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Janssen, Ewald

Date of birth:
October 11th, 1913 (Rüstringen/Oldenburg, Germany)
Date of death:
1985 (Brazil)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Ewald Janssen finally reached the rank of Oberstleutnant.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Hauptmann (Flight Lieutenant)
Unit:
Flugzeugführer
Awarded on:
August 3rd, 1942
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Hauptmann (Flight Lieutenant)
Unit:
8. Staffel, III. Gruppe, Sturzkampfgeschwader 2 "Immelmann", Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
July 12th, 1943
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major (Squadron Leader)
Unit:
Kommodore, Schlachtgeschwader 4, Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
October 31st, 1944
Awarded for his flying and command achievements over the course of approximately 400 sorties.
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes

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