Date of birth:

July 28th, 1910 (Innien/Holstein, Germany)

Date of death:

February 18th, 1942 (south of Dobrovo, Russia)

Buried on:

German War Cemetery Korpowo
Plot: 16. 

Nationality:

German

Finally reached the rank of Hauptmann and the function of Staffelkapitän 4. / Kampfgeschwader 1. He lies buried as an unknown solidier at the German cemetery Korpowo.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberleutnant (Flying Officer)

Unit:

Staffelführer, 2. Staffel, I. Gruppe, Sturzkampfgeschwader 2 "Immelmann", Luftwaffe

Awarded on:

September 18th, 1940

Awarded for his success in anti-shipping operations with his Staffel. By the time he was awarded the Knight’s Cross his Staffel was credited with destroying 1 cruiser, 3 destroyers, 2 troop transports and 2 supply ships. Brandenburg himself was responsible for 1 destroyer and 1 troop transport.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

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