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Rasch, Gerhard (KG 3 'Blitzgeschwader')

Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

23.03.1942: 10(Erg)./ KG-3, bailed out safely from Ju 88C-6 Werknummer 1.136 coded "5K + DP" when shot down by a Hurricane
14.06.1942: Feldwebel, 6./ KG-3, Ju 88C-6 Werknummer 360.185 coded "5K + BP" shot down : one crewman was beaten to death by Weliki Luki-Nelidowka villagers, Rasch and another (unnamed) escaped across a river and returned
23.06.1942: MIA after a flak hit, cause and crew disposition not given
credited with 45 Trains, 27 Tanks, 200 Trucks & 3 air Victories

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Feldwebel (Sergeant)
Unit:
Flugzeugführer
Awarded on:
October 26th, 1942
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Feldwebel (Sergeant)
Unit:
6. Staffel, Kampf-Geschwader 3 'Blitzgeschwader'
Awarded on:
December 23rd, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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