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Hoffmann, Wilhelm

Date of birth:
April 8th, 1917
Date of death:
January 23rd, 1943
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Wilhelm Hoffmann and hsi crew were reported missing in action on January 23rd, 1943.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Gefreiter (Aircraftman class 2)
Awarded on:
May 14th, 1940
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Gefreiter (Aircraftman class 2)
Awarded on:
June 22nd, 1940

Nr. 32189/40.
Fliegerschutzenabzeichen fur Bordschutzen und Bordmechaniker
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
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
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
Narvikschild in Silber
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Gefreiter (Aircraftman class 2)
Awarded on:
March 22nd, 1941
Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger in Silber
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Unteroffizier
Unit:
Bordschütze, Kampfgeschwader 76, Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
January 29th, 1942
Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Unteroffizier
Unit:
II. Gruppe, Kampfgeschwader 30 "Adler", Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
August 1st, 1942
Medaille
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.
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg

Sources

  • Photo 1: Tim Oliver
  • - Verleihungsurkunde Schützenabzeichen, EK2, EK1, Frontflugspange Silber-Gold, Ostfront, Ehrenpokal
    - Besitzzeugnis Narvikschild

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