Makrocki, Wilhelm Adolf
- Date of birth:
- August 23rd, 1905 (Schroda/Posen, Germany)
- Date of death:
- May 21st, 1941 (North of Crete)
- Nationality:
- German (1933-1945, Third Reich)
Biography
Wilhelm Mackrocki was reported missing in action since May 21st, 1941.
Promotions:
October 1st, 1936: Hauptmann;
July 1st, 1941: Major (Posthuously, RDA May 1st, 1941).
Career:
October 14th, 1920 - September 24th, 1923: Lateinische Schule Halle;
June 1938 - August 31st, 1938: Staffelkapitän, 4. (schw. Jagd) / Lehrgeschwader Greifwald;
November 1st, 1938 - February 15th, 1939: Staffelkapitän 10. / Zerstörergeschwader 26;
January 27th, 1940 - May 21st, 1941: Kommandeur, I. / Zerstörergeschwader 26.
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Flugzeugführerabzeichen
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Awarded on:
- April 18th, 1935
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Hauptmann (Flight Lieutenant)
- Awarded on:
- September 28th, 1940
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Hauptmann (Captain)
- Unit:
- Kommandeur, I. Gruppe, Zerstörergeschwader 26 "Horst Wessel", Luftwaffe
- Awarded on:
- October 6th, 1940
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Hauptmann (Flight Lieutenant)
- Unit:
- Kommandeur, I. Gruppe, Zerstörergeschwader 26 "Horst Wessel", Luftwaffe
- Awarded on:
- March 21st, 1941
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Sources
- Photo 1: Wilco Vermeer collection
- - FELLGIEBEL, W.P., Elite of theThird Reich, Helion & Company Limited, Solihull, 2003.
- Ehrenpokal
- Verleihungsurkunde Ehrenpokal, Frontflugspange Silber
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