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Freiberger, Herbert (ZG 26 'Horst Wessel')

Date of birth:
January 22nd, 1920
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

19.10.1942: Feldwebel serving in the 7./ ZG 26
01.08.1943: RDA as Leutnant (Kr.O./Fl.)
17.10.1943: awarded the DKG as Feldwebel in 7./ ZG 26
26.11.1943: 1 victory as Leutnant in 7./ ZG 26.
06.03.1944: WIA - Bf 110-G shot down NE of Magdeburg
Credited with one victory

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Gefreiter (Aircraftman class 2)
Awarded on:
August 31st, 1940
Flugzeugführerabzeichen
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Unteroffizier
Awarded on:
January 29th, 1942
Frontflugspange für Jäger in Bronze
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Unteroffizier
Unit:
7./Z.G. 26
Awarded on:
February 6th, 1942
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Unteroffizier
Unit:
7./Z.G. 26
Awarded on:
April 27th, 1942
Frontflugspange für Jäger in Silber
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Unteroffizier
Awarded on:
May 20th, 1942
Medaglia commemorativa della campagna italo-tedesca in Africa
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Unteroffizier
Unit:
7./Z.G. 26
Awarded on:
June 16th, 1942
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Unteroffizier
Unit:
7./Zerstorergeschwader Horst Wessel Nr.26
Awarded on:
August 21st, 1942
Frontflugspange für Jäger in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Feldwebel (Sergeant)
Awarded on:
May 13th, 1943
Ärmelband Afrika
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
June 27th, 1943
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Feldwebel (Sergeant)
Unit:
7. Staffel, III. Gruppe, Zerstörergeschwader 26 "Horst Wessel", Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
October 17th, 1943
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
March 13th, 1944
Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Schwarz

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