Hoffmann, Wilhelm
- Date of birth:
- April 8th, 1917
- Date of death:
- January 23rd, 1943
- Nationality:
- German
Biography
Wilhelm Hoffmann and hsi crew were reported missing in action on January 23rd, 1943.
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Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Gefreiter (Aircraftman class 2)
- Awarded on:
- May 14th, 1940
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Gefreiter (Aircraftman class 2)
- Awarded on:
- June 22nd, 1940
Nr. 32189/40.
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Gefreiter (Aircraftman class 2)
- Unit:
- 5. Staffel, II. Gruppe, Kampfgeschwader 30 "Adler", Luftwaffe
- Awarded on:
- September 29th, 1940
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Gefreiter (Aircraftman class 2)
- Unit:
- 5. Staffel, II. Gruppe, Kampfgeschwader 30 "Adler", Luftwaffe
- Awarded on:
- January 30th, 1941
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Gefreiter (Aircraftman class 2)
- Awarded on:
- March 22nd, 1941
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Unteroffizier
- Unit:
- Bordschütze, Kampfgeschwader 76, Luftwaffe
- Awarded on:
- January 29th, 1942
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Unteroffizier
- Unit:
- II. Gruppe, Kampfgeschwader 30 "Adler", Luftwaffe
- Awarded on:
- August 1st, 1942
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Feldwebel (Sergeant)
- Unit:
- Bordschütze
- Awarded on:
- February 10th, 1943
Mentioned in the Ehrenliste der Deutschen Luftwaffe on February 15th, 1943.
Awarded posthumously.
Sources
- Photo 1: Tim Oliver
- - Verleihungsurkunde Schützenabzeichen, EK2, EK1, Frontflugspange Silber-Gold, Ostfront, Ehrenpokal
- Besitzzeugnis Narvikschild
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