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Barthels, Gerhard (Kampfgeschwader 2)

Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Other sources give him as Gerhard Bartels

1311.1940-14.11.1940: Leutnant, 3./ KG 2, unhurt - Do 17 Z coded 'U5+BL' belly-landed at Épinoy, France
04.12.1940: Lt., 3./ KG 2, unhurt - Do 17 Z coded 'U5+CL' crashed near Maubeuge as a result of motor damage - bailed out
13.08.1941: Lt., 3./ KG 2, unhurt - Do 17 Z coded 'U5+AL' shot up by I-16s near Szoltzy - bailed out

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leutnant (Pilot Officer)
Unit:
3. Staffel, I. Gruppe, Kampfgeschwader 2, Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
August 21st, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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