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Kalepky, Wolfgang (Kampfgruppe z.b.V. 800)

Nationality:
German

Biography

17.08.1939: Hauptmann - RDA 01.04.1937, FFS C Zeltweg, appointed Staka, 1. Staffel, IV. Gruppe, Kampfgruppe z.b.V. 2
28.09.1939: Hptm., Luftnachrichtenschule Augsberg
18.09.1940-19.09.1940: Hptm., 7./ KG 2, WIA when Do 17 Z coded 'U5+JR' crash-landed near Cambrai - cause unstated
16.12.1941-00.01.1943: Major, appointed Kdr., KGr. z.b.V. 800
30.01.1943-03.09.1944: Major, Kdr., FFS C 3
15.02.1944: Kdt., Fl.H.Kdtr. A 38/IV
01.05.1944: promoted to Oberstleutnant
15.03.1945: Obstlt., Kdr., I.(Lehr-) Abteilung, Flieger-Ausbildungs-Regiment 201, appointed acting örtliche (local) Fliegerführer Festung
Breslau

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major (Squadron Leader)
Unit:
Kdr, Kampfgruppe z.b.V. 800
Awarded on:
May 11th, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
1943
Demjanskschild

Sources

  • - Die Ordensträger der Deutschen Wehrmacht

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