Benseler, Gotthilf
- Date of death:
- February 23rd, 1944
- Nationality:
- German
Biography
Oberfeldwebel Gotthilf Benseler served with 9. / Kampfgeschwader 3 and Stab. III. / Kampfgeschwader 3 as a Radio Operator. In 1943 he qualified as a pilot. His his death scroll dated February 24th, 1944 is signed by the commander of Zerstörergeschwader 101, so it seems he converted to heavy fighters later in the war.
Promotions:
?: Unteroffizier;
May 1st, 1940: Feldwebel;
?: Oberfeldwebel.
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Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Unteroffizier
- Unit:
- 9. Staffel, III. Gruppe, Kampfgeschwader 3, Luftwaffe
- Awarded on:
- September 25th, 1939
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Unteroffizier
- Unit:
- 9. Staffel, III. Gruppe, Kampfgeschwader 3, Luftwaffe
- Awarded on:
- October 1st, 1939
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Unteroffizier
- Unit:
- 9. Staffel, III. Gruppe, Kampfgeschwader 3, Luftwaffe
- Awarded on:
- October 1st, 1939
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Feldwebel (Sergeant)
- Unit:
- Stab, III. Gruppe, Kampfgeschwader 3, Luftwaffe
- Awarded on:
- September 4th, 1940
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Feldwebel (Sergeant)
- Unit:
- Stab, III. Gruppe, Kampfgeschwader 3, Luftwaffe
- Awarded on:
- October 6th, 1940
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Oberfeldwebel (Flight Sergeant)
- Unit:
- Kampfgeschwader 3, Luftwaffe
- Awarded on:
- May 25th, 1941
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Oberfeldwebel (Flight Sergeant)
- Unit:
- Kampfgeschwader 3, Luftwaffe
- Awarded on:
- July 10th, 1941
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Oberfeldwebel (Flight Sergeant)
- Awarded on:
- June 9th, 1943
Nr. 127 872 / 43.
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Sources
- Photo 1: Tim Oliver
- - Verleihungsurkunde 1 Oktober 1938 mit Spange, Verwundeten Schwarz, EK2, EK1, Frontflugspange Silber-Gold, Flugzeugführerabzeichen
- Death Certificate
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