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Wolf, Friedrich 'Fritz' (Kampf-Geschwader 76)

Date of birth:
October 25th, 1918 (Berlin-Neukölln)
Date of death:
July 11th, 1943 (over Piazza Armerina)
Buried on:
German War Cemetery Motta San Anastasia
Plot: 3. Row: 3. Grave: B/11.
Nationality:
German

Biography

July 11th, 1943: Oberleutnant, Staka, 1. Staffel, Kampfgeschwader 76, reported MIA with Ju 88 A-4 Werknummer 5775 coded 'F1+HH' lost near Piazza Armerina, Sicily, 40 km North North East of Gela apparently due to anti-aircraft fire
Posthumously promoted to Hauptmann RDA 01.07.43

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leutnant (Pilot Officer)
Unit:
Flugzeugführer
Awarded on:
December 8th, 1941
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberleutnant (Flying Officer)
Unit:
3. Staffel, Kampf-Geschwader 76
Awarded on:
July 2nd, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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