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Dose, Paul

Date of birth:
February 10th, 1921 (Gertshagen/Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany)
Date of death:
March 13th, 2003 (Göppingen, Germany)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Flew a total of 781 sorties with the Ju 87 during WWII. In this time he rescued down aircrews from behind enemy lines on two occasions.

After the Second World War, Paul Dose served with the Bundeswehr from 16th April 1956 until 31st March 1980, where he reached the rank of Oberst.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
May 1st, 1941
Flugzeugführerabzeichen
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
March 20th, 1942
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
March 21st, 1942

Date according tot he awarding document, Soldbuch gives the data of March 18th, 1942.
Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger in Bronze
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
May 7th, 1942

Date according to the awarding document, Soldbuch gives May 9th, 1942.
Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger in Silber
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
May 16th, 1942
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
September 18th, 1942
Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leutnant (2nd Lieutenant)
Awarded on:
January 11th, 1943

Date according to the Awarding document and the Ehrenpokal. Soldbuch gives the date of January 29th, 1943. Awarding was published in the Ehrenliste on January 25th, 1943.
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
August 26th, 1943
Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger in Gold mit Anhänger
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leutnant (Pilot Officer)
Unit:
Stab, III. Gruppe, Sturzkampfgeschwader 2 "Immelmann", Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
August 31st, 1943
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberleutnant (Flying Officer)
Unit:
Staffelkapitän, 9. Staffel, III. Gruppe, Schlachtgeschwader 2 "Immelmann", Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
May 4th, 1944
Awarded after flying 637 ground attack sorties.
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes

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