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Rathmann, Erich (Kampf-Geschwader 3 'Blitz')

Nationality:
German

Biography

21.05.1940-00.09.1941: Hauptmann, Kdr., III. Gruppe, Kampfgeschwader 3 'Blitz'
07.09.1940: Hauptmann, Kdr., III./ KG 3 'Blitz'
21.06.1941: Hptm., Kdr., III./ KG 3 'Blitz'
00.04.1941: promoted to Major
01.10.1941-14.09.1942: Major, Kdr., IV./ KG 3 'Blitz'
19.03.1942: Maj., awarded DKiG, III./ KG 3 'Blitz'
01.04.1942: promoted to Oberstleutnant
00.10.1942: Obstlt., acting Kommodore, KG 3 'Blitz'
01.08.1944: promoted to Oberst
00.00.1945: Oberst, Kdr., Fahnenjunkerlehrgang, LKS 7

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major (Squadron Leader)
Unit:
Kdr, III. Gruppe, Kampf-Geschwader 3
Awarded on:
March 19th, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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