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Kornblum, Dietrich

Date of birth:
March 6th, 1922 (Pillau Krs. Fischhausen/East Prussia, Germany)
Date of death:
November 27th, 1944 (NW of Juist Island/Weser-Ems, Germany)
Nationality:
German

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
June 10th, 1942
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
June 22nd, 1942
Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger in Bronze
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
August 19th, 1942
Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger in Silber
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
September 15th, 1942
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leutnant (Pilot Officer)
Unit:
Flugzeugführer
Awarded on:
December 14th, 1942

According to the Soldbuch the awarding date is 7-12-1942.
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leutnant (Pilot Officer)
Unit:
II./ Kampf-Geschwader 53
Awarded on:
March 29th, 1943
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
August 21st, 1943
Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger in Gold mit Anhänger
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberleutnant (Flying Officer)
Unit:
Staffelführer 4./Kampfgeschwader 53 "Legion Condor"
Awarded on:
June 9th, 1944
Awarded for his achievements over the course of 400+ sorties as a bomber pilot.
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes

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