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Cryns, Willi

Date of birth:
January 24th, 1914
Date of death:
April 8th, 1944 (6 km W of Kulm an der Weichsel/Danzig-West Prussia, Germany)
Nationality:
German

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
October 7th, 1939
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
August 26th, 1940
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberfeldwebel (Flight Sergeant)
Awarded on:
May 23rd, 1941

According to the pokal the name is Wilhelm.
According to the wehrpass the awarding date is 30-5-1941.
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
July 30th, 1941
Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leutnant (Pilot Officer)
Unit:
7. Staffel, III. Gruppe, Kampfgeschwader 27, Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
December 23rd, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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