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Rabien, Hermann (Kampfgeschwader 51 "Edelweiss")

Date of birth:
December 6th, 1911
Service number:
NSDAP Nr. 335.933 // SS-Nr. 272.379
Nationality:
German

Biography

01.08.1930: entered the NSDAP and the SA
11.09.1938: SS-Hauptsturmführer - Sicherheitsdienst
1939: entered the Luftwaffe
31.11.1940: while flying for 8./ KG 51 'Edelweiss', his Ju 88A-1 Werknummer 5050 coded "9K + AB" crashed on landing at Bretigny - France

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Feldwebel (Sergeant)
Unit:
8. Staffel, Kampfgeschwader 51 "Edelweiss", Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
October 3rd, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Feldwebel (Sergeant)
Unit:
Flugzeugführer - KG 51 'Edelweiss'
Awarded on:
April 2nd, 1942
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg

Sources

  • - Die Ordensträger der Deutschen Wehrmacht

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