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Harmeling, Josef

Date of birth:
February 15th, 1902 (Bersenbrück/Hannover, Germany)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Josef Harmeling was shot down over England on October 29th, 1940 and was taken POW.

Bevorderingen:
?: Unteroffizier;
?: Feldwebel;
July 31st, 1940: Oberfeldwebel (as from July 1st, 1940).

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Unteroffizier
Unit:
4. Staffel, II. Gruppe, Lehrgeschwader 2, Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
May 1st, 1939
Dienstauszeichnung der Wehrmacht 4.Klasse, 4 Jahre
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Unteroffizier
Unit:
4. Staffel, II. Gruppe, Lehrgeschwader 2, Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
September 27th, 1939
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Unteroffizier
Unit:
4. Staffel, II. Gruppe, Lehrgeschwader 2, Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
October 1st, 1939

Nr. 37/46/39.
Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1. Oktober 1938
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Feldwebel (Sergeant)
Unit:
4. Staffel, II. Gruppe, Lehrgeschwader 2, Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
May 21st, 1940
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberfeldwebel (Flight Sergeant)
Unit:
4. Staffel, II. Gruppe, Lehrgeschwader 2, Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
November 30th, 1940
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberfeldwebel (Flight Sergeant)
Unit:
4. Staffel, II. Gruppe, Lehrgeschwader 2, Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
August 20th, 1941
Frontflugspange für Jäger in Silber

Sources

  • Photo 1: Tim Oliver
  • - Ausweis
    - Verleihungsurkunde Dienst IV, EK2, 1 Oktober 1938, EK1, Ehrenpokal, Frontflugspange Silber

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