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Kneifel, Robert (Lehrgeschwader 2)

Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

01.07.1939: Leutnant, transferred from RLM pool to III.(Aufkl.)/ LG 2
29.06.1942: Oberleutnant, awarded the Ehrenpokal
00.09.1942-06.11.1942: Oberleutnant, appointed Staka, 7.(F)/ LG 2
06.11.1942: Oberleutnant, 7.(F)/ LG 2, WIA - Bf 110E-3 Werknummer 2399 shot down by antiaircraft guns West of Rossosch in Pl.Qu. 9172
02.12.1942: Oblt., awarded the DKiG, 7./ LG 2
01.01.1943: promoted to Hauptmann

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberleutnant (Flying Officer)
Unit:
Beobachter
Awarded on:
June 29th, 1942
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberleutnant (Flying Officer)
Unit:
Flugzeugführer, 7.(H) Staffel, III. Gruppe, Lehrgeschwader 2, Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
December 2nd, 1942

Published in the Ehrenliste der Deutschen Luftwaffe on 14th December 1942.
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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