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Schwarz, Walter (JG 53 'Pik As')

Date of death:
February 22nd, 1942 (over Malta)
Nationality:
German

Biography

22.02.1942: Uffz., 9./ JG 53, KIA, crashed over Malta

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Gefreiter (Aircraftman class 2)
Awarded on:
August 26th, 1939
Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1. Oktober 1938
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Unteroffizier
Awarded on:
October 24th, 1940
Flugzeugführerabzeichen
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Unteroffizier (Junior Sergeant)
Awarded on:
November 26th, 1941
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Unteroffizier
Awarded on:
February 6th, 1942
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse

Sources

  • Photo 1: Rudi Schouwenaar
  • - Original Award documents via Rudi Schouwenaar

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