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Fischer, Heinz (LW-Sturzkampfgeschwader)

Date of birth:
May 22nd, 1917 (Berlin-Dahlem, Germany)
Date of death:
October 26th, 1942 (near Sterizi-Wolchow, Soviet Union)
Nationality:
German

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberleutnant (1st Lieutenant)
Unit:
Flugzeugführer 9. / Sturzkampfgeschwader 1
Awarded on:
May 4th, 1942
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberleutnant (Flying Officer)
Unit:
9. Staffel, III. Gruppe, Sturzkampfgeschwader 1, Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
May 27th, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Hauptmann (Flight Lieutenant)
Unit:
Staffelkapitän, 9. Staffel, III. Gruppe, Sturzkampfgeschwader 1, Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
November 25th, 1942
Awarded in recognition of his 465 ground attack sorties with the Ju 87.
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes

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