Pfeifer, Kurt (Stuka-Geschwader 2)
- Date of birth:
- November 13th, 1921 (Desoendorf, Sudetes)
- Date of death:
- July 25th, 1943 (Criftens Farm, north of Hull)
- Nationality:
- German
Biography
24./25.07.1943: Uffz, 5./ Kampfgeschwader 2, reported MIA with his Do 217E-4 Werknummer 5489 coded 'U5 + DN' - failed to return from a mine-laying operation off the Humber.
Believed to be shot down by AA fire north of Hull and crashed into the sea.
Remaining crew:
- Ogefr Heinz Borcharding (9/5/1921) Obs - MIA
- Uffz Robert Walz (30.03.1922) R/O - KIA
- Uffz Rudolf Schulte (08.03.1920) Gunner - MIA
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Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Fähnrich (Warrant Officer)
- Unit:
- 7. Staffel, Stuka-Geschwader 2
- Awarded on:
- August 21st, 1942
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Sources
- - Die Ordensträger der Deutschen Wehrmacht
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