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Berthold, Gerhard (Kampfgeschwader 1)

Date of birth:
December 11th, 1921
Date of death:
March 4th, 1943 (Cholm, Sovjet-Unie)
Nationality:
German

Biography

He took part in the early bombing raids on England and listed as MIA in the vicinity of Kholm (Cholm). He was still listed as MIA on 8/1/44, he flew Ju 88 bombers.

Promotions:
April 1st, 1941: Leutnant.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leutnant (Pilot Officer)
Awarded on:
April 28th, 1942
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leutnant (Pilot Officer)
Unit:
8. Staffel, III. Gruppe, Kampfgeschwader 1 "Hindenburg", Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
July 27th, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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