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Linge, Georg

Date of birth:
January 11th, 1914 (Eschenstruth/Grand Duchy of Hesse, Germany)
Date of death:
October 20th, 1942 (Leba/Province of Pomerania/Free State of Prussia, Germany)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Promotions:
October 1934: Obermatrose;
October 1935: Stabsmatrose;
October 1936: Steuermannsmaat;
January 1937: Unteroffizier;
November 1938: Feldwebel;
June 1939: Oberfeldwebel;
March 1941: Leutnant;
November 1941: Oberleutnant.

Career:
July 1933: Kriegsmanrine;
October 1936: Luftwaffe (Seeflieger);
April 1938 - December 1938: Legion Condor Spanien Gruppe AS/88;
December 1938 - February 1941: I. / Kampfgeschwader 28;
February 1941 - October 1942: II. / Kampfgeschwader 26.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leutnant (Pilot Officer)
Unit:
Beobachter
Awarded on:
December 15th, 1941
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberleutnant (Flying Officer)
Unit:
6. Staffel, II. Gruppe, Kampfgeschwader 26, Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
July 27th, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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