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Günther, Heinz-Ludwig (Kampfgeschwader 3 "Lützow")

Date of birth:
December 7th, 1919 (Totarz/Thuringia, Germany)
Date of death:
November 26th, 1944 (near Hastenbeck-Vietze, Germany)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

W.B.K. Gotha
01.08.1942: Oberfeldwebel promoted to Leutnant / Flieger
08.07.1944: One known victory, his 1st, a B-26 North West of Amiens
26.11.1944: Leutnant, 7./ JG 301, KIA - Fw 190 A-9/R11 coded 'Yellow 8' lost in combat with American fighters near Hestenbeck-Vietze

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberfeldwebel (Flight Sergeant)
Unit:
Flugzeugführer
Awarded on:
July 20th, 1942
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberfeldwebel (Flight Sergeant)
Unit:
2. Staffel, I. Gruppe, Kampfgeschwader 3 "Lützow", Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
October 27th, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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