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Schmitz, Gustav

Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Obergefreiter (Aircraftman class 1)
Unit:
Stabstaffel Kampfgeschwader 53
Awarded on:
November 16th, 1941
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Obergefreiter (Aircraftman class 1)
Unit:
Stabstaffel Kampfgeschwader 53
Awarded on:
January 6th, 1942
Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger in Silber
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Obergefreiter (Aircraftman class 1)
Unit:
Stabstaffel Kampfgeschwader 53
Awarded on:
February 10th, 1942
Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Unteroffizier
Unit:
Bordfunker Stabstaffel Kampfgeschwader 53
Awarded on:
April 1st, 1942

Published in the Ehrenliste der Deutschen Luftwaffe on April 2nd, 1942.
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Unteroffizier
Unit:
Stabstaffel Kampfgeschwader 53
Awarded on:
July 10th, 1942
Medaille
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Unteroffizier
Unit:
Stab / Kampfgeschwader 53
Awarded on:
February 1st, 1943
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Feldwebel (Sergeant)
Unit:
Stab Kampfgeschwader 53
Awarded on:
May 12th, 1943

At the time of the awarding, Gustav Schmitz already held the rank of Unteroffizier.
Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger in Gold mit Anhänger

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