TracesOfWar needs your help! Every euro, pound or dollar you contribute greatly supports the continuation of this website. Go to stiwot.nl and donate!

Deutschbein, Horst

Date of death:
May 22nd, 1942
Nationality:
German

Biography

Horst Deutschbein was killed in action when his Junkers Ju 88 A-4, B3+SN was shot down by a LaGG-3 of 630 IAP during an attack at a railway.

Career:
May 16th, 1942 - May 22nd, 1942: Staffelführer, 2. Staffel, Kampfgeschwader 54.

Crew Horst Deutschbein

Crew with seond on the right Horst Deutschbein.
(source: family)

Do you have more information about this person? Inform us!

Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Feldwebel (Sergeant)
Awarded on:
May 21st, 1940
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leutnant (Pilot Officer)
Awarded on:
September 14th, 1940
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leutnant (Pilot Officer)
Awarded on:
July 24th, 1941
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leutnant der Reserve
Unit:
II. Gruppe, Kampfgeschwader 54, Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
July 6th, 1941
Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leutnant (Pilot Officer)
Unit:
Stab, II. Gruppe, Kampfgeschwader 54, Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
February 7th, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

Sources

Photo