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Gerdes, Helmut

Nationality:
German

Biography

Kampfgeschwader 53 was shot down by Flak.
Crew:
- Flugzeugführer Oberfeldwebel Waldemar Teige (KIA),
- Beobachter Unteroffizier Ernst Acker (WIA),
- Bordfunker Unteroffizier Heinz Windele (WIA),
- Bordmechaniker Feldwebel Helmut Gerdes (WIA),
- Bordschütze Feldwebel Ernst Kalisch (WIA).

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Unteroffizier
Unit:
Bordmechaniker
Awarded on:
March 30th, 1942
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Feldwebel (Sergeant)
Unit:
6. Staffel, II. Gruppe, Kampfgeschwader 53 "Legion Condor", Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
June 8th, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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