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Hilbich, Wolfgang (Kampfgeschwader 3)

Date of birth:
October 20th, 1918 (Breslau/Silesia, Germany)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Promotions:
March 21st, 1940: Vormann;
June 1st,1940: Obervormann;
March 1st, 1941: Fahnenjunker-Gefreiter;
June 1st, 1941: Fahnenjunker-unteroffizier;
October 1st, 1941: Fähnrich;
February 1st, 1942: Oberfähnrich;
February 1st,1942: Leutnant;
September 1st,1944: Oberleutnant.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Fähnrich (Warrant Officer)
Awarded on:
October 16th, 1941
Flugzeugführerabzeichen
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leutnant (Pilot Officer)
Unit:
5. Staffel, II. Gruppe, Kampfgeschwader 3, Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
June 29th, 1943
Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger in Bronze
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leutnant (Pilot Officer)
Unit:
5. Staffel, II. Gruppe, Kampfgeschwader 3, Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
July 16th, 1943
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leutnant (Pilot Officer)
Unit:
5. Staffel, II. Gruppe, Kampfgeschwader 3, Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
August 8th, 1943
Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger in Silber
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leutnant (Pilot Officer)
Awarded on:
August 25th, 1943
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leutnant (Pilot Officer)
Awarded on:
October 17th, 1943
Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leutnant (Pilot Officer)
Unit:
Flugzeugführer
Awarded on:
December 13th, 1943

According to the Wehrpass the awarding date is 14-11-1943.
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg

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