Date of birth:

March 20th, 1911 (Berlin-Friedenau/Barandenburg, Germany)

Date of death:

February 20th, 1989 (Bad Schwartau/Schleswick-Holstein, Germany)

Nationality:

German

Paul-Friedrich Darjes reached the rank of Oberslteutnant during the Second World War. After the war he served with the Bundeswehr, reaching the rank of Oberst im Generalstab.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

September 14th, 1939

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

June 17th, 1940

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major (Squadron Leader)

Unit:

Gruppenkommandeur

Awarded on:

July 20th, 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major (Squadron Leader)

Unit:

Kommandeur, II. Gruppe, Schlachtgeschwader 1, Luftwaffe

Awarded on:

October 14th, 1942

Awarded for distinguishing himself as a Gruppe commander. His unit’s close support proved to be decisive in enabling a Panzer-Division to establish a bridgehead on the eastern Don bank, and Darjes would be recognized with the Knight’s Cross for this achievement. By this time he had personally flown over 200 sorties.

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