; sd into the sea off Djidjelli Algeria by AA fire and a Spitfire during an afternoon attack on Allied shipping (LOCS).
8 Schmid, KarlFw3/KG-27He 111H-6
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(4/28/43)

EK 1 & 2
Bomber Operational Clasp		DK-G Awards List
9 Schmid, KarlOblt4/4/1916Hettenhausen / Fulda8/KG-27 (9/40), 14(Eins)/KG-27 (12/42)He 111H-16 Werk # 160277 "1G + HY" (lost 8/9/43) RK(8/19/43)

Spanish Cross, Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(4/24/42)
EP(9/9/41)

EK 1 & 2
Bomber Operational Clasp w/Pendant		A few days after receiving the RK, he failed to return from a mission. Soviet POW 9 August, 1943; sd by flak while making a low-level attack against railway targets in the Belgorod-Kursk area. Remaining crew: Uffz Hannes Humpe, Obs (KilledInAction (KIA)); Fw Johan n Hofmann, R/O (POW) and Uffz Otto Derfert, Flt Engr (KilledInAction (KIA)). Schmid and Hofmann were releasd from captivity in December 1949 (Kaiser RK book). 375 combat missions. Among his victories, 12 locomotives and 13 AC on the ground. Deceased 21 July, 2006 Bad Wörishofen (P. Bastin).
10 Schmid, OttoFw75./JG 1 (04/42), EJG West, 5./JG 1 (02/44)Bf 109 F-4 in 1942, Fw 190A-3, Fw 190 A-4 "Black 8" Werknr 0618 (lost 27/10/42 DeSwart)

EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge in Silver (21/02/44)

at least Fighter Operational Clasp in Bronze		His Fw 190 A-4 crashed into the North Sea on 27 October, 1942, cause and his disposition unknown, an Uffz at the time (DeSwart). One known victory, his 1st, a Beaufort 75 km west of Zandvoort on 20 November, 1942. Flugbuch (04/40 to 02/44 showing 1576 flights). Wounded by plexiglass fragments during aerial combat with a Spitfire on 10 March, 1943. A leg wound on 21 February, 1944, cost him a leg. Of his 7 victories, 5 were "4 mot" (B-17s). Also credited with a P-51. Known to fly Fw 190A Wk# 336 and a "Black 10". This may be Otto in the previous record (Magnus has Otto in both JG-1 and JG-11), however Otto in the previous has victories after the loss of a leg in February, 1944. This Ottos flugbuch is dated up to 2/44 when the leg wound occurred. I think these two are the same person with lengthy notes (Wk# 0618 appears in both entries!).



Otto Schmid (l) and Kirchner
11 schmid, josephUffz07/03/07


Stab/JG 11KIA on 6 June 1944 at Orleans airfield. Buried in Orleans.CKönig
12 Schmid, Josef 'Beppo'GenLt9/24/1901Göggingen bei AugsburgKdr lI Luft. Jagdkorps, Kdr Luft. Western Command RK(5/21/43)

EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		Deceased 30 August, 1956 in Augsburg. Photo

Schmid visits ll./JG 27
13 Schmid, Johann 'Johannes'Maj1911/01/13Gainfarm, Baden Austria45Legion Condor (38), 1./JG 2 (05/40), 7./JG 26 (7/41), Stfkpt 8./JG 26 (08/41)Bf 109 E-7, Bf 109 F-4 "Black 1" Werknr 7211 (lost 06/11/41)
RK (21/08/41)

Spanish Cross

EK 1 & 2

Fighter Operational Clasp in Gold
Medalla de la Campaña de España 1936-1939		Killed 6 November, 1941 when he crashed his F-4 into the Channel NW of Calais. After shooting down an RAAF Spitfire Vb AD430 of 452 Sq., piloted by Sgt Bernard Malcolm Geissmann, he was circling the point of impact at very low altitude, touched the water, tearing off a wing and sinking immediately. One of the most successful Channel pilots in 1941. He scored 45 victories in only 137 combat missions, all in the West. His first victory, a Morane at Frenois, 15 km north northeast of Montmedy, 14 May, 1940. His 2nd, a Lysander at Beauvais on 18 May, 1940. His 3rd, a Hurricane at Cambrai on 19 May, 1940. His 4th, a Hawk-75 at Peronne on 20 May, 1940. His 5th, a Spitfire southwest of Calais, 26 May, 1940. His 7th, a Bloch 150 at Connantre on 5 June, 1940. His 8th, a Blenheim 40 km NW of Le Harve on 28 July, 1940. His 9th, a Spitfire S of London on 20 September, 1940. His 10th, a Spitfire near Gravelines on 22 July, 1941. Nos.19, 20 & 21, two Hurricanes and a Spitfire N of Gravelines on 10 August, 1941. His 25th, a Blenheim near Gravelines on 26 August, 1941. His 30th, a Spitfire near Montreuil on 7 September, 1941. Nos. 35, 36 & 37, two Spitfires and a Blenheim on 27 September, 1941.
14 Schmid, JohannGefr10/JG-27 (Reich Def)Bf 109K-4 Werk # 330297 "Red 6 + I" (lost 11/26/44)Fighter Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 26 November, 1944 during aerial combat at Talge, near Braunschweig.
15 Schmid, HermannUffz10/JG-2Fw 190A-6 Werk # 530393 (lost 8/28/43)Fighter Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 28 August, 1943 during aerial combat near Evreux.
16 Schmid, HermannFw6/JG-53 (10/39 Mannheim-Sandhofen)Bf 109D & E-3, Bf 109E-4 Wk # 0885 (5% dam10/11/40 over London), Bf 109E-1 Wk#4900 "Wh 11" (lost 11/30/40)Wound Badge(10/12/40)
Fighter Operational Clasp		POW 30 November, 1940 after sustaining engine damage during aerial combat in the Dungeness area, no report of injuries (Prien). WIA 11 October, 1940 during aerial combat over London. Returned home after the skirmish. Source: Jochen Prien
17 Schmid, HerbertOblt1914/04/01Bernburg (Nordhausen?) (Harz)
L-R: At Gilze-Rijen: Kantwill - Schmid - Rosenberger - Unknown

Kantwill
Condor Legion (?), 2./NJG 2 (11/40 Gilze Rijen), 10./NJG 3 (05/43 Aalborg)Do-17 Z Werknz 2817 "R4 + HK" (dam 09/11/40), Ju 88 R-1 (or C-6) "D5 + EV" Werknr 360043 (Interned UK 09/05/43)
Spanish Cross (?)

probably EK 1 + Ek 2

at least Night Fighter Operational Clasp in Bronze
Schmid is claimed to be a veteran of Spain, though no trace of him is in Condor Legion lists. He is also said to have flown in the Battle of Britain. He and his crew, Radar Oper OFw Paul Rosenberger (born 16/10/1913 in Munich, CK) and Mech OFw Erich Kantwill (at least EK 2, Spanish Cross (see pic!, born 26/05/1915 in Ende, CK) planned their defection from Denmark carefully. On 9 May, 1943, with their AC loaded with radar equip, and after circling Peterhead Scotland, landed at RAF Station, Dyce-Aberdeen, Scotland. Surrender indications given to No 165 Sq. aircraft piloted by P/O Arthur Roscoe and Sgt Ben Scamen. Another source says he was in 11 Staffel. Alternate spelling: Schmitt & Schmidt (German sources spell name as Schmid and claim this is the spelling in his Flugbuch. This is also the spelling in British interrogation records after the defection. His first name is commonly - but mistakenly - given as Heinrich). Added: Another source suggests the ac code was "3E + HK" (does not match NF unit). Added: He, Rosenberger and Uffz K.Blauk, Flt Engr and Uffz K.Lang, Gnr, were attacked by a fighter, and limped home on one engine on 9 November, 1940. At least one unnamed was injured (D.DRury). Added: The Ju-88 is displayed at Duxford (CK)

Defection Story A comprehensive story
18 Schmid, HansHptm1/9/1913232/ZG-52 (5/40), 6/NJG-3 (3/42), 3/NJG-100 (4/44), Stfkpt 1/NJG-100 (5/44), I/NJG-100 (4/45)Bf 110, Ju 88
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold
EP


EK 1 & 2
Night Fighter Operational Clasp		Magnus Report. Strange that OKL would not have the pilot with so many victories, and not one recorded! Added: His victories reported from 4 to 23. He does not appear to be an EP of DK-G winner (LOCS). Needs resolution!
19 Schmidt,LtII/JG-54Bf 109F-2 Werk# 9598 (lost)Fighter Operational ClaspThe AC was reported totaled 15 September, 1941 at Szaltino, pilot disposition unknown. No match found 4/2022 with other Schmidts recorded. LOCS records the same detail to a Lt SCHMID with no Given name.
20 Wilms, JosefFw
Cannock Chase		3/KuFlGr-606Do 17Z Werk # 3491 "7T + EL" (lost 10/3/40)Observer Operational ClaspMIA 3 October, 1940; crashed into the sea off the coast of Cornwall, cause unknown. Remaining crew: Lt z S Max Dieter Schmid, Obs (KIC); Uffz R. Seidenzahl (MIA) and Gefr Josef Dorfschmid (KIC). The bodies of the two deceased washed ashore later and were buried in CC, Plot 5, Row 12; Schmid in Gr 269, Dorfschmid in gr 267. Source: D.Drury.
21 Wild, StefanUffz5/20/19205/KG-3 (S.U.)Ju 88A-4 Werk # 4639 "5K + FN" (lost 4/22/42)Bomber Operational ClaspMIA with unnamed crew 22 April, 1942 at Mjatlewskaja, Kaluga Oblast, Russia, cause unknown (Ju 88 Loss List). Added: Remaining crew (MIA): Uffz Hans Strössner, R/O and Gefr Hermann Schmid, Gnr. The name of the observer is unknown at this time. Uffz Wild and Gefr Schmid are confirmed MIA, and are commemorated in the German War Cem at Duchowschtschina, Russia. No VDK match for Uffz Strossner (D.Drury).
22 Wenk, RolfLt6/6/19232/KG-54Ju 88A-4 Werk # 301445 "B3 + KA" (lost 6/26/44)Bomber Operational ClaspMIA after failing to return from a mine laying operation over the Seine Bay, 26 June, 1944, circumstances unknown. Remaining crew (MIA): Uffz Günther Baxmann, Obs; Fw Willy Rosemann, R/O and Uffz Otto Schmid, Gnr (D.Drury).
23 Stumpf, R.FwStab I/KG-2 (7/42 Gilze-Rijen)Do 217E-4 Werk # 5394 "U5 + BB"(lost 7/28/42)Wound Badge, Bomber Operational ClaspHis Do 217 crashed at De Besterd Holland, by Gilze Rijen, on 28 July, 1942, cause and pilot/crew disposition unknown (DeSwart). Added: Shot down by fighters, wounding two of the crew, including Fw Stumpf. Remaining crew: Oblt H.Roessing, Obs; Uffz B.Schmid, R/O and Uffz R.Gelsenleichter, Gnr (WIA) (SGLO).
24 Sensburg, HugoOblt d1911/08/12Munich


Courtesy CK

KG 200He 111 H-20 Werknr 701467 (lost 22/07/44)KilledInAction (KIA) 22 July, 1944, northeast of Deblin Poland, circumstances unknown. Remaining crew (KilledInAction (KIA)): Fw Gerhard Heiermann, bur Pulawy, Blk 4 as "unknown"; Uffz Karl Schmid, bur Pulawy, Blk 4 as "unknown" and Fhj Fritz Bernhardt, no known grave. Sensburg bur Pulawy, Blk 4, Row 28, Gr 1835 (D.Drury). Added: On 11/12/39 he received a strong reprimand for a landing operational error which caused severe damage to his and a parking a/c .Memorial at St Ulrichskapelle in Heimstetten. (CK)
25 Schwemmer, ReinholdFw11/NJG-7 (Kastrup De.)Ju 88 G-1 Werk # 712195 "D9 + BH" (lost)
EK 1 & 2
Night Fighter Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) 11 September, 1944 during aerial combat with a Mosquito of RAF No. 157 Sq., piloted by S/L Benson and Nav. F/L Lewis Brandon. Schwemmer and crew crashed into the Baltic Sea, east of Sjaelland Denmark. Remaining crew (KilledInAction (KIA)): Uffz Willi Ritzer retrieved from the sea on 21 September, 1944, in the cemetery of Kamminke- Auf den Golm. Uffz Heinrich Schmid was found near Kalvehave on 23 September, 1944, and buried in the Kobenhavn Vestre Cemetery on 28 September, 1944. Pilot Schwemmer has no known grave (Source: Air War over Denmark). One known victory, a "4 mot" N of Stuttgart on 25 July, 1944.
26 Schmitz, HermannUffz8/JG-6 (1/45 Sorau)Fw 190A-8 Werk # 738135 "Blue 14" (lost 1/20/45)Fighter Operational ClaspMIA 20 January, 1945 at Kosten, no further detail (JG-6 List). Alternate spelling: Schmid & Schmiz
27 Schmidt, HelmutHptm4/19/1915TuttlingenErpro/KG-6 (Channel)Ju 188E-1 Werk # 10007 "3E + AF" (lost 11/1/43)Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) with unnamed crew 1 November, 1943; crashed at Walbury Hill, Combe, Berkshire; shot down by a Mosquito of No. 29 Sq., piloted by F/Lt S.F. Hodsman (Ju 88 Loss List). Added: Remaining crew (KilledInAction (KIA), bur Brookwood Military Cem., Blk 15, Row B): Ofw Bruno Krupp, Obs (Gr 7); StbsFw Erich Zuch, R/O (Gr 5) and Uffz Josef Koidl, Gnr (Gr 6). Hptm Schmidt buried with StbsFw Zuch, in Gr # 5 (D.Drury). Added: Hptm Schmidt, and one other crew, was killed by Mosquito MG fire. After flying low over cottages in the village of West Woodhay, it struck Walbury Hill, abt 100 ft from the top. It uprooted two trees, bounced four times, and broke into pieces over a half mile area (Commonwealth War Graves Comm via R.Snape). Alternate spelling: Schmid per the Comm.
28 Schmid, H.Ofw2/NJG-2 (11/40)Do 17Z-10 Werk # 2817 "R4 + HK" (dam 11/9/40) Night Fighter Operational Clasp His Do 17 crashed at Gilze-Rijen airfield, Holland, on 9 November, 1940, cause and pilot/crew disposition unknown (DeSwart). Added: Ofw Schmid was uninjured in the crash. Remaining crew (Inj): Ofw P.Rosenberger, R/O and Uffz K.Lang, Mech/Gnr (SGLO). This looks like Herbert (aka Heinrich) who had been an Ofw and flew out of Gilze-Rijen.
29 Schmid, WernerFhjOfw2/Fl.ü.G.-1 SüdostBf 109G-6 Werk # 441563 (lost 5/3/44)Wound Badge
Pilot Badge		Injured in a crash at Buhl 3 May, 1944 while on a delivery flight, no cause reported.
30 Schmid, RudolfUffz5/KG-54 (Germany)Ju 88A-4 Werk # 140327 "B3 + EN" (lost 8/4/43)Bomber Operational ClaspKIC with unnamed crew 4 August, 1943 near Krems due to a servicing fault (Ju 88 Loss List).
31 Schmid, RudolfOblt22/JG-53 (5/40)Bf 109E-1 (lost 9/40) EK 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) 15 September, 1940 during aerial combat over Maidstone England with a Spitfire of RAF No. 603 Sq.. Crashed near Bearsted England. His first victory, a Bloch 151 south of Sedan on 14 May, 1940. His second, a Wellington south of Amiens on 31 May, 1940.
32 Schmid, RudolfLt3/23/19128Stfkpt 2/JG-11 (3/44), Stfkpt 4/JG-11 (8/44)Fw 190A-7 Werk # 643924 "Black 4" (lost 4/8/44), Fw 190A-8 Werk # 173059 "Green 12" (lost 8/20/44)EP


EK 1 & 2
Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp		KilledInAction (KIA) 20 August, 1944 during aerial combat in the Dammartin area (Wiegels). WIA 8 April, 1944 during aerial combat in the Salzwedel area, near Schmölau. His first known victory, his 6th, a B-17 S of Bremen on 23 March, 1944. A 7th & 8th, both Spitfires on 22 July, 1944, no location given. Magnus, 11 victories.
33 Schmid, RichardOblt1917MunichPilot BadgeKilledInAction (KIA) 22 June, 1941 during aerial combat over England. His body was found on the shore, 17 July, 1941. History found on the internet on a postcard picturing Schmid, and the detail posted to the card by his Father.
34 Schmid, Reinhold5JG-2Fw 190A
EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		Magnus Report, final victory count may be higher.
35 Schmid, Otto?Uffz35./JG 1Bf 109F-4 (70% dam)
EK 1 & 2

at least Fighter Operational Clasp in Bronze		Uninjured in a emergency landing at Waalhaven on 24 January, 1943 due to a power loss; may have been a result of friendly fire from a German fleet vessel. He was Uffz Kirchners (WIC) wingman this date (Wings to Victory). One known victory, his 1st, a P-51 60 km north of Walcheren on 22 January, 1943. His 3rd, a B-17 northwest of Texel on 4 February, 1943. This is most likely Otto.


Otto Schmid (l) and Kirchner
36 Huhn, GerhardHptm5/21/1915Erfurt
Cannock Chase		9/KG-53He 111H-2 Werk # Unk "A1 + BT" (lost 8/24/40)Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 24 August, 1940 following aerial combat with Hurricanes of No. 615 Sq.. The ac crashed at Langford Grove Road, Langford, Essex. The deceased are buried at CC/5/16. Remaining crew (desig unk): Ofw Josef Schmid (bur Gr 365); Fw Walter Jagher (bur Gr 366); Fw Gottfried Ultsch (bur Gr 368) and Gefr Hans Zaunigk (WIA/POW). Hptm Huhn bur Gr 367 (D.Drury). 6
37 Schielke, GerdLt1918/09/02Berlin-Karlshorst


OGefr Schmid
Courtesy CK

Kü.Fl.Gr. 106Ju 88 A-5MIA on 26 December 1941 when during a weather recce it crashed at Pl.Qu. 15/6056 (last message somewhere between Brest and the SW tip of England) as a result of engine failure. Crew (MIA/KIA): Obsv OGefr Hans Schmid (born in Langenau), Radop OGefr Josef Kaufmann(born 30/12/20 in Linz), Mech OGefr Alfred Scheef.
38 Sabith, FranzLt1920/07/05Klagenfurt



Schmid

7./KG 26He 111 H-5 "1H + FR" Werknr 3624 (lost 22/06/41)
probably EK 1 & EK 2

probably at least Bomber Operational clasp in Bronze
MIA 22 June, 1941 when his ac crashed into Brightstone Bay, on the SW coast of the Isle of Wight, during a raid on Southampton, cause not reported. Two bodies were later washed ashore, and buried at CC/7/10. Remaining crew: Obsv Fw Hermann Lange, Obs 1 (KIA, bur Gr 240); Obsv Oblt Richard Schmid (EK 1+2, born 10/02/17 in Munich (CK), KIA, bur Gr 253, see pic); Radop Uffz Gerhard Seumny (MIA) and Mech Uffz Horst Reichmann (MIA) (D.Drury).
39 Lammert, KarlUffz1/31/1920Hildburghausen1/KGr-100He 111P-2 Werk # 6894 (lost 7/8/41)Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 8 July, 1941 when his ac was sd by a Beaufighter of No.604 Sq., piloted by F/Lt Hugh Speke, and crashed into the sea south of Boscombe, Hampshire. Remaining crew: Uffz Heinrich Erdweg, Obs (KilledInAction (KIA)); Gefr Josef Plitzke, R/O (KilledInAction (KIA)) and Gefr Robert Schmid, Gnr (POW). Only the pilot, Uffz Lammert is found on the VDK, listed "in a sea grave" and commemorated on the Kiel-Laboe Naval Memorial (D.Drury).
40 Kratz, RudolfHptm

Courtesy Christian König

Adj KG-30 (11/39 frm LKS-Berlin), Italian Air Force Liason Officer, 10/NJG-3 (5/43)Ju 88A, Ju 88C-6 (5/43)Pilot BadgeSubsequent to his KG-30 service, due to his health, he was removed from flight service, and then re-assigned to NJG-3. During this assignment, he was one of several who searched for Oblt Herbert Schmid, thought to have perished in the North Sea. In fact, Schmid had landed at an RAF station (he had defected). Rudolf was a post-war dentist (LOCS & P.Irwin 9/2021). This story is covered extensively in The Defection of Herbert SchmidDefection of Herbert SchmidKTY Added image
41 König, ErnstUffz3/StG-2Ju 87B-2 Werk # 5580 "T6 + HL" (lost 8/16/40)Wound Badge
Dive Bomber Operational Clasp		POW 16 August, 1940; sd with wounds when his ac was damaged by fighters and he crashed near Church Norton, Selsey, Chichester, Sussex. His R/O-Gnr, Uffz Josef Schmid, also WIA & POW (D.Drury).
42 Klein, J.Uffz11/NJG-1 (5/44)Bf 110G-4 Werk # 740143 "G9 + FY" (lost 5/23/44)Wound Badge, Night Fighter Operational Clasp His G-4 crashed at Tolkamer Holland by Pont naar Millingen the night of 22/23 May, 1944, sd by F/Lt Hughes of No.239 Sq., pilot/crew disposition unknown (DeSwart). Added: Uffz Klein and R/O Gefr A.Winkelmann bailed safely with wounds. Gnr Ogefr R.Schmid was KilledInAction (KIA), buried Yssel AR-11-275 (SGLO).
43 Kirchner, GüntherFhjFw1920/01/176

5./JG 1 (02/42, 09/42 Katwijk, 01/43 Woensdrecht), Jasta Helgoland - JG 11 (11/43), 3./JG 1 (04/45 Leck Ger.)Bf 109 F & Fw 190 A-3 Werknr 336 (06/42), Fw 190 A-4 Werknr 0661 (45% dam 19/09/42; eng prob, pilot OK), Fw 190 A-4 Werknr 5596 (or 5556) (lost 24/01/43), Fw 190 A-7 "Black 10" Werknr 430168 (80% dam 11/01/44), He 162 A-2 "White ?"(lost 04/45)

EK 1 & 2
Wouind Badge (11/01/44)

probably Fighter Operational Clasp in Gold
KilledInAction (KIA) 19 April, 1945 in his He 162 in aerial combat at Klintum with P-47s. He was able to eject, but had insufficient altitude for his chute to deploy. Buried Leck, Grave 10. WIA 11 January, 1944 during aerial combat at Nordhausen. One known victory, his 1st, a Hampden west of Texel Island on 12 February, 1942. His 2nd, a Wellington of Polish 301 Sq.,100 km west of Alkmaar on 22 July, 1942. His 3rd, a Mosquito 2 km west of Utrecht on 11 October, 1942. His 4th, a Boston at Noord Beveland on 6 December, 1942. His 5th, a P-51 60 km north of Walcheren on 22 January, 1943. WIA 24 January, 1943 when he crashed his Fw 190A-4 at Annapolder Holland after suffering engine damage during combat, an Uffz at the time. He suffered a broken leg and eye injuries (DeSwart & Wings to Victory). A 6th, a B-24D 100 km WNW of Thistedt on 16 November, 1943. His A-3, piloted by Uffz Alfred Auer,of 4/JG-1, crashed on 6 July, 1942, killing Auer.


Otto Schmid (l) and Kirchner
44 John, WalterFw22/11/12Marklissa, Poland


FW Josef Berger


FW Josef Berger


Walter John


5/KG-1 (Channel)Ju 88 A-5 Werk # 4203 "V4 + FV" (lost 4/10/41)KilledInAction (KIA) 10 April, 1941 during a raid on Birmingham England near Arncott, when he was shot down by a Hurricane of RAF No. 151 Sq., piloted by P/O R.P. Stevens (DFC). The AC crashed and burned south of Bicester, Oxfordshire, killing the entire crew. Remaining crew (KilledInAction (KIA)): FW Josef Berger, Observer (born 13/02/14 in Freising CK); Uffz Erich Sadegor, R/O (born 03/07/18 CK) and Uffz Heinrich Schmid, Gunner (born 13/03/19 CK). Added: the four deceased are buried in a collective at Cannock Chase, 9/2/8 (D.Drury).
45 Schmid,Uffz17/JG-1Bf 109F-4 EK 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		One known victory, his 1st, a Blenheim (claimed as a Mosquito) into the sea on 3 March, 1943.
46 Herrmann, HansUffz4/KG-54Ju 88A-6 Werk# 2428 "B3 + BM" Interned)Bomber Operational ClaspHerrmann defected 25 June, 1941, along with his crew, by landing in Kiev. They said they did not wish to fight against the Soviets. Navigator: Uffz. Hans Kratz; Ogefr. Gnr Adolf Appel; RO Uffz Wilhelm Schmid. Added: The place where Uffz Herrmann landed was Kiev-Brovary airfield. In the 1987 Radtke book, he states their ac sustained heavy fire damage, and was forced to make an emergency landing north of Kiev. Altho the crew was seen next to their crash-landed ac, they are MIA to this day (D.Drury).
47 Herrmann, ErichUffz2/19/1918Wasmerslage
Cannock Chase		7/KG-26 (Channel)He 111H-5 Werk # 3610 1H + IR" (lost 3/13/41)Bomber Operational ClaspKilledInAction (KIA) 13 March, 1941; during an attack on Southampton, he was shot down by a Beaufighter of RAF No. 219 Sq., piloted by Sgt James A. Clandillon and Sgt Charles W. Dodge. The AC crashed and exploded on the Smokehall Farm, Shipley, Sussex, killing the entire crew. Remaining crew (KilledInAction (KIA)): Uffz Franz Calice, Observer; Gefr Leo Schmid, R/O and Ogefr Walter Kallert, Flt Engr.. Added: The deceased crew are buried at CC, Blk 1; Uffz Herrmann, Row 1, Gr 29; Uffz Calice, Row 3, Gr 72; Gefr Schmid, Row 1, Gr 30 and Ogefr Kallert, Row 3, Gr 71 (D.Drury).
48 Heitsch, RolfFw
Cannock Chase		8/KG-76Do 17Z Werk # 2555 "F1 + FS" (lost 9/15/40)POW 15 September, 1940 after his ac was damaged by AA fire and then attacked by Spitfires of No.609 Sq., piloted by F/O John C.Dundas & P/O Eugene Q.Tobin. The ac crash landed at Castle Farm, Shoreham, Kent. Remaining crew: Fw Hans Pfeiffer, Obs (WIA/POW); Fw Stefan Schmid, R/O (WIA/DOW 9/15/40, bur CC/1/7/250) and Fw Martin Sauter, Flt Engr (WIA/POW). This particular ac was found to have a rear-facing flame thrower which had proved ineffective in earlier engagements (D.Drury).

Courtesy Christian König
49 Happel, VolkerFhjFw8/29/1924
Ysselstein, Holland		7/KG-53 (10/44)He 111H-20 Werk # 700245 "5K + ER" (lost 10/9/44)Bomber Operational ClaspHis He 111 crashed at Nyemirdum/Kippenburg Holland on 9 October, 1944, cause and pilot/crew disposition unknown. (DeSwart). Added: His ac crashed with another of his squadron, piloted by Fw Anton Schmid. Ten airmen were killed in the two ac; one known grave, that of Fw Schmid at Ysselsteyn, AT/9/224. The remaining crew of the Happel, all KilledInAction (KIA) and buried at Yesselsteyn, AT/10: Happel Gr 229, Uffz Werner Friedmann, Obs, Gr 228; Uffz Alfred Rutscho, R/O. Gr 226; Ogefr Manfred Thoelke, R/O 2, Gr 227 and Gefr Waldemar Winkel, Gnr, Gr 223 (D.Drury).
50 Guder, GerhardUffz4/12/19202/KG-66Ju 188E-1 Werk # 260361 "Z6 + GK" (lost)Bomber Operational ClaspMIA 18 April, 1944; failed to return from a mission, cause and location unknown. Remaining crew (MIA): Ogefr Hans Schmid, geb 2/3/1921, Obs; Ogefr Johann Küfner, geb 11/12/1919, T.Obs; Uffz Paul Eichler, geb 8/16/1920, R/O and Uffz Karl Schwaiger, geb 11/3/1920, Gunner. Source: B.Bines.
51 Falch, D.Lt12/KG-2 (7/42 Schiphol)Do 217E-4 Werk # 5467 "U5 + TW" (dam 7/3/42)Wound Badge, Bomber Operational ClaspHis Do 216 crashed at Werkhoven Holland, south of Utrecht, on 3 July, 1942, cause and pilot disposition unknown (DeSwart) Added: Cause not known; the entire crew were injured in the crash. Remaining crew: Uffz W.Kuhn, Obs; Uffz H.Weidauer, R/O and Uffz M.Schmid, Gnr (SGLO).
52 Brock, RobertUffz3/28/1918Pforzheim
Courtesy Cameron Schmid

Some question as to whether this is Robert Brock
3/JG-54 (S.U.)Bf 109F-2 Werk# 5733 "Yellow ?" (lost 6/23/41)Class "C" Glider Badge, Fighter Operational ClaspKIC 23 June, 1941 near Ebenrode. He collided with another F-2 from his Staffel, Werk# 8908 "Yellow 8", piloted by Lt Günther Schreiterer. Added: His ac crashed at Schirwindt, East Prussia (now Kutosowo Russia). He is buried in the Gem. Friedh. Rautenberg (now Uslowoje Kaliningrad, Russia), and referencing a "Bahnline Schloßberg" ?? (Source: Cameron Schmid, Grand Nephew to Robert) Note: Robert is the younger Brother of Ludwig who served as an R/O in 4/KG-53 (KilledInAction (KIA)).

Photo of Robert Brock was found by Cameron Schmid next to one of his twin brother and one of his sister (Cameron's grandmother) and is thus confirmed to be genuine. Added: well, at least he wears a Funker/ R/O badge so that would fit (CKönig)
53 Schmid, AloisOfw3/Kü.Fl.Gr-906BV 138C-1 Werk # 0310105 "K6 + IL" (lost 2/2/43) Air-Sea Rescue Operational Clasp KilledInAction (KIA) 2 February, 1943; shot down by a Beaufighter of No. 235 Sq. at Marsteinen, by Bergen, Map Quadrant 06 East/51741. Remaining crew (all MIA): Lt.z.S. Klaus Volk, Observer; Uffz Heinz Marks, R/O and Uffz Paul Bender, Mech. In addition, Ogefr Fritz Otten, from 1/906 was listed as MIA. He may have been the Gunner. Source: SIG Norway & D.Drury).
54 Schmid, GüntherOblt10/10/1920Heilbronn NeckarII/StG-2 (6/41 S.U.), Stfkpt 5/StG-2 (12/42)Ju 87D-3 "T6 + BN" in 5 Stf, Ju 87D-3 Werk # 0345 "T6 + EN" (lost 7/14/43) RK(12/23/42)

Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(12/8/41)
EP(10/20/41)

EK 1 & 2
Dive Bomber Operational Clasp w/Pendant		KilledInAction (KIA) 14 July, 1943 together with his R/O Uffz Walter Dicker in an attack on a forest 2 km east of Winovgradovka Russia, about 30 km northeast of Byelgorod, when his AC exploded in about 600 meters of altitude and crashed in flames. 700 missions in only two years. Alternate spelling: Schmidt.
55 Schmid, GerhardFhr3/JG-77 (Reich Def)Bf 109G-14 Werk# 460521 "Yellow 7" (lost 9/11/44)Fighter Operational ClaspMIA 11 September, 1944; aerial combat 30 km south of Aachen. Mombeek MIA List.
56 Schmid, FritzOfwSG unitFw 190F-8
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(10/1/44)

EK 1 & 2
Assault Operational Clasp		DK-G Awards List
57 Schmid, ErichOgefr11./ JG 3Bf 109 G-6 Werknr. 160730KIFA on 27/11/43 on a practice flight due to engine failure. He bailed but the chute didn't openCKönig
58 Schmid, ArnoFwIV/JG-300 (3/45 Reich Def)Bf 109G-14 most likely (lost 3/2/45)Fighter Operational ClaspReported lost 2 March, 1945 per IV/JG-300 Loss List, Pilot KilledInAction (KIA) (denkmalprojekt.org).
59 Schmid, AntonOgefr3/28/1922GrünteplonbachSG unit (5/44)Fw 190F-8 Werk # Unk (lost 5/4/44)EK-2, Wound Badge, Ground Assault Operational Clasp in SilverKilledInAction (KIA) 4 May, 1944 during aerial combat at Oppeln, 1.5 km NW of Turawa, Poland
60 Schmid, AntonFw6/17/1919
Ysselstein, Holland		III/KG-53 (10/44)He 111H-16 Werk # 161920 "5K + CR" (lost 10/9/44)Bomber Operational ClaspHis ac reported lost 9 October, 1944 at Nyemirdum-Kippenburg, cause and pilot and crew disposition unknown. Netherland Loss Registry. Added: The cause of the crash was a collision between Schmid and another ac from his squadron, piloted by Fw V.Happel. Between the two ac, 10 airmen were killed. Fw Schmid buried at Ysselsteyn, AT/9/224. Remaining crew (all buried at Ysselsteyn, AT/9: Ogefr Gerhard Lessoing, R/O, Gr 222; Uffz Hans Schiessl, Obs, Gr 225 and Gefr Rudolf Vogel, Gnr 2, Gr 220. A 5th crewman, Gefr G,Pfau, Gnr 1, has no known grave, but presumed KIC (D.Drury).
61 Schmid, AloisFwFl.Korps./VIII (11/43)Ju 52 Werk # 7499 (lost 11/29/43)Transport Operational ClaspKIFA with his entire crew, 29 November, 1943, When he made accidental ground contact at Markajewka. Remaining crew: Ofw Fritz Boerker (?), R/O; Uffz Wilhelm Wenzel, Mech and Uffz Kurt Hallenberger, G (Qu.Meister File).
62 Beffart, HansFw7/14/1914Dalsbach
4/KG-53 (8/40 Lille Nord)He 111H-2 Werk # 2711 "A1 + JM" (lost 8/30/40)EK-2, Bomber Operational ClaspHis He 111 crashed into the North Sea off the Dutch coast the night of 29/30 August, 1940, cause and pilot/crew disposition unknown (DeSwart). Added: "Place of Death" per Death Card, "Chelmsford", after being damaged by No.242 Sq. aircraft. The target this night believed to be the Radlett aerodrome. Remaining crew (bur Yssel): Ofw Walter Ostertag, Obs (geb 1/24/1912 Kirchheim; bur CL/3/75); Uffz Ludwig Brock (geb 4/28/1916, Pforzheim), R/O (initially bur Petten, Gr 181; final bur CL/3/73); Uffz Hans Frank, Flt Engr (geb 10/14/1918 Bayreuth; bur BK/3/51) and Gefr Karl Schmiedl, Gnr (geb 8-26-1918 Grün Teplitz; MIA). Pilot Beffart bur BU/10/237 (D.Drury). Crew birth information per Death Cards via C.Schmid, Grandson of Ludwig Brock.


(L - R) Flt Eng Hans Frank, R/O Ludwig Brock, Pilot Hans Beffart, Observer Walter Ostertag, Karl Schmiedl (gunner)

(L - R )Brock, Schmiedl, Frank
63 Schmid, AlfredHptm1912/03/25StuttgartWekusta 51 (trf to Wekusta 2, 03/43), Stfkpt Wekusta 2 (04/43)Ju 88 A-4, Ju 88 D-1 "D7 + HK" Werknr. 430334 (lost 20/03/44)
Deutsches Kreuz - Gold(12/10/43)
EP (21/01/42)

EK 1 (27/09/40) & EK 2

Met Operational Clasp in Gold		DK-G Awards List. Added: KilledInAction (KIA) 20 March, 1944; sd by Spitfires of No.165 Sq. 176 missions (LOCS). Added: Remaining crew (KilledInAction (KIA), bur Pornichet, Blk 3): Wd.Insp Karl Rösch (geb 6/10/1906 Karlsruhe, bur Row 4, Gr 103), Met; Ofw Fritz Schaper, R/O (WIA), and Fw Helmut Grupen (geb 3/1/1914 Kiel, bur Row 4, Gr 101), Gnr-Mech. Pilot Oblt Schmid buried Row 3, Grave 91 (absa3945).
64 Schmid, AlfonsFw
Cannock Chase		8/KG-26He 111H-5 Werk # 3623 "1H + FS" (lost 4/10/41) Wound Badge, Bomber Operational Clasp POW 10 April, 1941; sd with wounds, by a Defiant of No.256 Sq., piloted by F/Lt Edward C.Deansley, and crashed near Radway, Warwickshire, onto the English Civil War battlefield of Edgehill (1642). Fw Schmid and his R/O, Uffz Herbert Puschmann bailed successfully, with wounds, and were captured. Remaining crew (KilledInAction (KIA), bur CC/3/3): Fw Siegfried Kiehl, Obs (Gr 72) and Fw Fritz Lösekann, Flt Engr (Gr 71) (D.Drury) Alternate spellings: Schmidt & Schmitt
65 Schmid, AdolfFwII/JG-5Bf 109E Werk # 1598 (75% damaged)Wound Badge
Fighter Operational Clasp		WIA 21 June, 1942; takeoff accident at Taivalkoski during an alarm start. Source: SIG Norway.
66 Schmid,Oblt 2(F)/122 (Channel)Ju 88A-1 Werk # 0276 "F6 + DK" (lost 9/2/40)Observer Operational ClaspMIA 2 September, 1940; failed to return from a reconnaissance mission over the British Isles. Remaining crew (MIA): Fw Jahnke, Ogefr Rochstrod and Gefr Kronberg. Wiki Luft data.
67 Schmid,Oblt43/NJG-100 (4/44 S.U.), 1/NJG-100 (7/44)Bf 110, Ju 88, Do 217, Fw 189A-3
EK 1 & 2
Night Fighter Operational Clasp		His first known victory, a Soviet U-2 (i.z.Arb.) the night of 5-6 April, 1944. A 2nd, an Il-4 the night of 5-6 July, 1944. Nos. 3 & 4, both Il-4s the night of 6-7 July, 1944. This might be the Hans Schmid reported by Magnus with 23 victories!
68 Schmid,Ofw29/JG-11Bf 109G
EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		One known victory, his 1st, a P-47 W of Neumünster on 13 May, 1944. His 2nd, a B-17 in the Magdeburg area on 28 May, 1944.
69 Schmid,Fw13/JGr WestBf 109G, Fw 190A
EK 1 & 2
Fighter Operational Clasp		One known victory, a B-17 SE if Minizan Plage on 31 December, 1943.

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