Luftwaffe Officer Career Summaries. Section L-R

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1 Luftwaffe Officer Career Summaries Section L-R Version: 01 April By: Henry L. dezeng IV and Douglas G. Stankey

2 LAAGE, Heinz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LAANEKÖRB, William. (DOB: in Estonia) Hptm. and Staka in Aufkl.Gr LAANES, Erik Lt., appt Staka 1./Aufkl.Gr. 127 (to 10.43) Lt., appt Staka 1./SAGr. 127 (to c.10.44). LAARMANN, Franz. (DOB: ) Maj. (d.r./flak) in Stab/Flak-Rgt. 34, trf to Lw.- Befh.Mitte for further assignment Maj., IIa in Stab/7. Flak-Brig. LAARMANN, Friedrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bonn) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.) with Fl.H.Kdtr. Handorf, trf to Fl.H.Kdtr. E 23/VI. LAASCH, Hermann promo to Maj.(z.V./Bau-). LABAT, Antonio Noriega Hptm. in 15.(Span)/JG 51, KIA - shot down 8 km NE of Mtsensk (Bf 109 F-2). LABENS, Franz promo to Oblt.(d.R./Fl.) in Luftflottenkdo. 2 area, promo to Hptm. (d.r./fl.). LABERER, Karl. (DOB: in Regensburg) Lt., Offz.z.b.V. of IV./JG 27. LABESEHR, Karl Maj.(E), with the Ic of Lw.Kdo.i.Ö promo to Oberst Oberst, Ic Bild of Stab/Luflotte Oberst, trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. XVII (previously in Stab/Luftflotte 4) to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. and ordered to Lg.Kdo. XI for temporary duty trf to Fl.H.Kdtr. A 1/I Insterburg and appt Kdt. (to ) trf to Gen.d.Dt.Lw. in Italien for further assignment trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. XVII Oberst, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 20/III (Brandenburg-Briest) (to ). LABONTÉ, Albert. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). LABUNSKI,? Oberstingenieur, Chef Abt. 1 in Amtsgruppe flugtechn. Personal/Generalluftzeugmeister. LABUSGA, Erich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LACH, Ludwig promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Flak). LACH, Wolfgang. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. in 1. (H)/Aufkl.Gr. 21 under NAGr. 6, KIA in Fw 189 A-3 that failed to return from a recce mission over the Belgorod area. LACHEMAIR, Otto von. (DOB: ) Maj., appt Staka 2./KG 254, then KG 155 (to ) Obstlt., appt Kdr. II./KG 155 (to ), then Kdr. II./KG 55 (to ) WIA by AA fire vicinity of Rethel, NE of Reims/France Obstlt., appt Kdr. FFS A/B 114 (to ) promo to Oberst appt Kdr. 16. Lw.-Feld-Div. (to ?) Oberst and Führer Jägerzuführungskdo.(?) West Oberst, appt NS-Führungsoffizier/I. Jagdkorps. LACHER, Helmut. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf to Lw.-San.Gr. I./JG 3. LACHMANN, Georg promo to Hptm. LACHMANN, Hans promo to Hptm.(Ln.). LACHMANN, Harry promo to Hptm in III./St.G. 77, reported MIA in Ju 87 (F1+MN) shot down by a RAF Blenheim of 203 Sqdn. while attacking a convoy near Kalamáta. LACHMANN, Hugo Hptm. (in?) NAGr. 6, WIA by ground fire while flying as a Bordschütze (air gunner). LACHMANN, Hugo-Friedrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(Ln.). LACHMANN, Werner. (DOB: ) in Wach-Btl. d.lw. I, promo to Oblt. LACHNER, Dr. Hugo Stabsveterinär (Hptm.), appt Qu VIc (Vet.) in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XVII (still ). LACK, Karl promo to Maj.(Erg.O.), in RLM pool Maj., trf from Stab/Luftzeuggruppe 6 to Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Kiew Maj., trf from Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Charkow to Luftzeugamt 1/IV (to ) trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. IV. LACKNER, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Saarlautern) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). LACKNER, Rudolf. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). LACKNER, Dr. (med.) Siegfried. (DOB: ) Oberstabsarzt in San.Ers.Abt. d.lw., appt Leitende San.Offz./Fliegerführer appt Divisionsarzt/4. Fliegerdivision Oberstabsarzt, trf to Führerreserve OKL and ordered to Med. Univ. Klinik Berlin for temporary duty. LACKNER, Theodor. (DOB: ) Hptm., with Luftpark Gutenfeld in Stab/Luftzeuggruppe 17, promo to Obstlt trf to Stab/Luftzeuggruppe 8.

3 LACKNER, Walter. (DOB: in Insterburg). Served with the Fliegertruppe trf to the Luftwaffe from the Heer with a rank of Maj. and appt Offizier z.b.v. im RLM (pending assignment) appt Lehrgangsleiter (course leader) and stellvertrender (deputy) Kdr. der Fliegerschule Hildesheim ordered to Fliegerschule Lechfeld and Schleissheim and to KGr. Giebelstadt promo to Obstlt appt Referent in the 3. Abt./Generalstab d.lw appt Kdr. II./KG 254 then II./KG 155, Eschwege/Giessen promo to Oberst appt Kommodore KG 254 later KG He 111 H-1 ( B3+DH)? or He 111 P (B3+AA) shot down over Arras and became a French POW/WIA liberated by German troops and hospitalized appt Leiter der Lw.-Kontroll-Kommission IV, Bordeaux promo to Gen.Maj appt Kdr. der Höheren Fl.-Ausb.-Kdo promo to Gen.Lt appt Kdr. 10. Fl.-Div assigned to Führerreserve OKL appt Stabs-Offizier in Stab/XI. Fl.Korps later Fsch.Jg. Korps appt stellv. (deputy) Befehlshaber der Fsch. Armeeoberkommando concurrently appt provisional Kdr. 6. Fsch. Jg-Div appt Kdr. 2. Fsch.Jg.-Div became U.S. POW released in Berlin. LACOUR, Karl-Robert Lt., appt Offz. beim Stabe in 24. Flak-Div. (to ). LADACH, Friedrich. (W.B.K. Berlin IV) promo to Hptm. (d.r./fl.). LADBERG, Heinz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. LADE, Willy promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.) Hptm., Kdr. III./Fallsch.Ers.-u.Ausb.Rgt. 1 (to ). LADEBECK, Kaspar. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LADEGAST, Gerhard. (DOB: in Döbeln) in 5./JG 26 then 3./JG assigned to JFS Magdeburg, then Erg.JGr. West and then returned to JG Oblt.(Kr.O./Fl.), trf from JG 26 to Höh.Kdo.d.Jagd-u.Zerstörerschulen München Oblt., appt Führer Industrieschutzstaffel Mtt. Regensburg (to 1944/45). LADEMACHER, Karl Obstlt., Kdr. Luftpark Jüterbog. LADEMANN, Hans-Gerhard in KG 40, promo to Oblt. LADEMANN, Ulrich. c Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. Gelnhausen Obstlt., Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. Gelnhausen, ordered to Fl.H.Kdtr. Langendiebach on temporary duty appt Kdt. Koflug Langendiebach? temporary duty to Lw.Mission Pressburg appt Nachschubführer/IV. Fliegerkorps (to ). LADENBERGER, Friedrich at Luftflotten-Nachr.Schule 4, promo to Hptm. LADEWIG, Friedrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Neustrelitz) Hptm. (d.r./ln.) promo to Maj.(d.R.) Maj. in Stab/Ln.-Rgt LADEWIG, Hans-Joachim Hptm., in I./Flak-Rgt promo to Maj Maj., appt Kdr. gem.flak-abt. 402 still 04.45). LADEWIG, Herbert. (DOB: ) Maj.d.R.z.V. with Ln.-Zeugamt Teltow, appt Kdr. Ln.- Sammel- und Zerlegestelle 1/XII (to 09.43) appt Kdr. Ln.-Hauptlager für Tel.Baugerät und Kabel 1/III Maj.z.V. (Ln.), released from active service. LADNER, Karl Oblt., in A./Fl.Ausb.Rgt promo to Hptm Hptm., in 9. (Eis.)/KG Hptm., appt Staka 1./KG 6 (MIA in Ju 188 A-2 shot down over the Orne Estuary in Normandy). LADOWICI, Ludwig Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 2 to Luftgaukdo. VII. LADSTATTER,? Hptm. and Führer Fl.Pl.Kdo. Helgoland. LADWIG, Conrad. (DKG) Hptm., Kdr. II./Fsch.Jg. Rgt. 9 awarded the DKG. LADWIG, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm.d.R. (Ln.), trf from the Luftnachrichtentruppe to the Fallschirmjäger. LAENGNER, Alwin Maj.(z.D.), in Stab/Lg.Kdo. XI with Wehrbezirkskdo. Goslar, promo to Obstlt. (z.d.) trf to Wehrmeldeamt Braunschweig released from service? LAER, Hermann von. (DOB: ) Obstlt., appt provisional Kdr. Lg.Nachr.Rgt Kdr. Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 3, promo to Oberst released from active service. LAETE, Erhard. (DOB: in Reval/Estonia) Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 208/I. Last rank: Major. LAFFERT, Kurt von Obstlt.(z.V.) and Kdr. I./Flieger-Rgt. 90 (to 10.43). LAFONTAINE, Gerhard. (DOB: in Halberstadt) Oblt. in Stab/JG 53 (still 10.44) WIA. LAFRENZ, Dr. (med.) Walter. (W.B.K. Auerbach) promo to Stabsarzt (Zahnarzt) (Kr.O./San.).

4 LAGARIE, Gerd. (DOB: ) Oberarzt, in Lw.-San.Abt./12. Lw.-Felddivision promo to Stabsarzt Stabsarzt, trf to the Ärztlichen Akademie d.lw. (still 03.45). LÄGEL, Friedrich. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). LAGER, Karl Hptm. d.r.z.v. in Flieger-Ers.Btl. IV, trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. XVII. LAGOIS, Ehrenfried. (DOB: in Leipzig). (R, DKG) Ofw., awarded DKG, I./Sch.G Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 5./SG KIA. LAHDE, Willi Obstlt.?, Kdr. Fsch.Art.Rgt. 10. LAHL, Werner. (DOB: in Grimma (Sachsen)). (W.B.K. Berlin I) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt.(Kr.O.), Adj. II./NJG 5 KIA - Bf 110 shot down vic Straelen near Krefeld. LAHM, Karl. (DOB: in Bad Reichenhall) in 9. Seenotstaffel Ic in 9. Seenotstaffel Lt. in Stab/Jagdfliegerführer Rumänien. LAHM, Karl Oblt.(d.R./Fl.), trf from Frontfliegersammelgruppe to IV./KG 55. LAHMANN, Günter (Günther) Oblt. and Beobachter in 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 33, injured in Bf 110 G-3 crash landing at Fp. Kharkov-North awarded the Ehrenpokal. LAHMANN, Jürgen Oblt. in Ln.-Rgt. 40 with station at Catania promo to Hptm. (Ln.) Hptm. in Ln.-Kp./KG 100, ordered to Giebelstadt to begin training as a pilot Hptm., appt Nafü/3. Fliegerdivision (to 1945). LAHMER, Peter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Saarlautern) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). LAHMERT, Fritz. (DOB: ) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.), released from active service. LAHR, Fritz Maj.(z.V.), trf from Koflug Bad Aibling to Hauptarchiv-u.Kartenstelle/Luftflotte 4. LAHS,?. c Kpt.z.See, Staka secret unit Severa GmbH. LAICHER, Fritz. (DOB: ). (i.g.). (DKG) entered service with the Heer (Artillerie) trf to the Luftwaffe and appt Battr.-Chef at FAS Wustrow appt Adjutant in Stab/Flak- Kdr. Kiel appt Oa op 2 in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XVII Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) appt Referent in 1.Abt./Genst.d.Lw trf into the Generalstab d.lw Maj., trf from Genst.d.Lw.(1.Abt.) to Stab/Lg.Kdo. VI and appt Ia and Ia op Obstlt., appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt appt acting Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 201 (mot) (to 08.41) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt Obstlt., awarded DKG, Kdr. Flak-Rgt appt Ch.d.St./Luftgaukdo. XI promo to Oberst appt Ch.d.Genst./Feld- Luftgaukdo. Westfrankreich Oberst, appt Kdr. 2. Flakdiv. LAKASCHUSS (or LAKASCHUS?), Herbert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Königsberg/Pr.). c Hptm., appt Chef Ln.-Betr.Kp. 138 and Nafü/18. Flak-Div. (to 1945) Hptm., appt acting Nafü/Lw.-Kdo. Ostpreussen (to ). LAKNER, Hermann. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LALANDE, Jürgen de. (DOB: ). (DKG) Staka 8./KG WIA Hptm. and Staka 9./KG Hptm., appt Staka 11./KG 3 (to ) promo to Maj Maj., appt Kdr. IV./KG 3 (to ) Maj., awarded DKG, 11./KG Maj., appt Kdr. II./KG 3 (to ) appt IIa/IX. Fliegerkorps Obstlt., appt Kdr. LKS 4? mid Maj., appt Kommandoführer Nachtschlachtkommando 3 (to ). LALLINGER, Wilhelm promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). LAMATSCH, Alfons Hptm.(Erg.O.), in A./Fl.Ausb.Rgt in Stab/Kdt.d.Festung Kreta, promo to Obstlt Obstlt., appt Kdr. der Kfz.-Instandsetzung d.lw. bein Luftgaukdo. Südost. LAMBE, Edwin in Lg.Kdo. VI area, promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Flak) (RDA ). LAMBERT,? Maj., Kdr. le.flak-abt. z.b.v Maj., Kdr. le.flak-abt LAMBERT, Arthur Hptm. (W) (Kr.O.) with Stab/Flak-Rgt. 182, trf to Stab/Flak-Rgt. 24. LAMBERT, Arthur Hptm.d.R., appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 87 (to ) promo to Maj.d.R Maj., appt Kdr. le.flak-abt LAMBERT, August. (DOB: in Kleestadt/Hessen). (R, DKG) Ofw., II./Schl.G. 1 flew first mission Ofw., 5./SG 2 awarded the Ehrenpokal in 6./SG Lt. (Kr.O.), awarded Ritterkreuz, 5./SG Lt., awarded DKG, 5./SG Oblt., appt Staka 9./SG 151 (to ) appt Staka 8./SG Oblt., Staka 8./SG 77 KIA - in Fw 190 F- 8 (Black 9) by P-51 Mustangs of 55 FG over Hoyerswerda in the Dresden area. Recommended for the Eichenlaub to the Ritterkreuz. Buried at Kamenz-St Just Cemetery. Credited with over 350 combat missions and at least 10 tanks. The most successful fighter pilot among the Schlachtflieger with 116 air

5 victories (127 by some accounts), the majority of which were claimed over Crimea between and LAMBERT, Otto promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) Maj.(d.R.), with Koflug 4/XII. LAMBERTY, Johann promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.) promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). LAMBERTY, Rudolf Oblt., in KG promo to Hptm. LAMBRECHT, Hermann promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.) Maj. in Stab Nafü/Luftgaukdo. XI. LAMBRECHT, Horst Oblt. (Tr.O.) in 5.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 123, trf to LKS Oblt. at LKS promo to Hptm. LAMERS, Paul Oblt.(d.R.), trf from FFS A/B 51 to Verb.St. 52. LAMLE, Hans-Georg Oblt. in 4./KG 51, KIA in Me 262 shot down by AA fire and a Spitfire during a bombing mission to Liège. LAMM, Franz-Dietrich. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf to Lw.-San.Gr. I./Flak-Rgt. 25. LAMM, Werner. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. LAMMEK, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LAMMER, Alfred. (DOB: ) Maj., appt Kdr. V./Lg.Nachr.Rgt Obstlt. (Ln.), KIA. LAMMERER, Max Hptm.(d.L.z.V.), acting Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. 953, appt Kdr. (still 04.45) promo to Maj.d.R.z.V. LAMMERING, Diedrich. (DOB: ) Hptm.d.R. (Ln.), released from active service. LAMMERS, Wilhelm Oblt., Chef Stabs-Kp. I./JG WIA(MIA?) in Bf 109 E-1 over the London area. LAMMERT, Bruno promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Zugführer in 3.(Flus.-Kp.)/Ln.- Flugsicherungs-Rgt. Reich. LAMOTTE, Richard. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt.(Kr.O./Flak). LAMP, Karl. (DOB: ) in KG 100, promo to Oblt Oblt. and Staffelführer 9./KG Oblt. in 9./KG 100, POW vic Brest. LAMPARTER, Martin. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Rottweil) Hptm. (d.r./flak) promo to Maj.d.R appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 887 (still 04.45). LAMPARTER, Dr.Ing. Oskar Maj.(Erg.O.), with Lufttanklager Bad Berka promo to Obstlt.(Erg.O.) with Lufttanklager 1/XII, appt Leiter Lufttanklager 1/XI. LAMPE,? Oblt., Staka in Fliegergruppe 20. LAMPE, Carl Hptm. d.r.z.v. in Flak-Ers.Abt. 93, trf to Luftgaukdo. XI for further assignment. LAMPE, Erich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LAMPE, Friedrich (Fritz). (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Heer (Kraftfahrkampfgruppe) Generalstab training at the Heereskriegsakademie Berlin (to ) trf to the Luftwaffe Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) appt Referent in 1.Abt./Genst.d.Lw trf into the Generalstab d.lw appt Staka in III./KG Maj., trf from KG 4 to Genst.d.Lw. (1.Abt.) appt Chef des Ausb.Abt.(3.Abt.)/Gen.St.d.Lw. (to 10.39) Chef Ia Gruppe III Ref. 1 (Luftangriffs- Verbände)/Gen.St.d.Lw Obstlt., appt Ib/I. Fliegerkorps appt Ia/I. Fliegerkorps (to c ) trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool and ordered temporary duty to Chef Ausbildungswesens in RLM appt Chef Ausb.Abt./Chef Ausbildungswesens in RLM trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool trf to XIII. Fliegerkorps for further assignment appt Kdr. Lw.-Jäger-Rgt. 10 (to ) promo to Oberst trf to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. and ordered to Heeresgruppe E as Lw.-Verbindungs-Offz. for temporary duty (still 09.44). LAMPE, Gerhard. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Salzwedel) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). LAMPE, Willy. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in Stab Höh.Nafü/Luftflotte 5, released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N). LAMPERSDÖRFER, Eduard. (DOB: in Pleinfeld/39 km S of Nürnberg). (DKG) assigned to Stab/Luftgaukdo. XIII. [ Maj., Ic/7. Fliegerdivision not in Soldbuch and possibly incorrect] trf to Stab/Luftgaukdo. Holland trf to Flakgruppe Rotterdam appt Kdr. le.res.flak-abt. 831 (to ) promo to Obstlt appt provisional Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt named from provisional to permanent Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 24 (to ) trf to Stab/Flak-Rgt. 21 (mot) (to ) trf to Stab/Ausbildungsstab Radom Obstlt., awarded DKG trf to Stab/Flak-Rgt. 125 (mot) trf to Stab/Flak-Rgt.

6 134 (mot) trf to Stab/Flak-Rgt. 23 (mot) trf to Stab/Flak-Rgt. 10 (mot) appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 121 (to 04.45) promo to Oberst British POW at Cuxhaven. LAMPERT, Valentin Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Werft-Kp. 52 to Werft-Kp. 25. LAMPERTSDÖRFER, Hans. (DOB: in München) Hptm. and Staka Aufklärungsstaffel XI. Fliegerkorps KIA this date when his Bf 110 crashed at Salonika-Sedes airfield/greece on return from a recce sortie over Crete. Posthumous promo to Major. LAMPRECHT, Arno. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin VIII) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). LAMPRECHT, Herbert. (DOB: in Berlin-Spandau). (RE) joined the Polizei. Late 1938 joined the Luftwaffe as a Lt with a le. Flak- Div Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, acting Kdr. le.flak-abt. 76 (mot) Hptm. in le.flak-abt. 76, appt provisional Kdr. le.flak-abt. 76 (still 07.44) promo to Maj awarded Eichenlaub (No. 532), Kdr. le.flak-abt. 76 (mot) Maj., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 6 (or Flak-Sturm-Rgt. 6?) in Tegernsee/Bayern. LAMPRECHT, Siegfried. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm promo to Maj with LKS 4. LAMPRECHT, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Oldenburg i.o. I) Oblt. (f.n. not given), appt Kp.-Chef 4. Flugh.Betr.Kp./KG 54 (to 07.41) Oblt., 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122 WIA - Ju 88 A-5 shot down by AA vic Plotki promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) in Erg.FAGr., trf to FAGr. 4. LAMPRECHT, Werner Flieger-Hauptnautiker and Referent I Nav. in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XVII. LAMPRECHT, Wolfgang. (n.d.) (rank?) acting? Adj. of III./JG lost Bf 109 E-7 (White 22) Lt., appt acting Staka 4./JG 5 (to POW (MIA briefly) - Bf 109 G-2 (White 1 + -) over Niva). Credited with 6 victories. LANCELLE, Paul Hptm.d.R.z.V. in Stab/Luftflotte 5, trf to Wehrmachtortskommandantur Sofia. LANCIER, Hans-Heinz. (DOB: ) Flieger-Ingenieur and Prüfleiter with Werft-Abt. Stettin. LAND, Hermann. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Siegburg) Hptm.(d.R./Flak), in Feldluftmunitionsanstalt 9/VI, ordered to Feldluftpark 1/VIII for temporary duty trf permanently to Feldluftpark 1/VIII Hptm. (d.r./flak). LAND, Karl Oblt.(Kr.O.) and Auswerte-Offz. in Stab IV.(Funkstör-)/Ln.-Rgt LANDAU, Robert. (DOB: in Kempen) with 12./JG Oblt., 10./NJG 5. 19/ Oblt., Adj., 4./NJG 5 (1./NJG 100?) KIA - crashed vic Bryansk in an accident. Buried at Bryansk. Credited with 5 victories. LANDEN, Bruno. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). LANDES, Otto. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Trautenau) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). LANDFERMANN, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Dortmund II) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). LANDFRIED, Dr. (med.) Richard. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt (d.r.) and surgeon with Lw.- Lazarett 8/XI Essen-Kupferdreh, ordered to Lw.-Lazarett 15/VII Oberstdorf for temporary duty. LANDGRAF, (Hans-Heinrich?) promo to Oblt. (Ln.) Oblt. and Chef 1./Ln.-Rgt LANDGRAF, Ludwig Hptm., appt Kp.-Chef Nachschub-Kp.d.Lw. 17/III (to ) Hptm.(Erg.O.), trf from Fl.Ers.Btl. III (previously with Fl.H.Kdtr. Brandenburg-Briest) to Stab/Lg.Kdo. XII/XIII promo to Maj.(Fl.). LANDGRAF, Paul. (DOB: in München). (W.B.K. Würzburg). (R) Lt.(d.R.), awarded Ritterkreuz, Flakkampftruppführer I./Flak-Rgt 19 (mot.) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). LANDGRAF, Dr. Wilhelm. (DOB: ) entered military service promo to Oberstarzt Oberstarzt and Chefarzt/Lw.-Lazarett Bayreuth appt Chefarzt Lw.- Lazarett 6/XIII (Bayreuth). LANDL, Franz Hptm., appt Kp.-Chef 2. Flugh.Betr.Kp./KG 53 (to ) promo to Maj. LANDL, Hermann Oblt., Chef 13.Kp. (Rest)/Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 2. LANDMANN, Armin. (DOB: in Weinheim) with 1./JG Oblt., 1./JG Oblt., 8./JG Oblt. in JG 2, KIA Fw 190 A-3 shot down SE of St. Marc vic Brest posthumous promo to Hptm. (eff ). Buried at Ploudaniel-Lesneven. Credited with 3 victories.

7 LANDREJK, Wilhelm promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Chef 7.(mittl.Flugm.Leit- Kp.)/Ln.-Flugm.Abt. (E) z.b.v. 21. LANDSBERG, Heinrich promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) Hptm. (d.r.z.v.), trf from Stab I./Ln.-Rgt. 130 to 16./Ln.-Rgt. Ob.d.L. LANDSBERG, Heinrich Hptm. d.r. (Ln.) in OKW (Amt Ausland Abwehr Befehlsstab Walli), trf to Stab I./Ln.-Rgt LANDSBERG, Richard promo to Hptm Hptm., appt acting Kdr. Heimat-Flak-Abt. 57/VIII. LANDT, Albrecht. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Schwerin/Meckl.) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). LANDT, Günther. (" Micki"). (DOB: in Stettin) with 8./JG 53 damaged Bf 109 G- 4/trop Uffz., 8./JG lost Bf 109 G-6 (Black 9 + I) Uffz., 8./JG WIA - Bf 109 crashed on landing at Guiliano. 25(30?) Ofhr., 8./JG 53 WIA - Bf 109 G-6 (White 5 + I) shot down by Spitfires - wounded in parachute vic Coriano in 8./JG 53 the trf to 11./JG WIA - Bf 109 shot down by Spitfires. c Lt., in 11./JG 53, appt Stafü and later Staka 8./JG 53 (to ). 23(22?) Lt. and Stafü 11./JG 53, WIA - Bf 109 K-4 (Yellow 1) rammed an American P-51 fighter in the area of Pforzheim, force-landed at Huchenfeld (or bailed out?) Lt. and Stafü 11./JG 53, WIA attacked by a P-51. Postwar, served with the Bundesgrenzschutz, rising to Hptm Credited with 22 victories. LANDT, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt promo to Hptm. LANDT, Rudolf Hptm.d.R.z.V. with Fl.H.Kdtr. Budweis, trf to A./Flieger-Rgt. 63. LANDWEHR, Ernst Hptm., appt IIa/5. Fsch.Jg.Div. LANDWEHR, Georg auf der. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LANDWEHR, Horst. (DKG?) promo to Hptm Hptm. (f.n. not given), Kdr. Schleppgruppe 2 (to 10.43). LANDWÜST, Günther von promo to Oberst (Wm.) Kdr. Annahmeu.Entlassungsstelle im Luftgau XII/XIII, trf to Wehrbezirkskdo. Solingen trf from Wehrbezirkskdo. Solingen to Flak-Ers.Abt ordered to Stab/Luftgaukdo. VI for temporary duty. LANER (?), Fritz. (DOB: in Leipzig) in Stab/Jagdfliegerführer Rumänien Hptm. and Truppführer in 5./JG 300. LANFERMANN, Joseph Hptm.(Erg.O.), in OKW (Stab WNV) Maj.(Erg.O.), appt Kdr. I./Ln.Rgt Kdr. I./Ln.Rgt. 120, appt Kdr. II./Ln.Rgt. 120 (still 09.42) appt provisional Kdr. I./Ln.-Rgt. Ob.d.L. (to ?) Kdr. I./Ln.-Rgt. Ob.d.L., promo to Obstlt. (Ln.) appt Kdr. Ln.-Rgt. 3 (to ) acting Kdr. Lg.Nachr.Rgt. Westfrankreich? Obstlt., acting Kdr. Ln.-Rgt Obstlt., Kdr. Ln.-Rgt. 3 Legion Condor. LANG, Adolf. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). LANG, Alois in III./Art.Rgt. 15 (L), promo to Hptm. LANG, Anton. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Würzburg) promo to Hptm.(d.R.) Hptm. (d.r./ln.) Hptm. and Zugführer in 14.(mittl.Flugm.Leit-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt LANG, August promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak) Hptm. (f.n. not given), Kdr. schw.flak- Abt. z.b.v LANG, Emil ( Bully ). (DOB: in Thalheim/Oberbayern). (RE, DKG). (W.B.K. München II). Pre-war Lufthansa crew trf to Fl.H.Kp. Gablingen with a transport unit trf to Luftzeuggruppe trf to Fl.Üb.Sch. Prenzlau accepted for fighter pilot training trf to Jagdflieger Vorschule trf to JFS Oblt., in 9./JG trf to Erg.JGr. Ost trf to II./JG Lt., 5./JG trf to 5./JG Lt., 5./JG appt acting Staka 5./JG appt Staka 5./JG 54 (to at least ) awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Stafü, 9./JG Lt., awarded DKG, II./JG appt Staka 9./JG Oblt., awarded Eichenlaub, Staka 9./JG trf to III./JG 54. (n.d.) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ) Hptm., appt Kdr. II./JG 26 (to ) KIA - Fw 190 A-8 (Green 1)shot down at low altitude by P-47 Thunderbolts near St.-Trond/NE Belgium. Buried at Lommel. Recommended for posthumous promotion to Maj. (Kr.O.) but didn't come about. Credited with 173 victories in 403 combat missions.

8 LANG, Ernst. (DOB: ) Maj. with Luftpark 2/VIII, trf to Feldluftpark 1/VIII trf to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. and ordered to RLM (General z.b.v. beim Chef der Luftwehr) for temporary duty promo to Obstlt. LANG, Franz. (DOB: ) promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) Obstlt., trf from Stab/Wehr-Ers.Insp. Wien to Wehrbezirkskdo. Wien IV. LANG, Franz. (DOB: ) in 6./NJG WIA trf to ZG 76 and then to JG Oblt. in Fl.Üb.G. LANG, Friedrich. (DOB: in Mährisch-Trübau). (RES, DKG) with 9./Infantrie-Rgt trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe and assigned to KG 153 at Merseburg trf to LKS 2 Dresden for training continued training at Grosse KFS Lechfeld promo to Lt trf to 1./St.G. 163 at Breslau-Schöngarten now in I./St.G promo to Oblt appt Techn.Offz. I./St.G. 2 (still 05.41) appt Staka 1./St.G. 2 (to c ?) awarded Ritterkreuz, 1./St.G /42 Oblt., I./St.G Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded DKG, 1./St.G promo to Hptm flew his 600 th combat mission appt Lfl. 4 Fliegerverbindungsoffizier to AOK 17 (to 03.43) Hptm., awarded Eichenlaub for service as Staka 1./St.G Hptm. (Tr.O.) in St.G. 2, appt provisional Kdr. III./St.G. 1 (to ) promo to Maj. (Tr.O.) Maj., appt Kdr. III./SG 1 (to ) (or ?) Maj., appt Kommodore SG 101 (to ) Maj., awarderd Schwerter for service as Kdr. III./SG Maj., appt acting Kommodore SG 2 (to WIA in Fw 190 landing accident). Credited with 1,008 combat missions over the course of the war entered the Bundeswehr as a Maj. became Referent im Führungstab der Luftwaffe im BMVg (?), and Kdr. Truppenschule der Luftwaffe appt Leiter Abt. Infrastruktur in WBK II, Hannover appt Kdr. Verteidigungsbezirkkommando 22, Hannover retired as an Oberst in Hannover. LANG, Fritz. (W.B.K. Marktredwitz) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). LANG, Heinz (Heinz-Artur). (DOB: in Wien) in I./JG 2 and later trf to II./JG promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm., appt Chef Stabs-Kp. IV./JG 3 (to 10.44) Hptm., appt acting Kdr. IV./JG 3 (to ) re-appt acting Kdr. IV./JG 3 (to ) Kp.-Chef in III./JG Hptm. in Erg.JG 1. LANG, Helmut Flieger-Ingenieur with Kfz.Werkstattzug 115/VIII. LANG, Herbert promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Zugführer in 4.(Fernspr.- u.fernschr.betriebs-kp.)/lg.nachr.abt. 14. LANG, Hermann Hptm.(d.L./Fl.), trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. XVII to Nachschubbezirk 5/VIII. LANG, Otto-Heinrich (Ottheinrich?). (DOB: ) promo to Hptm Hptm. and Staka 3.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 14 (to 09.42) trf from Ob.d.L. pool to Erg.Nahaufkl.Gr. (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. Erg.Nahaufkl.Gr. (to ) promo to Maj. LANG, Dr. (med.) Rudolf promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). LANG, Theodor. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(Fl.). LANG, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm promo to Maj appt Kdr. I./NJG 5? (to ). LANG, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) in I./Lw.-Jäger-Rgt. 20, promo to Oblt. (Tr.O.). LANG, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Magdeburg I) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) (RDA ). LANG, Wilhelm promo to Oblt Oblt. and Zugführer in 1.(Stabs-Nachr.-Kp.)/Ln.-Abt LANG, Xaver. (W.B.K. Bad Kissingen) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). LANGANKE (LANGANE), Max Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Bialystok to Feld-Ausb.Rgt. d.lw. 1 (to ) trf to Flieger-Rgt. 63. LANGANKE, Gustav-Adolf. (DOB: ) Uffz., 5./JG Lt., 5./JG Lt., III./JG 27 MIA/KIA - Bf 109 F shot down by Marylands promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). Credited with 8 victories. LANGATE,?. 1941? Oblt., Staka 4./KGr.z.b.V. 40. LANGBEHN, Joachim. (DOB: in Holstein/Schleswig-Holstein). (R, DKG) trf from the Polizei to the Luftwaffe trf from Grosse KFS Tutow to the Stuka branch and subsequently assigned to St.G shot down and briefly POW of the Poles, then subsequently freed by the Russians Hptm., awarded the Ehrenpokal Hptm., awarded DKG, 5./St.G

9 Hptm., Staka 5./St.G. 2 (to ) or KIA - Ju 87 D (T6+DN) by AA fire in operations vic Perelasovsky in the Stalingrad area after nearly 400 combat missions posthumously awarded the Ritterkreuz, Staka 5./St.G. 2. LANGBEIN, Fritz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) in Stab/X. Fliegerkorps, ordered reassigned with immediate effect Hptm.(Kr.O.) and Nafü 3 (Sachbearbeiter) in Stab Nafü/Komm.Gen.d.Dt.Lw. in Dänemark (to ). LANGBEIN, Hilmar. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt (Tr.O.), trf to the Ärztliche Akademie d.lw. (still 03.45). LANGE,? Maj., Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 14/III. LANGE,? Lt., Chef 13.Kp./Flieger-Rgt. 71. LANGE,?. 1941/42? Oblt., Kp.Chef 10./Ln-Rgt. 40. LANGE,? Hptm. and pilot in 6./KG 40. LANGE,? Oblt. and Staka 3./KG 66. LANGE,? Maj., Leiter Kraftfahrzeugwerk d.lw. 102/1. - associated with Fl.HKdtr. 4/XI Kiel-Holtenau. [ probably this is Helmut Lange] LANGE,? Hptm., 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 33. LANGE, Albert. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LANGE, Albert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hamburg III) Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Flak- Ers.Abt. 7 to Luftgaukdo. XVII Hptm. (d.r./flak). LANGE, Alfonso promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). LANGE, Curt (Kurt) von. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Heer (Artillerie) trf to the Luftwaffe and appt Adjutant in Stab/Flak-Abt. Königsberg appt Adjutant in Stab/Flak-Rgt. 25 (Ludwigsburg) trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool and ordered temporary duty to Stab/Flak-Rgt to Höh. Lw.-Schule Berlin-Gatow (to ) trf to I./Flak-Rgt Hptm., Battr.-Chef 1./Flak-Rgt Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) ordered temporary duty to Stab/Koluft AOK 1 as Ia Flak (to ) continued Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool and ordered to Koluft H.Gr. C as Ia op appt Ia/LV-Kdo. 3 Hamburg trf to General Luftzeugmeister/RLM trf into the Generalstab d.lw. and appt Referent Ic/B in 5.Abt./Genst.d.Lw appt Leiter Gruppe VI (Lw.) in Abt. Wehrmacht Propaganda/OKW Maj., appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool Maj., trf from Ob.d.L. pool to Kriegslehrgängen für Führergehilfen (wartime courses for assistant chiefs of staff) and appt instructor for air defense subjects promo to Obstlt appt Chef d.st./gen.d.dt.lw. in Ungarn Obstlt., Chef d.stab/luftgaukdo. III Dresden. LANGE, Franz Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from Luftzeugamt Göttingen to Luftzeugamt Rotenburg promo to Oberst Kdr. Luftpark 1/VI (Paderborn) and Kdt. Fl.H. Paderborn assigned temporary duty to Luftzeuggruppe 1 (to ). LANGE, Franz Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Ln.-Kp./4. Lw.-Felddivision to III./Ln.-Rgt. 42. LANGE, Franz-Heinz. (DOB: in Forsthaus Kulk /E Prussia) appt Staka 3./JG Hptm., appt Staka 6./JG appt Staka 6./JG 77 (to or ) Hptm., Staka 6./JG 77, WIA by fire from an RAF 254 Sqdn. Blenheim vic Stavanger - Bf 109 E-1 (Yellow 1) (or ) Hptm., appt Kdr. II./JG 77 (to KIA Bf 109 E-7 shot down by AA fire and crashed near Karopion). Credited with 2 victories. LANGE, Friedrich. (DOB: ) Hptm.d.R. (Ln.), released from active service. LANGE, Friedrich promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). LANGE, Friedrich Lt., 5./JG WIA - Fw 190 A-5 (Black 10) force-landed vic Eindhoven after combat with B-17s Lt., 6./JG Lt., appt acting Staka 6./JG 26 (to ) KIA - Fw 190 A-6 (Black 6) shot down by P-47s of 365 FG, bailed at very low altitude, parachute failed. Credited with 8 victories. LANGE, Gerhard (Harald?) with Stab I./NJG Lt., in 2./NAGr Lt., 2./NAGr Maj., in 3./NJGr. 10. Credited with at least 6 victories. LANGE, Gerhard. (DOB: ) Oblt. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in Ln.-Ausbaustab 12, released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in Stab/Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 8. (n.d.) MIA. LANGE, Gerhard. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm appt Kdr. III./LLG 1 (to )? promo to Maj.

10 LANGE, Gerhard. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(DAL/A1). LANGE, Gerhard. (n.d.) Hptm. in JG 6. Credited with 5 victories. LANGE, Gerhard promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak). LANGE, Gerhard Maj. d.r. in I./NAG 102, trf to Koflug 9/III. LANGE, Gottfried promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. in 2.(Funk-Kp.)/Luftgau-Nachr.Abt. 3. LANGE, Günter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(Ln.) assigned to 7. Jagddivision. (n.d.) KIA. LANGE, Günter promo to Oblt Oblt. and Chef 14.(Jägerleit-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt LANGE, Günther Hptm., appt Staka 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 11 (to killed in crash). LANGE, Hans. (DKG) Oblt. in an unspecified KG, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in I./KG 51, awarded the DKG Hptm., in 2./KG 51 (KIA in Russia). LANGE, Hans promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) Maj., appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 845 (to c ). LANGE, Harald. (DOB: ) Hptm., Kp.-Chef 1. Flugh.Betr.Kp./KG 355 later KG 53 (to ) Hptm., Staka 6./KG 4 (to?) promo to Maj Maj., trf from RLM (Chef für Flugsicherheit) to 4. Jagddivision. LANGE, Harald. (n.d.) with Stab I./NJG Maj., I./NJG / Maj., 3./NJGr. 10. Credited with 3 night victories. [perhaps he is the other Harald?] LANGE, Heinrich. (DOB: ) Hptm., appt Ia/Flak-Brig. VIII (still ) promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). LANGE, Heinrich. (DOB: ) Oblt. in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122, MIA then declared KIA posthumous promo to Hptm. effective posthumous promo to Maj. LANGE, Heinz Reg.Rat., appt Met.Beo.Leiter for Wekusta 1 Ob.d.L. (to KIA). LANGE, Dr. Heinz. (DOB: in Köln). (R, DKG) entered LKS Wildpark-Werder. (n.d.) trf to 4./JG 234 then II./JG Lt., trf to 1./JG Oblt., 7./JG Hptm., WIA in crash landing at Stavanger-Sola after being shot up by a Blenheim appt Adj. in III./JG promo to Oblt trf to 8./JG Oblt., 8./JG Oblt., appt Staka 1./JG 54 (to ) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., appt Staka 3./JG 51 (to ) Oblt., 3./JG promo to Hptm Hptm., awarded DKG, 3./JG Hptm., appt acting Kdr. I./JG 51 (to ) Hptm., 3./JG appt Kdr. I./JG 54? Hptm., IV./JG Hptm., appt Kdr. IV./JG 51 (to ) Hptm., IV./JG Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. IV./JG promo to Maj Maj., appt Kommodore JG 51 and concurrently from Kdr. IV./JG 51 (to ) Maj., Kommodore JG 51. Credited with 628 combat missions and 70 air victories. (n.d.) after the war, received a doctorate in law from the University of Kiel and worked for an insurance company LANGE, Helmut (Hellmut). (W.B.K. Wittenberg) Hptm.d.R. with Koflug 1/I, trf to Koflug 4/XI (to ) trf to Luftgaukdo. XXV for further assignment promo to Maj. (d.r./fl.). LANGE, Herbert. (DKG) Uffz., 7./ZG Uffz., 7./ZG WIA - Bf 110 no details Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt. in 7./ZG 26, awarded the DKG Oblt., appt Staka 7./ZG 26 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 3./Erg.SGr. (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 1./Erg.ZGr. (to 1943). Credited with 3 victories. LANGE, Hermann Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. VI to Koflug 19/VI. LANGE, Johannes. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Kiel) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). LANGE, Dr. Karl Stabsarzt, Stab/Fsch.-Pi.-Btl.7 KIA [Version#2: Stabsarzt Stab/Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 2 KIA]. LANGE, Karl-Fritz in Stab I./Ln.-Versuchs-Rgt., promo to Oblt. LANGE, Karl-Heinz Oblt./Hptm., Staka Leonidas-St./KG 200. LANGE, Klaus promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 102/XI (Grove) (to c ). c Oblt., appt Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl. /XI (Tirstrup). LANGE, Max Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) in 6.(Ln.-Ers.)/Luftgau-Nachr.Rgt. 17, trf to Ln.- Stelle/Fl.Pl.Kdo. A 22/XVII. LANGE, Max with 10./JG 53 WIA - during air raid on Sidi Barrani - Bf 109 F-4 damaged Lt. and Stafü 3./SG 10 H.Kdtr. E(v) 218 (to MIA) Lt., Stafü 3./SG 10 MIA - Fw 190 G-3 lost in Russia Pl.Qu. 8129/9111.

11 LANGE, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LANGE, Otto. (DOB: ) Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from Lg.Nachr.Rgt. Rostow to Nachschubführer/VIII. Fliegerkorps promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LANGE, Otto Maj.(d.R.), trf from Res. Flugh.Betr.Kp. 4. /I der KGr.z.b.V. 4/I to Kraftfahrtechn.Schule d.lw. Rudolstadt. LANGE, Paul. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). LANGE, Rudolf. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm in Erg.Gruppe für Fallschirmkampfbeobachter, promo to Hptm. (A 1/Fl.) Hptm., appt Staka 3./Erg.Gr. für Fallschirmjägerkampfbeobachter (to ). LANGE, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Erfurt) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). LANGE, Walter promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) Hptm.(d.R.), trf from 1./Flak-Abt. 592 to Lg.Kdo. III to be assigned as a teacher at a Luftwaffen-Helfer Schule. LANGE, Werner. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Gotha) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). LANGE, Dr. Werner promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) appt Kdr. gem.flak-abt. 254 (E) (to ). LANGE, Werner-Christian. (DOB: ) Flieger-Ingenieur and Geschw. Techn.Offz./JG 4. LANGE, Willy. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). LANGEHEINE, Dr. (med.) Arthur promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). LANGELS, Hugo Maj.(d.R.), Kdr. I./Luftgau-Nachr.Rgt. 6, appt Kdr. IV./Luftgau-Nachr.Rgt. 6. LANGEMANN, Werner Hptm. in III./ZG Hptm., appt Kdr. I./JG 11 (to WIA/POW) WIA Fw 190 A-8 (Black <<) shot down by Spitfires over Cerisy/Normandy and bailed out at 50 meters altitude sustaining severe injuries - captured - A long-time Bf 110 pilot, it was his first mission in an Fw190.). Credited with 8 victories. LANGEMANN, Hermann. (DOB: ) Oblt., appt Staka 10.(Jabo)/JG 53 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka Jabo-Gruppe Afrika. c Oblt., appt Kdr. I./Schl.G. 2 (to 05.43?) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., appt Kdr. II./SG 101 (to 09.43?). c appt (acting?) Kdr. III./ZG 76 (to ). c appt Kdr. I./ZG 76 (to c ) promo to Hptm.(DAL/A1) Hptm. and once again Kdr. II./SG 101. LANGEMEYER, Dr. Carl. (DOB: in Holzminden). (R, DKG) Stabsarzt Chef, 2. Kp./Fsch.-San.-Abt St.Arzt., awarded DKG, 1./Fsch. San.Abt Oberstabsarzt?, appt Divisionsarzt/2. Fallschirmjäger-Div StabArzt (d.r.) awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. Fsch. San.Lehr-Abt. (n.d.) retired from the Bundeswehr as an Oberfeldarzt d.r in Holzminden. LANGEMEYER, Otto. (DOB: ) appt Chef des Qu. Abt. (4.Abt.)/Gen.St.d.Lw. (to ) trf to Fhr.Res promo to Gen.d.Flieger released from service. LANGEN, Ernst in I. Fliegerkorps area, promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.) Maj. in Stab I./Ln.- Rgt LANGEN, Hans-Georg Hptm.d.R. in Flieger-Ers.Btl. III, trf to Fl.Pl.Kdo. A Schweinfurt Hptm. d.r. with Fl.Pl.Kdo. 6/XIII, trf to Luftgaukdo. Belgien/Nordfrankreich for further assignment promo to Maj. d.r. (Flg.). LANGEN, Herbert Hptm., Chef 4.(Flugm.)/Lg.-Nachr.Rgt Maj., Kdr. II./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 1 (to ) Maj.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Luftflotte 2, appt Kdr. II./Lg.Nachr.Rgt Maj., appt Kdr. V./Lg.Nachr.Rgt Obstlt.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Flugmelde-Insp.d.Lw., re-appt Kdr. II./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 6 (to ) appt Kdr. Ln.-Flugmelde-Rgt promo to Oberst (Ln.) appt Kdr. Ln.-Rgt. 233 (to ). LANGENBERG, Karl. (DOB: ) (W.B.K. Augsburg). (DKG) Ofw. in 5./ZG 76? promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ) Oblt. and Staka 5./Schl.G in Schl.G. 2, reclassified as Hptm. (A 1/Fl.) appt Staka 1./SG Hptm. and Staka 1./SG 4, KIA (or in a flying accident?) - Fw 190 A-6 (White 7) Hptm. and Staka, posthumously awarded the Ehrenpokal Hptm., posthumously awarded the DKG. LANGENBERG, Otto Hptm.(d.R.), Battr.-Chef 4./Flak-Abt Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal. LANGENDORFF, Werner in Stab/Art.Rgt. 3 (L), promo to Oblt. LANGENFELD, Friedrich Lt., appt Staka 4./SG 104 (to 03.45). LANGENHEIM, Adolf Oblt., in II./KG 3. LANGENHORST, Bernhard. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.

12 LANGENMEYER, Otto. (DOB: in Holzminden). (RkHS). WWI served in the infantry awarded Ritterkreuz des königlichen Hausordens von Hohenzollern mit Schwertern appt Gruppenleiter im RLM designated as an Erg.-Offizier (Luftwaffe) with a rank of Maj. (RDA ) appt Gruppenleiter im Generalstab d.lw./6. Abt appt Gruppenleiter in Generalquartiermeister/6. Abt. RLM promo to Obstlt activated appt Leiter der Abt. 4 in Gen.-Quartiermeister/RLM promo to Oberst promo to Gen.Maj promo to Gen.Lt assigned to Führerreserve OKL promo to Gen.d.Fl retired in Golmbach bei Stadtoldendorf. LANGENN-STEINKELLER, Jochen von. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt Oblt. in Offiziere z.b.v./ob.d.l. (Sch.Etat), trf to LKS Stafü 3./JG appt Staka 5./JG 400 (to at least 10.44) promo to Hptm Hptm. and pilot in I./Erg.JG 2. LANGENSCHEIDT, Gustav Oblt. d.r. in Flieger-Ers.Btl. III, trf to Luftflotte 2 for further assignment. LANGENSCHMID, Gustav Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 4/III appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau- Rgt. 86/VI? Obstlt.?, appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Rgt. 3/VI. LANGENSIEPEN, Helmut. (DOB: in Berlin). (n.d.) in 3./KG 40 and then III./TG Oblt. in 15./JG 300. LANGER,? Hptm., Staka 7./LLG 1. LANGER,? Flg.Oberstabsingenieur, Chef Ln.-Techn.-Arbeitsstab 23. LANGER,? Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XX (to 10.44). LANGER, Elimar. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Nürnberg I) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Ln.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in Flugleitungsschule Schönwalde, released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N) Hptm. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 218/XI - Platzkdo. Tirstrup. LANGER, Erich. (DOB: ). (DKG) Oblt. in Stab/LT-Führer Mittelmeer, awarded the DKG promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ) Hptm., Kdr. TGr. 30. (n.d.) Kdr. KGr.z.b.V. 5. (n.d.) with TG 2. LANGER, Gerhard. (DKG) Oblt. and pilot in 8./KG Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm. in 7./KG 27, awarded the DKG in III./KG 27, trf to Ob.d.L. pool (Sch.Etat). LANGER, Gerhard. (DKG) Hptm., XI. Fl.Korps, awarded the DKG. LANGER, Hans Oblt., appt Staka Stabsstaffel/KG 2 (to POW - shot down by Hurricanes of 17 Sqdn. force-landed in Colchester, Essex) promo to Hptm. LANGER, Heino Hugo. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LANGER, Heinrich Oblt. in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122, MIA in Ju 88 D-1 that failed to return from the Bizerta area and believed shot down by a fighter. LANGER, Heinz. (DOB: in Welzow). W.B.K. Dresden Oblt., Seenotgruppe Oblt., Seenotgruppe Oblt., Staka Seenotstaffel 20 (to MIA - Me 410 shot down at sea 12 km S of Gado by 318 FS). Credited with 3 victories. LANGER, Herbert. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LANGER, Hermann promo to Oblt.(Kr.O./Flak) Oblt. and Chef Stabs-Nachr.Kp./Ln.- Abt. 167 (7. Flak-Brig.). LANGER, Horst Hptm., appt Staka 5./NJG 102 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 9./JG 110 (to ). LANGER, Dr. (med.) Horst. (W.B.K. Dresden II) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). LANGER, Johannes. (DOB: ). (DKG) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in an unspecified Aufkl.Gr., awarded the DKG. LANGER, Dr. (med.) Karl. (W.B.K. Prag) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). LANGER, Karl-Heinz. (DOB: in Görlitz/Schlesien). (R, DKG) trf to I./JG 20 (to ) trf to FFS A/B 110 (to ) trf to FFS A/B 114 (to 04.40) trf to 2./JFS 5 (to ) with Erg.JGr appt Adjutant in III./JG now in 7./JG WIA - Bf 109 F-4 emergency landing due to fuel shortage WIA - Bf 109 F-4 making an emergency landing at Krasnoyarskiy Oblt., acting Staka 9./JG 3 (to 11.42) with the Pitomnik Staffel of III./JG 3 WIA after taxiing over unexploded munitions at Fp. Pitomnik - Bf 109 G promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 7./JG 3 (to WIA - Bf 109 G-6y (White 1)) appt acting Kdr. III./JG 3 (to ) WIA - Bf 109 G-6 shot down

13 during Schweinfurt raid Hptm., appt Staka 4./Erg.JGr. Ost (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 4./Erg.JGr. Süd (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. III./JG 3 (to ) Hptm., awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Maj. (Tr.O.) awarded DKG, Kdr. III./JG served as the Adj./Stab/JG 3 [probably wrong - confused with Walther Langer] Maj., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. III./JG Maj., Kdr., II./JG 3. Credited with 486 combat missions and destroying one locomotive, over 40 vehicles and at least 30 (perhaps 68) air victories in Remscheid. LANGER, Max promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.). (n.d.) with Stab I./JG / Hptm., Stab I./JG / Hptm., in Stab III./JG 300, KIA Bf 109 G-6 (White < 3 + -) shot down and crashed near Achim (was also concurrently Kdr. III./JG 11). Credited with 2 victories. LANGER, Otto-Erich Hptm.(d.L./Flak), appt provisional then permanent Kdr. le.flak-abt. 825 (Eis.) (still 04.45) promo to Maj.(d.L./Flak). LANGER, Siegfried. (DKG) Oblt., trf from I. of K/88 Legion Condor to KG Oblt., appt Staka 2./KGr. 100 (to 01.42) Oblt., Staka 2./KG Oblt. in 2./KGr. 100, awarded the DKG Hptm., appt Kdr. Erp.-u.Lehr-Kdo. 100 (to 05.42) Hptm. and Staka 7./KG 100, appt Leiter of Lehr-u. Erprobungskdo. 17 (to KIA together with crew in He 111 H- 6 (6N+FR) that crashed in County Wiltshire following an attack by a 604 Sqdn. Beaufighter night fighter). LANGER, Walther Maj., Adj. Stab JG 3. LANGERFELD, Hubertus. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm. (Ln.), trf from the Luftnachrichtentruppe to the Fallschirmjäger. LANGFELDT, Artur. (DOB: in Augsburg) Hptm. with Fl.H.Kdtr. Kalamata, Rhodos, Gadurra, Maritza and others as Kdt promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). Last rank: Hptm. LANGGUTH, Erich. (DOB: ) Oblt. and observer in 4./KG 53, POW in He 111 H-3 (A1+CM) brought down at Ovington/Norfolk by an parachute and cable rocket fired from RAF Station Watton during an early morning raid promo to Hptm. LANGGUTH, Gerhard. (i.g.). (DKG) Hptm. in (Staka?) Aufkl.St./Fliegerdivision Hptm. in Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L., appt Ic Feindlage/XI. Fliegerkorps (to ) Hptm., unspecified Flieger Korps, awarded the DKG Hptm., appt Ic/Fallschirm-AOK promo to Maj. LANGGUTH, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LANGGUTH, Robert promo to Maj.(d.L./Flak). LANGGUTH, Siegfried. (DOB: ) Oblt., in Flakstammbatterie Friedrichshafen promo to Hptm Hptm.(Tr.O.), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 39 to Feld-FAS (West) Hptm., appt Kdr. II.(Sturm)/Flak-Rgt. 52 (still 04.45). LANGGUTH, Walter in Ln.-Betr.Kp. 122, promo to Oblt. (RDA ) promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm. and Chef 6.(schw.Flugm.Leit-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt LANGGUTH, Wigbert. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm., Kdr. III./Ln.- Rgt LANGHAMMER, Anton. (DKG) Oblt. in 6./Flak-Rgt. 4, awarded the DKG promo to Hptm Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 18 (still 04.45). LANGHANS, Friedrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Neustrelitz) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Bau-). LANGHANS, Konrad Hptm., Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 7 (and 07.43) promo to Maj appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 376 (still 04.44) appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 485 (to c ) Maj., appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt LANGHANS, Max promo to Hptm.(d.L./Fl.). LANGHART, Theodor. (DOB: in Graz) (R, DKG) in St.G Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded DKG, 8./St.G had been shot down behind the lines but rescued by a fellow crew Staka 8./St.G. 77 KIA - Ju 87 D took a direct AA hit Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz posthumously, Staka 8./St.G. 77. Credited with 342 missions. LANGHEINRICH, Edward Maj. (d.r.z.v./fl.) with Fl.Pl.Kdo. A 36/III but detached to Dulag d.lw. Oberursel for temporary duty, ordered to Kriegsgefangenenlager 3 d.lw. for temporary duty Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 35/IV Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 219/VII (to )? LANG-HEINRICH, Horst. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Parchim) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak).

14 LANGHELD, Fritz with 5./JG unhurt - Bf 109 collided on landing at Cerfontaines/France Oblt., II./JG Oblt., appt Staka 5./JG 11 (to 04.05) Oblt., KIA - Fw 190 A failed to return from a mission to the Oder bridges. Credited with 3 victories. LANGHOFF,? Maj. with (Führer?) Nachkdo. Bari/JG 27. [Werner? Langhoff- Misspelled?] LANGHOFF, Dr. (med.) Friedrich-Wilhelm promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). LANGHOFF, Kurt Oblt., in RLM pool Oblt. in 3./SKG 210, WIA in Bf 110 E that belly-landed near Lille. [Possibly: Oblt., 4./ZG 26 WIA - Bf 110 E-1 (3U+HM) over Crete.] LANGHOFF, Werner promo to Hptm. LANGKOPF, Paul. (DOB: in Sarstedt near Hildesheim). (R, DKG) in St.G Fw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Ofw., awarded DKG, 1./St.G Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz on completion of 550 combat missions, 1./St.G Oblt in a vehicle accident. LANGLITZ, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Kassel II) Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Wehrm.Nachr.Kdtr. 311 to Stab Wehrmacht-Nafü in den Niederlande Hptm. (d.r./ln.). LANGMANN, Dr. (med.) Karl promo to Stabsarzt. LANGMESSER, Heinrich promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm., Kdr. II./Ln.-Rgt. 32. LANGNER,? Hptm., Chef 6. Btr./le.Flak-Abt LANGNER, Friedrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LANGNER, Herbert promo to Oblt Oblt. and Zugführer in 11.(schw.Flugm.Leit- Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt LANGNER, Johannes promo to Hptm.(Kr.O.) Hptm. and Maj. beim Stabe in Stab IV./Ln.-Rgt LANGNER, Konrad Chef Werft-Kp.d.Lw. 47/IV, promo to Maj. LANGNER, Wilhelm Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), appt Kp.-Chef Kfz.-Werkstatt-Kp. d.lw. (o) 3/WF. LANGNER, Wolfgang. (DOB: ) Oblt., Techn.Offz. II./KG 157 (to ) Oblt., appt Techn.Offz. II./KG 27 (to 12.40) Oblt., Ib of II./KG Hptm., appt Staka 7./KG 27 (to ) Hptm., 7./KG 27 KIA - He 111 P-2 (1G+GR) shot down by RAF 29 Sqdn. Beaufighter and crashed 5 km S of Seaford/Sussex. LANGNICKEL, Gerhard. (DOB: ) Oblt.(Kr.O./Fl.), trf from FFS A/B 112 to FFS C at JG / Oblt., 12./NJG 3? in I./Erg.JG Oblt. in 16./JG 300. Credited with at least one victory. LANGSDORF,? von Maj., Streifendienst with Fl.H.Kdtr. Flensburg (Lazarett Fliegerhorst?). LANGSDORFF, Hans Otto von Hptm., appt Kp.-Chef 5. Flugh.Betr.Kp./KG 55 (to ). LANKENAU, Franz. (DOB: in Achim). (DKG) entered the Luftwaffe attended Verbandsführerschule Leipzig (to ) trf to Übungsstelle Hamburg (to ) trf to Fliegerschule Cottbus (to ). (n.d.) Apparently involved in reserve exercises Übungsstelle Hannover (to ) trf to 5. Kp. 1./Fl.Erg.Rgt. 2 (to ) trf to III./KG.z.b.V promo to Lt.? trf to 7./KG.z.b.V Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal appt Ord.Offz. II./KG.z.b.V with 8./TG in 5./TG Oblt. in 5./TG 1, awarded the DKG Staka of 15./TG Oblt., appt Staka Grossraumtransportstaffel Ju 352 (to c )? with TFl.St. 40. LANKISCH, Georg promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Bau-). LANNEKÖRB, William. (DOB: ). (n.d.) Hptm. - [Estonian national in Luftwaffe service]. LANSBERG, Wilhelm. (n.d.) Maj. and Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 109/XI (K). LANZ, Günther. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. 06/ Oblt. in 9./KG 2, MIA in Do 217 E-4 (U5+BT) probably shot down by 219 Sqdn. Beaufighters in the vicinity of Middlesbrough. LANZ, Hans Martin promo to Maj.(z.V./Fl.). La PIERRE, Hans Joachim Maj., trf from Wehrbezirkskdo. Posen to Wehrbezirkskdo. Bunzlau promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) ordered to Wehrbezirkskdo. Breslau II for temporary duty trf permanently to Wehrbezirkskdo. Breslau II. LAPP, Dr. Max Hptm.(Erg.O./Fl.), trf from LKS Dresden via RLM pool to Fl.H.Kdtr. Lechfeld. c Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 6/VII (to 09.40) Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 6/XVII (to 05.41). LAPPAT, Richard promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Chef Stabs-Nachr.Kp./Ln.-Abt. 181 (21. Flak-Brig.) Oblt., trf to Stab/Ln.-Abt. 121 (1. Flak-Div.).

15 LAPPE, Hans promo to Maj.d.R Maj., appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt LAPPE, Josef Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) with Fl.H.Kdtr. Krakau, trf to Gen.d.Dt.Lw. in Italien for further assignment. LÄPPLE, Hartmut. (DOB: ). (DKG) Oblt. in 5./Flak-Lehr-Rgt., awarded the DKG promo to Hptm. LAQUAY, Egon Hptm., appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 233 (still 04.45) promo to Maj.d.R. LARDY, Walter Oblt., appt Staka 16./KG 6 (to no later than ) Oblt., 4./ZG Oblt., appt Staka 3./JG 103 (to ). Credited with one victory. LARISCH,? Lt. and Beobachter in 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 14. LARISCH, Erich Maj.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Lg.Kdo. XVII promo to Obstlt.(Flak) Obstlt.(Erg.O.), trf from Stab/Kdt. Gross-Paris to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich (Abt. Ia op 3 (L.S.)). LARISCH, Richard von Lt., appt Staka 4./JG 3 (to ) KIA shot down S of London (Bf 109 E-1). LARISCH, Werner Oblt., trf from Grosse KFS Fassberg to KG 4. LAS, Kamillus promo to Maj Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Lippstadt to Lufttanklager 1/XII trf to Feldlufttanklager 4/II and appt Leiter Maj. with Feldlufttanklager 4/II, trf to Feldlufttanklager 3/II. LASAR, Karl. c Maj., Kdt., Fl.AMKn.Abt. (?Fliegerabwehr-Maschinenkanone-Abteilung?) Nr. II of the Austrian Air Force Maj., trf to le.flak-abt Obstlt., Kdr. le.flak-rbt Obstlt., Kdr. Flak-Ers.Abt./Luftgaukdo. XII (to 1941). c appt Kdr. Flak-Ers.Abt./Luftgaukdo. IV Obstlt., Kdr. Flak-Ers.Rgt. 3 (to ). c appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 653 (mot) (to c.01.43) promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Flak-Ers.Rgt appt Kdt. Flakschiessplatz Roonshagen (to 1945). LASCH, Walter Oblt. (Kr.O.) with Prüfungslager d.lw. Dedelstorf, trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. III and ordered to Stab/Lg.Kdo. VII for temporary duty. LASCHINGER, Franz. (DOB: in Mannheim) Techn.Offz. of I./JG 53. LASCHKE,? Oblt. in Lw.-Bau-Btl. 12/XIII. LASENGA, Horst Oblt. and Nafü/Flak-Rgt. Hermann Göring. LASKA, Hans promo to Hptm promo to Maj. LASKOVIC, Franz. (DOB: ) Nav.Offz. in I./JG Lt., appt Nav.Offz. (or Nachr.Offz.?) I./JG 5 (to ) trf to NJG promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 3./ZG 101 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 4./ZG 101 (to ) in Austria. LASKOWIZ,? Oblt. and Adjutant in Gruppenstab I./NJG 4. LASKOWSKI, Erwin. (DOB: in Bochum). (R, DKG) trf to 6./Flak-Rgt trf to 8./Flak-Rgt trf to Flak-Rgt. 44 at Essen-Kray began pilot training with Fl.Ausb.Rgt trf to 3./JFS trf to 3./JFS returned to 3./JFS trf to Erg.Gr./JG trf to Erg.Gr./JG trf to 2./JG Uffz., trf to 1./JG Fw., shot down in Bf 109 F-2 by AA fire and belly-landed at Ryukalowj (Ryukalovi) Ofw., trf to 8./JG suffered head wounds in an accident trf to 7./JG trf to 10./JG trf to 4./Erg.JGr. West Ofw., awarded DKG, 8./JG trf to 11./Erg.JG trf to 1./Erg.JG Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 8./JG 11. Credited with over 300 combat missions and 46 air victories in Bochum. LASKOWSKY, Helmut Oblt. (Kr.O.) with Kdr. d.luftdienstverbände, trf to Gen.d.Lw. beim OKM. LASS (LAASE?), Peter. (DOB: ) Oblt., appt Techn.Offz. of 6./KG 27 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 6./KG 27 (to ?) Oblt. in 6.(J)/KG(J) 27, WIA in Bf 109 G- 10 that crashed vic Gmund (c. 170 km from Hörsching). LASS, Dr. (med.) Fritz. (W.B.K. Neumünster) promo to Stabsarzt (Zahnarzt) (Kr.O./San.). LASS, Hans. (DOB: in Kiel) with 1./JG Techn.Offz. in III./JG with 7./JG Oblt., 8./JG or Oblt., appt Staka 8./JG 27 (to 06.42) Oblt., 8./JG Oblt. and Staka, awarded the Ehrenpokal trf to Erg.JGr. Süd appt Staka 2./Erg.JGr. Süd in Erg.JGr.Süd (to ), promo to Hptm trf to

16 Stab/Jagdfliegerführer Norwegen Hptm. and Ia in Stab/Jagdfliegerführer Norwegen. Credited with a total of 12 victories. LASS, Hans Oblt., appt Staka 8./JG 27 (to 06.42). LASSE, Kurt. (DOB: in Rawitsch/Posen). (R) with 6.(J)/Tr.Gr with 4./JG Oblt., appt Staka 9./JG 77 (to ) uninjured in a take-off accident at Bacau - Bf 109 F bailed safely after a collision with a Soviet fighter vic Melitopol - Bf 109 F-4 (Yellow 1) KIA Bf 109 F-1 (Yellow 1) in a mid-air collision with his wingman over the Perekop Isthmus and crashed near Armyansk Oblt., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 9./JG 77. Credited with over 300 combat missions and 39 air victories. LASSIG,? Hptm., killed in crash of Stabsst./Fliegerführer Afrika Do 17 Z. LASSIG, Hans-Herbert. (DOB: in Chemnitz) Beobachter in 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr WIA Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from Erg.Fernaufkl.Gr. to 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. Ob.d.L Oblt. LASSMANN, Rudolf Hptm.(Erg.O.), temporary duty to Luftamt Hamburg promo to Maj Maj., trf from Feldluftzeuggruppe Moskau (previously in Koflug 10/XI) to Ob.d.L. pool with temporary duty to Stab/Luftzeuggruppe 6 (to ) in Ob.d.L. pool with temporary duty to III. Lw.-Feldkorps (to ) in Führer-Reserve Ob.d.L., trf to Fl.H.Kdtr. Liegnitz Maj. with Fl.H.Kdtr. Liegnitz, ordered to Luftgaukdo. Moskau for temporary duty (to ). LASSMANN, Werner Hptm., Ib of Fü.d.Luft Ost Hptm., trf from Erprobungsstelle d.lw. Travemünde to 2./Kü.Fl.Gr Hptm., Staka 2./KGr Hptm., Staka 2./Kü.Fl.Gr promo to Maj Maj., acting Kdr. Fl.Erg.Gr. (See) Kamp. LASTHAUS, Dr. (Zahnarzt) Hubert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Münster/Westf.) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). LASTIG, Kurt Oblt. and Staka 15./KG.z.b.V. 1, POW captured near Zaltbommel - Ju 52 (1Z+AZ) Hptm. at Luftflotten-Nachr.Schule 1, trf to Stab/KG promo to Maj. LÄTE, Eduard. (DOB: ). (n.d.) Maj. - [Estonian national in Luftwaffe service]. LATSCHA, Kurt Hptm. (d.r./flak), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). LATTE, Richard Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Luftamt Münster with Fl.H.Kdtr. 12/XI, promo to Maj with Fl.H.Kdtr. 205/VI, trf to Gen.d.Dt.Lw. in Italien for further assignment. LATTMANN, Dr. (med.) Joachim. (DOB: ) Oberstarzt? with Lw.-Lazarett Braunschweig, appt IVb in Stab/19. Flak-Div Oberstabsarzt (Tr.O.), appt Chefarzt/Lw.-Lazarett 14/XVII (Baden near Wien) (to 05.45) trf to Lw.-Lazarett 7/VII (Hofgastein) and appt Hilfsarzt. LATTORFF, Thilo von promo to Oberst (Wm.) Oberst, Kdr. Heerespersonalprüfstelle XII, trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L ordered from Führerreserve Ob.d.L. to Gasschutzschule d.lw. for temporary duty (to ) permanently trf to Gasschutzschule d.lw. LATUSKE, Oskar. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Stettin I) promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Zugführer in 30.(schw.Flugm.Leit-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt LATZ, Ulrich Oblt., in KG Oblt. and pilot in 5./KG 2, shot down in Do 17 by Spitfires near Mayfield/Sussex during an afternoon raid on Victoria Docks in London promo to Hptm. LATZEL, Fritz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Glatz) Hptm. (d.r./ln.) Maj.d.R. (Ln.), released from active service. LAU,? Hptm., appt Kdr. Lw.-Jäger-Btl. z.b.v. 5 (to 03.45). LAU, Dr. Adolf. (DOB: ) Oblt., Staka 3./KGr.z.b.V. Wittstock in Erg.Transportfliegergruppe, promo to Oblt. (RDA ) Hptm., appt Staka 8./Erg.TG (to ) Hptm., Staka in I./TG 1 (KIA ). LAU, Fritz. (DOB: in Stettin). (R). Pre-war Lufthansa pilot Transportflieger, probably in KG.z.b.V instructor at BFS 3. 29/ Oblt., 9./NJG 1. 03/ Oblt. in 9./NJG 1, WIA - Bf 110 G-4 (G9+AT) during combat with a British bomber, received damage to the engines and bailed out vic Bohmte near Wittlage/Westfalen Oblt., appt acting Staka 9./NJG 1 (to WIA) Oblt., appt Staka 4./NJG 1 (to ). 12/ Oblt., 4./NJG 1. 02/ Hptm., 4./NJG 1. 18/ Hptm., 4./NJG Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 4./NJG 1. Credited with 76 combat missions and 28 night victories in Felde/Holstein. LAU, Hans. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LAU, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Stettin I) Maj.?, Kdr. Flak-Erg.Abt. 5 (and 05.44) Hptm. (d.r./flak).

17 LAU, Heinrich. (DOB: in Nieder Erlenbach). (R, DKG). (n.d.) attained a private flying licence joined the Luftwaffe. (n.d.) flew in the Condor Legion as a courier pilot. 1938/39 with I./KG trf to II. Flakkorps apparently as a Verbindungsoffizier Oblt., trf to II./KG promo to Hptm appt Staka 1./KG appt Kdr. I./KG 30 (to 06.42) badly injured in an auto accident, spending months in hospital. c Hptm., appt Kdr. I./KG 30 (to 07.41?) shot down over Eindhoven by a night fighter promo to Maj awarded Ehrenpokal awarded DKG, KG appt Kdr. IV./KG 30 (to ) Maj., appt provisional Kommodore KG appt permanent Kommodore KG 1 (to ) trf to Stab/Angriffsführer England Maj., awarded Ritterkreuz for service as Kommodore KG promo to Obstlt in Stab/Gen.d.Kampfflieger appt General quartiermeister im Stab 3. Jagddivision. (n.d.) trf to the Kommando der Erprobungstellen (to 05.45). Credited with over 200 missions as a flight instructor in New Mexico/USA; on take-off from Alamogordo with a student pilot, his plane collided with another. Credited with more than 200 combat missions. LAU, Heinrich Obstlt., appt Kdr. FFS Kitzingen (to ). LAU, Hellmuth Oblt. previously in 4./KG 2, posthumously promo to Hptm. with effect from LAU, Karl Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. IV to Fl.H.Kdtr. Langenhagen. LAU, Karl-Heinz. (DOB: ) entered the Luftwaffe with KGr.z.b.V Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Hptm. Credited with 301 missions. [ check for possible updates] LAU, Kurt. (DOB: in Danzig). (R, DKG) trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe promo to Lt flight training at Neubiberg near Munich, Stuka training at Insterburg and then assigned to the Stuka-Erg.Gr. at Graz promo to Oblt trf to 1./St.G. 3 on Rhodes in the Aegean and began operations trf to 1./St.G. 2 after a brief hospitalization Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal awarded DKG, 1./St.G Staka 1./St.G promo to Hptm awarded Ritterkreuz on completion of 700 combat missions Hptm., appt Kdr. I./SG 2 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. II./SG 103 (to ). Credited with 897 combat missions during the war and the destruction of approximately 80 enemy tanks and 2 aircraft. Shot down twice. Served in the Bundeswehr from 1956 to 1972 retiring as an Obstlt. in Kaufbeuren in Kaufbeuren. LAU, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LAU, Lothar. (DOB: in Königsberg/Ostpreussen). (i.g.). (R, DKG) trf from the Heer (Infanterie) to the Luftwaffe and sent to FFS Salzwedel for pilot training promo to Lt assigned to I./St.G. 165 at Kitzingen (later I./St.G. 77) Oblt. in I./St.G Oblt., appt Staka 8./St.G Oblt. and Staka 8./St.G. 2, WIA/POW - Ju 87 B-1 (T6+AS) captured E of Tirlemont after being severely wounded Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 8./St.G appt Techn.Offz. Stab/St.G credited with a successful attack on the battleship Marat Hptm., trf to LKS 2 Berlin-Gatow to begin general staff training awarded Ehrenpokal Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) awarded DKG for service while with Stab/St.G trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool and ordered temporary duty to Luftflotte 4 for further assignment ordered temporary duty to Luftwaffenstab Krim Ia in Stab/Luftwaffenstab Krim, promo to Maj Maj., in Stab/I. Fliegerkorps and then Lfl. 4 Lw.- Verbindungsoffizier attached to Pz.AOK Maj., in Stab/General der Schlachtflieger (inspector for Ju 87 day employment) Maj., appt Kdr. III./SG 2 (to ) Ju 87 D shot down by ground fire E of Rogelwitz and captured by the Russians - seriously WIA released from captivity. Served in the Bundeswehr from 1956 to 1971 retiring as an Obstlt. i.g in Würzburg. Credited with 301 missions. Shot down 3 times. LAU, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LAU, Paul. (W.B.K. Königsberg/Pr. I) Hptm. (d.r./fl.), retired from the Luftwaffe. LAU, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(d.R./Ln.) (RDA later advanced to ?) Hptm.d.R. (Ln.) in Stab/Ln.-Abt Released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N) Maj. and Maj. beim Stabe in Stab/Ln.-Abt. 128 (8. Flak-Div.). LAUANTZSCH,? Hptm. in IV./NJG 6. LAUBE, Ernst-Albert. (DOB: in Neuruppin). (Wehrbezirkskdo. Neuruppin) Ofw., with 7./JG Ofw., 7./JG in 3./JG trf to JFS 5 as an instructor

18 Oblt., appt Führer (later Staka)3./JG 77 (to c ) Oblt., appt (acting?) Staka 3./JG 77 (to ) Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from JG 107 to JG trf to Erg.JGr. Nord. c Oblt., appt Staka 3./JGr Oblt., appt Führer Industrieshutzstaffel Erla Leipzig (to 1944/45) ( ?) promo to Hptm Hptm., Jasta Erla Hptm., Staka Einsatzstaffel Erla, appt Staka 1./JG 3 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./JG 3 (to ) trf to Frontfliegersammelgruppe Quedlinburg Hptm., IV./JG Hptm., appt Kdr. IV./JG 4 (to ) Hptm., IV./JG 4. Credited with 22 victories LAUBE, Heinz. (DKG). c Hptm., appt Kdr. I./KG 3 (to 08.42?) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm., appt Kdr. II./KG 1 (to KIA) Hptm., awarded DKG, I./KG posthumous promo to Maj. LAUBE, Kurt. (i.g.). (DKG) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt Hptm., awarded DKG, Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt., in RLM (L.In.4), promo to Maj appt Leiter Ia op 2 in Lw.- Führungsstab Ia op (Flak) (to ) Maj., appt Ia Flak/II. Jagdkorps. LAUBE, Martin Lt. in I./JG 2 WIA by 3 Spitfires (Bf 109 E-7) over Cherbourg Lt., 1./JG unhurt - Bf 109 belly-landed at St. Martin due to engine damage in 11./JG 2. (n.d.) awarded the Ehrenpokal? Lt., Staka 6./JG Oblt., appt Staka 5./JG 53 (to KIA) Oblt., 5./JG MIA - Bf 109 G-6 (Black ) during combat W of Naples in area of Aquino. Credited with 10 victories. LAUBER, Jürgen. (DOB: ) Techn.Offz. in 4.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 13. Last rank : Oblt. LAUBICH,? Maj., with Fl.H.Kdtr. A 10/III (Husby). LAUBISCH, Heinz. (DKG) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in Nachtaufkl.St. 2, WIA in Do 215 B-5 crash at Fp. Orsha in Belorussia Oblt. in Nachtaufkl.St. 2 (F), awarded the DKG. LAUBMEYER,? Maj. (z.d.) with Seefliegerhorst-Kdtr. Parow, trf to Stab/Luftgaukdo. VIII released from service. LAUBOECK, Wilhelm Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Wehrmeldeamt Jüterbog promo to Maj.(Wm.) Maj. with Wehrmeldeamt Jüterbog, trf to Wehrmeldeamt Münster. LAUBSTEIN, Friedrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin IX) Hptm. (d.r./flak). LAUCH, Kurt Lt., Adj., I./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 3. LAUCHTENBERG, Werner Hptm., 1./KG 77 WIA - Ju 88 crashed vic Steene a/f. LAUDAHN,?. (n.d.) Oblt.,W.Offz. of 2.Fsch.Jg.-Div. LAUDENBACH, Karl Oblt., in KG 4. LAUDENBACH, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). LAUDIEN (LAUDIN), Helmut Hptm.(W), with I./Flak-Rgt (LAUDIEN) promo to Maj. LAUDIEN, Dr. (med.) Hans-Arthur. (DOB: ) Oberstabsarzt listed as MIA. LAUDIEN, Hans-Joachim promo to Hptm Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. I. (Sturm)/Flak-Rgt appt permanent Kdr. I.(Sturm)/Flak-Rgt. 25. LAUDIES, Hans Oberstabsarzt, Divisionsarzt/9. Flak-Div. (to MIA). LAUE, Hans-Bruno von ? Hptm., appt Staka 2./Kü.Fl.Gr. 606 (to ) Hptm., temporary duty from Fl.Ausb.Btl. 16 to 2.(F)/Kü.Fl.Gr Hptm., appt Staka 2./Kü.Fl.Gr. 906 (to 06.40?) Hptm., Staka 2./Kü.Fl.Gr Hptm., appt acting Kdr. Kü.Fl.Gr. 406 (to 06.40) Maj., Ia in Stab/ Kü.Fl.Gr. 706 (and/or 506?) Maj., appt Kdr. Aufkl.Gr promo to Obstlt Obstlt. in Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. and ordered to OKM (1.Seekriegsleitung) for temporary duty Kommodore Fliegerzielgeschwader Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 17/XI Vechta promo to Oberst. LAUE, Herbert. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LAUE, Johann promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Führer 6. Verbindungstrupp/Ln.- Verbindungs-Kp. (mot) 18. LAUE, Rudolf. (W.B.K. Naumburg a.s.) Hptm.d.R. in Flieger-Ers.Btl. III, trf to Stab/VIII. Fliegerkorps (to ) trf to Stab/Luftgaukdo. XXV on recommendation of Luftgaukdo. III, promo to Maj. (d.r./fl.). LAUE, Dr. (med.) Walter promo to Stabsarzt. LAUENSTEIN, Erich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Detmold) Hptm.(d.R.), trf from 10./Ln.- Ausb.Rgt. 302 to 24./Ln.-Rgt Hptm. (d.r./ln.) in 4./Ln.-Rgt Hptm. (d.r.) and Luftvermittlungs-Offz. with LV 100 (Münster)/Luftgaukdo. VI.

19 LAUER, (Richard? or LAUER-SCHMALTZ, Wolfgang?) Maj. and Qu/Lufttransport in Stab/Luftflotte 2. LAUER, Alfred promo to Maj.d.R Maj. in Heimat-Flak-Abt. 1/XI, appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 273 (still 04.45). LAUER, Ferdinand Hptm. (f.n. not given), Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt Hptm.d.R. in schw.flak-abt. 263 (Eisb.), appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 263 (Eisb.) and then permanent Kdr. on (still 04.45) promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). LAUER, Fritz Hptm. (d.r.z.v.), trf from Jagdfliegerführer Rumänien to Flieger-Ers.Btl. XVII (to ) trf to FFS A/B 9. LAUER, Josef. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. LAUER, Richard Maj.?, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A 203/III (order rescinded). LAUER, Wilhelm Hptm.(d.L./Fl.), trf from Lw.Nachschub-Kp. 7/VII to Lg.Kdo. III/IV. LAUER, Willi. (DKG) promo to Hptm Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal awarded DKG, 2./NAGr. 16. LAUERER, August Hptm., appt Staka 7./KG 53 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 9./KG 53 (to 04.45). LAUER-SCHMALTZ, Wolfgang. (DOB: ). (i.g.) Oblt., trf from Fl.Waffenschule (See) Parow to Fl.H.Kdtr. (See) Holtenau Staka 1./KG appt Ia op/ix. Fliegerkorps promo to Maj Maj., appt Ia/1. Jagddivision (or 7. Jagddivision?). (to ). LAUFER, Wilhelm. (DOB: in Halle) Fw., with 6./JG promo to Hptm /JG 51 WIA - Fw 190 A-5 (Black 6+ I) in a mid-air collision at the Kosinki a/f Hptm., appt Staka 7./JG 103 (to ) Hptm., appt Stafü 5./JG 103 (to ) Hptm., re-appt Staka 7./JG 103 (to 03.45). Credited with one victory. Postwar joined the Bundesluftwaffe, rising to Hptm [mixed up with the other W. Laufer] LAUFER, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) at JFS in 1./Erg.JGr. Süd in 8./JG 51, WIA and spent a long time recovering in a Luftwaffe hospital in Merano/Italy, then trf to Stab/Jagdfliegerführer Ostmark in Wien. [mixed up with the other W. Laufer?] LAUFER, Wilhelm Maj.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Lg.Kdo. VI with Luftpark 1/VI, promo to Obstlt.(Fl.) trf from Luftpark 1/VI to Fliegergeräteausgabe- und Sammelstelle 1/III and appt Leiter. LAUFFER, Helmut Lt., appt (acting?) Kp.Chef Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XXIV (to 11.44). LAUFHÜTTE, Diethelm. (DOB: ) Lt., 1./JG unhurt - Bf 109 shot down in the area of Fulda Oblt., appt Staka 3./JG 27 (to ?) WIA - Bf 109 shot down MIA - shot down by AA, bailed out SW of Aachen, behind the lines - but returned anyway Oblt., Staka 3./JG 27. Survived the war. Credited with one victory. LAUFMÖLLER, Heinrich. (n.d.) Oblt. and Nachr.Offz. Stab/JG 52. LAUHUES, Joseph promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.). LAUKE, Kurt promo to Obstlt appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 205/VIII. LAUKE, Rudolf Obstlt.(Erg.O.), temporary duty from Koflug 11/XII to Koflug 8/VII. LAULE, Adolf. (DOB: in Neckargemund). WWI served in the infantry promo to Maj promo to Obstlt trf to the Luftwaffe from the Heer with a rank of Obstlt. and appt Lehrer (later Lehrgangsleiter course leader) at the Waffenmeisterschule d.lw., Halle/Saale promo to Oberst ordered to Gasschutz-Lehrgang d.lw appt Kdr. der Gasschutz-Schule d.lw. Berlin-Kladow promo to Gen.Maj available concurrently appt Höherer Kdr.für Truppen Gasschutzschulen d.lw promo to Gen.Lt became U.S. POW released in Wuppertal-Elberfeld. LAUMANN, Arthur. (DOB: in Essen/Ruhr). (PleM) awarded Pour le Mérite entry into the Luftwaffe with a rank of Maj. and appt Kdr. der Luftgau Reserve 12, Köln appt Staka im JG (or ) appt Kdr. der II./JG 132 (to ) promo to Obstlt Obstlt., appt Kdr. FFS E (C) Hannover-Vahrenheide (to ) promo to acting Oberst appt Lw.-Attaché in Belgrad and Athen, with office in Belgrad received RDA as Oberst ordered to Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 3/VIII for instruction appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 6/XVII, Agram (Zagreb) (to ) assigned to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L promo to Gen.Maj. [the promotion was conditional on and to be effective on his retirement date of , according to a notice from the Chef des Lw. Personalamt, GdFl. Rudolf

20 Meister, dated , but further official papers concerning the promotion have not been found]; retired in Münster/Westf. LAUMANN, Dr. Oswald. (DOB: in Charlottenburg). Spring 1939 received his doctorate in law in Köln with 2./JFS Stab/JG 3 - Bf 109 F-4 crashed at Vissingheim due to engine trouble with IV./ZG with 3./SKG Oblt. and Gr.Adj. II./SKG 10, KIA in Fw 190 A-5 (Green H) shot down by AA fire during a dusk raid on targets in the vicinity of Dartmouth/U.K., crashed at Strete, Dartmouth. Buried in Düsseldorf. LAUMANN, Rudolf Maj. (d.r./fl.), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). LAUN, Jakob promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). LAUN, Otto. (DKG) Oblt., Chef 1. Kp./Fsch.-MG-Btl. 7 WIA vic Perivolia Rethymnon promo to Hptm Hptm. in 1.Kp. Fsch.MG-Btl./7.Fl.Div., awarded the DKG Kdr. Fallsch.-MG-Btl. 1 (to ) promo to Maj Kdr. Schule für verbundene Waffen/1. Fallsch.Div appt Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 4. LAURIEN, Max Hptm. d.r. in Flieger-Ers.Btl. I, trf to Kraftfahrausbildungs-Abt. d.lw. 6 (to ) trf to Stab/Kfz.-Instandsetzung d.lw. 1/XVII. LAURINAT, Bruno Maj., trf to Höh.Lw.Schule Berlin-Gatow temporary duty to Stab/Luftflotte in RLM (Chef AW/Abt. Luftbildwesen) (to ), promo to Oberst trf to Stab/Höh.Kdr.d.Kampf- und Aufklärungsfliegerschulen. LAUSBERG, Wilhelm Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 9/XI. LAUSCH, Johannes Lt., appt Stafü of 4./JG 110 (to ). LAUSCHNER, Dr. (med.) Erwin. (DOB: ) Oberstabsarzt and Kdr. Sanitäts- Flugbereitschaft Oberstabsarzt, appt Chefarzt Lw.-Lazarett 11/VII (Cernobbio). LAUTENBACH, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Darmstadt) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). LAUTERBACH, Alexander promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) Hptm. and Maj. beim Stabe in Stab/Lg.Nachr.Abt. 7. LAUTERBACH, August promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak). LAUTERBACH, Friedrich promo to Hptm.(W)(Kr.O.). LAUTERBACH, Josef Hptm., unspecified Lw.Btl. awarded the DKG. LAUTERBACH, Waldemar. (DOB: ) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt promo to Maj Kdr. Führer Flak-Abt. (to ) trf to Flak-Ers.Abt. 7 (Führer- Reserve) trf to Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte for further assignment Maj., appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt Maj., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 52 (to 05.45). LAUTERBACH, Wolfram Maj.(z.D.) (W.O.), trf from Wehrmeldeamt Querfurt to Wehrbezirkskdo. Erfurt (to ) Maj.(z.D.), trf back to Wehrmeldeamt Querfurt Obstlt.(z.D.) (RDA ), with Wehrmeldeamt Querfurt, released from service. LAUTERBACHER (LAUTERBACH?), Karl promo to Hptm.d.R Hptm., appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt Hptm.d.R., appt provisional Kdr. III./Flak-Rgt. 27 (still 04.45). LAUTESCHLÄGER, Fritz-Krafft. (DOB: ) Oblt. (Kr.O.) in IV./KG 26, trf to Ob.d.L. pool (Sch.Etat) and ordered to Fluglehrerschule d.lw. (Überprüfungslehrgang) for temporary duty Oblt. in I./KG 26, POW in He 111 H-11 (1H+PL) shot down at wave-top height by naval AA-fire during a torpedo attack on shipping off Cape Tenes/Algeria; WIA, rescued and hospitalized in Algiers. LAUTH, Friedrich Oblt., in KG Oblt., Ia of Stab/KG 77 KIA. LAUW, August promo Maj.(d.R./Fl.) trf from Luftgaukdo. XI to Flieger- Forstschutzverband in Stargard. LAUX, Dr. Alois Hptm.(d.R.), in Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 7, appt Maj. beim Stabe in I./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. Westfrankreich (to ) promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.) appt provisional Kdr. II./Ln.- Rgt Maj., named from provisional to permanent Kdr. II./Ln.-Rgt. 13 (still 02.45). LAUX, Dr. Ludwig promo to Oberfeldarzt (d.r.). LAUX, Johannes promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak). LAUX, Dr. (med.) Werner Stabsarzt in Luftgau-San.Abt. 3. LAUXMANN, Kurt. (DKG) Lt., appt Techn.Offz. I./KG 4 (to 08.44) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt. in an unspecified KG, awarded the DKG. LAVIES, Willy promo to Maj.(Ln.) Maj. and Kdr. V./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 17, appt Kdr. II./Ln.-Rgt Maj., Kdr. Ln.-Rgt. 228 (still 01.45). LAWALDT, Ludwig promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Flak).

21 LAWALL, Johann Hptm., appt Kdr. Lw.-Korps-Nachr.Abt Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), provisional Kdr. Korps-Nachr.Abt. 5 (L), trf to Inspektion der Lw.-Feldverbände (L.In.18). LAWENS,? Hptm. at München-Riem ferrying aircraft to and from Viterbo/Italy. LAWRENCE, Harald. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). LAWS, Hugo. (W.B.K. Braunsberg/Ostpr.) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). LAYH, Gerhard Oblt.(W), appt Chef Lm.Zug d.lw promo to Hptm.(Fl.). LAZARUS, Wilhelm Oblt., Staka 5./KG 77 KIA - Ju 88 A-5 lost to fighters vic Stalin Canal Oblt., Staka awarded the Ehrenpokal. LEBAN, Karl. (DOB: in Goraida) Hptm., in 5./JG Hptm. in 6./JG 77, KIA Bf 109 E-7 (Yellow 6) crashed 10 km W of Zerby (Serby?) following air combat. Credited with 3 victories. LEBEK, Reinhold Hptm.(Erg.O.), in I./Flak-Rgt Maj., trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 12 to RLM (Abt. Stärke-u.Ausrüstung d.lw.) promo to Obstlt.(Flak). LEBER, Heinz. (DOB: in Ahlendorf/Thüringen). (R, DKG) assigned to I./JG 51 on completion of training with 2./JG Uffz., awarded the Ehrenpokal Uffz., awarded DKG, I./JG instructor at a JFS KIA Fw 190 A-5 shot down by AA fire at low altitude near Orel Ofw., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, 2./JG 51. (n.d.) posthumously promo to Lt. Credited with 428 combat missions and 54 air victories. LEBERT, Ernst. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Breslau III) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) in FFS C 20, trf to FAGr. 2 (to ) trf to II./FAG 101 (to ) Hptm. (Kr.O.), trf to FAGr. 2. LEBERT, Helmut promo to Hptm. LEBERZAMMER, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LEBHERZ, Emil promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) Hptm. and Zugführer in 1.(Fernspr.- u.fernschr.-betriebs-personal-kp.)/ln.-rgt. Reich. LECH, Eduard Oberst, appt Kdr. Fl.Waffenschule (See) Parow (to ). LECH, Walther. (DOB: in Wehlau/Ostpreussen). WWI served with the Seefliegertruppe promo to Kapitänleutnant promo to Korvettenkapitän promo to Fregattenkapitän trf to the Luftwaffe from the Marine with a rank of Obstlt. (RDA ) and appt to Stab/Luftkreis-Kdo. VI (See) promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Luftpark Holtenau appt Kdr. Fliegerwaffenschule Parow and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H. Parow promo to Gen.Maj appt Kdr. Luftzeuggruppe See, Warnemünde Höherer Fliegerausbildungskommandeur 2, promo to Gen.Lt retired into Soviet captivity in Lübeck. LECHLEIN, Ernst-August Flieger-Oberingenieur with Lufttanklager 3/XI. LECHLER, Bernhard Hptm., appt (acting?) Kp.Chef Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XIV (to ). LECHNER, Alois (Leusel ). (DOB: in Grosshesselohe near München). (R, DKG). Pre-war Lufthansa Kapitän bomber pilot and then and then an instructor at a BFS for two years. 09/ Oblt., with Erg.St./NJG re-trained as a night fighter pilot in NJG 2. 27/ Lt., 9./NJG in 9./NJG Oblt., appt Staka 10./NJG 5 (to ? or ?) Oblt., Staka 1./NJG 100 (to 01.44?) in Lg.Kdo. VII area, promo to Hptm. (d.r./fl.) (RDA ) in 10./NJG with 1./NJG (or ?) Hptm., awarded DKG Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm., appt Kdr. I./NJG 100 (to ) Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 1./NJG Maj., Kdr. I./NJG 100 MIA Ju 88 C-6 (V4+MT)? shot down on a day mission in the vicinity of Mogilev by Russian partisans and captured after crash landing heavily wounded; he was never seen again. Credited with 45 night victories. LECHNER, Dipl.Ing. Maximilian Obstlt.(Erg.O.), with Wehrmeldeamt Steyr Kdr. Wehrbezirk Steyr, promo to Oberst (Wm.). LECHNER, Gottfried Flieger-Oberstabsingenieur and Sachbearbeiter in Rü.In.III. LECHNER, Hermann, Ritter von Obstlt., appt Kdr. BFS 3 Königsberg (to ) Obstlt., appt Kdr. FFS B 34 (to ). LECHNER, Josef Oblt., trf from Luftbeobachterschule 2 to IV./KG.z.b.V. 1 for employment as an observer and a Staka in KGr. z.b.v. Frankfurt at Naples. RUTZ, Dr. Werner (rank?), Divisionsarzt/9. Flak-Div. (to ). LECHTENBERG, Aloys promo to Maj.

22 LECHTERMANN, Karl Heinz promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 685 (still 03.45). LECKE, Helmut. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). LEDBERG, Heinz. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). LEDDER, Werner. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LEDEBUR, Wilhelm, Freiherr von Obstlt., appt Kdr. FFS (See) Stettin (to ), then Kdr. FFS (See) 3 Stettin (to ) promo to Oberst Oberst, appt Kdr. FFS A/B 118 (to 04.41) Oberst, appt Kdr. FFS C 17 (to ) Oberst, possible acting Kdr. Kü.Fl.Gr Oberst, trf from RLM (Chef für Flugsicherheit) to Stab/Luftflottenkdo in Stab/Luftflottenkdo. 2, trf to XII. Fliegerkorps for further assignment appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A 31/III. LEDER, Anton. (DOB: in Wilhelmshaven) Hptm., KIA - Fw 200 C delivering this a/c to 8./KG 40 when attacked by fighters and crashed between grosse and St.Just, 10 km SW of St. Avord a/f. Buried at Bourges. LEDER, Richard Maj. assigned to Italuft, trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. VII in Flieger- Ers.Btl. VII, promo to Obstlt. LEDERER, Hermann Hptm., appt IIa/Jagdfliegerführer 2. LEDERER, Konrad. (DOB: in Augsburg). (n.d.) flight instructor Hptm. in Erg.JG 1. LEDERER, Werner. (DOB: ). (n.d.) with the Condor Legion Staka 6.(N)/JG Oblt., appt Staka 6./JG 52 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 2.(Erg.)St./JG 52 (to ) Oblt., appt Kdr. Erg.Gr./JG 52 (to ) promo to Hptm trf from Stab/Jagdfliegerführer 2 to JG 26 to take charge of the ground staff with III./JG in JG 26, promo to Maj. Credited with 2 victories. LEDERLE, Georg Hptm.(W), Leiter Flakbeständebezirk Neumünster, trf to Flakbeständeverwaltung/Lg.Kdo. XII Maj.(W), trf from Feldluftpark 1/II to Stab/Luftzeuggruppe promo to Obstlt. (W) (Flak). LEDERLE, Leo Hptm. d.r.z.v. in Ldssch.Zug 26/III, trf to Gen.d.Dt.Lw. in Italien for further assignment. LEDERMÜLLER, Alois. (DOB: 1913) Regierungsrat (Maj.), Met.Offz. in Aufkl.Gr LEEDEN, Horst-Georg van der. (DKG) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal awarded the DKG (recommended while an Oblt. in 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122). LEESEMANN, Friedrich. (DOB: in Hamburg). WWI initially served in the Infanterie, then with the Fliegertruppe entry into the Luftwaffe with a rank of Hptm. (RDA ) and appt Offizier z.b.v. im RLM (pending assignment) attended Lehrgang für Taktiklehrer (course for tactics instructors) at the Infanterie-Schule Dresden attended Sonderlehrgang für Taktiklehrer attended Infanterie-Lehrgang in Königsbrück appt Lehrer für Lufttaktik with the Fliegergruppe (S) Lechfeld promo tomaj ordered to RLM/L.A. III appt Lehrer für Lufttaktik at the Fliegerwaffenschule Lechfeld appt Staka in KG promo to Obstlt Obstlt., Kdr. KGr.z.b.V. 3 (order rescinded?) appt Kdr. KGr.z.b.V 4, Tutow ordered to Lw.Kdo.Österreich appt Kdr. Fl.Ers.Abt. 14, Klagenfurt concurrently appt Kdt. Fl.H. Klagenfurt appt Kdr. Ausb.-Abt. des Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 14, Klagenfurt concurrently Kdr. Fl.Ausb.Rgt promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Lw.-Feld- Rgt appt provisional Höherer Kdr. Fl.Ausb.Regimenter d.lw appt permanent Höherer Kdr. der Fl.Ausb.Rgt. und Fl.-Ers.-Bataillone d.lw appt Kdr. Fl.-Ers.-Div promo to Gen.Maj became POW released in Lichtenwald. LEESMANN, Karl-Heinz. (DOB: in Osnabrück). (R, DKG) appt Staka 3./JG in I./JG Oblt., appt Staka 2./JG 52 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./JG 52 (to ) Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 2./JG Oblt., Bf 109 F-2 forcelanded at Rusa after being hit by enemy fire and severely WIA with a splintered right forearm; spent months hospitalized and recuperating (to 03.43, but other accounts state that he resumed as Kdr. I./JG 52 on and continued until ) Hptm., awarded DKG, Kdr., I./JG promo to Maj Maj., trf from Ob.d.L. pool to Erg.JGr. Süd (cancelled?) ( ?) Maj., in I./JG 52, appt Kdr. III./JG 1 (to ) KIA in Bf 109 G-6 (white <5 + I) shot down while attacking bombers over the North Sea to the SE of Helgoland body washed ashore. Buried at Recklinghausen. Credited with 37 air victories. LEFFLER, Hermann. (DOB: ) Oblt. (Kr.O.) and IIa in Stab/22. Flak-Brig. (mot).

23 LEFHOLZ, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt in Offz. z.b.v. des RLM und Ob.d.L. (Sch.Etat), promo to Hptm. (Tr.O.). LEGAT, Heinrich promo to Hptm. LEGDE, Hans-Günther promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) Maj. d.r. in II./KG 77, trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. III and ordered to RLM (LP 2) for temporary duty Maj. (d.r.), trf permanently from Flieger-Ers.Btl. III to RLM (LP 2). LEGEL, Fritz Hptm., with Wehrmeldeamt Lübeck promo to Maj.(Wm.) Maj., II/Regist. in Stab/VIII. Fliegerkorps trf from Wehrmeldeamt Lübeck to Gen.Kdo. VIII. Fliegerkorps. LEGELER, Alfred Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from Ob.d.L. pool to Wehrbezirkskdo. Berlin IX promo to Obstlt. LEH, Harry Chef Gen.Qu./4. Abt./Gruppe IV/Gen.St.d.Lw., promo to Obstlt.(Flak). LEHMANN (LEHNMANN?), Hannes. (DOB: in Stolp) Oblt. and Bf 110 pilot in Küstenfliegerstaffel Krim, appt Führer of Kommando Mamaia Oblt. in Nahaufklärungsstaffel Kroatien. LEHMANN,? Oblt., Staka 1.(DFS)/Schleppgruppe 1. LEHMANN,? Hptm., Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 18/VI (still 03.42). [Note: f.n. not given; possibly Günther or Paul?]. LEHMANN,? Oblt. and Staka 12.(Pz)/SG 9. LEHMANN,? Oblt., Chef 8.Kp./Flieger-Rgt. 71. LEHMANN,? Hptm., 9./KG 54 Ju 88 A-4 (B3+PT) damaged by night fighters, emergency landing vic Catania Hptm., 9./KG 54 damaged Ju 88 A-4 (B3+CS) due to a tire burst at Grottaglie Hptm., 9./KG 54 damaged Ju 88 A-4 (B3+NT) landing gear damaged at Alghero. LEHMANN, Adolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Stendal) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). LEHMANN, Albert. (DOB: in Berlin-Spandau) with Italuft Hptm. (d.r.z.v.), trf from Koflug 3/III to Gen.d.Dt.Lw. in Italien for further assignment with Fl.H.Kdtr. Villacidro and Lonate. Last rank: Hptm. LEHMANN, Artur. (DOB: ) in Stab/Flak-Lehr-Rgt., promo to Hptm. (W). LEHMANN, Dr. Erich Hptm., appt Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. 394 (to ) Hptm. (d.r./flak), appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 643 (to ) Hptm., re-appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 394 then permanent Kdr. from LEHMANN, Erich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Nürnberg I) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). LEHMANN, Ernst-Otto promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Ln.) Hptm. and Chef 1.(Fernspr.- u.fernschr.betr.personal-kp.)/luftgau-nachr.abt. 3. LEHMANN, Erwin. (DOB: ) Maj.d.R. (Ln.), released from active service. LEHMANN, Franz Hptm. and Beobachter in 5.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 32, MIA in Hs 126 that failed to return from operations along the Don. LEHMANN, Friedrich Obstlt., appt Kdr. II./Lg.Nachr.Rgt Obstlt.(Erg.O.), Nafü/Koflug Ansbach-Regensburg, appt provisional Kdr. Lg.Nachr.Rgt named from provisional to permanent Kdr. Lg.Nachr.Rgt promo to Oberst (Ln.) Oberst and Nafü Koflug 6/XII (Schwäbisch-Hall). LEHMANN, Friedrich Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. E 12/IV to Luftflottenkdo. 4. LEHMANN, Fritz. (DOB: in Nürnberg) pilot in 7.(H)/Aufkl.Gr Maj. and Adjutant in II./JG 104. LEHMANN, Georg. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LEHMANN, Günther. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm promo to Maj. LEHMANN, Günther. (DOB: ) in Stab/Art.Rgt. Hermann Göring, promo to Oblt. LEHMANN, Günther? Maj., Qu 1(Nachschub)/VIII. Fliegerkorps. LEHMANN, Hans. (DOB: in Berlin-Köpenick) in 6./JG 77, then trf to 3./JG Maj. in the Balkans, possibly in Stab/Fliegerführer Nordbalkan. LEHMANN, Hans. (DOB: ) (W.B.K. Perleberg) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ). LEHMANN, Hans. (DOB: ) (W.B.K. Stendal) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ). LEHMANN, Hans. (DOB: ) (W.B.K. Braunschweig) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA same).

24 LEHMANN, Hans Hptm.(d.R./Fl.), trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. XVII to Nachschubkolonne 54/XI. LEHMANN, Hans-Georg. (DOB: ). (DKG) Lt., Adj. III./Fsch.Jg.Rgt Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Oblt Oblt., awarded DKG, III./Fsch.Jg.Rgt appt Kdr. Fsch.Pz.Sturm-Btl. Hermann Göring (to 10.44) promo to Hptm MIA. LEHMANN, Hans-Joachim. (DOB: in Treuenbrietzen). (R) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) trf to the Luftwaffe and sent to FFS Salzwedel for pilot training trf to FFS C Neuruppin for advanced pilot training trf to III./St.G. 162 for continued pilot training trf to I./St.G. 163 as a pilot trf to I./St.G. 2 (pilot) Techn.Offz. I./St.G. 2 (to ) awarded the E.K. II. 04/05.40 Techn.Offz. Stab/St.G. 2 (to 07.41) awarded the E.K. I Staka 8./St.G Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 8./St.G Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (but no evidence of completion) promo to Hptm removed from list of Lw.-Generalstab candidates acting Kdr. I./St.G Hptm., intermittent acting Kdr. II./St.G Hptm. in Führerreserve Ob.d.L., trf to III./KG in Seeheim-Jugenheim. Credited with 339 missions. LEHMANN, Heinrich. (DOB: ) Oblt., in Fest.Flak-Abt promo to Hptm. MIA (n.d.). LEHMANN, Heinz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LEHMANN, Heinz. (DOB: ) in V./NJG 6, promo to Oblt. LEHMANN, Helmut in Luftflotte 4 area, promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) (RDA ). LEHMANN, Herbert. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LEHMANN, Herbert. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in Ln.-Kp. Chef d.lw. Ob.d.L./G.L., released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N). LEHMANN, Karl. (DOB: ) Oblt.(Kr.O.) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.) Hptm. and Zugführer in Ln.-Ausbau-Kp. (mot) 4. LEHMANN, Kuno. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LEHMANN, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Obstlt Obstlt., in Verb.St. 63 (WIA ) trf from Stab/VIII. Fliegerkorps to Stab/Luftgaukdo. XXV assigned in the Luftgau VIII area, promo to Oberst with RDA of LEHMANN, Kurt. (DOB: ) (W.B.K. Berlin VII) RDA Hptm.(Tr.O.) (Nr. 453 on RDA list) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA at time of promotion ). LEHMANN, Kurt. (DOB: in Woltersdorf, Krs. Luckenwalde/ Brandenburg). (R, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe. (n.d.) began training with Fl.Ers.Abt. 12. (n.d.) officer training at LKS Dresden promo to Lt Oblt., trf from LKS Dresden to Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 53. (n.d.) trf to Erg.St./KG trf to 2./KG Lt. in 2./KG in KG 53, reported MIA (but later returned) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Hptm. (Nr. 194) appt Staka 2./KG 53 (to c ) Hptm. in 2./KG 53, awarded the DKG flew his 300th combat mission WIA when He 111 H-6 (A1+LK) was shot down by fighters during a supply mission to Velikije Luki, crashing 15 km NW of Nowo Sokolniki in IV./KG Hptm. and Staka 2./KG 53, awarded the Ritterkreuz while still in hospital - for the destruction of 17 transport trains, over 100 vehicles and taking part in damaging over 50 railway stations and yards promo to Hptm. and appt Staka of 12./KG 53 (to ) due to being unfit for combat Hptm., appt Staka 11./KG 53 (to ) Staka 7./JG trf to Frontflieger- Sammelgruppe Quedlinburg volunteered for home defense fighters, had conversion training with 2./JG trf to 3./Erg.JGr. Nord trf to 10./Erg.JG Hptm. in Erg.St. Me in 10./Erg.JG with 11./JG captured at Neu-Ulm by the Americans in Augsburg. Credited with 344 missions, including 18 as a fighter pilot. LEHMANN, Kurt promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) Hptm. in Stab IV./Ln.-Rgt LEHMANN, Ludwig. (DOB: ). (DKG) Oblt., Btr. Chef 6./Flak-Rgt. 24 awarded the DKG at FFAS (Nord) 50, promo to Hptm Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. Flak- Ausb.Abt. 739 (still 04.45). LEHMANN, Max. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). LEHMANN, Otto. (DOB: ) Maj., in I./Flak-Rgt Maj., Kdr. Flak-Abt. 352, appt temporary Kdr. Flak-Abt promo to Obstlt named from temporary to

25 permanent Kdr. le.flak-abt Obstlt., Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. 617 (to ) Obstlt. in Flak-Ers.Abt. 33, appt Kdr. Flak-Ers.Rgt. 3. LEHMANN, Paul. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Lw.-Verbindungs- Offz. to Aufkl.Gr. 127 (Estonian volunteers). (n.d.) Kdr. of NSGr promo to Maj. LEHMANN, Paul. (DOB: in Königsberg/Ostpreussen). (R, DKG) Oblt., awarded DKG, 8./Flak-Rgt Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Chef 8./Flak-Rgt. 24 (mot) promo to Maj.(Erg.O.) Maj., appt acting Kdr. II./Flak-Rgt in Trier/Mosel. LEHMANN, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Schleswig) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl). LEHMANN, Rudolf. (DOB: ) Oblt.(Kr.O./Fl.), trf from Navigationsschule Strausberg to FFS C promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LEHMANN, Rudolf Hptm., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 7/IV. LEHMANN, Siegfried. (DOB: ) pre-military training with DVS Schleissheim and then in Russia (to ) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) trf to the Luftwaffe and sent to Italy for fighter pilot training trf to Reklame-Abt. as a pilot trf to I./JG 132 (Döberitz) appt Adjutant in Fliegergruppe Schwerin appt Staka in I./St.G promo to Hptm appt Staffelführer in Jagdgruppe I. J/88 (Legion Condor) appt Staka in III./St.G. 165 (Wertheim) trf to I./JG 137 (as Navigation-u.Funk-Offz.) appt Staka 3./JG (or ?) appt Staka 3./Lehrgeschwader appt Staka 1./JG appt training leader at FFS Schleissheim. [ appt Staka 1./JG 231 not in his records]? received the Lw. advanced flying certificate appt Referent in 6.Abt./Genst.d.Lw Maj., appt Kdr. I./JG 20 (to ) Obstlt., appt Kdr. JFS Stolp-Reitz (later JFS 3) (to ). LEHMANN, Victor von promo to Maj.(z.V./Fl.). LEHMANN, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ) Hptm. and Chef 31.(mittl.Flugm.Leit-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt LEHMANN, Walter. (DOB: ) ? Obstlt., appt Kdr. FFS A/B 62 (to ) Obstlt., temporary duty from RLM pool to I./JG 20 as acting Kdr Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. Stolp-Reitz, promo to Oberst Oberst, trf from 17. Lw.-Felddivision to Feld-Ers.Btl. d.lw. 5 (to ) trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to RLM (General für den Personaleinsatz d.lw.) for temporary duty trf permanently to RLM (General für den Personaleinsatz d.lw.). LEHMANN, Walter promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. III, trf to Flieger-Rgt. 23. LEHMANN, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Dessau) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Ln.). LEHMANN, Willi. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin V) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Flak). LEHMANN, Dr. (med.) Wolfgang. (W.B.K. Meiningen) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). LEHMANN-ESCHENBORN, Dr. (med.) Gottfried. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Liegnitz) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). LEHMICKE, Wolfram Hptm., in II./Ln.-Rgt Maj., Kdr. I./Ln.-Rgt promo to Obstlt.(Ln.) Obstlt., Kdr. Ln.-Abt. 181 (21. Flak-Brig.). LEHMISCH, Max. (DOB: ) Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) (Ln.), KIA. LEHNE, Albert. (DOB: ) promo to Obstlt Obstlt., trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. XI to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Rostow (as Qu 2). LEHNECKE, Benno. (DOB: ) Oblt., in KG 1, then later switched to fighters Oblt., pilot in 3./JG promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Ia/Jagdfliegerführer Holland-Ruhrgebiet (to ) trf to Offiziere z.b.v./ob.d.l. (Sch.Etat) and reassigned to the Schlachtflieger branch Hptm., in 4./SG 10. Credited with 3 victories. LEHNER, Ernst Hptm., Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. 171 (to 05.41) appt Kdr. le.res.flak-abt promo to Maj.(Flak). LEHNER, Franz. (DOB: in Wien). (R, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe. (n.d.) trained as an armourer in Fliegerwaffenschule Halle/Saale trf to 6./KG 53 then reassigned as a gunner had flown 60 combat missions flying as an observer his He111 H-6 (A1+AC) was hit by AA SE of Borobino and force-landed but escaped back to German lines Uffz., awarded the Ehrenpokal Uffz., awarded DKG, 6./KG Fw. and Beobachter in 6./KG 53, awarded the Ritterkreuz for completing more than 400 combat missions trf from II./KG 53 to a unit made of personnel; from other disbanded units captured in Wels, Austria. Credited with 462 missions in Hohenweiler, Bezirk Bregenz, Austria.

26 LEHNER, Franz promo to Maj./(d.R./Fl.). LEHNER, Heinz Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Schweinfurt Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from Blindflugschule 2 to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Belg./Nordfr.(to ) trf to Stab/III. Lw.-Feldkorps trf from Stab/III. Lw.-Feldkorps to Stab/Lg.Kdo. I promo to Obstlt. LEHNER, Dr. (med.) Rudolf. (W.B.K. Berlin X) promo to Stabsarzt (Zahnarzt) (Kr.O./San.). LEHNERT, Walter. (DOB: ) Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 4/IV promo to Obstlt trf from RLM pool to RLM (Abt. LB 2) trf to XIII. Fliegerkorps (to train at Bataillonsführerschule Antwerpen) in II./Jäger-Rgt. 36 (L), appt Kdr. of this Btl appt Kdr. Lw.-Jäger-Rgt. 36/18. Lw.-Feld-Div Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 207/I appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 34/III (to ) promo to Oberst. LEHNERT, Willy. (DOB: in Nürnberg). (R, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe attended Luftnachrichtenschule training with an unspecified Grosse KFS. 1939/40 with I./KG trf to III./LG awarded Ehrenpokal WIA, in hospital (to ) promo to Ofw trf to III./KG Ofw., awarded DKG, III./KG trf to Stab/KG Ofw. and Bordfunker in Stab/KG 6, awarded the Ritterkreuz after completing 300 combat missions and shooting down 2 Spitfires in Nürnberg. Credited with about 400 missions and two fighters. LEHNERT, Wolfgang promo to Hptm. LEHNHARDT, Dr. (med.) Walter. (W.B.K. Oldenburg i.o.) promo to Stabsarzt (Zahnarzt) (Kr.O./San.). LEHNING, Walter promo to Oblt. (d.r.z.v./flak). LEHNKERING, Fritz promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). LEHRMANN (LEHMANN?), Horst. (DOB: in Verden/Bremen) trf to I./JG 132 (to ). mid late 1938 Oblt. with 2. Staffel of J/88 of the Legion Condor in Spain Hptm., appt Staka 2./JG appt Staka 2./ZG appt Staka 2./ZG (or ?) Oblt., appt Staka 2./ZG 1 (to or ?) promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Kdr. I./ZG Hptm., in Stab I./ZG 26 MIA/POW - in Bf 110 E-1 (U8+AB) shot down by Soviet fighter over Staraya Russa during an attack on the airfield there. LEHRMANN, (Horst??) Oblt. and Bf 110 pilot in Küstenfliegerstaffel Krim, appt Führer of Kommando Mamaia Oblt. in Nahaufklärungsstaffel Kroatien. LEHSTE, Hans-Henner Hptm.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Luftzeuggruppe 8. LEHWESS-LITZMANN, Walter. (DOB: in Bromberg/Posen). (i.g.). (R DKG) joined the Reichswehr Offiziersanwärter, with 5. Schwadron/Reiterregiment attended a Unteroffizierslehrgang at the Kavallerieschule Hannover promo to Lt privately took flight training with the Deutschen Aeroklub at Berlin-Staaken promo to Oblt badly injured in a crash, spending 12 months in hospital trf to the Luftwaffe trf to Grosse KFS Prenzlau trf to Aufklärungsfliegerschule in Braunschweig for training as an observer Hptm., appt Staka 2./Aufkl.Gr. Ob.d.L promo to Hptm appt Adj. of Stab des Höheren Fliegerkommandeurs trf to Stab/Luftkreis III appt Ia of Lw.Kdo. Österreich at Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow Hptm., trf from Stab/II. Fliegerkorps to Gen.St.d.Lw appt Ia 40 Ia/X. Fliegerkorps and promo to Maj Maj., appt Kdr. III./KG 1 (to 10.41) forced down by engine failure Ju 88 A-5 (V4+AD) near the coast during an attack on Pernau airfield, Estonia - escaped back to friendly lines Maj., awarded Ehrenpokal trf to Stab/LFl Chef d.stabes/sonderstab Finland and Fliegerführer Nord (Ost) Obstlt., awarded DKG, Stab/Lfl. 5. c (orders dated and ) Obstlt., in Ob.d.L. pool, appt Kommodore KG 3 (to ) shot down in flames near Kharkov, making a belly-landing in safe territory MIA/POW in Ju 88 A-5 (5K+AA) shot down by Russian AA fire near Bulovka [version 2 says: due to sabotage] Obstlt., awarded Ritterkreuz. Posthumous (sic) promotion to Oberst (with effective date of ). Joined the Bund Deutscher Offiziere and Nationalkomitee Freies Deutschland while in captivity was the editor and military commentator with Soviet propaganda radio broadcasts released worked as an editor for the Berliner Zeitung and the peace committee of the GDR. Summer 1952 began working for the Volkspolizei-Luft. (n.d.) received flight training from Soviet instructors Oberst, involved in the flight training for the DDR air force. (n.d.) appt Kdr. Fliegerschule Bautzen. Mid-1959 left the military and began some association with Lufthansa (East) badly injured in an auto accident in Wildau-Zeuthen near Berlin. Credited with about 160 missions. A controversial figure His father was Jewish but he had

27 converted to Christianity. Due to the fact that he was the grandson of General of the Infantry Karl Litzmann, a National-Socialist deputy and Alterpräsident of the German Reichstag, he was spared restrictions to his career. LEIB, Hans Obstlt.(Erg.O.), trf from Stab/V. Fliegerkorps to Ob.d.L. pool trf from Ob.d.L. pool to RLM (L Wehr 2) promo to Oberst. LEIBANDT, Reinhard promo to Maj.d.R appt Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Abt. 120 (to ). LEIBER, Theodor Maj.(Erg.O./Fl.), with LV-Kdo. West (Stuttgart) in Stab/Lg.Kdo. VII, promo to Oberst Oberst, appt (DOB: Kdr. Befestigungs-Oberbaustab d.lw. 1/III Oberst, Kdr. Lw.-Oberbaustab XXI. LEIBFRIED, Kurt (Curt) Obstlt.(Erg.O.), trf from Ob.d.L. pool to FFS A/B 113 as Ausbildungsleiter Obstlt., appt Kdr. FFS A/B 113 (to ) Kdr. FFS A/B 113, trf to Stab/19. Lw.Felddivision appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 207/III appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A 103/III (to ). LEIBL, Otto Oberst (Erg.O.), appt Kdr. Luftgau-FAS 7 (to ) trf to RLM pool with temporary duty to Stab/Lg.Kdo. VII. LEIBNITZ, Dr. (med.) Erich Stabsarzt (Kr.O.) with Lw.-Lazarett 12/VII Kitzbühel. LEIBNITZ, Gerhard. (DOB: in Graz/Austria). (R, DKG) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., 2./NAGr Oblt., awarded DKG, 2./NAGr Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, 2./NAGr died at Camp Kasatin II/Ukraine while in Soviet captivity. Credited with at least one victory. LEIBNITZ, Kurt Maj.d.R. in Flak-Ers.Abt. 9 (Führer-Reserve), trf to 5. Flak-Div. for further assignment. LEIBROCK, Gustav promo to Hptm.(z.V./Fl.). LEICH, Erich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LEICH, Franz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LEICHER, Otto. (DOB: ) entered the Luftwaffe with JFS in 4./JG Lt., 6./JG 77 MIA - Bf 109 force-landed due to out of fuel but returned three days later briefly with II./JG 27 then returned to II./JG 77. (n.d.) with Erg.JGr. Ost Lt. acting Staka 4./JG 52 (to Lt., 4./JG 52 KIA vic Mosdok, 62 km SE of Armavir - Bf 109 G-2 (White 4+ -)) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal. Credited with 26 victories. LEICHLE, Erich Oblt. in Erg.Nachtaufkl.St., trf to 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Oblt. and pilot in 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr promo to Hptm. LEICHT, August. (DOB: ). (DKG) Oblt., 4./KG 26 WIA - He 111 H - cause unknown awarded DKG, II./KG promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 10./KG 26 (to 02.43) Hptm., appt Staka 2./KG 26 (to ) MIA He 111 H-11 (1H+AK) failed to return from operations over the Nettuno beachhead in the Mediterranean theater. LEICHT, Helmut. (DOB: in Ludwigsburg/Württemberg). (RE, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe. (n.d.) attended LKS Berlin-Gatow trf to I./St.G in St.G appt Staka Erg.St./St.G. 77 (to ?) severely WIA and taken off flying status for 5 months of hospitalization and convalescence. (n.d.) Oblt., Staka Erg.St./St.G appt Staka 2./St.G. 77 (to ) Oblt., awarded Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded DKG, 2./St.G Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 2./St.G trf to Stab/IV. Fliegerkorps appt acting Kdr. I./St.G. 77 (to ) appt provisional Kdr. II./St.G. 77 (to ) WIA promo to Maj. and appt permanent Kdr. II./St.G. 77 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. III./SG 10 (to ) KIA - Fw 190 F-8 (Green 1) while strafing Russian columns 20 km south-east of Vitebsk Maj., posthumously awarded Eichenlaub (No. 631), Kdr. III./SG 10. Credited with 900 combat missions. LEICHTLE, Alois promo to Hptm.(Fl.) appt Ib/9. Fliegerdivision (J). LEICKHARDT, Hans-Robert /LG 1 unhurt - Bf 110 C shot down vic St. Michiel by AA or by a Morane - Bf 110 C trf to 2./NJG 3 due to unit redesignation. (n.d.) with III./NJG in 2./NJG Oblt., appt Staka 2./NJG 5 (to ). 25/ Oblt., I./NJG 5 detached to 11./NJG 1. 22/ Oblt., Staka 2./NJG 5? Oblt., 2./NJG Oblt., 2./NJG Hptm., appt Kdr. V./NJG 5 (to ) Oblt. and Staka, awarded the Ehrenpokal Hptm./Maj., appt Kdr. II./NJG 5 (to 05/ KIA Bf 110 G-4 no details). 13/ Maj., Stab II./NJG 5. 05/ Maj., Stab II./NJG 5. Credited with 12 night and one day victory.

28 LEIDECKER, Walter promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Jägerleit-Offz. in II./Ln.- Rgt LEIDEL, Siegfried Hptm., appt Staka 1./NJG 7 (to , KIA vic Hohenstein). LEIDER, Eberhard. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). LEIDICH, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm Fliegerhauptnautiker in III./KG 4, reassigned from the Nautikerkorps d.lw. to Truppenoffizier (A 1) in the grade of Hptm. (RDA ) promo to Maj. LEIDIG, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Trautenau) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). LEIDIG, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LEIDNER, Josef. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bayreuth) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). LEIDNER, Wilhelm promo to Maj.(d.L./Flak). LEIDREITER, Walter in Stab/Luftzeuggruppe 6, promo to Oberst (W). LEIE, Erich. (DOB: in Kiel). (R, DKG) Lt., appt acting Staka Res.St./JG 71 (or 5./JG 51?) (to ) in 5./JG trf to III./JG Oblt., appt Geschw. Adjutant in JG 2 (to ) awarded Ritterkreuz (or ) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./JG 2 (to 12.42) Oblt. (Hptm.?),WIA in combat near Abbeville - Fw 190 A awarded DKG, I./JG Hptm., appt provisional then on permanent Kdr. I./JG 51 (to ) promo to Maj shot down over Russian positions but parachute blew back over friendly lines Obstlt., appt Kommodore JG 77 (to ) KIA in Bf 109 G-14 (Black <1 + -) that collided with a Yak-9 that he had just shot down over the Schwarzwasser/Hultschin area bailed out too low - crashed at Drogomysl/Poland. Memorialized at Valasske Mezirici/Czech Republic. (n.d.) recommended for the Eichenlaub. (n.d.) posthumously promo to Obstlt. Credited with over 500 combat missions and 118 air victories. LEIENDECKER (LEINDECKER?), Lothar. (DOB: in Ingolstadt) Flieger- Hauptnautiker in the Erg.Fernaufkl.Gr., reclassified as Hptm. (A 1/Fl.) (RDA ). (n.d.) in KG Maj., appt Staka 1./KG 27 (to ), then Staka 1./KG 27 (J) (to ) Maj. and Ia in Stab/KG (J) 27. LEIENDECKER, Heinrich. (W.B.K. Halberstadt) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) Hptm., appt Staka 2./JG 106 (to ). LEIFERT, Otto. (DOB: ) Hptm., appt Adj./LKS 8 Göppingen promo to Maj. LEIFHEIT, Walter. (DKG) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., 3./KG 27 unhurt - He 111 H-6 (1G+GL) hit by AA vic Belgorod and belly-landed Oblt. in 3./KG 27, awarded the DKG Hptm., appt Major beim Stab in Stab/KG(J) 27 (to 1945). LEIHE,? Hptm., Kdr. Fsch.Pz.Jg.Abt. 9. LEIKE, Otto. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. München IV) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl). LEIMBACH, Adam promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V.). LEIMBACH, Johannes Maj. assigned to 11. Lw.-Felddivision, appt Kdr. I./Jäger-Rgt. 22 (L). LEIMBACH, Otto. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Paderborn) Hptm. (d.r./flak). LEIMEISTER, Erhard in II./Jäger-Rgt. 23 (L), promo to Oblt. LEIMEISTER, Dr. Ignatz promo to Oberstabsarzt (d.r.z.v.). LEIMKÜHLER, Friedhelm (Friedrich?). (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt., appt Staka 8./JG / Oblt., Staka 8./JG 302 WIA - Bf 109 G-6 during a forced-landing at Dutztal following an AA hit vic Köln (Version #2 says due to fuel shortage) Oblt., 4./JG 300 MIA? - Bf 109 G-10 in the Zechliner Hütte/Wittsstock area. LEIMSNER, Friedrich Hptm., trf from Res.Flak-Abt. 115 to 8. Flakdivision. LEINBROCK, Reinhold promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak). LEINDECKER, Helmut. (DOB: in Halberstadt) Hptm. and Staka 2./JG 106. LEINDECKER, Lothar. (DOB: in Ingolstadt) Maj., Staka 1./KG Ia in Stab/KG (J) 27. LEINERT, Rudolf. (DKG) promo to Hptm Staka 3./Einsatzgruppe 2. Fliegerschuldivision Hptm., Staka 1./NSGr. 4 (to KIA - Ju 87 D-5 shot down by AA fire near Brodsende) Hptm. in Eins.Gr./Flieger Schul-Div. 2 (?), awarded the DKG. LEINGÄRTNER, Ludwig. (DOB: in Bittenbrunn/Kreis Neuburg an der Donau). (R, DKG) with the RAD entered the Luftwaffe with a rank of Lt. (Tr.O.). (RDA ) flight and Stuka training assigned to IV.(Stuka)/LG 1 and began operations awarded

29 Ehrenpokal Adjutant in I./St.G Lt., awarded DKG, I./St.G promo to Oblt. (RDA ) Adj, I./St.G appt Staka 2./St.G Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 2./SG KIA by fighters while on a Ju 52 as a passenger N of Torgau, had been on his way back to his unit after home leave. Credited with 540 combat missions. LEINUNG, Dr. (med.) Werner. (DOB: ) promo to Oberstabsarzt Oberstabsarzt, appt 1.(Allg.) Abt./Chef d.sanitätswesens d.lw. with OKL (L.In.14) (Chef San.W.). LEIPELT, Wilhelm. (DOB: in Potsdam) in 2./JG 2? (n.d.) at JGr. Drontheim, then at JFS 4, the assigned to 3./JG 107 as an instructor. LEIPERT, Gottlieb promo to Hptm.(d.L./Ln.) (RDA advanced to ?) Hptm. and Zugführer in 12.(mittl.Flugm.Leit-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt LEIPIN, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin X) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). LEIPNER, Albert Maj., trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. Südost to Stab/Gen.z.b.V. beim Staatssekretär d.luftfahrt und Generalinspekteur d.lw promo to Obstlt. LEIPOLD, Hermann. (DOB: ). (DKG) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in 2.(H)/NAGr. 16, awarded the DKG. LEIPOLD, Ludwig. (DOB: in Coburg) Offz. z.b.v. in 4./NJG 4; later trf to I./NJG 6. Last rank: Oblt. LEIPOLD, Rudolf Oblt.d.R. in Stab/Luftdienstkdo. I, trf to Div. Hermann Göring. LEISCH, August promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak). LEISCHNER, Johannes Hptm., trf from Wehrmeldeamt Brandenburg to Wehrbezirkskdo. Potsdam II promo to Maj.(Erg.O.) promo to Obstlt.(Erg.O.) trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Strausberg to Fl.Ausb.Rgt Obstlt., appt Kdr. I./Fl.Rgt appt provisional Kdr. I./Lw.-Jäger-Rgt. 9 (to ) trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to Gasschutzschule d.lw. for temporary duty Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. Leipzig-Mockau Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.Pl.Kdo. A 16/VII Landsberg/Lech (to c ?) promo to Oberst with RDA of LEISENBERG, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LEISS, Hermann. (DOB: ) Oblt., Stabs-Kp. III./Luftlande-Sturm-Rgt. KIA vic Pyrgos. LEISSNER, Herbert promo to Maj.(d.L./Ln.). LEIST, Dr. Ernst promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) Maj., Kdr. le.flak-abt LEISTNER, Gerhard. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt in Offiziere z.b.v. Ob.d.L. (Sch.Etat), trf to NAGr promo to Hptm Hptm. and Staka 2./NAGr. 16 (to ). LEISTNER, Reinhold Flieger-Ingenieur and Prüfleiter with Werft-Abt. 65/III. LEITENBERGER, Helmut. (DOB: ). (R) Lt., awarded the Ritterkreuz, Zugführer 3./Fsch.Pz.-Rgt. Herman Göring LEITENBERGER, Hermann. (DOB: ). (R) Oberst, awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. Flak- Rgt. 104 (mot) [ in error?] LEITERER, Herbert. (DOB: in Recklingshausen) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. and pilot in JG 400. LEITERITZ, Paul. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Dresden II) Hptm. (d.r./flak). LEITERITZ, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Rostock) Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.), trf from FFS A/B 10 to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L Staka 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 125, appt Staka 3.(F)/SAGr. 125 (to ) KIA in BV 138 that failed to return from a patrol over the Black Sea. LEITGEBEL, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Oppeln) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). LEITHOFF, Friedrich promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V.). LEITINGER, Dr. (med.) Heinrich. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf to Flieger- Untersuchungsstelle 11/XVII (Sagan). LEITLOF, Hans. (DOB: ) Kdt. Koflug 11/III, promo to Obstlt.(z.D.) Obstlt. (z.d.) and Kdt. Koflug 11/III, released from service. LEITNER,? Oblt., Nachr. Offz. in III./ZG 26 (Kdo. Nowotny?). LEITNER, Alfred in 3./Ln.-Rgt. 5, promo to Oblt. LEITNER, Theodor Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 97 to Kdo. der Waffentechnischen Schulen. LEITZ, Ernst promo to Hptm. d.r. (Flak). LEITZKE, Alfred. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Marienwerder) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.).

30 LEITZOW, Fritz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin VI) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). LEJA, Berthold Hptm., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 7/IV Hptm.(d.R.), Kdr. Lw.-Bau- Btl. 28/IV, appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 6/XII (to ) trf to 18. Lw.-Felddivision Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 130/I. LEJA, Karl-Heinz. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). LEKIES, Otto promo to Maj.(d.L./Flak) appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 413 (still 04.45). LEKSCHAT, Arthur. (DOB: ). (DKG) trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe and sent to A/B school, then C school at Neustadt. c trf to Grosse Kampffliegerschule Barth ordered to Luftnachschubdienst Dierig to ferry Ju 88s trf to 9./LG Oblt. pilot, in 9./LG Oblt., appt Staka 9./LG 1 (to ) Oblt., 9./LG 1 fate unstated - Ju 88 A-4 (L1+MT) made emergency landing vic Gramatikovo following fight attacks during raid on roads vic Kerch Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., 7./LG 1 WIA - Ju 88 A-4 (L1+CR) crashed vic Tatsinskaya during a test flight Oblt., appt Staka 9./KG 6 (to POW - shot down in Ju 88 by Beaufighter near Maidstone) Oblt. in 8./KG 6, awarded the DKG. LEMAIRE, Richard. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Düsseldorf) Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Berlin-Werder to Kraftfahrtechnischen Schule d.lw. Rudolstadt Hptm. (d.r./fl.). LEMBCKE, Anders. (DOB: ). (n.d.) in KG 2. 24/ Oblt., Führer-Kurier St. claimed a Lancaster vic Sulzemoos near Dachau Oblt. in Führerkurierstaffel. Credited with one victory. LEMBCKE, Willi. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LEMBKE, Dr. (med.) Hellmut. (DOB: ) entered military service promo to Oberstarzt (Tr.O.) Korpsarzt/III. Lw.-Feldkorps (to ) appt Leitende San.Offz./Fliegerführer Kroatien (to ) appt Luftgauarzt/Feld-Luftgaukdo. XXX (to 1944) appt Chefarzt Lw.-Lazarett 9/XVII Karlsbad , appt Chefarzt/Lw.-Lazarett 15/VII Oberstdorf. LEMCKE, Hans Oblt., Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., ordered to Erg.Fliegergruppe (See) for temporary duty. LEMELL, Oskar Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), Nafü/Koflug 10/III, trf to 3./Ln.-Abt. Italien (to ) trf to 13./Ln.-Schule 5. LEMENSIEK, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LEMERZ, Hans Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Brünn Maj., trf from Fl.Pl.Kdo. Brünn to Fl.H.Kdtr. A 209/III and appt Kdt appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 17/VII Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 17/VI?, promo to Obstlt. c appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 108/XVII Salonika-Sedes Obstlt., (appt.?) Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 204/XVII Athens-Kalamaki (and 09.44). LEMHOEFER, Hans Hptm.(d.R./Flak), in Feuerleitstab 2/I, appt acting Kdr. schw.flak-abt Maj.(d.R.), named from provisional to permanent Kdr. schw.flak-abt LEMKE,? Maj., with Fl.H.Kdtr. A 10/III (Husby). LEMKE, Berthold Hptm.(z.V.), in 3./Lw.Bau-Btl. 3/III, appt Chef Flieger-Kp.z.b.V. 35. LEMKE, Erich Oblt.(d.R.), trf from NAGr. 4 to RLM (Chef AW/Ausb.Abt.). LEMKE, Georg. (DOB: ) Hptm.(d.L.), appt Kp.-Chef 19.(Ers.)/Lg.Nachr.Rgt appt Kp.-Chef 15./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. Westfrankreich Hptm.d.R. (Ln.), released from active service. LEMKE, Gerhard. (DKG) promo to Hptm Oblt., (pilot) awarded the Ehrenpokal Hptm. in 3./KG 77, awarded the DKG. LEMKE, Gustav. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Danzig) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). LEMKE, Hans-Friedrich. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf to Lw.-San.Gr. in II./Flak-Rgt. 411 as a Truppenarzt. LEMKE, Otto Oblt.(Kr.O.), appt Maj. beim Stabe in Stab/Lg.Nachr.Abt. 11. LEMKE, Siegfried ( Wumm ). (DOB: in Schievelbein/Pommern). (R, DKG). c assigned to 1./JG 2 on completion of training in 1./JG 2. c FhjOfw., acting Staffelkapitän 1./JG Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Stafü 1./JG Hptm., appt Kdr. III./JG 2 (to ) awarded the DKG. Nominated for the Eichenlaub, but not awarded. Credited with c.325 combat missions and 70 air victories (other sources claim 96) LEMKE, Siegfried. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm appt tactics instructor at LKS 6.

31 LEMKE, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Burg bei Magdeburg) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl). LEMKE, Wilhelm. (DOB: in Arnswalde/Neumark). (RE) Fahnenjunker. c with 8./JG Staka? 9./JG Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal assigned to III./JG 3 on completion of fighter training with 9./JG Lt., appt Staka 9./JG 3 (to ) Lt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Stafü 9./JG in III./JG 3, promo to Oblt began two months home leave in 9./JG Oblt., appt Kdr. II./JG 3 (to ) awarded Eichenlaub, Kdr. II./JG promo to Hptm KIA Bf 109 G-6 shot down near Nijmegen/Holland by U.S. P-47 Thunderbolts and crashed near Dodewaard/18 km W of Nijmegen. Credited with 131 air victories in 700 missions. Buried at Ysselsteyn. LEMKE, Dr. Wilhelm Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 23/IV Maj.(d.L.), named from temporary to permanent Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 22/IV (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 4/III. (n.d.) Maj., Stabsoffizier d.lw.-bautruppe bei OT-Einsatzgruppe Deutschland V (Heidelberg). LEMME, Arthur. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LEMME, Hermann. c Maj., appt Kdr. Wachbataillon d.lw. O.B.S. II (to ?). LEMME, Werner Oblt., trf from I. of K/88 Legion Condor to KG 3. LEMMEL, Erich Maj., Chef 6.(Lg.Nachr.Ers.)/Lg.-Nachr.Rgt Obstlt., Kdr. I./Ln.Rgt. 5, appt Nafü/Koflug Köln-Ostheim (to ) appt Kdr. Ln.-Tel.-Bau-Abt. z.b.v. 6 (still 12.44) promo to Oberst (Ln.). LEMMEN, Dr. (med.) Günther promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). LEMMEN, Hans. (DOB: ) Obstlt.(Erg.O.), in RLM, appt Kdr. Lg.Nachr.Rgt Obstlt., appt Kdr. Ln.Schule 6 (See) (to c.12.42) promo to Oberst (Ln.) Oberst (Tr.O.), Nafü/Komm.Gen.d.Dt.Lw. in Dänemark (to ). LEMON, Günther. (DOB: in Osnabrück) promo to Oblt. (n.d.) with FFS A/B Pretsch. 1942? appt Offz.z.b.V. of KGr.z.b.V promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. at FFS A/B 10 (Warnemünde) Hptm. at FFS A 9 (Grottkau). LEMON, Karl Lt./Oblt., appt Adj. of Nachtschlachtkommando 1 (to ). LEMOS, Franz de promo to Obstlt.(Flak) Obstlt. at Kraftfahrtechnischen Schule d.lw., appt Kdr. Kraftfahrausbildungs-Abt.d.Lw. 11. LEMP, Rolf Oblt.z.S., appt Staka 3./Fl.Erg.Gr. (See) (to 02.41), then Staka 4./Fl.Erg.Gr. (See) (to ). c Oblt.z.S., Staka 3./Fl.Erg.Gr. (See) appt Staka 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 125 (to 11.42) promo to Hptm Oblt. and Staka, awarded the Ehrenpokal Hptm., appt Staka 2.(F)/SAGr. 130 (to 12.44). LEMPFERT, Ewald. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). LEMPKE, Alfred Hptm.(W), with Luftmuna Schugsten promo to Maj.(Flak) Maj.(W), trf from Lufthauptmunitionsanstalt 1/I to Feldluftmunitionslager 1/IV (to ) trf to Lufthauptmunitionsanstalt 1/I. LEMPP, Fritz promo to Hptm Hptm.(Tr.O.), in III./Flak-Rgt. 33. MIA (n.d.). LENARD,? Lt., Chef 4.Kp./Flieger-Rgt. 91. LENCK, Willi. (W.B.K. Stendal) Oblt. (d.r./fl.), RDA adjusted to promo to Hptm. (d.r./fl.). LENDER, Bruno. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Kiel) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). LENDL, Herbert promo to Oblt. (d.r.z.v./fl.). LENDLE, Karl promo to Obstlt trf from Stab/Luftzeuggruppe 3 to Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Belg./Nordfr Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 25/XI Gardelegen (to 1945) Obstlt., appt Leiter Luftpark 2/XI, Gardelegen (to 1945). LENG, August in the Lg.Kdo. Belgien-Nordfrankreich area, promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Flak). LENGEFELD, Richard promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). LENGNER, Otto Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Fluganwärter-Btl. VI to Flieger-Ers.Btl. III with temporary duty to Heeresstreifendienst z.b.v. 2. LENHARD,? Hptm. with rear detachment of III./JG 53. LENHARD, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. München II) Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.). LENITZ, Josef promo to Obstlt. LENK, Paul promo to Hptm.(Kr.O.) Hptm. and Chef 43.(mittl.Flugm.Leit-Kp.)/Ln.- Rgt LENK, Walter Hptm.(W), in Stab/Luftzeuggruppe promo to Maj.(Flak).

32 LENK, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LENKE, Gerhard. (DOB: ) Beobachter in 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr Staka 2. (H)/Aufkl.Gr promo to Hptm WIA. Last rank: Hptm. LENKE, Willy Obstlt.(Erg.O./Ln.), appt Nachrichten-Kdr. Prag promo to Oberst (Ln.) Oberst, Kdr. I./Ln.-Rgt. 1, appt provisional Kdr. Ln.-Rgt appt permanent Kdr. Ln.-Rgt Oberst in 6.(Ers.)/Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 1. LENKEIT, Franz promo to Hptm.(d.L.z.V./Bau-) Hptm., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 133/VI. LENKEIT, Hans-Friedrich. (DOB: in Hamburg). (n.d.) in 8./KG in 10./KG Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal. c Lt., appt acting Staka 2./KG 6 (to ) WIA Oblt., appt (acting?) Staka 1./KG appt Staka 11./KG 6 (to ) appt Stafü 12./KG Oblt., appt Ia Offz. I./KG (J) 6 (to ). LENNÉ, Ernst Obstlt., - passenger aboard Ju 52 (7U+IL) of TGr crashed at Digerronden against a mountainside remains found. Buried at Havstein. LENNIG,? Hpt.-Ing., appt Techn.Offz. Stab/NJG 6. LENSCH, Arthur Maj.(Flak), trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. XVII to Reichsanstalt für Luftschutz. (n.d.) deputy chief Luftschutz-Dienst promo to Oberst Gr.Leiter Ia op 3 in Lw.- Führungsstab Ia op (Flak). LENSCHOW, Ewald promo to Oblt.(d.R.) Oblt. and Chef 25.(Technische-Kp.)/Ln.- Rgt LENSCHOW, Wolfgang Hptm., trf from Fl.Ausb.Btl. 26 to 1./Kü.Fl.Gr Hptm., Staka 1./KGr promo to Maj in Stab/Luftminen-Inspizient, trf to Erprobungsstelle d.lw. Travemünde Obstlt., appt Kdr. Erprobungsstelle Travemünde (to ) promo to Obstlt. LENSKI, Ulrich promo to Hptm. LENSLER, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Stuttgart I) Hptm.(d.R./Flak), trf from 3./le.Flak-Abt. 854 to Flak-Ers.Abt. 7 (to ) trf to 3./le.Flak-Abt Hptm. (d.r./flak). LENT, Helmut. (DOB: in Pyrehne/Brandenburg). (RESB, DKG) trf from the Kriegsmarine to the Luftwaffe as Fähnenjunker promo to Lt. (n.d.) attended LKS Berlin- Gatow but this interrupted by 5 months in hospital with a broken right leg in an auto accident Lt. began attendance at Grosse Kampfschule Tutow, training as a Beobachter (observer). Late suffered a broken jaw in another auto accident - hospitalized for three weeks trf to III./JG Lt. trf to 6./JG in I./ZG Bf 110 C (M8+DH) - damaged, crash landed promo to Oblt. and trf to the Nachtjagd Oblt., appt Staka 6./NJG 1 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 4./NJG 1 (to ) Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 6./NJG Oblt., appt Kdr. II./NJG 2 (to ) - Do 215 B-5 (R4+DC) promo to Hptm awarded the Ehrenpokal? Hptm. in II./NJG 2, awarded the DKG Hptm., awarded Eichenlaub, Kdr. II./NJG Maj., appt Kdr. IV./NJG 1 (to ) promo to Maj Maj., appt Kommodore NJG 3 (to ) Maj., awarded Schwerter, Kdr. IV./NJG 1. 02/ WIA to his left thumb and index finger plus superficial damage to his face - by a Stirling - recovering until promo to Obstlt. (RDA ) Obstlt., awarded Brillanten, Kommodore NJG WIA - Ju 88 G-6 (D5+AA) crashed while landing at Paderborn with failed engines and striking high voltage wires and died two days later from complications during amputation of both of his broken legs). (n.d.) promo to Oberst posthumously. Buried in the Alter Garnisonfriedhof at Stade. Credited with 102 night and 8 day air victories in 520 combat missions. LENTHOLD,? Hptm., Kdr. schw.flak-abt LENTSCH, Horst promo to Hptm. LENTZ, Hans Hptm. z.v. in Stab/Flak-Rgt. 33, trf to Lw.-Führungsstab (Abt. Ia). LENTZSCH, Johannes. (DOB: in Riestedt). (RkHS). WWI served in the artillery awarded Ritterkreuz des königlichen Hausordens von Hohenzollern mit Schwertern promo to Maj promo to Obstlt promo to Oberst trf to the Luftwaffe from the Heer with a rank of Oberst and appt Luftschutzleiter beim Höheren Luftamt Dresden appt Luftschutzleiter beim Luftkreis-Kdo. III, Dresden appt Höherer Kdr. Flak IV promo to Gen.Maj. and appt Komm.Gen.u.Befh. im Luftgau 10, Münster promo to Gen.Lt appt Kdr. der Abwicklungsstelle (winding-up center) des Luftkreis-Kdos. IV appt Offizier

33 z.b.v. des RLM und Ob.d.L. (pending assignment) appt Kommandierender Gen. und Bef. im Luftgau I, Königsberg appt Offizier z.b.v. des RLM und Ob.d.L. (pending assignment) retired available for call-up at the disposition of Wehrkreis-Kdo. IV retired in Hamburg. LENUWEIT, Helmut. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LENZ, Albert. (W.B.K. Berlin VI) promo to Oblt. (d.r.z.v./fl.). LENZ, Albert Hptm., trf to Abt. Ia/L.S. in Stab/Luftgaukdo. III (still 02.45). LENZ, Alfred. (DOB: in Kreuzburg/Oberschlesien) Kdt. Fl.H. Rennes. Last rank: Major LENZ, Dr. (med.) Alfred promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). LENZ, Anton. (DOB: in Rosenheim) Ofw., in 3./JG unhurt - Bf 109 belly-landed vic Staraya Rusa due to engine damage WIA - Fw 190 hit by ground fire Ofw., with 13./JG Lt., Ia of IV./JG 51. (n.d.) flew as a courier pilot after recovering from severe wounds. Credited with 4 victories LENZ, August. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Eutin) Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.) (RDA ) Hptm. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 12/XVII (Brünn). LENZ, Eberhard. (DOB: ) in I./Art.Rgt. 15 (L), promo to Oblt. LENZ, Georg. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. and Kdt. Fl.Pl.Kdo. C 1/XVII Garitza. LENZ, Günther. (DOB: ). (DKG) Oblt., awarded DKG, 4./St.G promo to Hptm awarded the Ehrenpokal Hptm.(Tr.O.), Qu. z.b.v./komm.gen.d.dt.lw. in Dänemark (to ). LENZ, Günther Oblt.(Kr.O.) and Zugführer in 7.(Fernverb.Betr.Pers.Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt Oblt., appt Zugführer in 5.(Telegrafenbau-Kp.)/Lg.Nachr.Abt. 14. LENZ, Hans-Martin Hptm.?, appt Kdr. Feld-Ers.-Btl. d.lw. 5. LENZ, Harald. (DOB: in Berlin) entered the Luftwaffe and began training with 3./Fl.Ausb.Rgt trf to FFS A/B of the LKS trf to 3./ Jagdfliegervorschule trf to JGr. Drontheim trf to JFS trf to Erg.JGr. West trf to Frontfliegersammelgruppe (to ) Lt. in Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe, trf to 10. Fliegerdivision for further assignment (then to II Rgt. Hallersleben (sic?) trf to Fliegerregiment trf to Frontfliegersammelgruppe trf to Fluglehrerschule d.lw trf to JG trf to Erg.JGr. Ost trf to 11./JG with 11./JG 26 WIA - Bf 109 G-6 (Yellow 8 + I) lost in combat with P-51s of 364 FG N of Ablis promo to Oblt.(Tr.O.) Oblt., in 11./JG 26 (to ) KIA in Bf 109 K-4 (Yellow 18 + I) accidentally shot down by German Flak SW of Harderwijk/Holland during the Operation Bodenplatte New Year s Day airfield attacks in Holland, Belgium and France bailed out off the coast vic Nijkerk/Holland. Credited with 38 missions Buried at the Städtischer Friedhof Harderwijk. LENZ, Heinrich Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Ldssch.Kp.d.Lw. 6/XIII to Lg.Kdo. XII for further assignment. LENZ, Dr. (med.) Horst. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf to Kranken-Trsp.Abt./Fallschirm- AOK 1. LENZ, Karl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Neuruppin) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). LENZ, Kurt. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Burg bei Magdeburg) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). LENZ, Ludwig. (DOB: in Böblingen) Lt. and Adj. in I.(J)/LG 2, KIA Bf 109 E-7 (<+) shot down near Elham/Kent and crashed at Lenham Heath after his bomb exploded. Buried at Hawkinge. Credited with 3 victories. LENZ, Oskar Hptm., appt Chef Ldssch.Kp. d.lw. 15/VII (still 11/43). LENZ, Oskar Maj.(d.L.), Leiter Flakbaustab 3/VII, trf to Lw.-Befestigungsstab Norwegen. LENZ, Otto promo to Hptm. LENZ, Otto Maj., Kdr. Flak-Ers.Abt appt Kdr. le.flak-abt Maj. and Kdr. le.flak-abt. 680 (still 04.45), promo to Obstlt. LENZ, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Kaiserslautern) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). LENZ, Wilhelm Oblt., appt Offz. beim Stabe with 20. Flak-Div. (to 05.43). LENZER, Johann promo to Hptm.(d.L./Ln.). (n.d.) Hptm., Chef 2. Flugmeldemess-Kp. LENZLER,? Hptm., acting Kdr. le.flak-abt. 854.

34 LEO, Otto Obstlt., appt Kdr. FFS A/B 62 (to ) concurrently appt Kdt. Fl.H. Bad Vöslau (to ) promo to Oberst in Führerreserve Ob.d.L., trf to RLM (General für den Personaleinsatz d.lw.). LEODOLTER, Friedrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LEON, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Oberst (Erg.O.) appt Abt.-Chef in Stab/Gen.d.Flakwaffe in RLM Oberst in RLM (L.In.4), appt Chef Amt Befestigungen in Stab/Gen.d.Flakwaffe (L.In.4). LEON, Walter in RLM pool, promo to Oberst (Erg.O.) appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Rgt. 1/III. LEONHARD, Karl. (DOB: in Kaiserlautern). (DKG?) in 2./JG Lt., 3./JG Lt., with 3./JG Lt., 3./JG Oblt., 3./JG 53. c Oblt., in 3./JG 53, appt Staka 8./JG 53 (to ) unhurt - belly-landed his Bf 109 vic Quotaifiya/Egypt due to engine damage Oblt. in III./JG 53, ordered to Erg.JGr. Süd for training in the duties of a Staffelkapitän trf to 3./Erg.JGr. Süd. c Hptm., re-appt Staka 8./JG 53 (to ) Oblt., 8./JG 53. (n.d.) awarded the DKG? Hptm., Staka 8./JG 53, appt Kdr. II./JG 11 (to ) uninjured when force-landed his Bf 109 due to running out of fuel Hptm., II./JG Hptm., Kdr. II./JG 11, appt Kdr. I./JG 11 (to ) Hptm., I./JG 11. (n.d.) resided in San Diego. Credited with 23 victories LEONHARD, Karl promo to Oblt.(d.R./Ln.) Hptm.d.R. with Ln.-Zeugamt Teltow, trf to Hauptlager für Ln.-Kraftquellen 1/III. LEONHARDT (LEONHARDI?), Irmfrid Oblt., appt Staka 7./KG 53 (to , KIA - He 111 H-6 (A1+AR) by AA fire in Boddenowa /Russia) Oblt. and Staka, awarded the Ehrenpokal. LEONHARDT,? Hptm., 3./KG 30. LEONHARDT, Alfred Maj.?, appt Kdr. Luftschutz-Warn-Abt. V (to ?). LEONHARDT, Hugo Maj.(d.R.), named from provisional to permanent Kdr. IV./Luftgau- Nachr.Rgt. 13. LEONHARDT, Johannes Lt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in 3. (F)/SAGr. 130, MIA in BV 138 C-1 (K6+KK) shot down by Fleet Air Arm Martlet fighters from the carrier Illustrious in the Shetland Faroe Islands area. LEONHARDT, Richard promo to Hptm. d.r. (Flak). LEONHARDT, Walter. (DOB: ) Lt., 6./JG 1. c Oblt., appt Staka 6./JG 1 (to ) unhurt - Fw 190 A-4 (Yellow 6) damaged in a crash landing at Woensdrecht Oblt., 6./JG Oblt. and Staka 6./JG 1, KIA in Fw 190 A-4 (Yellow 6) during combat with a B km NW of Texel. Credited with 2 victories. LEONHARDT, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Grossenhain) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). LEONHARDY, Bernhard with Erg./JG Lt., 1./JG Lt., 1./JG 52 WIA - Bf 109 shot down in the area of Grakowo Lt., 1./JG Lt., 1./JG Lt., JG 52 WIA - Bf 109 F-4 (Black?) combat vic Grakovo Lt., 1./JG Oblt., trf from Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe to LKS 1. Survived the war. Credited with 6 victories. LEONHARDY, Kurt. (DOB: ) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) flight training in Russia (to ). c received the Lw. Beobachter license Beobachter training in Italy (to ) trf to the Luftwaffe and sent to D.L.H. Berlin for Reichbahn- Strecke training promo to Hptm Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) received the Lw. advanced flying certificate trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool trf to Lw.-Personalamt I in RLM Maj., appt Kdr. III./KG 54 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. II./KG 54 (to ) MIA shot down by fighters near Portland. LEONHÄUSER, Heinrich Hptm.d.R.z.V. with Abwicklungsstelle/Lg.Kdo. II, trf to Lg.Kdo. I for further assignment. LEOPOLD, Fritz. (DOB: in Lienz/Austria). (R, DKG). (n.d.) glider pilot as a student. Mid trf to 3./KG Oblt., awarded Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded DKG, 3./KG appt Staka 5./KG 3 (to late 1943). Fall 1943 flew his 300th mission Oblt. and Staka in II./KG 3, WIA in Ju 88 A-4 shot down by Russian AA fire near Velikiye Luki died in a field hospital in Idritza, USSR Staka 5./KG 3, promo to Hptm Staka 5./KG 3, posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz for completing 320 combat missions, for sinking a freighter and for

35 destroying 89 planes on the ground, 30 tanks, 150 trucks, an armored train, 7 locomotives, 32 trains, 38 artillery positions and 14 AA positions. LEOPOLD, Fritz. (DOB: in Linz/Austria) Oblt., (pilot) awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., 13./JG 54 KIA - Fw 190 A-9 (White 12) lost over Kroge/Diepholz. (Version #2: ). LEOPOLD, Hellmuth. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin V) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). LEPA, Paul. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm., appt (acting?) Kp.Chef Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XXVI (to 11.44). LEPEK, Johann (Johann-Bruno). (DOB: ) Staka 13./KG.z.b.V promo to Hptm. LEPETIT, Walter. (DOB: ). (DKG) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded DKG, Aufkl.Gr. (unspecified) promo to Hptm. LEPKOWSKI, Erwin (Erich?). (DOB: in Giesen, Krs. Treuburg/Ostpreussen). (R, DKG) Lt., 1./KG 53 awarded the DKG Lt., awarded Ritterkreuz, 5./Fsch.Jg.Rgt joined the Bundeswehr retired as an Obstlt in Saarbrücken. LEPPEK, Karl Oblt., in I./TG 1 (MIA ). LEPPERS, Heinrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LEPPIN, Walter promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). LEPPING, Werner. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LEPPLA, Richard. (DOB: in Matzenbach/Pfalz). (R, DKG). (n.d.) in 1./JG Oblt., trf from JFS Schleissheim to I./JG Oblt., appt Staka 3./JG 51 (to ) Oblt. and Staka 3./JG 51, unhurt in belly-landing at Leeuwarden appt acting Kdr. I./JG 51 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. III./JG 51 (to , WIA force-landed 10 km W of Chertolino following air combat) Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. III./JG Hptm., awarded DKG, III./JG severely WIA in air combat losing an eye and made an emergency landing 10 km W of Chertolino - Bf 109 F-2 (<o + I), attempted to stay operational but 5 days later taxied into Ju 52 - did not return to combat as an active pilot Hptm., appt Kdr. JFS 5 (to ) promo to Maj Maj., appt Kommodore JG 105 (to ) trf to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L Maj. and Chef d.stabes/komm.gen.d.dt.lw. in Mittelitalien Maj., reappt Kommodore JG 105 (to ) Obstlt., appt Kommodore JG 6. Credited with over 500 combat missions and 68 air victories retired from the Bundeswehr as an Oberst in Matzenbach. LEPPLE, Erich in Ln.-Kp./KG 30, promo to Oblt. LEPPLE, Georg promo to Oblt.(Kr.O./Bau). LEPTIHN, Max Maj. (z.v./fl.) in Stab/Gen.d.Lw. beim OKM, trf to RLM (Genst.d.Lw., Gen.Qu./2.Abt.). LERCH, Emanuel Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. (See) Nest to Fl.H.Kdtr. 4/III trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. (See) Pillau to Kriegsgefangenenlager d.lw. Nr. 4 as Adjutant trf to Kriegsgefangenenlager d.lw. Nr trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. I. LERCH, Ernst. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hanau) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). LERCH, Friedrich promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Ln.) in 10./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 6, trf to Flugmelde-Verbindungskdo. Bulgarien. LERCH, Günther promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 243/XII (Mengen). LERCH, Heinrich Oblt., appt Staka 7./JG 108 (to ). LERCH, Josef. (DOB: ) Hptm.d.R. (Ln.), released from active service. LERCH, Willi (Willy). (DOB: ). (n.d.) with 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 120, KIA in Bf 109 G-4 (A6+ZH) that crashed in the North Sea near Scapa Flow due to fuel problems Hptm., awarded the Ehrenpokal. LERCHE, Karl promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) with Koflug 19/XI, trf to Fl.H.Kdtr. E 13/VIII. LERCHE, Waldemar Maj., trf from LKS Wildpark-Werder to Stab/X. Fliegerkorps Maj., appt Kdr. I./KG 2 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 7./KG 26 (to 08.41) Maj., appt acting Kdr. III./KG 26 (to 10.41) promo to Oberst in RLM (P.P. 2), trf to General d.fliegerausbildung for further assignment appt provisional Kdr. LKS 3 Werder Oberst, named from provisional to permanent Kdr. LKS 3 Werder (to 00.44).

36 LERCHENFELDER, Rudolf promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Bau-). LERIDER, Kurt. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) Generalstab training in Vienna with the Austrian Army (to ). c Oblt., with the Gen.Stab-Kurs, I. Jahrgang of the Austrian Air Force Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) trf from the Austrian Army to the German Luftwaffe and assigned to the Ob.d.L./RLM pool ordered temporary duty to Flugbereitschaft/Luftkriegsakademie for training (to ) ordered temporary duty to Abt. Ic in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XIII (to ) ordered temporary duty to Grosse KFS Lechfeld for Beobachter training (to ) ordered temporary duty to Flieger-Techn.Schule Berlin- Adlershof for training (to ) Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin- Gatow (to ) ordered temporary duty to Flugbereitschaft/Luftkriegsakademie for training (to ) ordered temporary duty as Gruppenleiter Ic in Stab/Luftgaukdo. I (to ) trf to Abt.1 Chef NVW/RLM Hptm., Referent in 1. Abt. (Einsatz d. Nachrichtenverbindungswesens d.lw.)/generalnachrichtenführer d.lw appt Kp.-Chef 7./Lg.Nachr.Rgt appt Kdr. V./Lg.Nachr.Rgt trf to Stab/Ln.-Schule Halle promo to Maj. and trf into the Generalstab d.lw ordered temporary duty to I./Ln.-Rgt. 13 and appt Kdr. (to ) appt Referent Ia in Abt.4 Chef NVW/RLM (to ) appt Ia of Abt.4 in Stab Chef NVW/RLM trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L appt instructor at Ln.-Schule Halle (still 11.44) promo to Obstlt. LERSCH, Edgar previously in KG 26, promo to Oblt. LERSCH, Gerhard in ZG 101, promo to Oblt Oblt., appt Staka 1./ZG 101 (to ). LERSCHEN, Anton Maj., Kdr. II./KG 51 KIA - Ju 88 A-5 (9K+FF) details unknown. LERSEN, Alfred Hptm.(Erg.O.), in A./Fl.Ausb.Rgt Maj., appt provisional Kdr. II./3. Lw.-Felddivision trf to Stab/II. Lw.-Feldkorps promo to Obstlt. LESCH,? Hptm., Kdr. Flak-Abt LESCH, Heinrich. (DOB: ) Lt., 14./JG in II./JG 54, trf to I./JG Lt., 14./JG in 14./JG 77 and trf to 5./JG Lt., 6./JG Lt., 5./JG trf to 2./JG trf from II./JG 5 to Höheren Kdo.d.Jagd-u.Zerstörerschulen flight instructor in 3./JG 107, then trf to 7./JG 108 and 7./JG Oblt. and Staka 7./JG 108. Credited with 8 victories. LESCH, Karl promo to Obstlt Obstlt., trf from FFS (See) Stettin to Aufkl.Fl.Schule Grossenhain Obstlt. in RLM (Gen.Qu./L.In. 16), trf to Luftgaukdo. Norwegen for further assignment. LESCH, Max. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm in Stab/Flak-Rgt. 180, trf to Luftflotte appt Kdr. of a Flak-Abt. in Luftgau VI. LESCHINSKI, Walter. (DOB: in Düsseldorf). 1944/45 Lt., Navigations u. Funk-Offz. of II./JG 26. LESCHKE, Bernhard. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Rudolstadt) Hptm. (d.r./flak). LESCHKE, Kurt. (n.d.) Oblt., appt Offz. beim Stabe with 23. Flak-Div. (to 03.45). LESKE, Herbert promo to Hptm. LESKE, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LESKI, Horst. (DOB: ). (DKG) with Höh.Kdr.d.Flakartillerieschulen (still 10.43) promo to Hptm appt Referent in LP 3/Lw.-Pers.Amt (still 04.45). LESKOVAR, Anton. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Wien IV) Hptm. (d.r./ln.) in 1./Ln.-Abt. Kreta, appt provisional Nafü/Koflug Kreta appt Chef 1.Kp./Ln.Flgm.Abt. Süd-Griechenland Hptm. (d.r./ln.). LESNIEWICZ, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LESSEL, Karl-Heinrich von promo to Hptm trf from Führerkurierstaffel to Nahaufkl.St. 1./16 (to ) trf to Nahaufkl.St. 2./33. LESSEN, Johann van Oblt., trf from KG 27 to Grosse KFS Lechfeld promo to Hptm in Stab/Höh.Kdr.d.Flugzeugführerschulen (A/B). LESSING, Erhard promo to Maj./(d.R./Ln.) Maj., part of a party that visited Ln.- Rgt. 211 to inspect Y-System VHF beam development Maj., Kdr. II./Ln.-Rgt LESSING, Helmut. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(Ln.).

37 LESSING, Hermann. (DOB: ) in Reichsmarine. (n.d.) transferred to Luftwaffe Hptm./Maj., Staka 1./Bordfl.Gr. 196, Wilhelmshaven (to Oct 39) appt Kdr. Kü.Fl.Gr. 706 (to 06.40). c appt Lufttransportführer (See) (to c ) appt Kdr. Kü.Fl.Gr. 906 (to 06.42) as Obstlt Verbindungsoffizier (Liaison Officer) OKL to OKM/Skl. (to 10.42) Oberst, awarded Ehrenpokal Oberst, in XIII. Fliegerkorps, appt Kdr. Navigationschule Strausberg (to 06.43) reassigned from the Luftwaffe to the Kriegsmarine and posted to the Kommandierender Admiral der Unterseeboote effective (for the duration). [ Oberst, appt Kdr. SAGr. 130 (Tromsø) (to c.04.44?)]? LESSMANN, Herbert. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm trf from I./Flak-Rgt. 23 to 6./Flak-Rgt appt Ib in Stab/12. Flak-Div Hptm. and Ib/23. Flak-Div. (still 04.45). LESSMANN, Hubertus. (DOB: ) Hptm. and Staka 8./KG 2, WIA in Do 17 Z by RAF fighters over the Channel Maj., appt Kdr. I./KG 27 (to ) Maj., KIA in He 111 H-6 in a mid-air collision after take-off from Kirovograd. LESSMANN, Wilhelm-Otto ( ?) Oblt., appt Staka 1./JG 131 (to 1938) ( ?) appt Kdr. I./JG appt Kdr. I./ZG Maj., appt Kdr. I./ZG 52 (to 06.40) Hptm., with Stab/JGr Maj., appt Kdr. II./Zerstörerschule 1? (to 1940) appt Kdr. II./ZG 2 (to 10.40). c Maj., appt Kdr. Erprobungsgruppe 210 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. Erg.Zerst.Gr. (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. II./Zerstörerschule 2 (to ) Maj., appt Kommodore JG 52 (to ) appt acting Kommodore JG 77 (to 04.42) Kommodore JG 52 KIA in Bf 109 F-4 shot down by fighters in the vicinity of Brigadirovka, crashing S of Niketenko. Credited with 24 victories prior to his death. LESSNER, Alfred promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.) Maj. d.r. at FFS C 1, trf to Nachtjagdraumführer 4. LETAGUS (LETZGUS?),? Hptm. and Führer Kfz.-Instandsetzungs-Zug d.lw. 1/XIII. LETHEN, Josef at FFAS (Nord) 51, promo to Oblt. LETTERER, Günter promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) appt Kdr. gem.flak-abt LETTERER, Gustav promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) Maj., appt Kdr. Flak-Abt LETZ, Georg promo to Hptm.(z.V.). LETZ, Hansgerhard with Wehrbezirkskdo. Zwickau, promo to Obstlt. LETZ, Otmar. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Köln II) Hptm.(d.R.) in III./Ln.-Rgt Hptm. (d.r./flak) Hptm. and Luftvermittlungs-Offz. with LV 14 (Wiedenbrück)/Luftgaukdo. VI. LETZAS, Bruno. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Königsberg/Pr.) Hptm. (d.r./flak). LETZGUS, Oskar Hptm., appt Chef Ldssch.Kp. d.lw. 3/XII. LEUBE, Dr. Ing. Erich. (DOB: ) Maj., with Fl.H.Kdtr. Altenburg Maj., appt Kdr. III./Lg.Nachr.Rgt promo to Obstlt.(Ln.) Nafü/Koflug Pleskau (Pskov), appt provisional Kdr. Ln.-Rgt named from provisional to permanent Kdr. Ln.-Rgt appt Kdr. Fsch.Armee-Ln.-Rgt. 21 (to 05.45) promo to Oberst (Ln.). LEUBE, Hermann. (DOB: in Reichmannsdorf/Saalfeld). 02/ Lt., in 2./NJG Lt., 2./NJG Lt., with 6./NJG Lt., appt Stafü 6./NJG 3. 19/ Lt., in Stab II./NJG Lt., 4./NJG 3 awarded the Ehrenpokal. 21/ Oblt., 4./NJG Oblt., appt Staka 4./NJG 3 (to 28/ , KIA in Ju 88 G-6 that crashed during emergency landing at Benthuizen/Holland). 12/ Oblt., 4./NJG Oblt., 4./NJG 3. Buried at Ysselsteyn. Credited with 22 victories. LEUBE, Johannes. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Gera) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). LEUCHS, Helmut. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Schwerin/Meckl.) Lt., RDA adjusted to promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. and pilot with Erprobungsstelle Tarnewitz killed in He 219 V-26 crash at Prague-Ruzin. LEUCHS, Ottmar Hptm. d.r.z.v. with Koflug 11/XII, trf to Koflug 3/VII. LEUCHS, Rolf. (DOB: ) promo to Maj. 23/ in 11./NJG 1. 12/ Maj., 11./NJG Kdr. (acting?) of IV./NJG Maj., appt Staka 4./NJG 6 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. II./NJG 6 (to ) Maj., trf to Stab/NJGr. 10. Credited with 6 or 7 night and 2 or 3 day victories LEUCHT, Otto Hptm.d.R. in Flak-Ers.Abt. 19 (Führer-Reserve), trf to Stab/Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte under Höh.Kdr.d.Flakausbildungs-u.Flakersatzregimenter, promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak).

38 LEUCHTENBERG, Dr. Albert Stabsarzt of 1./KG 26, KIA - He 111 H-5 (1H+AH) on way to Birmingham, struck balloon cable, tore off wing and crashed near Becket Marshes, Essex. May have been posthumously promo to Oblt. LEUCHTENBERG, Werner. (i.g.) Oblt., trf from III.(K)/LG 1 to KG with Chef d.genst.d.lw. (to ) promo to Maj trf to Stab/I. Fliegerkorps Maj., Ia/Komm.Gen.d.Dt.Lw. in Norwegen. LEUENHAGEN, Ernst. (DOB: ) Hptm.(Kr.O.), trf from Res.Flak-Abt. 324 to 10. Flakdivision KIA. LEUENROTH, Erich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm in 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 100, trf to RLM (Hauptbildstelle). LEUFFERT, Hugo. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Köln II) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). LEUFGEN, Werner. (DOB: ) Maj.d.R. (Ln.), released from active service. LEUKART, Friedrich-Adolf promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Maj. beim Stabe in Stab/Ln.-Abt. 146 (26. Flak-Div.). LEUKEIT, Franz Maj., Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 133/III (K) (to ). LEUNER, Leopold. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LEUPERT, Otto. (DOB: in Höchstheim, Krs. Neustadt.Saale). (R, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe, began training with Fl.Ers. Abt trf to Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 62. Spring 1940 trf to FFS C 6. Summer 1940 trf to I.(K)/LG Ofw., awarded DKG, 1./LG Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, I./LG promo to Lt. (Kr.O.) (RDA advanced to ) near Brussels/Belgium due to Ju 88 S-1 (L1+BK) in collision with a Ju 188 of KG 6 on landing approach - buried at Evere/Belgium. (n.d.) possible promo to Oblt. posthumously (unconfirmed). Credited with an estimated 500 to 550 missions. LEUPOLD, Adolf. (DOB: ) Oblt. in 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 11, POW in Do 17 (6M+AM) shot down by a Hurricane and belly-landed vic La Petit Pierre in Stab/Befehlshaber Südgriechenland Staka 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 13. Later, Staka 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 33 or 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 33. Later, Staka 7.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 13. Last rank: Hptm. LEUPOLD, Gerhard. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm Hptm., acting Kdr. I./Flak- Rgt appt provisional Kdr. le.flak-abt. 85 (to c Abt. destroyed). LEUPOLD, Wilhelm. (DOB: in Oels) promo to Hptm. and appt Staka 3. (H)/Aufkl.Gr. 21 (and 12.42) Hptm. in 3.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 21, trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe. LEUPOLT (LEUPELT?), Adolf Lt., trf from Aufkl.St.(F) A/88 to Aufkl.Gr promo to Oblt Oblt., in 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 11 (to POW) promo to Hptm in NAGr. 12, trf to III. Lw.-Feldkorps for further assignment. LEUSCHEL, Rudolf. (DOB: in Thalheim) in 6./JG Lt., 6./JG Lt., JG 26 WIA - lost Fw 190 A-4 (Brown 3) in collision with another Fw 190 while landing at Cambrai Lt., appt Staka 10./JG 26 (to ) promo to Oblt Oblt., appt Staka 8./JG 26 (due to unit redesignation) (to , KIA Fw 190 A-7 (Blue 11) in combat with a P-47 of 4 FG 16 km S of Metz - crashed at Aubange/Belgium). Buried at Bourdon. Credited with 9 victories. LEUSCHEL, Siegfried Oblt. and pilot in Wekusta 76, killed in He 111 H-3 crash near Proskurov/W Ukraine. LEUSCHKE, Gottfried Oblt. in Nahaufkl.St. 4./33, trf to LKS 7. LEUSCHNER, Friedrich promo to Hptm. LEUSCHNER, Herbert. (DOB: in Breslau). (W.B.K. Lübeck) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt., 9./KG 40 KIA - Fw 200 C-4 (TK+CO) crashed on delivery to Teck, near Stuttgart - cause unknown. LEUSCHNER, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LEUSCHNER, Martin proposed for promo to Maj. (d.r.z.v./fl.) by Luftgaukdo. I. LEUSNER, Hermann promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). LEUTERT, Hans Oberstingenieur and Chef TLR/FL-E in RLM. LEUTHÄUSER, Gustav. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Krefeld) Hptm. (d.r./flak). LEUTHNER,? Obering., Techn.Offz. of Kdo. Nowotny KIA. LEUTHOLD, Hans-Werner promo to Hptm.d.R appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak- Abt. 331 (to ) Hptm.d.R., appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt LEUTNER, Johann promo to Hptm.(z.V./Fl.) Hptm. d.r.z.v. with Kraftfahrkdo. GL 5 (Zaporozhye), trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. III.

39 LEUTSCH, Kurt von. (DOB: ). (DKG) in III./KG 1 (to MIA - Ju 88 A-5 (V4+AT) in the N Sector, details unknown) posthumously promo to Maj Hptm. in 9. (Eis)/KG 1, awarded the DKG. LEUZE, Fritz Hptm., Staka 1./NAGr. 12 MIA - Bf 109 G-6 (White 14) apparently due to fighters vic Cape Gargano-Monopoli. LEUZE, Hans-Jörg Maj., appt Kdr. IV./KG 77 (to ) Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. Schiessschule d.lw. Vaerlöse (to ) promo to Maj. LEUZE, Max. (W.B.K. Tübingen) in I. Flakkorps area, promo to Maj. (d.r./flak). LEUZE, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm in Offiziere z.b.v. Ob.d.L. (Sch.Etat) in Offiziere z.b.v. Ob.d.L. (Sch.Etat), trf to NAGr. 12 and subsequently appt Staka 1./NAGr. 12 (to ) MIA in Bf 109 G-6 that failed to return from a recce mission over the coast of eastern Italy NE of Foggia. LEVANSKI, Johann. (DOB: 12.92). (W.B.K. Münster/Westf.) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). LEVERINGHAUS, Gustav Oblt.(W), trf from RLM pool to I./Flak-Rgt promo to Hptm. LEVIN, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Stettin I) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). LEWANDOWSKY, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LEWENS, Eduard promo to Hptm. d.r.z.v. (Flieger). LEWENS, Richard Oblt. in 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 22, trf to Offiziere z.b.v. Ob.d.L. (Sch.Etat) Oblt. and Kdr. I./JG 302 (to ?) promo to Hptm Hptm., Kdr. I./JG 302 KIA - Bf 109 G-6 shot down by a P-51 vic Pápa remains recovered. Buried in Pápa. Credited with two victories. LEWERENZ, Franz promo to Hptm. LEWERENZ, Hermann. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Preussische Landespolizei trf to the Luftwaffe and assigned to II./Flak-Rgt appt Adjutant in II./Flak-Rgt appt Battr.-Chef in le.flak-abt. Baden (near Vienna) appt Battr.- Chef in I./Flak-Rgt appt Adjutant and Ia in Stab/Flak-Rgt appt Adjutant in Stab/Flak-Brig. IX Hptm., appt Ia in Stab/12. Flak-Div. (mot.) trf into the Generalstab d.lw. (did not attend the Luftkriegsakademie) promo to Maj appt provisional Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt MIA. LEWES-LITZMANN, P Oblt., Offz.z.b.V. 10.(Erg).KG 157 to no later than 01.39). LEWICKI, Hubert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin II) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). LEWICKI, Roman promo to Hptm.(z.V./Flak) Hptm.z.V. in Flak-Ers.Abt. 45 (Führer-Reserve), trf to Lg.Kdo. XI for further assignment promo to Maj appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 643 (to ) appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt LEWIN, Fritz promo to Maj Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H. Rerik appt provisional Kdr. Luftdienstverband III Maj., appt permanent Kdr. Luftdienstverband III Maj. (Erg.O.), Kdr. LD-Verb. III, trf to Luftpark (See) 4/XI trf from Luftzeugamt 2/XI to Führer- Reserve/Ob.d.L. and ordered to Feld-Ausb.Rgt. d.lw. 1 for temporary duty ordered to Feld- Ers.Btl. d.lw. 1 for temporary duty appt Kdr. II./Feld-Rgt.d.Lw. 502 (to ) appt Kdr. Landesschützen-Btl.d.Lw. 3. LEWKE, Dr. (med.) Hans-Siegfried. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf to Lw.-San.Gr. with II./JG 300 as a Truppenarzt. LEX, (Hans?) Ritter von Oberst, appt Kommodore KG 255 (to ). (n.d.). LEX, Alfred promo to Oblt Oblt. and Maj. beim Stabe in Stab II./Ln.-Rgt LEX, Max promo to Hptm. d.r.z.v. (Flieger). LEY,? Oblt. (f.n. not given), Führer Transport-Kolonne d.lw. 106/IV. LEY, Helmut. (DOB: in Stuttgart) Lt., Techn.Offz. in ZG Stabs-Offz. in JG Techn.Offz. of Stab I./JG 6. LEY, Josef promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Zugführer in 31.(mittl.Flugm.Leit- Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt LEY, Robert. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LEY, Wilhelm promo to Hptm.(d.L.z.V./Flak). LEY, Willi. (DOB: ) Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from Kraftfahrausbildungsstelle der Fliegertruppe Nr. 3 to Luftflottenkdo promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.).

40 LEYENDECKER, Alfred Hptm. d.r. in Flak-Ers.Abt. 1, trf to Luftgaukdo. VII for further assignment promo to Maj.d.R Maj., appt provisional Kdr. Heimat-Flak-Abt. 72/VII appt permanent Kdr. Heimat-Flak-Abt. 72/VII (to c ). LEYENDECKER, Franz. (W.B.K. Saarbrücken) promo to Maj. (d.r./flak). LEYENDECKER, Lothar Maj., appt Staka 1./KG (J) 27 (to ). LEYENDECKER, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). LEYENS, Barthel (Pavel?). (DOB: ) promo to Maj./(d.R./Flak) Maj., Ib in Stab/7. Flak-Brig. LEYERER, Paul promo to Hptm MIA. LEYKAUF, Erwin. (DOB: in Germersheim). (DKG) attended LKS Dresden voluntarily quit attending LKS Berklin-Gatow to begin studies in aerodynamics and aircraft engineering at the Technische Hochschule in Munich Fahnenjunker Leykauf was mobilized and reported to Illesheim Fw., in I./JG 21 (to ) Fw., 9./JG trf to III./JG Ofw., 7./JG Lt., 8./JG Lt. in 8./JG 54 MIA - Bf 109 force-landed vic Ostrov - but later returned Lt., appt Adj. in III./JG Lt., 8./JG Lt., acting Staka 8./JG 54 (to ) Lt., 8./JG unhurt - Bf 109 force-landed awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., 8./JG Lt., awarded DKG, III./JG Lt., 8./JG 54 MIA - Bf 109 G-2 hit by AA, crash landed 1 km S of Gorodok but returned WIA shortly later Oblt., appt Staka 12./JG 26 (to ) uninjured - Bf 109 G-6 (Red 11) crashed during take-off from Wevelgem during an air raid Oblt., appt Staka 11./JG 54 (to sometime after ) appt acting Kdr. of IV./JG 54 (to ) Oblt., Staka 11./JG Oblt., 11./JG Oblt., 11./JG appt Adj. in IV./JG 54. (n.d.) trf to II./JG 3 (to ) trf to JG Oblt., in JG 7. (n.d.) postwar he studied pharmacy and settled in a small town in Westfalia apparently still alive. Credited with 8 night and 25 day victories. LEYKUM, Herbert Flieger-Ingenieur and Gruppen Techn.Offz. in I./JG 7. LEYSER, Karl promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 43 to Lw.- Befehlshaber Mitte appt Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Abt. 300 (to ). LEYSER, Walter. (DOB: ) Mess-Offz. in I./Flak-Rgt. 23 (to ) appt Battr.-Chef in I./Flak-Rgt. 37 (to ) appt Adjutant in Stab/Flak-Rgt. 34 (mot) (to ) promo to Hptm appt Adjutant/Insp.d.Flakartl.West in RLM (still 12.44). LEYTHAEUSER, Kurt. (i.g.) Hptm., Staka 5./KG 4 (to ) Hptm. and Staka 5./KG 4, WIA - He 111 P (5J+HN) shot down by 145 and 601 Sqdns., belly-landed near Everberg Hptm., Staka Kurierstaffel des Führers (to?) promo to Maj Maj., appt Kdr. III./KG 2 (to ) trf to Stab/Höh.Kdr. für Truppengasschutz trf to General der Flieger-Ausbildung for further assignment Maj., awarded Ehrenpokal. LEZIUS, Dr. (med.) Albert. (W.B.K. Frankfurt/M. II) promo to Oberstabsarzt (d.r./san.). LHOTA, Franz Maj., with Krf.J.B.(?) Nr. 2 of the Austrian Bundesheer, later trf to the Luftwaffe Obstlt., in le.flak-abt Kdr. le.flak-abt appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 100 (to ) appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt promo to Oberst (Flak). LIBERA, August in 4./Ln.-Rgt. 12, promo to Hptm. LIBERA, Paul. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt in Ln.-Rgt. 262, promo to Hptm. LIBOWITZKY, Anton reclassified from char. Maj.(z.V.) to Maj.(z.V./Fl.). LICHT,? Hptm., Kdr. Meldekopf 1 Lw.-Beute GL. LICHT,? Lt. in 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 14. LICHT, Bruno promo to Hptm appt provisional Kdr. le.flak-abt. 988 (still 04.45). LICHT, Friedrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Potsdam I) Hptm. (W) (d.r.). LICHT, Heinz. (DOB: ). (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt./Oblt. and Staka 1./NJG 11 awarded the DKG. LICHT, Karl (Karl-Heinz). (DOB: ). (DKG) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in Nachtaufkl.St. 2, WIA in Do 215 B-5 crash at Orsha airfield in Belorussia Oblt. in Nachtaufkl.St. 2. (F), awarded the DKG Oblt. and Staka 1./NAGr. 11. LICHTBLAU, Helmut. (DOB: ) Flieger-Ingenieur and Werftleiter with Fl.H.Kdtr. Welzow.

41 LICHTENBERG, Heinz. (i.g.) Hptm., appt provisional Ia op 2/LV-Kdo appt permanent Ia op 2/8. Flak-Div ( ) Hptm., in Ob.d.L. pool, ordered temporary duty to Lw.Kdo. Ost promo to Maj (appt?) Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 5 (and 04.45). LICHTENBERGER, Hermann. (DOB: in Germersheim). (R) entered the Heer. WWI served in the artillery. Postwar remained in the army, serving in the artillery promo to Lt. (RDA ) promo to Oblt promo to Hptm trf to the Luftwaffe from the Heer with a rank of Maj. and appt Kdr. III./Flak-Rgt appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt appt Kdr. Flak-Abt. F/88 (mot) Legion Condor promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. I./Flak- Rgt appt to Stab/Luftgau-Kdo. XIII, Nürnberg provisional Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 5, promo to Oberst appt permanent Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 5, München appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 104 (mot.) awarded Ritterkreuz assigned to Führerreserve OKL due to illness appt Inspekteur der Flak im Luftgau Holland appt Kdr. Flak-Brigade IV, München ill and placed on leave promo to Gen.Maj retired in Germersheim. LICHTENBERGER, Oskar. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. (Kr.O.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. A 230/XII to Fl.H.Kdtr. A 221/XII as Flugleiter. LICHTENBERGER, Waldemar promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). LICHTENBERGER, Walter, Ritter von. (POB or W.B.K.: Dülkirchen/Pfalz (Kaiserslautern)) Maj., Leiter Seenotbezirksstelle Royan (to 05.42?) Maj., Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 10/VII Obstlt.d.R. with Fl.H.Kdtr. E 10/VII, trf to Lg.Kdo. XVII for further assignment Obstlt. (d.r.) with Fl.Pl.Kdo. B 28/XVII, trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. XVII (to ) trf to Luftgaukdo. XII for further assignment. LICHTENECKER, Hans in Lg.Kdo. XI area, promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) (RDA ). LICHTENECKER, Otto Maj. assigned to OB Südost, trf to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. and ordered to Luftflottenkdo. 1 for temporary duty trf to Luftgaukdo. XXX for further assignment promo to Obstlt. LICHTHARDT,? Oblt. in Ln.-Versuchs-Rgt. Köthen Oblt. in I./Ln.-Versuchs- Rgt Oblt. in 1./Ln.-Versuchs-Rgt., appt Kp.-Chef 9./Ln.-Versuchs-Rgt. LICHY, Othmar Oblt., Adj. Stab/Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 2 KIA. LIDL, Valentin von Obstlt., appt Kdt. Koflug 8/VII (Flers) (to 06.44) promo to Oberst Oberst, appt provisional Kdt. Koflug 11/VII, Landsberg/Lech. LIEB, Adalbert. (DOB: in Frankenbrunn). World War I veteran and prewar pilot with the Junkers airline Ilag in the early 1920 s and later with Lufthansa entered service with the Luftwaffe Obstlt. and began flying as a pilot with Flugbereitschaft Luftflotte 3 and continued in this capacity until 08.44; otherwise little is known about him and his relationship with Stab/Luftflottenkdo. 3 in Paris. He is not mentioned in any any of the surviving position lists for Stab/Lfl promo to Oberst in France either shot down or his aircraft crashed, supposedly the former. Buried at Noyers-Pont-Maugis/France. LIEBACH,? Oblt., Ia in Stab/KG 257. [ Note: the is may actually be Heinz Liebelt.] LIEBACH, Ernst (Egon?) Hptm., Kdr. Fsch.Pi.Btl. 7/7. Flieger-Div. (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. Fallsch.Pi.Btl. 1 (to ) Maj., Kdr. Stab/Fsch.-Pi.-Btl appt acting Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt Maj., appt permanent Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt Maj.?, appt Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 8 (to ). c.12.44? KIA. (n.d.) attained the rank of Oberst. [MacLean implies WIA? c then resumes command til then KIA?] LIEBAU, Kurt. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Polizei (Schutzpolizei) trf to the Luftwaffe and enrolled in Luftkreisschule Berlin-Eiche (24 th cadet class) appt Battr.-Offz. in Lehr-Abt./FAS Wustrow trf to Flak-Abt. F/88 (Legion Condor) reappt Battr.-Offz. in Lehr-Abt./FAS Wustrow appt Battr.-Chef in le.flak-abt. Krems appt Battr.-Chef in le.flak-abt appt Referent in Insp.d.Flakartl./RLM appt Ic/2. Nachtjagddivision promo to Maj appt Ib in Stab/15. Flak-Div trf into the Generalstab d.lw. (did not attend the Luftkriegsakademie) in Stab/15. Flakdivision, trf to Stab/21. Flakdivision and appt Ia (to 1944). LIEBE, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm., appt Kdr. Lw.- Festungs-Btl. XI (to 11.44). LIEBELT, Heinz. (DOB: ) Oblt. and Kp-Chef 4. LN/88 (Flugsich.) Legion Condor in Spain Oblt., Nafü in Stab/KG 257, Lüneburg Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. Ln.-Abt. 140

42 and Nafü/20. Flak-Div. (to ) Hptm., appt permanent Kdr. Ln.-Abt. (mot) promo to Maj. (Ln.). MIA (n.d.). LIEBENSTEIN, Dr. Albrecht von Stabsarzt, appt Gruppenarzt II./KG 55 (to ). LIEBE-PIEDERIT, Reinhard Hptm., Staka 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Hptm., Staka 3. (F)/Aufkl.Gr. 123 (to ) he became the first German soldier to set foot on British soil when he landed on the Isle of Guernsey severely injured in a freak accident of an ancient French Farman bomber while attempting to land at Paris-Buc. Died in hospital at Versailles the next day. LIEBER, Friedrich promo to Maj.(Wm.) Maj., trf from Stab/stellv. Gen.Kdo. III. Armeekorps to Stab/Lg.Kdo. VI. LIEBER, Karl-Heinz. (DOB: ) Staka of Transportstaffel I. Fliegerkorps, promo to Hptm. (WIA ) promo to Maj. LIEBERMANN, Hans-Detlef von Obstlt., trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. XII/XIII to Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich Obstlt.(Erg.O.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. A 1/VII to Fl.H.Kdtr. Goslar and appt Kdt. (to ) Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. Stendal Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 11/I (to ) promo to Oberst Oberst (Tr.O.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. A 228/XII to Lg.Kdo. XI for further assignment. LIEBERMANN, Karl. (DOB: ) RDA for Maj.d.R Maj.(d.R.), trf from Lg.Kdo. XVII area to Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich area and appt Kp.-Chef F.B.K.(mot) appt Chef Horst-Kp./Fl.H.Kdtr. E 3/VII Maj., trf to Koflug (?) as Offz.z.b.V. LIEBERMANN, Dr. med. Oskar. ( in Rawitsch/Prov. Posen). WWI served in the artillery conferred with Dr. med trf to the Luftwaffe from the Staatdienst with a rank of Stabsarzt and appt Führer der Lw.-Sanitätsstaffel Dresden promo to Oberstabsarzt appt Chefarzt des Lw.-Lazarett Westerland appt Referent für Luftschutz-Sanitätsdienst im RLM/L In appt Referent für Luftschutz-Sanitätdienst im RLM /L In promo to Oberfeldarzt appt Chef des Allegemeinen Abt. (Organisation des Sanitätdienstes) im RLM/L In promo to Oberstarzt appt Luftgau-Arzt d. Feldluftgau Westfrankreich appt Luftflotten-Arzt promo to Generalarzt appt Lw.-Kdo.-Arzt d. Bef.der Ers.Lw appt Chefarzt d. Lw. Lazarett 17/VII, Lerrmoos/Tirol became U.S. POW then an internee released in Meschede. LIEBERS, Rolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Nürnberg II) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). LIEBERTZ, Josef. (W.B.K. Paderborn) Oblt., RDA adjusted to LIEBESKIND, Erich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Erfurt) Hptm. (d.r./flak). LIEBESKNECHT, Herbert promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). LIEBETANZ, Georg. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). LIEBETRAU, Eugen Oblt.(Kr.O./Fl.), trf from FFS A/B 1 to Lw.-Inf.Rgt. Moskau Hptm., Kdr. LS-Warn-Abt. Norwegen (to 05.45). LIEBETRAU, Waldemar. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Eisenach) Hptm. (d.r./flak). LIEBFRIED, Kurt promo to Obstlt promo to Oberst. LIEBHART, Georg promo to Maj. d.r. (Flg.) with Luftpark 1/VII, trf to Luftzeuggruppe 7. LIEBHERR, Hans. (DOB: in Stargard/Pommern). (R, DKG) Bordfunker in NJG 3, then NJG 1 and finally NJG Fw., awarded the Ehrenpokal (or ?) Fw. in I./NJG 4, awarded the DKG (or ?) Ofw. in I./NJG 4, awarded the Ritterkreuz. Credited with c.710 combat missions and participation in 68 air victories, 57 of these at night in Stuttgart. LIEBICH, Willibald promo to Hptm appt Kdr. II./Lw.-Schützen-Rgt. z.b.v promo to Maj. LIEBIG, Fritz Maj.d.R. and Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. 295, trf to Ausb.- u.verbindungsstab Dt.Flakartillerie zur Königlich Italienischen Wehrmacht (to ) trf to Luftflotte 3 for further assignment Maj. (d.r.), re-appt Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt LIEBIG, Martin. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bautzen) promo to Oblt.(Kr.O./Fl.). LIEBING, Walter. (DOB: in Dresden). (R) Hptm. and Staka 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 32 (and 08.41) promo to Maj appt Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 23 (to 04.45) promo to Obstlt awarded Ritterkreuz, Fsch.Jg.Rgt in Düsseldorf. LIEBITZKY, Johann Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Abwehrstelle/Wehrkreis XVII to Flak-Ers.Abt. 12.

43 LIEBL, Alois. (W.B.K. Wien I) Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from Auffanglager d.lw. Wiener Neustadt to Lufttanklager 3/XVII promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). LIEBL, Josef. (W.B.K. Wien I) as recommended by Luftgaukdo. VII, promo to Oblt. (d.r.z.v./fl.) (RDA ). LIEBLER, Heinrich. (DOB: ) Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from Aufstellungsstab II to Luftgaukdo. VII promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LIEBLER, Kurt Oblt. and Adjutant in Geschw.Stab/JG 6. LIEBLER, Otto Oblt., in KG 77. LIEBMANN, Werner Obstlt., appt Kdr. FFS A/B 23 (to ) Obstlt., appt Kdr. FFS C 13 and Kdt. Fl.H. Rosenborn. (to 02.42) promo to Oberst Kdr. FFS C 13, trf to Führer-Reserve Ob.d.L ordered to Stab/Gen.Lt. Zoch for temporary duty (cancelled) appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 110/III (Pori) (to c ) appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 1/III. LIEBOLD (?), Herbert Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 9/VII. LIEBOLD, Herbert. (DOB: in Mühlhausen/Th.) Oblt. and motor transport officer in Stab/Koflug Arae Philaenorum promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. stationed in Foligno/Italy. LIEBOW, Karl-Heinz in KG 40, promo to Oblt. LIEBRECHT, Julius-Heinrich. (DOB: in Niederringelheim/Rhein) Kdt. Fl.H. Cherbourg-Tricqueville Obstlt., Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 30/XII (to ) trf to Flieger- Ers.Btl. XII (to ) Obstlt. d.r., trf to Stab/3. Lw.-Felddivision appt Ib/3. Lw.- Felddivision (to ) Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. Döberitz. c appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 6/XII Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A 22/VII (to ) Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 23/VII? LIEBRECHT, Theobald Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Stab/JG 51 to JG Hptm., Ic of Stab/JG 1 apparently. LIEBSCH, Egon promo to Obstlt promo to Oberst. LIEBSCH, Hermann. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Danzig) Hptm.(d.R./Fl.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. E 40/IV to Fl.H.Kdtr. E 52/XI Hptm. (d.r.), trf from Fl.Pl.Kdo. 17/VII to Luftflottenkdo. 6 for further assignment Hptm. (d.r./fl.). LIEBSCHER, Gotthard. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. and Führer II./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 3, awarded the DKG. LIEDKE, Konrad promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Bau.). LIEDKE, Kurt. (DOB: ) Lt., in 5./JG Lt., 5./JG 53. c Oblt., appt Staka 4./JG 53 (to ) WIA - in area of St.Omer - Arques Oblt., Staka 4./JG 53 (to ) trf to NJ-Schule 1. 10/ Oblt., III./NJG Oblt., appt Staka 1./NJG 1 (to ) promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 10./NJG 5. Credited with 4 to 7 night and 8 day victories. LIEDTKE, Erich Hptm.(d.L./Flak), trf from II./Flak-Rgt. 36 to Flak-Ers.Abt. 33 (to ) ordered temporary duty to Wehrmachtgefängnis Bruchsal Hptm. d.r.z.v., trf to Luftgaukdo. I for further assignment. LIEDTKE, Friedhelm Oblt.(d.R.), trf from Erg.Nahaufkl.Gr. to Luftgaukdo. VII. LIEDTKE, Friedrich-Wilhelm Oblt.(d.R.), trf from Erg.Nahaufkl.Gr. Döberitz to Überführungskdo. der Luftzeuggruppe 3. LIEDTKE, Helmut. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm in IV./KG 30, trf to BFS Hptm., appt Kdr. Einsatzgruppe/2. Fliegerschuldiv. (to ) promo to Maj. LIEDTKE, Kurt. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hamburg V) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). LIEDTKE, Otto. (DOB: ) in OKW (Abt. für Wehrmachtpropaganda), promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) in Führerreserve Ob.d.L., trf to Wehrmeldeamt Münster trf to Wehrbezirkskdo. Köln I. LIEDTKE, Werner. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. LIEDVOGEL, Siegfried. (DOB: in Heidelberg) Oblt. (Kr.O.), Adj., I./NJG 2 KIA - Ju 88 C-6 vic Castelvetrano/Italy. Buried at Trapani. LIEHR, Kurt Obstlt., appt Kdr. BFS 8 Stargard (to ) appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 22/VI Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 9/I (to ?). LIEHR, Paul. (DOB: ) Hptm.d.R. (Ln.), posted to the Fallschirmjäger. LIEHR, Walter promo to Maj. LIELSCHER, Gotthard Maj.?, appt Kdr. II./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 3.

44 LIENAU, Dietrich promo to Hptm. LIENAU, Rudolf. (DOB: ) Obstlt. (Erg.O.) in RLM (L Flak), trf to Flak-Ers.Abt ordered to Kdo.d.Rüstungsbereich Frankfurt/M. for temporary duty. LIENEKAMPF, Wolfgang Maj.(Erg.O./Flak), trf from RLM pool to Stab/Nachschubführer beim Flakkorps I promo to Obstlt.(Flak) Obstlt., in Stab/Luftflottenkdo. 2, trf to Ob.d.L. pool with temporary duty to Feld-Ausb.Rgt. d.lw. 4. LIENKAMP, Josef Flieger-Stabsingenieur and Gruppenleiter with Ln.-Ing.Stab X. LIENSBERGER, Horst. (n.d.) trained as an observer. c Oblt., Kdt., KfZg/Kommando der Luftstreitkräfte of the Austrian Air Force. c trf to the Luftwaffe, temporarily assigned to Inf.Rgt Hptm., trf from RLM pool to I./ZG Staka 2./ZG 52 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 2./JGr. 152 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. V.(Zerst.)/LG 1 (to ) KIA - in Bf 110 C-2 (L1+XB) that collided with a 249 Sqdn. fighter during air combat over Simmons Field/U.K. near Hailsham). Credited with three victories. LIEPE, Alfred. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.) Maj. and IIb in Stab/Ln.- Ausbildungs-Rgt. 303 Dijon Maj. and still with Ln.-Ausbildungs-Rgt released from active service. LIEPE, Dr. (Z) Hermann promo to Stabsarzt (Zahnarzt) (Kr.O.). LIEPELT, Ernst-Günther promo to Hptm. LIEPELT, Paul Hptm. (d.r./flak), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). LIERES und WILKAU, Alfred von in RLM (LP 3), promo to Obstlt. (z.d.) Obstlt. (z.d.), trf from RLM (LP 3) to RLM pool assigned temporary duty to Wehrbezirkskdo. Berlin X (to ) Oberst (z.d.) (RDA ) in Führerreserve R.d.L./Ob.d.L., released from service. LIERES und WILKAU, Karl von. (DOB: ). (DKG) with 12./JG Lt., 2./JG Lt., 2./JG Lt., 2./JG 27 unhurt - Bf 109 forced down by a Spitfire of 601 Sqdn. 40 km SE of Alamein Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., appt Staka 3./JG 27 (to ) Lt., 3./JG in JG 27, promo to Oblt KIA in Bf 109 G-2 during air combat with a B-17 crashed 100 m N of Lamaronde Lt., 3./JG 27 awarded the DKG. Credited with 32 victories. LIERES und WILKAU, Siegfried von Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Hptm.z.V. at FFS A/B 42, trf to Unteroffizierschule 1 d.lw. and ordered to Fl.Pl.Kdo. A 31/IV for temporary duty. LIERMANN, Albert promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Chef 4.(mittl.Flugm.Leit- Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt LIEROW, Joachim promo to Hptm Hptm., appt acting Kdr. Heimat-Flak-Abt. 5/III. LIERS, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LIERSCH, Max promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Ln.) (RDA later advanced to ?) Hptm. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 40/III (Halle-Nietleben). LIESE, Georg. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LIESEGANG, Friedrich. (W.B.K. Berlin VIII) as recommended by Luftgaukdo. III, promo to Hptm. (d.r.z.v./fl.). LIESEGANG, Helmut. (DOB: ) with Höh.Kdr.d.Flakartillerieschulen, promo to Oblt. LIESEGANG, Rolf Oblt. in Verb.St. 2, trf to Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe in Stab/Seefliegerführer Schwarzes Meer, promo to Hptm. LIESENDAHL, Frank (Franz). (DOB: in Wuppertal-Barmen). (R, DKG) Lt., trf from JGr. 101 to II./JG Oblt. in II./JG 2, WIA/POW - shot down over Dunkirk and captured Oblt., appt Staka 6./JG Oblt., Staka 6./JG 2 (to ) appt Staka 10. (Jabo)/JG Oblt., awarded DKG, 10./JG Hptm., Staka 10.(Jabo)/JG 2 (to ) KIA -.Fw 190 A-3 (Blue 14) failed to return from an attack on a freighter off Brixham/England and reported missing; believed shot down by AA fire (body washed up 6 miles E of Berry Head on ) Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 10./JG 2. Credited with 142 combat missions. LIESENHOFF, Paul. (DOB: ) Oblt., in Aufkl.Gr Oblt. in 1. (H)/Aufkl.Gr. 14, WIA by AA fire NW of Ypres promo to Hptm Staka 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr trf to 5.(H)/Aufkl.Gr ( ?) Hptm., appt Kdr. NAGr. 1 (to c.11.44) promo to Maj. LIESKE, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.).

45 LIETH-THOMSEN,Hermann von der. (DOB: in Flensburg). (PleM) awarded Pour le Mérite entry into the Luftwaffe with a rank of Gen.Maj. and appt Offizier z.b.v des RLM und Ob.d.L. (pending assignment) and then Abt.-Leiter in the Kriegswissenschaftlichen Abt.d.Lw promo to acting Gen.Lt received RDA as Gen.Lt promo to acting Gen.d.Fl received RDA as Gen.d.Fl of unspecified illness in Berlin-Zehlendorf. LIETSCHE, Hans promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Flg.). LIETZ, Franz Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from FFS A/B 118 to A./Flieger-Rgt. 63 (to ) trf to Flak-Ers.Abt. 51 (to ) trf to LS-Ers.Abt. 1. LIETZ, Walter Maj.(Erg.O.), in I./Flak-Rgt promo to Obstlt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 51, trf to Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte Kdr. of or in Flak-Ers.Abt. 6. LIETZOW, Carl (Karl) Hptm.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Wehr-Ers.Insp. Allenstein Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 3/I Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 5/I Maj., Kdr. Lw.Bau-Btl. 30/I, trf to Lw.Bau-Ers.Btl. III trf from Lw.Bau-Ers.Btl. III to Wehrmeldeamt Merseburg Maj., trf from Wehrmeldeamt Merseburg to Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte with IV./NJG 3, promo to Obstlt.(Wm.). LIEWERT(?), Rudolf promo to Maj.d.R appt provisional Kdr. le.flak-abt LIGNITZ, Arno (Arnold). (DOB: in Insterburg/Ostpreussen). (R) with 3./JG 20 following mobilization Oblt., trf from LKS Dresden to JG Oblt., appt Staka 3./JG 20 (to ) Oblt. and Staka 3./JG Oblt., appt Staka 9./JG 51 (to ) Oblt. and Staka 9./JG 51, WIA shot up and crash landed at Clairmarais (Bf 109 E-4) Oblt., appt Kdr. III./JG 54 (to ) awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. III./JG promo to Hptm damaged on take-off from Pecs a/f - Bf 109 E-4 (Black <<) MIA shot down by Russian I-153s fighters near Leningrad, losing a wing and, according to unconfirmed reports, died in a Leningrad prison. (n.d.) posthumously promo to Maj. Credited with 25 air victories. LILIE, Horst promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Chef 40.(schw.Flugm.Leit-Kp.)/Ln.- Rgt LILIE, Dr. (med.) Paul. (DOB: ) Oberstabsarzt, trf to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. LILIENTHAL, Dr. Werner. (DOB: ) promo to Oberfeldarzt appt Divisionsarzt/8. Fsch.Jg.Div. LILIENTHAL, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Loben) Hptm. (d.r./flak). LILLER,? Oblt. Battr.-Chef 1./Flak-Rgt. 6. LILLIENSKIOLD, Peter von. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Kriegsmarine trf to the Luftwaffe and enrolled in officer training Lt., appt Techn. Offz. in II./KG trf to FFS Fürth for pilot training received the Lw. advanced flying certificate trf to II./KG 157 (later II./KG 27) as a pilot Lt., II./KG Oblt., in KG Oblt., 4./KG trf to Abt. Ia in Stab/IV. Fliegerkorps Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool and immediately ordered temporary duty to Stab/Luftflotte 5 as Ia op 1 and then later as Ic of the Luftflotten-Gefechtsstab (combat command post) trf into the Generalstab d.lw. and promo to Maj appt Ia op in Stab/Luftflotte in Stab/Luftflotte appt permanent Ic in Stab/Luftflotte appt Ic in Stab/Gen.d.Dt.Lw. in Norwegen. LIMAN, Helmut. (W.B.K. Berlin IX). (DKG) in Luftflottenkdo. 3 area, promo to Maj. (d.r./fl.) Hptm., possibly Staka 7./KG Maj., awarded Ehrenpokal Maj. in KG 40, ordered to Deutsche Lufthansa at Berlin-Tempelhof on detached duty Maj., awarded DKG, unspecified KG. LIMAN, Herbert. (W.B.K. Halle/Saale) promo to Maj. (d.r./flak) Maj., appt provisional Kdr. Heimat-Flak-Abt. 46/IV (to c ). LIMBERG,?. Early Hptm., appt Staka 6. Panzerjägerstaffel Bü 181. LIMBERG, Ewald. (DOB: in Liegnitz) Oblt, appt Staka 11./KG 2 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 13./KG 2 (to or possibly ) trf to 3./KG 2, then 6./KG promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 6./KG 2 (to ) trf to 12./JG 77 and then to KG Hptm. in IV./Erg.JG 1. (or Erg.KG 1)? LIMBERG, Gerhard. (DKG) in 10.(Jabo)/JG Lt., trf to III./SKG 10 and assigned as a Techn.Offz Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt. in III./SG Lt., III./SG 4 awarded the DKG slightly WIA in operations over Normandy. Postwar career in the Bundesluftwaffe, retiring as a Gen.Lt. and Gen.Ins.d.Lw. (Inspector General of the Air Force).

46 LIMBERG, Hans. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LIMBERTS, Alfred promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). LIMBRECHT, Ludolf. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LIMBURG, Nikolaus. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in 8./Ln.-Rgt. 31, released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N). LIMMERT, Fritz (Friedrich) Oblt.(Kr.O./Fl.), trf from Luftzeugstab 101 to Stab/Lw.Kdo. Don (O.Qu.) trf to Nachschub-Kp.d.Lw. 4/III Oblt. (Kr.O.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. VII, trf to Stab/Lg.Kdo. I Hptm., appt (acting?) Kp.Chef Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XIV (to ). LIMPER, Karl Hptm., acting Kdr. Flak-Ers.Abt. 8 (and 02.42) promo to Maj.d.R Maj.(d.R.), in Luftwaffenbefehlshaber Mitte, appt Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Abt. 348 (still 04.45). [ Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.-Berge-Btl. II]? LIMPRICHT, Werner. (DOB: in Einbeck) in KG 28, then trf to X. Fliegerkorps Hptm.(d.R./Fl.), trf from 11./KG 100 to Stab/IX. Fliegerkorps. LINAUER, Othmar promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Ln.) Hptm., Chef Flugmelde-Funk-Kp. z.b.v. 20. LINCK, Hermann promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). (n.d.) in JG 4. LINCKE, Max promo to Oberst (Wm.). LINCKE, Paul Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from Ln.-Fernspr.-Betr.Abt.z.b.V. 11 to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Holland Maj., in Stab/Lg.Kdo. Holland, appt Kdr. I./Ln.-Ausb.Rgt promo to Obstlt.(Ln.) Obstlt., appt Nafü Koflug 5/VIII (Brünn). LINCOWITZ,? Hptm., 1./JG 11 KIA - Fw 190 A lost at sea S of Mandal at Pl.Qu. 05 Ost/ LIND, Ernst Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Hauptbildstelle/RLM to Lw.-Führungsstab Ic. LIND, Rudi. (DOB: in Braunschweig or in Wiener-Neustadt?) Techn.Offz. in ZG Oblt. in Stab/JG LIND, Rudolf Hptm.(Kr.O.), trf from Nachschub-Kp.d.Lw. 20/XI to Luftflotte 4 for further assignment. LINDAU, Dr. Hermann promo to Oberfeldarzt (d.r.). LINDAU, Heinrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Crossen/Oder) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). LINDAU, Ludwig. (DOB: ) Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 27/IV promo to Obstlt Obstlt. with Koflug 18/XI (appt?) Kdt. Koflug 18/XI (to 10.43?) Obstlt. and Kdt. Koflug 18/XI appt Kdt. Koflug 2/VI promo to Oberst with RDA of LINDE, Hans von der promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) Obstlt., in Stab/Lg.Kdo. XI, trf to Stab/Lg.Kdo. XII/XIII (Abt. II a) in Fl.Ers.Btl. XII (previously in Stab/Lg.Kdo. XII/XIII), assigned temporary duty to Stab/XII. Fliegerkorps (to ) trf to Stab/Jagdfliegerführer trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. XII to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to Wehrersatzinspektion Linz for temporary duty ordered to Wehrbezirkskdo. Berlin VI for temporary duty trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. III. LINDECKE, Hans promo to Obstlt.(Wm.). LINDECKE, Johannes Obstlt.(Erg.O.), trf from Ob.d.L. pool to Wehrbezirkskdo. Berlin X trf to Wehr-Ers.Insp. Allenstein. LINDEINER gen. von WILDAU, Friedrich-Wilhelm von Chef Ic Gruppe III Ref. A (Länderbearbeitung Grossbritannien u.niederlande)/gen.st.d.lw promo to Oberst Oberst, in Lw.Führungsstab (Abt. Ic), trf to Kriegsgefangenenlager d.lw. Nr. 3 and appt Kdr. of Kgf.Lager d.lw. Nor. 2, 3 and Dulag Oberursel Oberst, appt Kdr. Kriegsgefangenenlager 4 d.lw at age 82. Lindeiner was the Kdt. of the famous Stalag Luft III, the scene of the famous Great Escape that led to a book by Paul Brickhill and the 1963 movie with Steve McQueen. LINDEMANN,? von Obstlt. Kdr. KGr.z.b.V. 2 (and ) Kdr. II./ KG.z.b.V. 1. LINDEMANN,? von Obstlt., appt Staka 5./KG 26 (to ). LINDEMANN, Hans Oblt., appt Staka 5./Bordfl.Gr. 196 (to KIA). LINDEMANN, Justus. (DOB: ) entered service with the Heer and trained as an observer trf to the Luftwaffe, sent to Brieg for 4 months of additional training and then assigned to 1. (H)/Aufkl.Gr. 14 as an observer shot down by a Spitfire and severely WIA promo to Oblt rejoined 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 14 after 10 months of hospitalization and convalescence trf

47 to FFS A/B Crailsheim for flight training trf to Erg.Aufkl.Gr. Jüterbog in Offiziere z.b.v. Ob.d.L. (Sch.Etat), trf to NAG 102 (to ) Oblt., trf to 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr promo to Hptm Hptm. and pilot in 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 123, MIA in Bf 109 G-4 (4U+IK) that failed to return from a recce mission over Tobruk harbor. LINDEMANN, Max. (DOB: ) Obstlt.d.R. (Ln.), released from active service. LINDEMANN, Theodor. (DOB: in Dortmund) entered the Luftwaffe serving initially with the Flaktruppe. (n.d.) with JFS in 7./JG Oblt., Adjutant in Stab II./JG 26, WIA in Fw 190 A-1 shot up by Spitfires south of Dunkirk Oblt., appt Staka 6./JG 26 (to ) trf to Stab/JG 77 and appt Adjutant in Stab/JG 77, promo to Hptm appt Kdr. I./JG 77 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. II./JG 103 (to ) Credited with 8 victories. LINDEMANN, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm appt Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Abt. 620 (to ). LINDEMANN, Willi promo to Hptm. d.r. (Flak). LINDEMANN, Wolfgang. (DOB: ) entered service with the Heer (Artillerie) trf to the Luftwaffe and assigned to Flak-Abt. Stettin appt Chef 2./Flak-Rgt attended Luftkreisschule II (3. Lehrgang) (to ) appt Hptm. beim Stabe in Stab I./Flak-Rgt Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) re-assigned to I./Flak-Rgt Hptm., in Flak-Ers.Abt. 12, released from active service. LINDEMAYR, Georg Hptm., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 9/VI (to c ). LINDEMEYER, Diedrich (Dietrich?) Maj., Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 182 (to 10.43). LINDEN, Albrecht zur. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) Maj., IIa in Stab/5. Flak-Brig. (ETr.) (to ) Maj., appt IIa in Stab/30. Flak-Div. (ETr). LINDENAU, Friedrich-Wilhelm-Kurt von Obstlt., Kdr. KGr.z.b.V Obstlt., appt Kdr. II./Grosse KFS Thorn (to ) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Bombenschule Anklam (to ) promo to Oberst. c appt Kdt. Lw.-Übungsplatz Malacky (to 1944) Oberst, Kdr. Flieger-Rgt MIA. LINDENBERG, Erwin. (W.B.K. Berlin V) Oblt. with Flak-Abt. 114 in Benghazi promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Flak). LINDENBERG, Hans Dietrich Hptm., provisional Kdr. III./Flak-Rgt appt permanent Kdr. III./Flak-Rgt Hptm., Kdr. III./Flak-Rgt. 8, appt Kdr. III./Flak-Rgt. General Göring Maj., appt Kdr. III.(Scheinw.)/Flak-Rgt in Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L., trf to General der Flakwaffe. LINDENBERG, Kurt. (DOB: ) Obstlt., trf from Höheren Flieger-Ausb.Kdo. 17 to Stab/Höheren Kdo. der Flugzeugführerschulen C and appt IIb promo to Oberst. LINDENBERG, Paul. (W.B.K. Potsdam I) Hptm., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 207/III Hptm., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 7/III Hptm.(d.L.), in Lw.-Baustammabteilung 17, appt Kdr. Lw.- Bau-Btl. 9/XIII on recommendation of Luftgaukdo. XXV, promo to Maj. (d.r./fl.) Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 105/VI. LINDENBERGER, Alfred. (W.B.K. Ingolstadt). WWI served with the Fliegertruppe, rising to Lt Hptm. (z.v./fl.) (RDA ) with JG 3? Maj., trf to II./JG 300 then later appt Kdr. (to 04.45?). (n.d.) awarded Ehrenpokal? WIA by P-51s with JV 44. Reputed to be the oldest fighter pilot. Credited with at least 4 victories (plus 12 victories in WWI). LINDENHAHN, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LINDENTHAL, Dr. (med.) Rudolf promo to Stabsarzt. LINDEQUIST, Johann. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LINDER,? Hptm. in le.flak-abt LINDER, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt in NAGr. 6, reported KIA. LINDESKOG, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). LINDHOLZ, Bruno. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LINDHORST, Heinz Oblt., trf from Wekusta 5 to Wekusta Oblt., appt Staka Wekusta 26 (Ost) (to 02.45). LINDINGER, Eduard. (DOB: in Sattlern, Krs. Eggenfelden/Bayern). (R, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe and began training with Fl.Ers.Abt began pilot training with FFS A/B in Parndorf then with FFS C 11 in Zeltweg trf to Grosse KFS trf to BFS received final training with Erg.KGr trf to 7./KG flew his 100th mission

48 Fw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Fw., awarded DKG, 7./KG reached about 280 missions seriously WIA while attacking minesweepers in the Gulf of Finland, his Ju 88 A-4 (V4+CR) was shot down by fighters Fw. in 7./KG 1, awarded the Ritterkreuz for destroying 8 tanks, 100 trucks, 7 trains and 3 locomotives trf to FFS A/B 115 as an instructor trf to FFS C became a test pilot for Erprobungstelle Tarnowitz volunteered to become a fighter pilot trf to III./NJG 5 (to 05.45) joined the Bundeswehr retired as a Hauptfeldwebel in Arnstorf near Pfarrkirchen/Niederbayern. LINDMAYR, Alois. (DOB: in Laibach (Ljubljana)/Österreich-Ungarn (now Croatia)). (R) joined the Austrian Bundesheer commissioned in rank of Lt attended flight school at Fliegerschule Graz Oblt., trf to Flieger-Rgt. 1 in Wien. c Oblt., Kdt., Aufkl.St. 1 of the Austrian Air Force trf to the Luftwaffe, assigned to Lw.Kdo.i.Ö., then KG promo to Hptm appt Staka 7./KG 158 (later 7./KG 76) Hptm. and Staka 7./KG 76, appt Kdr. I./KG 76 (to 09.40?) Hptm., awarded the Ritterkreuz, mainly for destroying 28 aircraft on the ground while Staka of 7./KG 76. c promo to Maj appt Kdr. III./KG Maj., appt Kdr. Sondergruppe L /General der Kampfflieger promo to Obstlt in RLM (Gen.d.Kampfflieger L.In.2), trf to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Rostow and appt Ic appt Ic of Stab des Luftgaukommandos Dnjepropetrowsk appt Kdr. of the deutschen Ausbildungskommandos der Ergänzungsgruppe der ungarischen Fliegerbrigade Ia in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XXV, trf to Luftflotte 4 for further assignment, incl. Chef of the Lw.-Ausbildungsstab for the Hungarian 102d Aviation Brigade promo to Oberst Oberst, appt Kdr. FFS A 123 Graz-Thalerhof (to ) Oberst, appt Kdr. FFS A 23 Kaufbeuren (to ) released from U.S. captivity clerk, accountant and representative for various Austrian firms began working in various low and intermediate level positions with the state and federal government in Graz and elsewhere. (n.d.) retired from the Österreiches Bundesheer as an Amstrat (Leiter Militärkommando Oberösterreich). Credited with over 30 combat missions. Destroyed 28 aircraft on the ground in Wels/Oberösterreich. LINDNER,?. (n.d.) Hptm. and Kdr. LS-Abt.d.Lw. 19. LINDNER, Adalbert Hptm.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Lg.Kdo. XIII in Stab/Luftflotte 3, promo to Obstlt. LINDNER, Alfred. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Coburg) Hptm.d.R. in le.flakbatterie z.b.v. 2015, trf to Lg.Kdo. III for further assignment Hptm. (d.r./flak). LINDNER, Alfred Hptm. and provisional Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 2/XVII, appt acting Kdr. Lw.- Bau-Btl. 6/IV Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), provisional Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 2/XVII, appt provisional Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 6/IV Hptm., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 8/IV Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 115/III. LINDNER, Anton ( Toni ). (DOB: in Hohenkemnath/Oberpfalz). (R, DKG) Uffz., in 2./JG severly WIA in 7./JG with 2./JG Obfw. in I./JG 51, awarded the DKG Lt. in Stabsstaffel/JG 51. awarded the Ritterkreuz trf to Stabsstaffel/JG appt Staffelkapitän in Erg.JG Oblt., appt Staka 2./JG 51 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka Stabsstaffel/JG 51 and concurrently from Staka 15./JG 51 (to ) retired from the Bundeswehr as an Obstlt in Hohenkemnath, Krs. Amberg/OberPfalz. Credited with c.650 combat missions and 73 air victories. LINDNER, Dr. (med.) Fritz. (DOB: ) promo to Oberstabsarzt Oberstabsarzt, appt Div. Arzt/14. Fliegerdiv. LINDNER, Erich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LINDNER, Gottlieb. (DOB: ) Hptm., appt Staka 1./KSG 1 (to ) promo to Maj Maj., appt Staka 1./KG 101 (to ) Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 33/VII. LINDNER, Günter in Flugmelde-Funk-Kp. z.b.v. 31, promo to Oblt. (RDA ). LINDNER, Hans promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.) Maj.(d.R.) and RV-Überwachungsoffizier in Ln.-Rgt. Reich. LINDNER, Dr. (med.) Heinz. (DOB: ) in Lw.-San.Abt./13. Flakdivision, promo to Stabsarzt Stabsarzt, trf to Lw.-San.Abt./6. Flak-Div. as a Truppenarzt (still 03.45). LINDNER, Herbert. (DOB: ) in 4./Ln.-Rgt. 25, promo to Oblt. LINDNER, Horst in schw.flak-abt. 289, promo to Oblt. LINDNER, Hubert Maj., Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 201/XVII (Hiwi).

49 LINDNER, Ingo. (DOB: in Danzig). WWI served in the Nachrichtentruppe designated as an Erg.-Offizier (Luftwaffe) with a rank of acting Obstlt. and appt Offizier z.b.v des RLM im RLM (pending assignment) ordered to Lehrgang D/Artillerie-Schule Jüterbog received RDA as Obstlt appt Gruppenleiter with the Chef des Nachrichten- Verbindungswesen/RLM appt Ln.-Geräte-Inspizient promo to Oberst appt Nachrichten-Offizier with Führungsstab S/88 Legion Condor appt Nachrichten-Geräte Inspizient received RDA of activated and appt Kdr. Ln.-Schule Halle/Saale and Kdt. Fl.H. Halle promo to Gen.Maj appt Höherer Kdr. der Ln.-Schulen Halle/Saale promo to Gen.Lt im Lazarett Halle/Saale. LINDNER, Joachim promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Chef 13.(mittl.Flugm.Leit- Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt LINDNER, Karl promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 26/VII (Giebelstadt). LINDNER, Karlheinz promo to Oblt in Ln.-Betr.Kp. 125, promo to Hptm. with RDA of LINDNER, Dr. (med.) Karl-Heinz. (DOB: ??) Stabsarzt with Prüfstelle auf Höhenwirkung Stabsarzt, trf to Luftflotte Reich for further assignment. LINDNER, Karl-Heinz Oblt., trf from RLM pool to 2./Kü.Fl.Gr LINDNER, Klaus. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LINDNER, Oskar promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). LINDNER, Raimund. (DOB: ) Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Straubing promo to Maj.(Ln.) Maj., in Stab/Lg.Kdo. Norwegen, appt Nafü/Koflug Kristiansand Nafü/Koflug 21/III, appt Nafü/Koflug 20/III. LINDNER, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) Oblt.(Kr.O./Fl.), trf from Feldausb.Btl.d.Lw. Nr. 1 to I./KG promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LINDOW, Ernst. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ) Hptm. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 16/XVII (Prag-Gbell). LINDPAINTNER, Eberhard Flieger-Stabsingenieur and Ing. z.b.v. with Feldwerftverband 30. LINDPOINTNER, Adolf in Flakauswerte-Zug (mot.z.), promo to Oblt. LINDSTADT, Hans. (W.B.K. Nürnberg I) as recommended by RLM, promo to Maj. (d.r.z.v./fl.). LINDT, Rudolf. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LINEN,? Hptm., appt and Kp.-Chef 2. Flugh.Betr.Kp./KG 54 (to 1941). LING, Heinrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Frankfurt/M. II) Hptm. (d.r./flak). LINGESLEBEN, Walter Hptm.(Erg.O.), at Fallschirmjägerschule Stendal promo to Maj trf from JFS 5 to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to Stab/Luftgaukdo. Belgien- Nordfrankreich for temporary duty (to ) trf to Stab/Lw.-Kdo. Ost Maj., Hauptregistratur/Luftflotte 6. LINGLER, Willy. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Goslar) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl). LINGNAU, Herbert Oblt., trf from RLM pool to Ln.-Gruppe beim Wettererkundungsstaffel d.ob.d.l promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm., trf from 7./Ln.-Rgt. 34 to Führer- Reserve/Ob.d.L trf to Stab/Gen.d.Dt.Lw. in Italien Hptm. and Höh.Nafü 4 in Stab/Italuft. c Hptm., appt Kdr. I./Ln.-Rgt LINHARDT, Wilhelm Maj.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Schwäbisch-Hall Nafü/Koflug Paris, appt Kdr. II./Ln.Ers.Rgt promo to Obstlt.(Ln.). c appt Kdr. II./Ln.- Ausb.Rgt LINIGER, Willy under the authority of Kdo.d.Luftkriegsschulen, promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) (RDA ). LINK,? Maj., appt Kdr. LS-Abt.d.Lw. 34 (to 09.41). LINK, Dipl.Ing. Eugen Maj.(Erg.O./Fl.), trf from Hauptbildstelle/RLM to Wehrbezirkskdo. Dortmund II (to ) promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) trf to Wehrbezirkskdo. Gleiwitz. LINK, Harald. (DOB: ). (DKG) Lt. in 6./KG 26, POW - (of the Norwegians?) He 111 H-3 (1H+GP) after being shot down by an RAF Hurricane E of Bjerkvik near Narvik and force-landed at Sør Skjomen in Norway Oblt., appt Kp.-Chef 10. Flugh.Betr.Kp./KG 26 (to 1944) Lt., appt Stafü of 3./Erg.KGr. 3 (to ) Lt., appt Stafü of 12./KG 26 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 10./KG 26 (to ) promo to Hptm Hptm., awarded

50 Ehrenpokal Hptm. in 1./KG 1, awarded the DKG Hptm. in IV./KG 1, trf to Bordschützenschule Rahmel promo to Maj. LINK, Hermann promo to Obstlt. LINK, Oscar (Oskar) promo to Maj.(Flak) Maj., appt Leiter Feldluftmunitionslager 2/I. LINK, Otto. (DOB: ). (DKG) Oblt., awarded DKG, 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Fw., awarded the Ehrenpokal in Stab/Fliegerführer Nord (Ost), promo to Hptm. (A1/Fl.) (RDA ). (n.d.) Stab/Aufkl.Gr. 123 Hptm., trf to Wekusta Hptm., appt Staka Wekusta 51 (to ). (n.d.) trf to Wetterflugstelle Prag-Rusin. LINKE, Alfred. (DOB: ) in OKW (AWA Dienststelle Königsberg), promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) in AWA Siedlungsreferat Zichenau-Sulwalken, trf to AWA Siedlungsreferat Kauen Obstlt. (Tr.O.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. III, released from active military service. LINKE, Bernd Oblt. in Nahaufkl.St. 12./12, KIA in Hs 126 shot down by enemy aircraft over Sihilovichi on the central sector of the Russian Front. LINKE, Bernhard Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Erg.JGr. Ost to Koflug 5/XII for Bodenorganisation training. LINKE, Ernst Oblt. in FAG 101, trf to Nahaufkl.St. 12/ promo to Hptm Hptm. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal. LINKE, Fritz-Heinrich promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) discharged from the Luftwaffe. LINKE, Heinz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Cottbus) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl). LINKE, Dr. (med.) Otto-Herbert. (DOB: ) Oberstabsarzt, trf to the Luftgaukdo. XVII area for duty with an Lw.-San.Abt. (o). LINKE, Lothar. (DOB: in Liegnitz/Schlesien). (R, DKG). (W.B.K. Breslau II) entered the Reichswehr, began 3./Fahr-Abt.Rendsburg (to ). Pre-war flight instructor trf to 3./ZG promo to Fw promo to Ofw trf to the Nachtjagd trf to 6./NJG 1. c trf to 4./NJG 1 on completion of night training Lt., in 6./NJG trf to II./NJG 2. 12/ Lt., 5./NJG trf to 11./NJG 1 due to unit redesignation Lt., awarded Ehrenpokal Oblt., appt Staka 12./NJG 1 (to ). 13/ KIA Bf 110 G-4 (G9+CZ) killed attempting to bale out of his aircraft over Lemmer/Holland after engine failure, had struck the tail and fell to his death a/c crashed Tacozijl/Holland, NW of Lemmer. Buried at Ysselsteyn awarded DKG, 12./NJG Oblt., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz. Credited with over 100 combat missions and 27 air victories, of which 25 at night. LINKE, Richard. (DOB: in Quaissen/Kreis Steinau on the Oder). (R, DKG) entered the Reichsmarine as an officer candidate, became a naval aviator Uffz., K/88 unhurt? during a bomb explosion vic Burgos - no details. [refers to someone else?] promo to Hptm Hptm., trf from FFS (See) Pütnitz to 3./Kü.Fl.Gr Hptm., Staka 3./Kü.Fl.Gr Hptm., Staka 3./Kü.Fl.Gr appt Kdr. I./KG Maj., appt Kdr. KGr. 806 (to ) awarded Ritterkreuz promo to Maj Maj., appt Kdr. III./KG 54 (to ). Late two weeks furlough appt Kdr. Erprobungsstelle Travemünde (to 11.44) Maj., awarded DKG, III./KG promo to Obstlt. (RDA ). c Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 105/III (to ) joined the Bundeswehr. (n.d.) retired as a Kapitän zur See. Credited with over 240 missions and destroying at least 30 tanks and the sinking of a British submarine in Siegburg. LINKE, Walter. (DOB: in Frankenhausen/Thüringen). (R, DKG) Uffz., awarded the Ehrenpokal Uffz., awarded the DKG Ofw., awarded the Ritterkreuz., 3./SG in Erfurt. LINKE, Walther (Walter). (DOB: ) promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 12./KG 53 (to ) trf to II./KG Hptm., appt Staka Seenotstaffel 51 (to ). LINKIEWICZ (LINKOWITZ?), Erwin Oblt. and Staka 1./Erg.Jagdgruppe West Hptm., appt Staka 1./JG 11 (to ) Hptm., appt (acting?) Staka 4./Erg.JGr. Süd (to ) Hptm. and Staka 10./JG 11, KIA - Fw 190 A-6 (White 1) by return fire from a B-17 S of Mandal at Pl.Qu. 05 East/7819 and crashed into North Sea 50 km S of Lista, Norway body washed ashore 3 km E of Skiveren/Denmark Buried at Frederikshavn. LINNARTZ, Dr. Peter promo to Maj.(Erg.O./Wm.), with Wehrwirtschaftstelle Essen Maj., trf from Wirtschaftsstab Ost to Wehrbezirkskdo. Görlitz. LINNARZ, Erich. (W.B.K. Berlin X) promo to Obstlt. (z.v./fl.).

51 LINNEKAMPF,? Obstlt., Ia/Erdkampfschule d.lw. (La Courtine). LINNEMANN (LINEMANN?), Ulrich Hptm., appt Staka 5./KG 2 (to , WIA aircraft shot up by RAF Hurricanes. 05/ Hptm., 5./KG 2, WIA a/c developed engine trouble and forced to bail out 10 km E of Ebblinghem (10 km E of St.-Omer) Hptm., appt Staka 11./KG 2 (to ), then to Trsp.St./IX. Fl.Korps promo to Maj in Stab/IX. Fliegerkorps. trf to Luftflotte 4 for further assignment. LINNEMANN, Gustav. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). LINNEMANN, Otto. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Oblt Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded DKG, 11./KG Oblt., appt Staka 1./KG 2 (to ) crashed his Do 217 at Gilze Rijen a/f, details unknown Oblt., appt Staka 11./KG 2 (to ) at LKS 1, promo to Hptm. LINNENBACH, Hermann promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) (cancelled?). LINNENBACH, Wilhelm. (DOB: in Neckarhausen) Hptm.(d.L.), in Fl.Ers.Btl. XII, appt Führer Fl.Pl.Kdo. Cuers. Last rank: Major. LINNENKAMP, August Kdt. Wehrmacht-Nachr.Kommandantur 313 (Athen) (to ), promo to Oberst (Ln.) trf to Stab/Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 12 (to ) trf to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. and ordered to Marineoberkdo. Ostsee for temporary duty Oberst, trf to Luftgaukdo. III for further assignment. LINNER, Leopold. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in III./NJG 5, released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N) Hptm. and Chef 4.(mittl.Flugm.Leit-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt LINNEWEBER, Friedrich Flieger-Stabsingenieur and Sachbearbeiter in Stab/Lw.-Kdo. West. LINNIGER,? Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XXIV (to ). LINNINGER, Franz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Linz) Hptm. (d.r./flak). LINS, Benedikt proposed for promo to Maj. (z.v./fl.) by Luftgaukdo. Südost Maj. (z.v.) in Stab/Lw.-Stab Griechenland, trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. IV. LINSE, Heinrich (Heinz) promo to Oblt.(A 1/Ln.) in Stab/Ln.-Flugsicherungs-Rgt. West Oblt. and Chef 8.(Flus.-Kp.)/Ln.-Flugsicherungs-Rgt. Reich. LINSE, Heinrich. (DOB: ) (W.B.K. Osnabrück) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ). LINSENBARTH, Hermann promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Bau). LINSINGEN,? von Maj., Ic/Deutsche Luftwaffenmission in Rumänien. LINSINGEN, Hans-Carl von Maj., appt Kdr. IV./KG 55 (to ) Obstlt., reappt Kdr. IV./KG 55 (to ) appt Kdr. Luftflottentruppen/Luftflotte appt Leiter Verb.Kdo. Luftflotte 4 to I. Fliegerkorps. LINSINGEN, Rolf von promo to Oberst. LINSMAYER, Eduard Hptm.(Erg.O.), in Fl.Ausb.Rgt in Stab/Fliegerdiv Maj., Kdr. Fallschirmjäger-Kraftfahrausbildungsabt promo to Obstlt. LINSMEIER, Rudolf Oblt., in KG 27. LINSTÄDT, Willy promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Leiter Schaltgruppe in 1.(Stabs- Nachr.Kp.)/Lg.Nachr.Abt. 14. LINTL, Alfred. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Wien I) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). LINTOW, Gustav Hptm.d.R. with Wehrmachtumschlagstab Piräus, trf to Lg.Kdo. Norwegen for further assignment. LINTZ, Dr. (med.) Walter. (W.B.K. Stuttgart II) promo to Stabsarzt (Zahnarzt) (Kr.O./San.). LINTZ, Karl promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). LINTZ, Dr. (med.) Walter. (W.B.K. Stuttgart II) promo to Stabsarzt (Zahnarzt) (Kr.O./San.). LINXEN, Paul. (DOB: in Regensburg) in II./JG Adjutant in JG in Erg.JGr. Ost trf to 5./JG Oblt., with 5./JG Lt. or Oblt. and Staka 4./JG 52. (n.d.) Oblt. in II./JG 52, became POW. Credited with at least one victory. LINZ, Hans. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LINZ, Heinrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LINZ, Rudolf (Rudi). (DOB: in Ilmenau/Thüringen). (R, DKG) in 8./JG with 4./JG Lt., appt Staka 12./JG 5 (to ) awarded DKG, 12./JG KIA Fw 190 A-8 (Blue 4) shot down by a Mosquito while shooting down a Beaufighter and a P-51 Mustang

52 over the Meistad area in Norway. Buried at Bergen Solheim Lt., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, 12./JG 5. Credited with 70 air victories. LINZ, Wolfgang. (DOB: ). (DKG) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in NAGr. 12, awarded the DKG. LINZENMEIER, Ernst Hptm.(Erg.O.), Wehrm.Fürsorgungsoffizier Graz, appt Wehrm.Fürsorgungsoffizier Minden promo to Maj.(Wm.) Maj., Wehrmachtfürsorgeoffizier Minden, trf to Wehrmachtfürsorge- und Versorgungsamt Dortmund. LION, Karl-Hermann. ("Charly" ) (DOB: in Saarlouis). (R, DKG) began flight training at the DVS Warnemünde entered the Luftwaffe and trained as a fighter pilot assigned to Küstenjagdstaffel 2./136 at Kiel trf to 4.(St)/Tr.Gr. 186 at Kiel-Holtenau Lt., concurrently instructor at the Stukavorschule Parow/Stralsund Oblt., in Stab/Tr.Gr. 186 (later III./St.G. 1) Oblt. and Ia of I.(St)/Tr.Gr Oblt. and Ia of III./St.G Oblt. in III./St.G. 1, ordered to naval hospital in Kiel-Wik, reason unstated. c Staka 9./St.G promo to Hptm awarded DKG, 9./St.G awarded the Ritterkreuz. c Techn.Offz. Stab/St.G. 1 (to ) trf to I./St.G Hptm., appt Kdr. I./St.G. 101 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./SG 103 (to ) appt Kdr. I./SG 101 (to 05.45) promo to Maj. Credited with 680 combat missions, 5 air victories, sunk one destroyer, one mine layer, 2 gun boats, 2 supply vessels and 8 bridges joined the Bundeswehr retired as an Obstlt in Saarlouis. LIPCSEY, Adalbert von. (DOB: in Wien) Ofw., 1./JG (11?) Ofw., 1./JG 27 WIA - Bf 109 shot down and force-landed vic Altenburg Lt., in 1./JG Lt., 1./JG Oblt., trf to 2./Erg.JGr. West. Credited with 7 victories. LIPFERT, Helmut. (DOB: in Lippelsdorf/Thüringen). (RE, DKG). (W.B.K. Rudolstadt) after RAD service, trf to Nachrichten-Abt. 37 attached to 1. Pz.-Div. Early 1941 trf to the Luftwaffe trf to the Luftwaffe nominated to Offiziersanwärter while receiving fighter training assigned to 6./JG Lt., 6./JG 52 unhurt - Bf 109 G-2 (Yellow 1+ -) emergency landing at Krasnoarmeiskaja (Krasnoarmeisk?) due to disorientation and fuel shortage Lt., appt acting Staka 4./JG 52 (to 04.43) * Lt., appt acting Staka 6./JG 52 (to ) Lt./Oblt., appt Staka 6./JG 52 (to ) awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Oblt Lt., awarded the DKG awarded Ritterkreuz, Stafü 6./JG Oblt., appt acting Kdr. II./JG 52 (to c ) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./JG 53 (to ) claimed his 200th victory Hptm., awarded the Eichenlaub became a POW of the Allies and not handed over to the Soviets. Credited with c.700 combat missions and 203 air victories, sunk 2 torpedo boats and destroyed 30 motor vehicles. Shot down 15 times but never injured. (n.d.) postwar became a schoolteacher in Einbeck, buried there at the Zentralfriedhof. [* acc to J.Prien] LIPINSKI, Erich Hptm., appt Chef d. Stabskp. /Luftflotte 10 (still ). LIPINSKI, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Stendal) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). LIPKE, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). LIPP, Hans-Hermann. (DOB: ). (R). (DOB: ) Oblt., in I./Fsch.Jg.-Rgt promo to Hptm Hptm., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, Bataillonsführer Fsch.Jg.Rgt. Hübner. LIPP, Josef. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Wien IV) Hptm. (d.r./flak). LIPP, Karl. (DOB: in Emmersacker near Augsburg). (R, DKG). Fall 1938 trf to 4./KG 254 (later 4./KG 55) WIA by AA when attacking infantry near Brody - He 111 P-4 (G1+AC) - hospitalized with a leg wound, recovering until Ofw., awarded DKG, III./KG Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 4./KG (19?) MIA in the area of Kletskaja/Soviet Union - He 111 H-6 (G1+GM). (n.d.) promo to Lt. posthumously. Credited with more than 300 missions. LIPPACH, Horst. (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt. in II./St.G. 1, awarded the DKG in St.G. 1, promo to Oblt Oblt. and Ausbildungsleiter in 15./SG 151. LIPPE, Friedrich von der promo to Maj.(Wm.) Maj., trf from Wehrbezirkskdo. Swinemünde to Wehrbezirkskdo. Cosel. LIPPE, Otto Graf von. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Stuttgart II) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). LIPPE,Hans. (DOB: unknown). (R) KIA Lt., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, Zugführer Fsch.Pz.Gren.Rgt. 1 Hermann Göring.

53 LIPPERT, Fritz promo to Hptm.d.R appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 115 (E) (still 04.45). LIPPERT, Otto Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Seerappen. LIPPERT, Werner. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin VIII) Hptm. (d.r./flak). LIPPERT, Wolfgang. (DOB: or ? in Fraureuth/Sachsen). (R). (n.d.) trf to I./JG in 3. J/88 in Spain with the Legion Condor in I./JG Hptm., appt Staka 3./JG 53 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. II./JG 27 (to ) Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr., II./JG KIA Bf 109 F-4/Trop (Black << + -) shot down by Curtiss fighters over Bir-el-Gobi/North Africa, severely injured after baling out, both legs amputation and died in a British hospital of an embolism. Credited with 30 air victories (4 in Spain). LIPPE-WEISSENFELD, Egmont, Prinz zur. (DOB: in Salzburg). (RE, DKG) joined the Austrian Bundesheer, and assigned to the infantry now in the Austrian Air Force promo to Lt trf to II./ZG trf to NJG in 4./NJG Oblt. in 4./NJG 1 WIA Staka 2./NJG Oblt., appt Staka 5./NJG 2 (to ) Oblt., awarded DKG, 5./NJG Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 5./NJG Oblt., 5./NJG Hptm., appt Kdr. I./NJG 3 (to ) Hptm. and provisional Kdr. III./NJG 3, appt provisional Kdr. III./NJG 1 (to ) Hptm., awarded Eichenlaub, Kdr. III./NJG promo to Maj Maj., appt Kommodore NJG 5 (to ) Maj., Stab/NJG 5 KIA - Bf 110 G-4 (C9+CD) struck the ground and crashed in the Ardennes near St.-Hubert/Belgium during a daytime flight. Buried at Ysselsteyn. Credited with 51 night victories. LIPPITZ, Heinz Oblt., appt Adj. IV./KG 6 (to ?) Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from II./KG 6 to Ob.d.L. pool with temporary duty to Flugzeugführer-Überprüfungsschule ELF Oblt., in IV./TG 4 (KIA ). LIPPMANN, Johannes. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LIPPMANN, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LIPPOLD, Walter Obstlt.?, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 214/III (to c.11.44). LIPRECHT, Johannes. (DOB: ) in I./Ln.-Rgt. 11, promo to Oblt. (with RDA from ) promo to Hptm.(Ln.). LIPS, Hans promo to Maj.(d.R.z.V.) Maj. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 21/III (Frankfurt/O.) (to ) trf to Luftgaukdo. III as a Luftvermittlung-Überwachungsoffzier. LIPSKI, Josef. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Stolp) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.) trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. 1 to Fl.H.Kdtr. Prossnitz. LIPSKY, Josef Lt., 6./St.G. 3 fate unknown - Ju 87 D-1 (S7+EP) lost vic Marsa Matruh after fighter attack - later returned in St.G. 101, promo to Oblt. LIS, Wilhelm-Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LISCHEWSKI, Anton. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Neuruppin) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl). LISCHEWSKI, Fritz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm., appt (acting?) Kp.Chef Lw.-Festungs-Btl. IX (to ). LISCHKA, Karl Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Breslau promo to Maj at FFS A/B 71, assigned temporary duty to Annahmestelle 3 für Offizierbewerber d.lw trf permanently to Annahmestelle 3 für Offizierbewerber d.lw. LISCHKE, Kurt Obstlt.(Erg.O.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. (See) Kamp to Lg.Kdo. Belg./Nordfr. for further assignment Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 5/VI, promo to Oberst. LISKIEN, Artur promo to Hptm.(W) (d.l.) with Lufthauptmunitionsanstalt 1/I, trf to Feldluftmunitionslager 1/I. LISOWSKI,? Hptm., appt Kdr. III./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 7. LISOWSKY, Bruno. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Würzburg) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). LISS, Bruno promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). LISSAT, Erwin. (DOB: in Tehlau/East Prussia) Oblt., in IV.(Stuka)/LG Oblt. in Stab/LG 1, POW in He 111 H forced to execute an emergency landing at Dęblin following combat with Polish fighters of 112. Esk. Mysliwska; later repatriated Oblt., appt Staka 3./Erg.Gr./KG 27 (to ), then Staka 2./Erg.Gr. KG 27 (to ), then Staka 11./KG 27 (to 07.41) Oblt., 11./KG 27 unhurt - He 111 P (1G+DF) crash landed at Magdeburg-Süd, cause unstated promo to Hptm Hptm., in 2./KG 6 (MIA in Ju 188 A-2 (3E+BK) believed shot down into the sea by a night fighter during mission to Torquay) Hptm., appt Staka Stabsstaffel/Lehrgeschwader 1 (to 1945).

54 LISSAU,? Maj., with "Kuriergruppe OKW 1 Staffel" - Flensburg. LISSEK, Paul promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). LISSEL, Alwin Hptm., Kdr. Flak-Trsp.Abt. 7 (and 02.42) Maj.(d.R.), trf from Flak- Ers.Abt. 37 to Luftwaffenbefehlshaber Mitte Maj.(d.R.), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 37 to 11. Flakdiv. to train as Divisions-Nachschubführer. LIST, Alfons. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(Flak) Maj.(Erg.O.), in Stab/LKS trf from Stab/LKS 6 to Stab/Flakgeräte-u.Munitionsinspizient Maj., appt Qu 4 (Handwaffen) in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XVII (and ). LIST, Ferdinand. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Wien I) promo to Flieger-Stabsingenieur d.b. LISTING, Karl-Heinz. (DOB: ) Lt. in 2.(F)/SAGr LISY, Johannes. (DOB: in Berlin) Lt. in 1.(F)/SAGr LISY, Viktor promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Bau-). LITJENS, Stefan. (DOB: in Hasselt/Rheinland). (R, DKG) in 4./JG severely WIA (lost an eye) and did not return to combat until Ofw., awarded DKG, 4./JG Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 4./JG returned to 4./JG 53 after a lengthy period of leave severely WIA again (damage to remaining eye) and permanently taken off flying status. Credited with 444 combat missions and 38 air victories joined the Bundeswehr retired as a Hauptfeldwebel in Kalkar-Hasselt. LITKA, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). LITSCH, Emil promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 208/VIII (Landau/Isar). LITSCHAUER, Johann posthumous promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). LITTERST, Erich. (W.B.K. Strassburg) promo to Hptm. (d.r.z.v./flak). LITTIG, Wilhelm promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.) Hptm. (d.r.z.v.), trf from Fl.Pl.Kdo. 3/II to Luftgaukdo. XII for further assignment. LITTMANN, Curt Obstlt., appt Kdr. FFS A/B 112 (to ) Obstlt., appt Kdr. FFS A/B 121 (to ) promo to Oberst. LITTMANN, Hans. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Fl.). LITTROW, Franz Flieger-Ingenieur and Techn.Offz. in 4./JG 5. LITTWA, Johann Hptm., appt (acting?) Kp.Chef Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XXXVI (to 11.44). LITZNER, Arthur Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Lw.Bau-Ers.Btl. III to Kdt. d.versorgungsstützpunkt Smolensk with Abwicklungsstab/Lg.Kdo. II, trf to XII. Fliegerkorps for further assignment. LIVONIUS, Walter von. (DOB: in Biebrich/Rhein) Uffz.d.R., Feldwebel d.r., Oberfeldwebel d.r. in 2./Kü.Fl.Gr. 106, Luftdienstkdo. 67 and 1./KGr WIA attended 6./K.O.A. Lehrgang at Rechlin trf to Torpedowaffenplatz d.lw. Gotenhafen promo to Lt promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) trf to I./KG 26 and appt Staka. LIXENFELD, Theodor Hptm., in Lg.Nachr.Rgt with RLM, promo to Maj. (d.r./ln.) Maj. and Nafü 1/1P in Stab/Luftgaubefehlsstelle Dresden. LOAH, Wolfgang Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., pilot in 1./Versuchsverband Ob.d.L Oblt., operations officer with Kommando Hecht Oblt., Führer of the remnants of Kdo. Hecht. LÖB, Fritz. (DOB: in Berlin). WW I veteran (Pionier) trf to the Luftwaffe from the Heer with a rank of Maj appt Chef der Abt. Beschaffungswesen (procurement) in technischen Amt /RLM promo to Obstlt appt Gruko in Flieger-Geschwader 155 (ie: II./KG 155) and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H. Ansbach appt Offizier z.b.v. des RLM/Ob.d.L. (pending assignment) promo to Oberst without RDA and appt Leiter des Rohstoff und Devisenstoffe im Vierjahreplan appt Chef d. Amt für Deutsche Roh und Werkestoffe im Vierjahreplan (office for German raw material and currency in the Four Year Plan) received RDA promo to Gen.Maj. without RDA and appt Leiter der Haupt-Abt. I/RLM RDA received appt Chef des Lw. Verwaltungsamt/RLM appt Kommandierender Gen. und Bef. im Luftgau Belgien Nordfrankreich in an Lufthansa Ju 52 in a mid-air collision near Brüssels-Evere/Belgium. LOBACH, Karl Hptm. (d.r.), trf from schw.flak-abt. 537 to Luftflottenkdo. 3 for further assignment. LOBACH, Rudolf. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LOBAU,?. (n.d.) Oblt. and Kp.-Chef 7. Flugh.Betr.Kp./KG 26.

55 LOBB,? Maj. in Abt. Ic/Luftgaukdo. VI. LOBBE, Bernhard Hptm.d.R. in schw.flak-abt. 463, appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 463 (to ) promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) trf to Luftgaukdo. VI (Etat z.b.v.). LÖBBERT, Dr. Otto Stabsarzt, IVb Offz. I./KG 6. LOBBES, Rudolf. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LÖBE,? Hptm., appt Kdr. Ln.-Betr.Abt. z.b.v. 11 (to ). LOBECK, Eduard Hptm.d.R.z.V. with Fl.Pl.Kdo. 14/I, trf to Stab/21. Lw.-Feld-Div. LÖBEL, Herbert. (DOB: in Chemnitz) Oblt., appt Staka 11./LG 1 (to 04.44) Oblt./Hptm., appt Staka 1./LG 1 (to 04.45). LÖBELT,?. Early 1941 Maj., Kdr.? KG 30. [ may mean Kommodore?] LOBENWEIN-WEINEGG, Wolfgang Obstlt.(Erg.O.), trf from Wehrm.Fürsorgeu.Versorgungsamt Karlsruhe to Wehrm.Fürsorge-u.Versorgungsamt Ulm (to ) trf to Wehrkreis-u.Versorgungs-Abt. XXI promo to Oberst (Wm.). LÖBER, Heinrich promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). LÖBER, Paul. (W.B.K. Gotha) promo to Hptm. (d.r.z.v./flak). LÖBERT, Gerhard. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal. LÖBLICH, Rudolf. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). LOBLICHER,? Oblt., appt Id of Fsch.Ers.u. Ausb.-Div Oblt., appt Id of 20. Fsch.Jg.- Div. LÖBNER, Edmund. (DOB: ) Maj., in I./Flak-Rgt. 43. c Obstlt., appt Kdr. Feld-FAS (Mitte) 16 (to c.01.43). c appt Kdr. Feld-FAS (Süd) 20 (to c.01.44) promo to Oberst Oberst, appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 149 (to 04.45). LOCH,? Obstlt., killed in crash (Kurierstaffel 12). LOCH, Dr. (med.) Albert. (W.B.K. St. Wendel/Saar) promo to Stabsarzt (Zahnarzt) (Kr.O./San.). LOCH, Hans. (DOB: ). (DKG) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt., unspecified Aufkl.Gr. awarded the DKG. LOCH, Herbert Maj., JG 1. [ Kdr. in or Kommodore?] LOCHBICHLER, Josef. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LOCHBÜHLER, Matthias. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LÖCHEL, Otto. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Halle/Saale) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). LÖCHELT, Dr. (med.) Friedrich. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, appt Truppenarzt in I./Flak-Rgt. 4 (I. Flakkorps area). LOCHER, Kurt. (DOB: in Swinemünde) Lt., Adj. of I./JG 77. LOCHER, Rudolf Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) with Abwicklungsstelle/Luftgaukdo. Charkow, trf to KG 26. LÖCHERBACH, Ewald Oblt. (Kr.O.) and Battr. Chef in schw.flak-abt. 534 to this date. LOCHMANN, Gustav promo to Maj. LOCHMANN, Rudolf in Lg.Kdo. III/IV area, promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). LOCHMANN, Rudolf promo to Oberst (Erg.O.) trf from Stab/Luftzeuggruppe 4 to Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Westfrankreich trf from Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Westfrankreich to Nachschubschule d.lw Oberst, Kdt. Nachschubschule d.lw ordered to Stab/Feldluftgaukdo. Westfrankreich for temporary duty (to ). LOCHMÜLLER, Wilhelm Maj.(d.R.), appt Nafü Koflug 11/VI. LÖCHNER, Dr. Hans promo to Oberstabsarzt (d.r.). LOCHNER, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Mannheim I) Hptm.(d.R.), appt Kdr. FFS C 3 (to ) with 4./JG Hptm., appt Staka 1.(Einsatz)/Erg.Gr./JG 53 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 1./JFS 5 (to ) Hptm., appt Gruppenleiter in Jagdfliegervorschule 2 (to ) Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Jagdfliegervorschule 2 to FFS A/B Hptm.(d.R.), in Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe, ordered temporary duty to Kdo. der Erprobungsstellen d.lw. (to ) trf to FFS A/B Hptm. (d.r./fl.). LOCHTE, Max promo to Obstlt. d.r.z.v. (Flieger). LOCK, Friedrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Wittenberg) Hptm. (d.r./flak). LOCK, Peter with JG Oblt. and Adj. of JG 54. Summer 1945 POW of the British.

56 LOCKEMANN, Dr. Wilhelm. (DOB: ) Oberstabsingenieur, Chef Ln.-Ingenieurstab II (to 09.44) Flieger-Oberstabsingenieur and Gruppenleiter with Gen.Nafü with Gen.Nafü/OKL, promo to Oberstingenieur. LÖCKENHOFF, Alfred. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Mettmann) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). LOCKER, Hermann Hptm. (d.r./flak), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). LÖCKER, Dr. Julius. (DOB: ) entered military service promo to Oberstarzt Chefarzt Lw.-Lazarett Wiener-Neustadt, appt Chefarzt Res.Kriegslazarett (L) 1/III. LOCKWALD, Erich in Lg.Kdo. III area, promo to Maj. (d.r./flak). LODDERS, Ernst. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LODE, Werner Oblt. in 4./KG 77, POW - force-landed Ju 88 A-5 (3Z+DM) at Parsons Farm, Poling near Arundel/Sussex after being damaged by Spitfires previously in II./KG 77, promo to Hptm. LODER, Johann promo to Hptm.(Kr.O.) Hptm. and Chef 3.(Fernspr.- u.fernschr.betriebs-personal-kp.)/luftgau-nachr.abt. 5. LÖDERER, Karl von. (DOB: in Podgorze near Krakau). (DKG). WWI served in the infantry trf to the Luftwaffe from the Austrian Army (with IR 6) with a rank of Maj. and appt Offizier z.b.v. des RLM und Ob.d.L. (pending assignment) received RDA as Maj. and appt to Stab II./Flak-Rgt appt Kdr. II./Flak-Rgt promo to Obstlt. (RDA ) appt Stabs-Offizier Flak with AOK appt Stabs-Offizier Flak with AOK appt Stabs-Offizier Flak with AOK appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 133 (mot) awarded DKG trf to Flak-Ers.-Abt. 12/Flak-Rgt appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt appt Kdr. Flak-Brigade V promo to Gen.Maj assigned to Führerreserve OKL appt Kdt. Lw. Übungsplatz Ahrbrück became U.S. POW released in Mödling bei Wien. LOEBE, Kurt. (DOB: ) Hptm. (Tr.O.) (Ln.), (suicide). LOEBE, Willy Hptm.(W), in I./Flak-Rgt promo to Maj.(Flak). LOEBE, Willy Hptm. (d.r.), trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. XI to Fl.H.Kdtr. A 211/III Hptm., Kdt. Fl.Pl.Kdo. C 3/XVII (to c ). LOEBEL, Walter. (DOB: in Berlin). (i.g.). (R) entered service with the Heer (Artillerie) Generalstab training at the Heereskriegsakademie Berlin (to ) certified fluent in English trf to the Luftwaffe and assigned to 2.Abt./Genst.d.Lw. (to ) Beobachter (observer) training (to ) began pilot training trf into the Generalstab d.lw. (did not attend the Luftkriegsakademie) received the Lw. Beobachter license trf to I./KG appt Kdr. of I./KG 257 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. I./KG 26 (to ) and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. Lübeck-Blankensee ordered temporary duty to I./Lehrgruppe 88 for Ju 88 training (to ) promo to Obstlt trf to RLM pool appt Kommodore KG 30 (to ) Obstlt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kommodore KG Obstlt., appt Abt.-Leiter I in Stab/Luftflotte 2 (to ) reported MIA (in Ju 88 A-1 (PM+ZA )near Smolensk). LOEBELL, Kurt. (DOB: in Zwingenberg/Hessen). (DKS). WWI served aboard various naval vessels, sometimes in a command capacity designated an Erg.-Offizier with a rank of Kapitänleutnant a.d. and assigned to the Erg.-Offizier-Lehrgang at Ln.-Schule Halle/Saale appt provisionally in charge of the Lehrgänge für Flugsicherung (aircraft safety service courses) at Ln.-Schule Halle/Saale promo to Hptm. (RDA ) promo to Maj appt permanent Leiter der Lehrgänge für Flugsicherung at Ln.-Schule Halle/Saale ordered to Stab/Luftkreis-Kdo. II appt Funk und Flugsicherungs-Sacharbeiter (radio and aircraft safety service technical adviser) beim Stab des Luftkreis-Kdo. II appt Funk und Flugsicherungs- Sacharbeiter beim Nachrichtenführer des Lw.Gr.Kdo promo to Obstlt appt Funk und Flugsicherungs-Sacharbeiter beim Nachrichtenführer des Luftflotte appt Funk und Sacharbeiter beim Höheren Nachrichtenführer des Lfl appt Sonderbeauftragter für Flugsicherung-Vorschriften (special commissioner for aircraft safety service regulations) beim Chef des Nachrichten Verbindungswesens/RLM appt Nachrichtenführer beim V. Fl.Korps and concurrently Kdr Ln.-Rgt activated and promo to Oberst appt Höherer Nachrichtenführer beim Lw.Kdo. Ost and concurrently Kdr. Ln.-Rgt appt Nachrichtenführer beim X. Fl.Korps awarded DKS Nafü/Lw.-Kdo. Südost (to ) appt

57 Flugsicherungs-Inspizient beim Chef des Nachrichten-Verbindungswesens later beim Gen.Nachrichtenführer d.lw./rlm (to ) promo to Gen.Maj captured by the British in Lübeck repatriated and released in Wiesbaden. LOEBELL, Rudolf promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.). LOEBEN, Wolf von Oblt., at FFS C Stargard Oblt. in Wekusta 51, KIA - in He 111 that disintegrated in mid air over Unterjettingen; cause unknown. LOEBISCH, August Maj., trf to OKW (Abt. Ausland) promo to Obstlt promo to Oberst Oberst in Führer-Reserve Ob.d.L. on temporary duty at Koflug 2/XIII for Bodenorganisation training appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A 220/XII Oberst, Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 243/XII. LOECK,? Oblt., in Verb.Kdo. (S) Oblt., Staka 2.(He 111)/LLG 2. LOECK, Karl. (DOB: ). (DKG) Oblt., 4./Flak-Rgt. 3 awarded the DKG promo to Hptm.(DAL/A2). LOEF, Hermann promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). LOEFFELBEIN, Günther. (DOB: in Cuxhaven). (R, DKG) entered the Heer, as an officer candidate, serving with Inf.Rgt. 4. (n.d.) attended LKS 1 Dresden promo to Lt trf to the Luftwaffe. (n.d.) trained at FFS A/B Berlin-Gatow, then FFS C 5, then Grosse KFS 4 and then at Blindflugschule 3. (n.d.) trf to Erg.KGr trf to 10./KG WIA in a crash landing. Spring 1941 trf to 1./KG 51 as Offz.z.b.V trf to Stab I./KG 51 as Techn.Offz Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded DKG, I./KG appt Adj. of I./KG appt Staka 3./KG appt Staka of 10./KG 51 (to ) promo to Hptm Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka in I./KG trf to the Navigationsschule der Luftwaffe in Strausberg Hptm., Staka of the Ausb.St. of the Navigationsschule appt Maj.beim Stab appt Ia of Stab IV./KG 51 (became IV./Erg.KG 1 on 12.44) appt Staka of 12./Erg.KG 1 (to late 04.45). Credited with 272 missions in Siegen. LOEFLER, Friedrich in RLM (Chef d.luftwehr St.A.Lw.), promo to Oberst (W). LOEHMKE, Karl-Heinz promo to Oblt.(d.R.) Oblt. and Chef 4.(Feldfernkabelbau- Kp.)/Ln.-Abt. 65 (15. Flieger-Div.). LOEHNERT, Helmut Oblt. pilot, in Stab II./LG 1 WIA - Ju 88 A-5 during emergency landing at Fürstenfeldbruck following motor trouble during a transfer flight Oblt., appt Adjutant II./LG 1 (to 12.42) Oblt. pilot, in 5./LG 1 (WIA - in Ju 88 A-4 (L1+UC) during attack on Convoy Vigorous) promo to Hptm appt Geschw.Adjutant/LG 1 (to 01.44) Hptm., in II./LG 1 (to WIA - in Fi 156 C-3 crash near Foggia/Italy on a courier flight). LOEPE (LÖPE?),? Oblt., in Stab/Flieger-Rgt. 91. LOEPER, Siegfried von Oblt. and Offz. beim Stab/Fsch.Pz.Gren.Rgt. 2 Hermann Göring. LOERBROKS, Theodor Maj.(d.R.), temporary duty to Koflug 2/XIII for Bodenorganisation training with Koflug 8/VII, trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. III and ordered to Wehrmachtführungsstab for temporary duty. LOERSCH (LOESCH?), Karl. (DOB: in Travemünde) Staka 9. Seenotstaffel appt Staka 4. Seenotstaffel school assignments Maj. and Hptm. beim Stab in IV./JG 27. LOERZ, Herbert Oblt. and Staka 7./KG 77, shot down by RAF Hurricanes Oblt. and Staka 7./KG 77. LOERZER, Bruno. (DOB: in Berlin). (PleM, RkHS, R) entered the Heer. WWI served with the Fliegertruppe, rising to Hptm awarded Pour le Mérite. (n.d.) awarded the Ritterkreuz des Königsliche Haus Ordens von Hohenzollern mit Schwerter trf to the Baltic Freikorps left the army. 1920s helped form the Lithuanian Air Force Hptm.a.D. and appt Präsident der DLV entry into the Luftwaffe with a rank of Oberst and appt Offizier z.b.v. im RLM (pending assignment) appt Reichsluftsportführer ordered to Fliegergruppe Schleissheim appt Gruko in JG appt Kdr. I./JG ( ?) appt Kommodore JG promo to Gen.Maj. and appt Inspekteur der Jagdflieger appt Kdr. 2. Fl.-Div appt Kommandierender Gen. II. Fl.Korps promo to Gen.Lt awarded Ritterkreuz promo to Gen.d.Fl promo to Gen.Oberst (RDA ) appt Chef des Lw.-Personalamt und Chef der personalen Rüstung und der NS- Führung d.lw./rlm assigned to Führerreserve OKL, with a rank of Obergruppenführer in the NSFK retired captured by the Americans vic Bergtesgaden moved to Dachau

58 camp released in Hamburg. Credited with 44 air victories in WWI. Brother had been a Gauleiter in Braunschweig. LOESCH, Egbert von Hptm., in I./Lehrgruppe Ju Hptm. and Staka 1./KG 30, KIA, - shot down by AA fire during attack on roads W of Brussels; crashed E of Ramsdonk. Buried at Lommel. LOESCH, Hans Hptm., appt Staka 9.(Erg.) Seenotstaffel (to ). LOESCHER, Willy Obstlt. (Erg.O.) in Stab/Luftgaukdo. I promo to Oberst. LOESENER, Dietrich in Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L., promo to Oblt. (Ing.). LOESER, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Naumburg/Saale) Hptm. (d.r./flak). LOETS, Erich. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). LOEWE, Adolf. (DOB: in Köln). (n.d.) in IV./KG 2, and later trf to 5./KG trf to 15./KG 6, but then returned to 5./KG promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) trf to 11./TG Staka 2./Fliegerverbindungsgeschwader Hptm., relieved of command and court-martialed for refusing an order. LOEWE, Ernst. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Luftzeuggruppe promo to Obstlt trf from Stab/Luftzeuggruppe 11 to Ob.d.L. pool with temporary duty to RLM (LP 3) trf permanently to RLM (LP 3). LOEWE, Ernst Maj., appt Kdr. I./Ln.-Rgt Obstlt.(Tr.O./Ln.), appt Führer Ln.- Rgt. 4 (to 03.40) and concurrently Kdr. II./Ln.-Rgt Obstlt., Kdr. II./Ln.Rgt appt Kdr. Ln.-Rgt. Loewe (to ) appt Kdr. Ln.-Rgt. 14 (to ) promo to Oberst Kdr. Ln.-Versuchs-Rgt. (to 11.44) appt Kdr. Ln.-Rgt. 218 and concurrently Nafü/8. Jagddivision (to ). LOEWE, Heinz. (DOB: ) in 1./Ln.-Versuchs-Rgt., promo to Oblt Hptm. (Tr.O.) (Ln.), KIA. LOEWE, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), in Flak-Stammbatterie Bitterfeld Maj., trf from Wehrmeldeamt Gera to Wehrmeldeamt Querfurt (to ) promo to Obstlt.(Flak) trf to Wehrmeldeamt Jena Obstlt. (Tr.O.) in Flak-Ers.Abt. 11, released from active military service. LOEWENSTERN, Elard Baron von. (DOB: in Bischdorf/Oschl.). WWI served with the Fliegertruppe designated as an Erg-Offizier-Anwärter (Luftwaffe) designated as an Erg.-Offizier (Luftwaffe) with a rank of Maj. (RDA ) appt Gruppenleiter I C in the kriegswissenschaftlichenabt./generalstab d.lw promo to Obstlt appt Kdt. des Flughafenbereich Grossenhain appt Ic in Stab/Kdr.d.Lw. (Koluft) with Heeresgruppe B (or ?) appt Ic in Generalstab/IV. Fl.Korps promo to Oberst appt Ic in Stab/Kdr. d.lw. (Koluft) with H.Gr. B appt to Generalstab/Luftgau-Kdo. Belgien- Nordfrankreich appt Offizier z.b.v. des RLM und Ob.d.L. (pending assignment) appt provisional Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 3/IV activated appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 2/II, Warschau appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 1/III (order rescinded?) Oberst, appt Kdt. Koflug 1/II (to ) appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 3/I (to ) promo to Gen.Maj appt Kdt. Koflug 5/VIII assigned to Führerreserve and made available to the Fliegerersatz-Div appt Kdr. Festungsstab Luftgau VIII retired into Soviet captivity in Lager Hohenschönhausen. LÖFFELMANN,? Oblt. in III./NJG 3. LÖFFLER, Dr. (med.) Erwin. (W.B.K. Wels) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). LÖFFLER, Felix Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from OKW (W.Pr.III L) to OKW (J). LÖFFLER, Fritz promo to Hptm. LÖFFLER, Günther promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). LÖFFLER, Kurt. (DOB: ) at JFS 5, JG 107 and then Erg.JGr. Ost in 3./JG Lt., I./JG Lt., I./JG Lt., I./JG Lt., 3./JG 51 WIA - Bf 109 crashed vic Modlin after combat - suffered a severe head injury WIA? Oblt. and instructor in 4./Erg.JG Credited with 17 victories. LÖFFLER, Kurt Hptm.(Kr.O.) and RV-Überwachungsoffizier in Ln.-Rgt. Reich. LÖFFLER, Max Maj. and Kdr. Flieger-Geräteausgabestelle 103/VI. LÖFFLER, Rolf. (DOB: ). (DKG) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. and Beobachter in Nahaufkl.St. 11./13, WIA in Hs

59 126 B-1 shot down by a fighter north of Grinki/N Russia Oblt. in 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 23, awarded the DKG. LÖFFLER, Walter. (DOB: ) Hptm. in 5./Art.Rgt. 13 (L) (to ) Hptm. (z.v.), trf to Befh.d.Dt.Lw. in Rumänien for further assignment promo to Maj. LÖFFLER, Wolfgang. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). LOH, Dr. Heinz promo to Stabsarzt (d.r.). LOH, Johannes. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). LOH, Karl August promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) Hptm., Chef le.flakbattr.z.b.v Hptm., Kdr. le.flak-abt. 914 (to c ). LOHBECK, Dr. (med.) Hermann promo to Stabsarzt. LOHBECK, Hermann. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Oberhausen) Hptm., appt Kdr. Feld- Ers.Btl. d.lw Hptm. (d.r./fl.). LOHBECK, Kurt. (DOB: in Stettin) promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.). c Hptm. and Staka 2./Fliegerverbindungsgeschwader 2. LOHBECK, Wilhelm promo to Obstlt Obstlt. in RLM (Ministeramt), trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to Stab/Luftgaukdo. III for temporary duty ordered to RLM (Gen. für d.personaleinsatz d.lw. Aussenstelle) for temporary duty. LOHE, Felix promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). LOHE, Horst. (DOB: ). (DKG) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in an unspecified Aufkl.Gr., awarded the DKG. LOHE, Klaus Lt. in Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe, trf to IV./KG in KG 4, promo to Oblt Oblt. in 9./KG 4, WIA. LOHEIT, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Neustrelitz) promo to Oblt.(Kr.O./Ln.) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Ln.) Hptm. and Zugführer in 5.(mittl.Flugm.Leit-Kp.)/Ln.- Flugm.Abt. (E) z.b.v. 21. LOHER, Alfons promo to Hptm. LOHFF, Bernhard. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Hptm assigned to XI. Fliegerkorps, promo to Hptm. (A 1/Fl.) Hptm., Kdr. III./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 2 and Kdr. II./Fsch.Jg.Rgt promo to Maj Hptm., awarded DKG, Führer III./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 2. LOHMANN,? Oblt., Ia of II./KG 27. LOHMANN, Arno. (DOB: ) Oblt., trf from 2./Kü.Fl.Gr. 106 to 2./Kü.Fl.Gr Oblt., 2./Kü.Fl.Gr promo to Hptm Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal in 3./Kü.Fl.Gr. 906, trf to Führer-Reserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to Admiral Nordmeer for temporary duty. LOHMANN, Günther. (DOB: in Verden). (DKG). WWI initially served in the artillery trf to the Luftwaffe from the Heer with a rank of Hptm. and appt Offizier z.b.v. des RLM (pending assignment) promo to Maj. without RDA appt Lehrer für Luftschutz und Lufttaktik at the Kriegsakademie promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. Aufkl.Gr. 52 and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H. Cottbus appt Kdr. Aufkl.Gr. 41 and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H. Reichenberg appt Kdr. III.(Aufkl.)/LG appt Kdr. d.lw. (Koluft) with 6. Armee promo to Oberst appt Kdr.d.Lw. (Koluft) with 10. Armee received RDA of appt Kdr.d.Lw. (Koluft) with Pz.Gr appt Kdr.d.Lw. (Koluft with 4. Pz.Armee awarded DKG promo to Gen.Maj appt Gen.d.Aufklärungsflieger/RLM (In 1) and Gen.d.Lw. beim OKH appt Kdr. 14.Lw.-Felddiv trf to the Heer and promo to Gen.Lt. with RDA of and appt Kdr. 14. Felddiv.(L) concurrently appt Bef. Mittelnorwegen assigned to Führerreserve OKL became U.S. POW released in Lichtenwald/Regensburg. LOHMANN, Hermann. (DOB: ). (i.g.) promo to Hptm appt Ia op/iv. Fliegerkorps in Führer-Reserve Ob.d.L. (K.L.F.), ordered to Genst.d.Lw. (Gen.Qu./2.Abt.) for temporary duty appt Leiter Gruppe I in Abt. Lw.-Bodenorganisation/Gen.Qu. in Genst.d.Lw promo to Maj. LOHMANN, Johannes Oblt.d.R.z.V. in Erg.JGr. West, trf to Luftflotte 3. LOHMANN, Johannes Obstlt., in Fl.Ers.Btl. VII (previously with Frontleitstelle Neapel), assigned temporary duty to Annahme- u.entlassungsstelle/lg.kdo. VI (to ) trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. VII to Ob.d.L. pool to Kriegsgefangenenlager d.lw. Nr. 5 and appt provisional Kdr appt permanent Kdr. Kriegsgefangenenlager d.lw. Nr promo to Oberst.

60 LOHMANN, Oskar promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.). LOHMANN, Otto Maj., temporary Kdr. of Lw.-Nebelabteilung 1 (mot) Maj.(d.R.), named from temporary to permanent Kdr. of Lw.-Nebelabteilung 1 (mot). LOHMANN, Paul. (DOB: ) promo to Obstlt. LOHMANN, Walter Hptm.?, Kdr. Feld-Ers.-Btl. d.lw. 5 (to ). LOHMANN, Dr. Walter Maj., temporary duty from RLM to Stab/Lg.Kdo. IV in Stab/Lg.Kdo. Moskau, promo to Oberst. LOHMEIER, Ludwig Oblt., appt Adjutant II./LG 1 (to?). LOHMEYER, Adolf promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). LOHMEYER, Hans-Georg. (DOB: in Brilon). (R, DKG) Uffz., awarded the Ehrenpokal Fw., awarded DKG, III./SG Lt., awarded Ritterkreuz on completion of 600 combat missions, Stafü 6./SG Lt., 6./SG 77 KIA Fw 190 F-8 shot down over Gumbinnen in East Prussia. Buried at Salau near Insterburg. LOHMEYER, Joachim in 4. Flakdivision, promo to Hptm. LOHMEYER, Peter. (DOB: in Zanzibar/East Africa) promo to Oblt.z.See Oblt.z.S., trf from Aufkl.Kette (See) AS/88 to 3./Kü.Fl.Gr. 106 (to 10.39) reassigned from the Seeflieger back to the Kriegsmarine for U-boat training. LOHMNITZ, Walter promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Chef 20.(schw.Flugm.Leit- Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt LÖHN, Johann-Hinrich promo to Hptm.(d.R.) promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) trf from Höheren Fliegerausbildungskdo. 17 to Stab/Kdo. d.erprobungsstellen d.lw. Rechlin. LÖHN, Kurt. (DOB: ) Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. III to Luftgaukdo. Rostow promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LOHNER, Ferdinand Hptm., with Ic of Stab/Luftflotte Maj.(z.V.), trf from Luftgaukdo. Rostow to XII. Fliegerkorps Maj. (z.v.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. VI, trf to Kriegsgefangenenlager d.lw. Nr. 2. LOHNERT, Hans Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt Hptm.(d.R./Flak), provisional Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. 232, appt permanent Kdr promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). LÖHNERT, Helmut. see LOEHNERT, Helmut. LÖHNERT, Martin. (DOB: in Celle) Lt., Navigations-Offz. in JG 5. LOHOFF, Helmut. (DOB: in Oberhausen) entered the Heer. (n.d.) with LKS Werder attended LKS Berlin-Gatow (to ) Staka in I./KG attended JFS Werneuchen (to ) with 12./JG promo to Lt I./JG Lt., I./JG Lt., in 3./JG promo to Oblt ? appt Adj., Fl.Ers. Abt. 33 (to 12.40) trf to 2./JFS 2 (to 08.41) Oblt., 9./JG Oblt., appt Staka 7./JG 51 (to POW after a forced landing near Sychevka/60 km S of Rzhev - Bf 109 F-2 (White 3+I)) released. (n.d) Credited with 17 victories LÖHR,?. (n.d.) Oblt., Adj. III./St.G. 2. LÖHR, Alexander. (DOB: in Turnu-Severin/Romania). (RE) entered the österreichische Heer and promo to Lt attended the War college in Wien promo to Oblt. WWI served in the infantry promo to Hptm. (n.d.) assigned to the Austro-Hungarian War Ministry (to war's end) promo to Maj. Post War responsible for the structure of the Austrian air defense promo to Obstlt promo to Oberst appt Kdt. der Luftschutztruppen promo to Gen.Maj appt Kdt. of the österreichischen Luftstreitkräfte trf to the Luftwaffe from the Austrian Army with a rank of Gen.Maj promo to Gen.Lt. (RDA ) appt Kommandierender Gen. und Bef. der Luftwaffe in Österreich appt Kommandierender Gen. der Lw.Kdo. Ostmark appt Chef der Luftflotte promo to Gen.d.Fl. (RDA ) awarded Ritterkreuz promo to Gen.Oberst appt provisional Kdr. der 12. Armee appt Oberbefehlshaber der 12. Armee appt Ob. Südost concurrently appt Ob. Heeresgruppe E awarded Eichenlaub primarily for notable successes in suppressing partisans in Yugoslavia Ob. Südost became Yugoslavian POW and subsequently sentenced to death for probable war crimes or executed by hanging in Belgrade (Version #2: executed by firing squad in the courtyard of Belgrade Prison). Fluent in German, French, Russian and Romanian with extensive knowledge of Hungarian, Italian and Serbian.

61 LÖHR, Alfred Oblt. in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 100, killed in Ju 86 R-1 (T5+SM) believed to have been accidentally shot down by German fighters near Derewanschtschiki W of Vyazma. LÖHR, Erich. (DOB: ). (DKG) Hptm., appt provisional then permanent Kdr. le.flak- Abt. 86 (to ) promo to Maj Maj. and Kdr. le.flak-abt. 86, awarded the DKG appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 89. LÖHR, Ernst-Heinz. (DOB: ). (DKG) Lt., with 6./JG Lt., 6./JG Lt., 6./JG Lt., 6./JG in JG 3, promo to Oblt Oblt. in 6./JG 3, awarded the DKG Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., appt Staka 1./JG 3 (to ) Oblt., 1./JG 3 WIA - Bf 109 G-6 (White 6) belly-landed N of Beauvais after combat with Spitfires in 1./JG Oblt., 1./JG 3 KIA in Bf 109 G-6 that crashed at Hollands Diep, 6 km NW of Willemstad/Holland - shot down by P-47s. Buried at Bergen op Zoom. Credited with 37 victories. LÖHR, Friedrich Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 3/III promo to Oberst. LOHR, Georg promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm. in Stab/Ln.-Rgt. 12, appt Kdr. II./Ln.- Rgt. 14. LÖHR, Gerhard. (DOB: in Hannover) Lt., in II./JG Lt., 8./JG 6 WIA - Fw 190 A-8 (Blue 2) vic Königsberg - eye injury Ia in II./JG 6. LÖHR, Heinrich. (DOB: ). (DKG) Oblt. in 2./Flak-Rgt. 49, awarded the DKG promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Ia in Stab/1. Flakbrigade (to ). LÖHR, Dr. (med.) Heinz. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, appt Truppenarzt in Lw.-San.Abt./13. Flak-Div. LÖHR, Hermann promo to Maj. d.r. (Flg.). LÖHR, Hugo. (DOB: ). (DKG) Stafü with Aufkl.Gr Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal appt Staka 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 120 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 1. (F)/Aufkl.Gr. 124 (effective ) awarded DKG (recommended while in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 120) promo to Maj fell ill and replaced as Staka Maj., appt Staka 5. (See)/Erg.Fernaufkl.Gr. (to ). LÖHR, Hugo promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). LÖHR, Karl Oberst?, appt Kdr. Flak-Ers.Rgt Kdr. Flak-Ausb.Rgt. 4. LÖHR, Kurt. (DOB: ) Obstlt., Kdr. II./Flak-Rgt Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak- Rgt. 19 (mot) (to ) appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 51 (to 06.41) Kdr. Flak- Ers.Abt./Luftgaukdo. XI promo to Oberst Oberst, Chef der 4.Abt.(Geschütze) in Amtsgruppe für Flakentwicklung (GL/L-Flak)/Generalluftzeugmeister (to ) appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 69 (mot) (to 07.44) Oberst, appt Kdr. Flak-Brig. 5 (to c ) appt Kdt. Flakschiessplatz Brüsterort (to 1945). LÖHR, Wilhelm Oblt.d.R. with Fl.H.Kdtr. Braunschweig-Broitzen, trf to XII. Fliegerkorps for further assignment. LOHRENGEL, Ludwig. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LOHRENTZ, Dr. (med.) Ernst. (DOB: ) entered military service promo to Oberstarzt Chefarzt beim Lw.-Lazarett 1/XI, Braunschweig, trf to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Charkow appt Divisionsarzt/20. Flak-Div. (to POW?) Oberstarzt, appt Referent in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XVII. LOHREY, Berthold Hptm.(d.R.), Chef Nachschub-Kp.d.Lw. 21/XI, appt Chef Nachschub- Kp.d.Lw. 7/XII. LOHREY, Heinrich Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) and Kp.-Chef Nachschub-Kp.d.Lw. 5/XIII (to 11.43). LÖHRL,? Oblt., Adj, III./ St.G. 2. LÖHRMANN, Johannes Hptm. d.r.z.v. with Kriegsgefangenenlager 4 d.lw., trf to Kriegsgefangenenlager 3 d.lw. LOHRMANN, Siegfried. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Chemnitz I) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O.) Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Wehrnacht-Nachr.Kdtr. Oslo to Stab II./Ln.-Rgt Hptm. (d.r./ln.). c Hptm., appt Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 26/XI (Hildesheim). LÖHSE,? Maj., Kdr. Flak-Abt LOHSE, Heinz. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). LOHSE, Karl Hptm. and Kdr. le.res.flak-abt. 772, appt Kdr. le.flak-abt promo to Maj.

62 LOHSE, Walter Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Stab/Flak-Rgt. 14 to Stab/Lg.Kdo. XI promo to Maj. d.r. (Flak). LOHSS, Kurt Maj. (d.r./flak) in Rüstungsinspektion XIb, trf to Lw.-Befh. Mitte for further assignment. LOHWASSER, Dr. (med.) Siegfried. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf to the Fallschirm-AOK for further assignment. LOIBETSBERGER, Heinrich promo to Maj Maj. in Stab/Flak-Rgt. 66, appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt Maj., appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 192 (still ) Maj., appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 523 (to c ). LOICHEN, Johannes. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(d.R.Flak) Maj. and IIa in Stab/Flak-Brig. 1 (to ). LOIDOLT, Johann (Johannes) Oblt., in 3./JG 3 (to POW after being shot down near Chadwell Heath) promo to Hptm. LOIZENBAUER, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LOJEWSKI (LOIJEWSKI, LOWJEWSKI?), Alfred von ( Loje ). (DOB: in Masuchovken/E Prussia). (n.d.) had been a policeman before joining the Luftwaffe. (n.d.) in I./JG in II./JG Oblt., appt Staka 4./JG 334 (to ) trf to Legion Condor in Spain and appt Staka 2. J/ Oblt., Staka 2. J/ Oblt., trf from I. of J/88 Legion Condor to II./JG 77 and appt Staka 5. Staffel (to 06.40) promo to Hptm Staka 5./JG Staka 14./JGr.z.b.V. (to POW after being hit by AA fire and belly-landing N of Murmansk at sea in the Bay of Kola - Bf 109 E-3 (Red 4(or 3?))) released after seeing 13 prisons and 17 labor camps. Credited with at least 3 victories (2 in Spain), perhaps a total of LÖLHÖFFEL von LÖWENSPRUNG, Helmut. 07? Oblt., appt Staka 5./SKG 210 (to ) Oblt. in 5./SKG 210 unhurt? -Bf 110 E-1 (S9+LN) shot down vic Nokolskoye Oblt., appt Staka 5./ZG 1 (to MIA) Oblt., Staka 5./ZG 1, reported MIA - Bf 110 E-2 (S9+HN) 4-6 km SE of Demidov. LOLI, Karl-August Hptm.d.R., appt provisional Kdr. le.flak-abt LÖLLMANN, Emil Obstlt. and Leiter GL-Verbindungsstelle Dänemark Obstlt., trf from Wehrwirtschaftsstab Norwegen to Rüstungsinspektion /Wehrkreis IX (to ) promo to Oberst (Wm.) trf to Rüstungsinspektion Niederlande. LOLLO, Fritz promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). LOMBERG, Günther Lt., appt Adj. in Stab/NJG 6 (previously with 4./NJG 6) Lt. in I./NJG 6, WIA. 18/ Lt., I./NJG 6. Credited with 3 night victories. Survived the war. LOMMATZSCH, Andreas promo to Hptm in Flieger-Rgt. 53, trf to Offiziere z.b.v. Ob.d.L. (Sch.Etat) Hptm. in IV./KG 76, ordered to NJG 1 for 5 days of instruction Hptm., appt Staka 3./NJG 6 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 12./NJG 6 (to 16/ WIA - crashed following instrument failure vic Flh. Weimar-Nohra). LOMMEL, Karl (Carl). (DOB: ). (DKG) Oblt., trf from Aufkl.St.(F) A/88 to I./JG Oblt., appt Staka 1./JG 52 (to ) Oblt., 1./JG Oblt., appt acting Kdr. I./JG 52 (to ) promo to Hptm. c Oblt., appt Staka 1./Erg.JGr. Ost Hptm., appt Staka 4./Erg.JGr. Ost (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 2./Erg.JGr. Ost (to ) Staka 10./Erg.JG promo to Maj. Credited with 2 victories. LOMMER, Alfons. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Straubing) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). LONGIN, Anton-Carl. (DOB: in Vienna). (i.g.). WW I served with the Fliegertruppe began Generalstab training in the Austrian Army (to 07.31) promo to Maj trf into the Generalstab of the Austrian Army promo to Obstlt promo to Oberst trf from the Austrian Army and German Army to the Luftwaffe appt Leiter of Gruppe I and acting Abt.-Chef in OKW/Ausland-Abwehr Oberst, trf from RLM to Stab/Wehrm.Bevoll. beim Reichsprotektor in Böhmen und Mähren Prag and appt Chef d.stab received RDA of appt Ch.d.Genst./Luftgaukdo. XVII appt Kdr. Lw.-Jäger-Rgt appt acting Kdr. 1. Lw.-Felddiv. (to 09.43) promo to Gen.Maj appt Kdr. 9. Lw.-Felddiv Führer-Reserve Ob.d.L ordered temporary duty to Stab/Lw.-Kdo. Südost (to ) trf to Luftflotte 1 for further assignment Gen.Maj., appt Kdt. Koflug 4/I Riga (to ) appt acting Komm.Gen. Feldluftgaukdo. XXVI Riga (to ) appt Kdr. z.b.v. Div. 604/Fallsch.AOK appt Kdt. Koflug 6/VII (to ) released from Allied custody in Wien.

63 LONGREÈ, Robert promo to Maj.(Ln.). LONICER, Heinz Hptm. of 9./KG 53, POW - shot down by 56 Sqdn. during raid on Hornchurch airfield and ditched 15 miles off Brightlingsea promo to Maj. LÖNNE, Alfred promo to Maj Maj., trf from Stab/Luftgaukdo. III (previously in Koflug 24/III) to Stab/Fliegerkorps Tunesien as Kdt. des Stabsquartier (to ) trf to Führer-Reserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to III. Lw.-Feldkorps for temporary duty trf to Stab/6. Lw.- Felddivision Obstlt., appt Kdr. Fsch.Jäger-Div. Nachschubtruppen 5. LONZIUS, Friedrich. ("Fritz"). (DOB: in Magdeburg) in I./KG 40. (n.d.) also in KG 100 and KG 1. [ attacked a convoy flying a Do 217] Oblt.(Kr.O./Fl.), trf from II./KG 40 to Ausb.Kdo. für Landflugzeugschleuder in Erprobungskdo. 25, then JGr. 10, then Erg.JGr. Nord returned to JGr Hptm., appt Staka 11./JG Oblt., 11./JG Hptm., Stab III./JG 300 MIA(deserted?) - Bü 181 vic Linz. Credited with one victory. LOO, Otto van der. (DOB: ). (n.d.) with 3./Erg.JGr. Süd Ofhr., 3./JG Lt., Staka 3./JG unhurt - Bf 109 shot down. Credited with 2 victories. LOOBES, Gustav Oblt. and Adj. in I./ZG 76, KIA - Bf 110 D shot down by fighters and crashed into the sea off northern England. LOOK, Dr. (med.)? Stabsarzt and Chef Referat 3 A (Luftschutz-San.Dienst)/Chef d.sanitätswesens d.lw. (L.In.14). LOON,? Oberst and Chef Inspizient der Stellung - und Befestigungbauten der Luftwaffe (zgl.bef.d.flakw.). LOORZ (LOORS), Herbert Oblt., in KG promo to Hptm KIA. LOOS, Erhardt. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Amberg) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). LOOS, Franz in XI. Fliegerkorps area, promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) (RDA ). LOOS, Gerhard. (DOB: in Kommern/Sudetenland). (R, DKG) in I./JG in 3./JG Lt., appt Staka 8./JG Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., awarded DKG, 1./JG Lt., awarded DKG, 1./JG in JG 54, promo to Oblt awarded Ritterkreuz, Stafü 8./JG KIA Bf 109 G-6 (RX+DL) shot down by a P-51 in the Oldenburg area, dropped out of his chute at 60 feet to avoid high voltage wires. Credited with 92 air victories. LOOS, Kurt. (DKG) in VIII. Fliegerkorps area, promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., appt Staka 7./ZG 1 (to KIA) Oblt. in I./ZG 2, awarded the DKG Hptm. in 7./ZG 1, KIA in Me 210 A-1 (2N+BR) shot down by Spitfires SW of Medjezel Bab and crashed in the Tunis area during an operational sortie. [possibly mixed up with the other Kurt Loos?] LOOS, Kurt. (DOB: in Schwerte) Lt., in 2./NJG 1. 28/ Lt., 2./NJG promo to Oblt Lt., 2./NJG Oblt., Stab/NJG Oblt., 1./NJG WIA Oblt., 1./NJG Oblt., Staka 1./NJG 5 (to ) Hptm., Staka 7./ZG 1 MIA - Me 210 A-1 (2N+BR) lost SW of Medjez el Bab Oblt. and Staka Luftbeobachterstaffel promo to Hptm in Stab/Erg.JG Staka 7./JG 300 and then Staka 8.(Sturm)/JG Hptm. in 7./JG 300, KIA vic Göttingen - Fw 190 A-8. Credited with 10 to 14 night victories. LOOS, Walter. (DOB: in Oppenheim). (R, DKG) assigned to III./JG 3 on completion of training and later trf to IV.(Sturm-)/JG Fw., awarded DKG, Stab/JG Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, Stab/JG 300. Credited with 66 combat missions and 38 air victories joined the Bundeswehr retired as a Hptm in Landsberg/Lech. LOOSE, Erich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K.Neumünster) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) Hptm. and Kdr. Stabs- u.wachtruppe of the forward command post O.K.L. LOOSE, Fritz. (DOB: in Altenstein) in 1./JG Techn.Offz. in I./JG variously in 4./JG 54, 6./JG 54 and 10./JG trf to 10./JG 26 and then to 8./JG Oblt., 4.(Jabo)/JG returned to 4./JG Oblt., 4./JG Oblt., 12./JG Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., appt Staka 2./JG 108 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 4./JG 108 (to ) Oblt. in JG 7. Credited with 7 victories in 320 missions. LOOSE, Herbert. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LOOSE, Walther. (DOB: ) promo to Obstlt.(Ln.) Obstlt., in III./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 2 (previously Nafü/Koflug Posen), appt Nafü/Koflug Aibling-Schleissheim

64 Nafü Koflug 2/VII, trf to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. and ordered to Marineoberkdo. der Nordsee for temporary duty released from active service. LOOS-LOSIMFELDT, Felix von Hptm. and Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. 507, promo to Maj.(Flak) Maj.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Verb.Offz. für Luftschutz beim Kdt. Gross-Paris. LOPAU, Dr. (med.) (Z) Wilhelm promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). LÖPER, Dietrich. (DKG) Oblt. in II./KG 77, awarded the DKG Hptm., in IV./KG 77 (to KIA). LOPEZ, Aristides Garcia Hptm., 15.(span)/JG 27 MIA - Bf 109 E-7 vic 6 km N of Istra, details unknown. [Spanish national in Luftwaffe service.] LORBACH, Reinhard. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm., appt Kp.- Chef 3. Flugh.Betr.Kp./KG 27 (to 1944) Hptm., appt Kp.-Chef 7. Flugh.Betr.Kp./KG 27 (to 1945). LORCH, Herbert. (DOB: in Zweibrücken). (R, DKG) entered military service with Inf.Rgt promo to Lt left the army joined the Luftwaffe, with pilot training at Fassberg and Celle trf to Fliegergruppe Erfurt (II./KG 253) as Techn.Offz promo to Oblt. 1936/37 attached to Junkers-Werke in Dessau for Ju 86 familiarization trf to I./KG Oblt., I./KG took part in the Deutschlandflug appt Chef of 10. Flugh.Betr.Kp./KG appt Techn.Offz. IV./KG promo to Hptm. (n.d.) appt Staka 6./KG appt Staka Erg.St./KG 1 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. IV./KG 1 (to ) Staka 11./KG Hptm., appt Kdr. II./KG 1 (to 08.42) (acting?) Kommodore KG 1 (to ) promo to Maj awarded the Ehrenpokal Maj., awarded DKG, II./KG MIA vicinity of Bryansk following an attack on targets in that area- Ju 88 A-4 (V4+CC) shot down by fighters SE of Kolodesy Maj., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. II./KG 1. Credited with approximately 200 missions. LORCHER, Dr. (med.) Johann. (DOB: ) entered active military service Oberstarzt with Flieger-Überprüfungsstelle Klagenfurt. LOREK, Franz. (DOB: ). (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., 1. (F)/Aufkl.Gr. 121 awarded the DKG in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 121, promo to Oblt. 21/ Oblt. and pilot in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 121, MIA in Ju 88 D-1 that failed to return from a recce mission over the Mediterranean, apparently shot down by a fighter approx. 130 km S of the Balearic Is. while shadowing an Allied convoy; he was rescued and sent to an Allied hospital in North Africa. LORENTZ, Erich Maj.(d.R.), in Lw.Befh. Mitte area, appt Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. 293 (to ) appt. Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt c Obstlt., appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 573 (to 09.43) trf to Flak-Ers.Abt. 2 (Führerreserve) appt Kdr. Flakscheinw.Ers.Abt. 19. LORENTZ, Martin. (DKG) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal awarded the DKG (recommended while an Oblt. in 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122). LORENZ,? Maj., appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 241 (to 1942). LORENZ,? Oblt. and Chef 7.(schw.)/Ers.Abt. HG. LORENZ,? Hptm. in (Staka?) Aufkl.St.(F)/Flakkorps I, KIA in Do 17M shot down in air battle over Château-Thierry/N France. LORENZ,? Oberstingenieur, Chef der Abt. Flugzeugforschung/Chef d. Techn. Luftrüstung in Gen.St.d.Lw. LORENZ,? Hptm. and Staka 1./KG 77. LORENZ,? Hptm. (Ln.) and Kdr. V./Luftgau-Nachr.Rgt. 25. LORENZ,? Hptm., appt Staka 9./KG 26 (to 02.42). LORENZ, Dr. Günther promo to Hptm.(d.L./Fl.) trf from the Fliegertruppe to the Sanitätsdienst d.lw. (Zahnärzt) Hptm.(d.L.), trf from Koflug 4/VII to Luftgau-San.Abt. 6. LORENZ, Edmund. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LORENZ, Emil Oblt.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Schwerin to Lg.Kdo. XII/XIII promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.) trf to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Holland trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. XI. LORENZ, Erhard Maj.(d.R.), trf from Abwicklungsstelle Luftgaukdo. II to Luftflottenkdo. 3 (rescinded). LORENZ, Erich. (DOB: ) assigned to cruiser Nymphe (to ) assigned to cruiser Königsberg (to ) assigned to Linienschiff Hessen (to ) trf to Fliegerwaffenschule (See ) Parow (to ) trf to FFS (See) Stettin (to ) trf to BFS Brandis (to ) trf to FFS (See) Stettin ( ) trf to Erg./KG 27 (to ) trf to 5./KG 27 (to ) trf to 2./KG 27

65 (to ) trf to I./KG 27 (to ) promo to Maj trf to FFS A/B 52 (to ) trf to FFS C 20 (to ) in RLM pool (Schul-Etat) (to ) ordered on temporary duty to BFS 7 Radow (to ) Maj., trf to IV./KG trf to I./KG 27 (to ) trf to III./KG 27 ( ) Maj. in 14.(Eis)/KG 27, MIA in He 111 H-16 (1G+KY) during night attacks on rail station at Zwiahel, Pl.Qu LORENZ, Franz. (DOB: ) Maj., Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. 361 (to 03.41) in Stab/Lg.Kdo. VIII, promo to Obstlt.(Flak). LORENZ, Franz Maj., appt Chef Kurierbereitschaft (including Flugbereitschaft?) in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XVII (still ) promo to Obstlt.(z.V./Fl.). LORENZ, Friedrich. (DOB: in Dresden). (R, DKG) trf to IV.(St)/LG 1. (later I./St.G. 5) awarded Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded DKG, 10./LG Hptm., appt Staka 1./St.G. 1 (to ) KIA in Ju 87 D-3 shot down by AA fire, exploded in mid-air, near Strelnikovo/USSR Hptm., posthumously awarded the Ritterkreuz, Staka 1./St.G. 1. Credited with approximately 350 missions. LORENZ, Gerhard. (DOB: 1906) Oblt., 9./KG 26 POW - He 111 H-3 (1H+KT) shot up by 603 Sqdn. Spitfire, force-landed 40 km E of Frazerburgh promo to Hptm in 5./KG appt Kdr. Störkampfgruppe Lw.Kdo. Don (to ). LORENZ, Hans. (DOB: ) Hptm., trf from RLM pool to Lw.Mission Pressburg trf to Aufkl.St./I. Flakkorps Maj. in Stab/JG 101, trf to Führer-Reserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to Annahmestelle 5 für Offizierbewerber d.lw. for temporary duty trf permanently to Annahmestelle 5 für Offizierbewerber d.lw in Führer-Reserve/Ob.d.L., promo to Obstlt. LORENZ, Hans. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LORENZ, Hans. (DOB: ) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) trf to the Luftwaffe and sent to Fliegerschule Braunschweig for Beobachter (observer) training trf to Aufkl.Gr. 122 (Prenzlau) as a Beobachter received the Lw. Beobachter license appt instructor at Heereskriegsschule Dresden promo to Hptm ordered temporary duty to Lw.-Mission Pressburg (Slovakia) (to ) appt Staka Aufkl.St. (F) des Flakkorps I (to ) Oblt., KIA in Do 17 P shot down in air battle over Château Thierry. LORENZ, Hans-Joachim in II./Art.Rgt. Hermann Göring, promo to Oblt. LORENZ, Heinrich. (DOB: ) Hptm.(Erg.O.), in A./Fl.Ausb.Rgt Maj., trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Schönwalde to Fl.H.Kdtr. E 26/IV and appt Kdt with Fl.H.Kdtr. 26/IV, promo to Obstlt Obstlt., in Flieger-Ers.Btl. IV, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. Fritzlar appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 37/VI. LORENZ, Heinrich. (DOB: in Reuden near Zeitz) trf to the Luftwaffe from the Heer with a rank of Maj. and appt Referent LA II/RLM appt Kdr. FFS Kitzingen and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H. Kitzingen appt Kdr. Fliegerschule C 8 Fürth and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H. Fürth promo to Obstlt promo to Oberst appt Offizier z.b.v des RLM und Ob.d.L. (pending assignment) appt Quartiermeister (Ib)/Luftgau-Kdo. VIII appt Quartiermeister des Lw.Kdo. Ostpreussen in Stab/Gen.z.b.V. Luftflotte 1, appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. Goslar ordered to Flughafenbereichs-Kdo. Laon appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. Lille ordered to Flughafenbereichs-Kdo. Damm (Jüterbog-Damm) appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. Damm (later 5/III) and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. Jüterbog-Damm and Fl.H.Kdtr. Jüterbog-Waldlager (to ) appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 4/I, Riga promo to Gen.Maj appt Kdt. Lw. Übungsplatz Dramburg/Pommern assigned to Führerreserve and later placed at the disposition of the Flieger-Ers-Div retired in Schmalenbek. LORENZ, Heinz. (DOB: in Hamburg) Hptm., 1./NJG 2 KIA - Ju 88 G-1 circumstances unknown during Tame Boar operation. LORENZ, Heinz promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Führer 7. Verbindungstrupp/Ln.- Verbindungs-Kp. (mot) 20. LORENZ, Helmut. (DOB: in Chemnitz) entered service as a Seeoffizieranwärter Oblt. in 1./KGr. 126, shot down in He 111 off Brest by an RAF Blenheim Oblt. in III./KG promo to Hptm trf from the Kriegsmarine to the Luftwaffe (Fliegertruppe) trf from II./KG 26 to Führerreserve Ob.d.L Hptm. in Stab/General der

66 Kampfflieger joined the Bundesmarine and subsequently set up the Bundesmarine s 2. Fliegerstaffel. Retired in the rank of Kapitän zur See. LORENZ, Herbert. (DOB: ) promo to Maj. LORENZ, Herbert promo to Hptm.(Tr.O.) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal. 16/ Hptm. in 1./NJG 2, KIA Ju 88 G-1 shot down by a 169 Sqdn. Mosquito or crashed into the sea east of Cancale on the north coast of Brittany - 4 weeks later, the remains washed up on the French coast. Credited one night victory. LORENZ, Hermann. (DOB: ) entered service with the Landespolizei trf to the Luftwaffe assigned to Ln.Ers.Kp. 5/13 as a Kp.-Offz appt Adjutant in Stab II. (Ln.-Ers.)/ appt Chef 5.(Ln.-Ers.)/ (appt Chef?) 1./Luftgau-Nachr.Rgt promo to Hptm appt Kdr. III./Ln.-Rgt. 10 (to ) Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (5. Kurz-Lehrgang) (no evidence of completion) promo to Maj.(Ln.) Kdr. II./Ln.-Rgt. 35 (to ) appt Kdr. II./Ln.-Schule (or ?) Maj., appt Kdr. III./Ln.-Rgt. 10. LORENZ, Hermann. (W.B.K. Frankfurt/M. II) promo to Maj. (d.r./flak). LORENZ, Horst. (DKG) Lt., Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. and pilot in NAGr. 8, KIA in Bf 110 G-3 shot down by a fighter east of Pustynka/Leningrad Front Oblt. in 4.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 33, awarded the DKG. LORENZ, Johannes. (DOB: ) Lt., trf to II./KG Hptm., appt Staka 2./KG 27 (to ), then re-appt Staka 2./KG 27 (to 06.40) Hptm., appt Staka 1./Erg.Gr. KG 27 (to ), then Kdr. Erg.Gr./KG 27 (to ), then Kdr. IV./KG 27 (to ) promo to Maj Maj. (Tr.O.) in Luftflotte 4 area, trf to Luftflotte 1 for further assignment Maj., in Gruppenstab II./KG 55, MIA in He 111 overdue on a ferry flight to Seshchinskaya on the central sector of the Eastern Front. LORENZ, Josef. (DOB: ) Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) (Ln.), released from active service. LORENZ, Josef promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Chef Ln.-Flieger-Kp./Ln.-Rgt. Reich. LORENZ, Karl. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), trf to Stab/XX. Armeekorps promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) Obstlt., in Stab stellv.gen.kdo. XX. Armeekorps, ordered temporary duty to Stab/Wehr-Ers.Insp. Düsseldorf permanently trf to Wehr-Ers.Insp. Düsseldorf Oberst, Chef 1. Abt. (Personals)/Lw.-Wehramt Amtsgruppe I in RLM. LORENZ, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). LORENZ, Kurt (Curt) Obstlt., Leiter Luftmuna 1/XII Hartmannshain trf to Stab/Luftzeuggruppe Oberst in Stab/Luftzeuggruppe 17, trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. XVII (to ) Oberst, released from active military service. LORENZ, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LORENZ, Martin Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Koflug 5/XII to Koflug 4/XII as Ib. LORENZ, Max-Joseph. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Hptm.(Ln.) in a Luftgau-Nachr.Rgt., awarded the DKG. LORENZ, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ) Hptm. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 8/III (Dievenow). LORENZ, Paul promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Bau-). LORENZ, Dr. (med.) (Z) Paul Stabsarzt d.r.z.v. appt a Lw.-Zahnarzt (dentist) and ordered to San.Ers.Abt. d.lw. LORENZ, Peter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Cottbus) Hptm. (d.r./ln.) promo to Maj.(d.R.) Maj. in Stab III./Ln.-Rgt LORENZ, Richard Obstlt.(Erg.O.) (RDA ), appt acting Kdt. Koflug 2/IV Altenburg (to ) appt Kdr. Fl.Ers.Btl. III Kdr. Fl.Ers.Btl. III, promo to Oberst (z.d.) Oberst (z.d.) and Kdr. Fl.Ers.Btl. III, released from service. LORENZ, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Wuppertal) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). LORENZ, Walter. (DOB: in Friedenau/Kreis Teltow). WWI served in the infantry promo to acting Maj designated an Erg.-Offizier (Luftwaffe) with a rank of Maj. and appt Ib in Stab/Höheren Luftamt Dresden appt Quartiermeister (Ib) beim Luftkreis-Kdo. III promo to Obstlt appt Oberquartiermeister (O.Qu.) in Stab/Lw.Gr.Kdo. 1, from Luftflotte promo to Oberst appt Kdr. der Luftgruppe 4, Dresden appt provisional Ib/Luftgaukdo. IV promo to Gen.Maj re-appt O.Qu./Luftflotte 1.

67 appt Gen.z.b.V.des Ob.d.L appt Oberquartiermeister of Lw.Bef. Mitte appt Wehrersatz-Inspekteur Düsseldorf promo to Gen.Lt became U.S. POW released in Bad Herrenalb. LORENZEN, Hans promo to Hptm Hptm., 9./KG 26 MIA - He 111 H-6 (1H+LT) lost to unknown cause during an attack on Moscow - returned unhurt Hptm., trf from III./KG.z.b.V. 1 to Stab/Lufttransportführer Mittelmeer promo to Maj Hptm., Staka 3./TGr in TGr. 30. LORENZEN, Hans-Jens. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), in I./Flak-Rgt promo to Obstlt Obstlt., Ib/I. Flakkorps Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 111 (mot) (to ). LORENZEN, Hermann. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LORENZEN, Jens Obstlt., trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. II to Ob.d.L. pool Obstlt.(Erg.O.), trf from Ob.d.L. pool to Fl.Ausb.Rgt appt Kdr. I./Flieger-Rgt Obstlt. in I./Jäger-Rgt. 32 (L), appt provisional Kdr. I./Jäger-Rgt. 35 (L). l ORME, Heinrich de. (DOB: in Böhlbergen?). World War I veteran Oblt. (d.r.) in II./Flak-Rgt promo to Hptm trf to II./Flak-Rgt promo to Maj in Stab/Lw.-Übungsplatz Ahrbrück trf to schw.flak-ers.abt Maj., trf from schw.flak-ers.abt. 39 to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Holland trf from Stab/Luftgaukdo. Holland to Stab/XIII. Fliegerkorps (to ) promo to Obstlt.(Flak) trf to Stab/II. Fallschirmkorps trf to Stab/Kdr.d.Korps-Nachschubtruppen 12 (II. Fallschirmkorps). LOSBERG, Heinz-Willi. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). LOSCH, Franz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.), trf from the Luftnachrichtentruppe to the Fallschirmjäger. LOSCH, Friedhelm assigned to Höh.Kdr.d.Feld-Flakartillerieschulen, promo to Hptm. LÖSCH, Hans promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.) Hptm., appt Staka 7. Seenotstaffel (to 03.44). LÖSCH, Johannes. (DKG?). (n.d.) Oblt., Zugführer in 1. Btr./Fsch.Art.-Abt promo to Hptm promo to Maj Hptm. in the Stab of an unspecified Fsch.Jg.Rgt., awarded the DKG? LOSCH, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O.) Oblt. and Ia op 2 in Stab/27. Flak-Div. LÖSCH, Robert promo to Hptm.(d.R.) Hptm. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 204/XI (Twente/Holland). LÖSCH, Waldo (Max-Waldo). (DOB: in Dresden) in 4./JG Techn.Offz. in 2./JG 3, then Adjutant in I./JG Lt., in 2./JG Lt., 2./JG 3 WIA - Bf 109 G-6 shot down vic Walsoorden, 15 km NE of Terneuzen - bailed out with Stab I./JG Lt., shot down unhurt - Bf 109 G-6 vic Ittersum Lt., 1./JG Lt., in 1./JG in 1./Erg.JGr. West in 13./Erg.JG Lt., 13./Erg.JG 1 WIA - Bf 109 G-6 (White 5) in collision with another Bf 109 at Stargard a/f. c Oblt., appt Staka 12./JG 3 (or 2./JG 3?) (to ) in 12./JG Oblt., III./JG 3 WIA - Bf 109 K-4 details unknown. Credited with 6 victories. LÖSCHE, Fritz Maj.?, appt Ia in Stab/Kdr. der Luftverteidigungszone West (LV-Kdo. 5), Frankfurt/M Maj.?, appt Ia/5. Flak-Div. LÖSCHE, Dr. (med.) Georg. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf to Lw.-San.Gr. in IV./JG 51 as a Truppenarzt. LÖSCHNIGG, Adolf promo to Maj.(z.V./Fl.). LOSE, Dr. (med.) Peter. (W.B.K. Gotha) promo to Oberstabsarzt (d.r./san.). LÖSER, Konstantin Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Fl.Ers.Btl. XII to Fl.H.Kdtr. Schweinfurt. LOSERT, Fritz promo to Obstlt Obstlt., trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Prag-Gbell to Fl.H.Kdtr. E 17/XII and appt Kdt. (to ) Obstlt. and Kdr. Ausb.-u.Sammelbataillon/Lw.Kdo. Ost, trf to Ausb.-u.Sammelbataillon/Lw.Kdo. Don and appt temporary Kdr in Flieger-Ers.Btl. XVII, trf to Luftgaukdo. Norwegen for further assignment (to ) trf to Luftgaukdo. VI for further assignment Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A 6/VI, Lippstadt (to ) Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 6/VI Lippstadt (to ). LOSIGKEIT, Fritz. (DOB: in Berlin-Tegel). (R, DKG) with the Polizei entered the Luftwaffe in Spain with 3. J/88 of the Legion Condor where he was shot down on and captured in JG Hptm., appt Staka 2./JG 26 (to ) attached to the German Mission in Tokyo (to early 1942, returned by sea) Hptm., appt Kdr. JGr. Losigkeit.

68 Hptm., appt Kdr. IV./JG 1 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./JG 1 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./JG 26 (to ( *)) ( ?*) Hptm., appt Kdr. III./JG 51 (to ) promo to Maj awarded Ehrenpokal Maj., awarded DKG, III./JG Maj., appt Kommodore JG 51 (to ) Maj., appt Kommodore JG 77 (to ) awarded the Ritterkreuz. Credited with c.750 combat missions and 68 air victories in Hünxe. [*acc to J. Prien] LOSKE, Robert Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), in Stab/Koflug 3/XIII. LOSKOT, Karl. (DKG) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Hptm. and Stafü in I./LG 1, attended Verbandsführerschule/KG Oblt. in 1./LG 1, awarded the DKG in LG 1, promo to Oblt Oblt. pilot, in 13./LG 1 ( - in Ju 88 A-4 (L1+BX) crash at Ebenfurth/11 km NE of Wiener-Neustadt). LOSSBERG, Viktor von. (DOB: in Posen). (i.g.). (R) entered service with the Heer (Kavallerie) Beobachter training at Fliegerschule Braunschweig (to ) trf to the Luftwaffe received the Lw. Beobachter license trf to KG 255 (Tutow) Hptm., enrolled in and graduated from the first class of the Lufttechnischen Akademie, Berlin- Gatow (to ) trf to Abt. L.C. II/RLM Referent (specialist) for Fliegerbordwaffen in the Technischen Amt/RLM received the Lw. advanced flying certificate trf into the Generalstab d.lw ordered temporary duty to KG 76 (to ) Staka 2./KG (or ?) Maj., appt Kdr. I./KG 28 (to 11.39) Maj., appt Kdr. III./KG 26 (to ). 04/05.40 sank a destroyer, a freighter and damaged a cruiser trf to Stab/Luftflotte 2 (to 02.41) Maj., re-appt Kdr. III./KG 26 (to ) Maj., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. III./KG (or ?) trf to Technischen Amt/RLM and eventually responsible for the development and testing of all flying equipment (to ) in RLM (Chef G.L.Z.), promo to Oberst ordered to Gen.d.Nachtjagdflieger for temporary duty appt Leiter of the department General der Truppentechnik/RLM (to ) appt Kdr. Technische Akademie d.lw. (to 04.45) joined the Bundeswehr retired as an Oberst. Credited with 109 combat missions in Garmisch. LOSSBERG, Willy Oblt.(Kr.O.) and Zugführer in Ln.-Rgt. Reich. LÖSSE, Dr. (med.) Franz. (W.B.K. Münster/Westf.) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). LOSSE, Karl Maj., appt Kdr. le.flak-abt LOSSEN, Wilhelm Hptm., appt acting Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Rgt. 160 (to ). LOSSOW, Gerhard Oblt., in KG promo to Hptm in III./KG.z.b.V. 1, trf to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Tunis Hptm., appt Staka 4./Erg.TGr. (to ). LOTTENS,? Maj.?, Kdr. II./3. Lw.-Felddivision. LOTTER, Anton. (W.B.K. Nürnberg II) Oblt. (d.r./fl.). LOTTER, Hans. (DOB: ). (R, DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., awarded DKG, 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, 11./Aufkl.Gr. 12. LOTTER, Toni pilot in 3./KG instructor in IV./KG Oblt. and Adjutant in Stab III./KG 100. (n.d.) Oblt./Hptm., appt Staka 8./KG 100 (to ). LÖTTERLE, Adolf Oblt.in 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 14, MIA in Bf 109 G-2 that failed to return from a mission over Tunisia. LÖTTIG, Dr. Prof. Heinrich Stabsarzt, Stab/II./Fsch.Jg. Rgt. 1 suicide. LOTZ, Dr. (med) Albert promo to Oberstabsarzt d.r. LOTZ, Hans promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). LOTZ, Heinrich. (DOB: ) in 7./Ln.-Flugmelde-Rgt. 96, promo to Oblt Oblt. and Adjutant in Stab/Ln.-Rgt LOTZ, Hellmut. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Greifswald) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). LOTZ, Hilmar Lt., IIa of I./ Fsch.Flak-Rgt. "Hermann Göring". LOTZ, Kurt. (DOB: ). (i.g.). (DKG) entered service with the Polizei (Landespolizei Hannover and Frankfurt/M.) trf to the Luftwaffe and appt training officer at Grosse KFS Lechfeld appt Battr.-Offz. and then Adjutant in I./Flak-Rgt appt Adjutant in Stab/Flak-Rgt appt Battr.-Chef in II./Flak-Rgt appt Ia op 2 in Stab/X. Fliegerkorps appt Ia and Maj. beim Stabe in Stab/Flak-Brig. VIII appt Ia op 2 in Stab/Gen.d.Lw. beim Ob.d.H ordered temporary duty as acting Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 704 (to ) Hptm., appt Ic/1. Nachtjagddivision appt Ia/6. Flak-Div trf into the Generalstab d.lw. (did not attend the Luftkriegsakademie) promo to Maj Maj.,

69 trf from Genst./6. Flakdivision to Genst.d.Lw. (Gen.Qu./6.Abt.) and appt Referent Maj., awarded DKG Obstlt., appt Ib/I. Flakkorps. LOTZ, Wilhelm promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). LOTZE, Christian. (DOB: ). (R) Oblt., in I./Flak-Rgt promo to Hptm Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Chef 4./Flak-Rgt, 231 (mot) appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 914 (to c ) promo to Maj joined the Bundeswehr retired as an Oberst. LOTZE, Gottfried Oblt., in I./Flak-Rgt Hptm., Kdr. Flak-Abt./2. Lw.-Felddivision (to KIA). LOTZE, Hans-Helmut. (DOB: ) Oblt., in Flak-Rgt promo to Hptm Hptm., in Stab/2. Flak-Div. (to 11.43) Hptm., appt Kdr. Flak-Abt LOTZE, Reinhold promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.) Maj. and Nafü Koflug 6/VII (Böblingen) (to c.03.45). LOTZEN, Willy promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Flugmelde-Einsatz Offz. Tag in Stab/7. Jagddivision. LÖTZSCH, Martin. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal. LOUDON (LAUDON?), Eric, Freiherr von. (DKG) Oblt., trf from I./KG 152 to Erg.KGr Oblt., appt Staka 1./Erg.KGr. 2 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 12./KG 2 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 8./KG 2 (to ) WIA by ground fire during low level attack near Wilna (Vilnius) promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 3./KG 2 (to ) (c ?) appt Staka Wekusta 1 Ob.d.L. (to (11.44?) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm., awarded DKG, Wekusta 1 Ob.d.L Hptm., appt Staka Wekusta 7 (to ) Hptm. in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr LOUGEAR, Artur promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). LOUGEAR, Johann. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). LOUIS, Joachim. (DOB: ) with Erg/JG JG 53 unhurt - Bf 109 E (Black 12) emergency landing due to engine failure Lt., I./JG 53 WIA - Bf 109 F-4 (Black 4) in combat with Hurricanes vic Malta Lt., I./JG Lt., Adj. of I./JG Lt. and Adj. in I./JG 53, POW - Bf 109 F-4/Trop (Black <) shot down by LaGG-3 fighters, bailed out behind the lines and crashed SE of Livny in Pl.Qu released from captivity. Credited with 22 victories. LÖW, Anton Hptm., appt Ia/Gas in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XVII (still ). LÖW, Armin promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.) promo to Maj.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). LÖW, Dr. Egon Hptm.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Lg.Kdo. VII Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from Kriegsgefangene Dulag d.lw. Oberursel to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich in Stab/Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich, ordered temporary duty to Kriegsgefangene Dulag d.lw. Oberursel (to ) trf to Luftflotte 2 for further assignment Maj., killed near Rome-Ciampino in crash of an aircraft belonging to Flieger-Ausbildungsstab Italien. LÖW, Franz Hptm. and Chef Ldssch.Kp. d.lw. 10/XVII (to 10.42). LÖW, Hans in Lg.Kdo. III area, promo to Maj. (d.r./flak). LÖW, Hans Obstlt., appt Kdr. FFS A/B 11 (to ). c Obstlt., appt Kdr. KGr.z.b.V. 108 (to ) promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Transportfliegergruppe 20 (to ) ordered to Gasschutzschule d.lw. for temporary duty Oberst trf to Stab/Luftflottenkdo appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A 205/III appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A 105/III (to ) appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A 31/III. LÖW, Karl promo to Maj.(Wm.) Maj. in Flieger-Ers.Btl. XVII (previously with Kw.Werkstatt-Abt. 101/VIII), trf to Stab/Wehrersatzinspektion Eger. LÖW, Karl Maj.(Flak), in Stab/Lg.Kdo. XVII. LÖW, Karl. c Hptm., with Stab/ Kdo. d.luftstreitkräfte of the Austrian Air Force trf to the Luftwaffe eventually assigned to le.flak-abt. 91. LÖW, Kurt. (n.d. 1944?) Lt., appt Stafü 7./ZG 1 (to KIA) Lt., 7./ZG 1 MIA - Ju 88 C-6 no details. [Note: possible connection with Kurt Loos.] LÖW, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) Hptm., with Wehrbezirkskdo. Wesel Maj., Kdr. I./Flieger-Rgt. 42, trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to Stab/Gen.Bevollm. für Rüstungsaufgaben (Zentralstelle für Generatoren) for temporary duty (to ) promo to Obstlt Obstlt., appt Kdr. der Kraftfahrtruppe 4/III.

70 LÖWE, Johannes. (DOB: ). (DKG) Lt., III./KG 26 lightly WIA - He 111 H-5 (1H+AS) crashed on landing at Seschinskaja in bad weather Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt. in 7./KG 27, awarded the DKG in KG 27, promo to Oblt Oblt. in III./KG 27, KIA in He 111 H-16 (WNr. 8159) that took a direct AA hit in the cockpit near Belgorod. LÖWE, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Obstlt.(Wm.). LÖWE, Dr. Walter. (DOB: ) Flieger-Hauptingenieur in the Stab of an unspecified Flak- Rgt. LOWEN, Robert Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 19 to 11. Flakdiv. for assignment to a Flak-Geräteausgabestelle. LÖWENHEIM, Wilhelm Obstlt.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Lg.Kdo. VII Obstlt., trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. VII to Luftmuna 1/XI Hambühren and appt Leiter. LÖWENSEN, Karl Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.Pl.Kdo. A 39/III (to ?). LOYAL, Wilhelm reassigned from the Kriegsmarine to the Luftwaffe in the rank of Major and trf to Stab/Seenotdienstführer 3 (West). LOYENSETTER, Dr.? Oberstingenieur, Chef d. Abt. E 10 (Werkstoffe)/Generalluftzeugmeister. LOYTVED-HARDEGG, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) to Fliegerschule Böblingen for pilot training (to ) to Lipetsk/Russia for flight training (to ) trf to the Luftwaffe and assigned to the Hauptbildstelle/RLM trf to Aufkl.Gr. 121 (Neuhausen) as Bild-Offz. and Staffel-Führer certified fluent in English appt Staka Aufkl.St. (H) A/88 (Legion Condor) trf to Aufkl.Gr. 22 (Prenzlau) Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) appt Ia op 1 in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XIII (Nürnberg) Hptm., appt Ia/Luftgaukdo. VIII Hptm., trf into the Generalstab d.lw appt Ic in Stab/Gen.d.Lw. beim Ob.d.H Maj., appt Kdr. Aufkl.Gr. 122 (to ) appt Ic in Stab/Luftflotte trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool but ordered to remain in present position to appt Gruppenleiter in Abt. für Wehrmacht Propaganda/OKW promo to Obstlt appt Qu. in Stab/IV. Lw.-Feldkorps trf to XI. Fliegerkorps for further assignment appt Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt. Loytved-Hardegg (to ) appt Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 21 (to c.01.45) promo to Oberst. LÜBBE,? Hptm. (Ln.) and Chef Ln.-Kp./NAGr. 12. [Gustav?] LÜBBE, Gustav promo to Hptm. (Ln.). LÜBBEN, Theodor. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. (See) Borkum to Fl.H.Kdtr. (See) Norderney with Fl.Pl.Kdo. 101/XI (See), trf to Fl.H.Kdtr. 126/XI and appt Kdt promo to Oberst. LÜBBESMEYER, Dr. Ewald-August promo to Stabsarzt (d.r.). LÜBCKE, Olaf Oblt. in 1./Bordfl.Gr LUBE, Paul. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Heer (Pionier) Generalstab training in Vienna at the Austrian general staff school (to ). c Oblt., attended the Gen.Stab.-Kurs II Jahrgang of the Austrian Air Force. c trf to the Luftwaffe Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) received the Lw. Beobachter license trf from the Austrian Army to the Luftwaffe and assigned to the Ob.d.L./RLM pool Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) ordered temporary duty to Abt. Ia in Stab/I. Fliegerkorps Hptm., appt Ia op 1/I.Fliegerkorps permanently trf to Abt. Ia in Stab/I. Fliegerkorps trf into the Generalstab d.lw appt Ia op in Stab/Dt. Militärmission Rumänien (Lw.) appt Ia op 1/Luftflotte trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool and immediately ordered temporary duty to Aufkl.Fl.Schule 2 (Brieg) for training as a Beobachter and Staka (to ) promo to Maj appt Ia/Koluft Pz.AOK Maj., appt Staka 7.(F)/LG 2 (to ) appt Kdr. NAGr. 9 (to ) Maj., trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool and ordered temporary duty to Stab/Luftflottenkdo. 2 as Ia op (to ) in Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L., trf to Lw.-Stab Kroatien (later Feld-Luftgaukdo. XXX) trf to Abt. Ia in Stab/Fliegerführer Kroatien appt Ia in Stab/Fliegerführer Kroatien promo to Obstlt appt Ia/17. Fliegerdivision (to ).

71 LÜBECK, Fritz. (DOB: in Ansbach) stationed in Cherbourg and Dieppe promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) in MSGr. 1 and then 2./MSGr Oblt., appt Staka 2./MSGr. 1. LUBECKI, Ewald. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). LÜBEN, Paul. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LÜBEN, Werner. (DKG) Oblt. observer, in 2./LG 1 unhurt in forced-landing at Hannover- Langenhagen due to engine trouble - Ju 88 A (L1+DK) promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 2./LG 1 (to KIA - in Ju 88 A-4 (L1+YK) shot down by fighters south of Sardinia during attack on Convoy Pedestal) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm., awarded DKG, 2./LG posthumous promo to Maj. LÜBENAU, Emil. (DOB: ) Lt., 1./JG in JG 107, promo to Oblt Oblt., II.(Sturm) /JG 4 KIA - Fw 190 A-8 crashing vic Ruttlersdorf. Credited with 2 victories. LUBENOW, Gerhard. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). LUBICH-EDLER, Ivo von. (DOB: ) Lt., in 6./JG Lt., with 11./JG Oblt., in 2./JG Oblt., appt Staka 7./JG 2 (to at least ) Oblt., with 7./JG Oblt. in Stab II./JG 2, KIA - Bf 109 shot down by P-47s vic Montargis/France. Credited with as many as 15 victories. LUBINA, Richard. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LUBITZ, Erwin. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm Hptm., in Kraftfahr- Ausb.St.d.Fliegertruppe Nr. 11. LÜBKE, Heinz Lt. and Jagdleitoffizier in 8./Ln.-Rgt. 201, credited with 33 night fighter claim assists Oblt. and Chef 1.(schw.Flugm.Leit-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt LÜBKE, Martin. (DKG) Oblt., in Rgt. General Göring Hptm. and Chef 13. (Pz.)/Schützen-Rgt. HG Hptm. in Fsch.Pz.Aufkl.Abt. HG, awarded the DKG. LÜBKE, Dr. (med.) Otto. (W.B.K. Minden) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). LÜBKE, Dr. (med.) (Z)Wilhelm promo to Stabsarzt. LUBOEINSKI, Franz. (DOB: ) Oblt., trf to Derna for assignment to Luftgaustab z.b.v. Afrika Oblt. and Führer of Platzkdo. of Fl.H.Kdtr. E 9/III at Shterasat landing ground (Jul/Aug 42) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Oblt. and Führer of Platzkdo. of Fl.H.Kdtr. E 1/III (Marie du Zit/Tunisia). LUBRICH, Hans-Georg. (DOB: ). (DKG) Ofw. in I./KG 60, awarded the DKG Ofw. at Verbandsführerschule/KG 101, promo to Lt Oblt. in KG 200, MIA - in Ju 188 over the western Mediterranean. LUBS, Erich promo to Hptm.(d.L./Flak). LUCAE, Konrad promo to Hptm.(Kr.O.). LUCAS, Clemens Oblt. in 3./Kü.Fl.Gr. 506, POW - He 115 C (S4+CL) shot down by a destroyer s AA fire while attacking a tanker north of the Isle of May; picked up by a fishing boat promo to Hptm. LUCAS, Friedrich. (DOB: ) Maj., with Fl.H.Kdtr. Gütersloh, appt acting Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. Gütersloh appt acting Kdt. Koflug Gent (later 10/VI) Maj., appt provisional Kdt. Koflug 2/VI, Werl (to ) Obstlt., flew to Tripoli Castel Benito airfield to meet with Fliegerführer 3 Gabes (Oberst Roth) Obstlt., addressed at Bassacutena at the northern tip of Sardinia Obstlt. in Koflug 2/VI promo to Oberst Oberst, appt Kdt. Koflug 18/XI (to 10.44) Oberst, Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 12/XVII. LUCAS, Dr. (med.) Heinz. (W.B.K. Eisenach) promo to Stabsarzt (Zahnarzt) (Kr.O./San.). LUCAS, Richard. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hamburg) Hptm.d.R. in Flak-Transport-Battr. 130/VI, trf to schw.flak-transport-battr. 18/III. LUCAS, Werner. (DOB: in Berlin). (R, DKG). c Staka 4./JG Uffz., awarded the Ehrenpokal Fw., awarded the DKG Fw. in 4./JG 3, awarded the Ritterkreuz on reaching 52 air victories Oblt., appt Staka 4./JG 3 (to ) KIA in Bf 109 G-5 (White 7 + -) shot down by Spitfires near Leiden/Holland. Posthumous promo to Hptm. with effect from Credited with 106 air victories. LUCASSEN, Hans. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm./Maj., appt Kdr. III./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 1 (to c ) Hptm. and Führer III./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 1, awarded the DKG.

72 LÜCHAU, Karl-Heinz Lt., 6./JG Lt., 5./JG 54 WIA - Fw 190 A-5 (Black 5 + -) shot down by an enemy aircraft in the Mirgorod area, Pl.Qu Lt., 12./JG 54. c Oblt., appt Staka 6./JG 11 (to ) Oblt., re-appt Staka 6./JG 11 (to ) Lt., 6./JG 11 KIA - Bf 109 G-6/AS (Yellow 20) shot down by P-47s vic Caen. Credited with 12 victories. LÜCHAU, Werner Oblt. in 1./NAGr. 2, MIA in Bf 109 G-6 (White 2) shot down by an enemy aircraft in the Mirgorod area, Pl.Qu LÜCHER, Julius. (DOB: ) Hptm. and Hptm. beim Stab in Erg.JG 77. LUCHMANN, Gottfried. (DOB: ) Oblt., in 3./Kü.Fl.Gr Oblt., Staka 3. Seenotstaffel; later trf to Stab/Seenotbezirk Ostende promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 9.(Erg.) Seenotstaffel (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. Seenotgruppe 80 (to ). LUCHMANN, Günther Hptm., appt Kdr. Nachschubkolonnen-Abt. IV Maj., appt Kdr. Flieger-Nachschubkolonnen-Abt. 1/IV (still 05.43). LUCHT, Dipl.Ing. Roluf. (DOB: in Süderende/Föhr) studied engineering at the Berlin Technical College - studied machinery, ship and aircraft design conferred with Dipl.Ing entered the Reichswehr began pilot training trf to the Luftwaffe from the Reichsdienst and appt Gruppenleiter in Technischen Amt /RLM promo to Fliegerstabs- Ingenieur promo to Fliegeroberstabs-Ingenieur promo to Flieger-Hauptstabs- Ingenieur appt Chef-Ingenieur im Technischen Amt/RLM appt Leitender Chef- Ingenieur beim General-Luftzeugmeister/RLM promo to General-Ingenieur promo to Generalstabs-Ingenieur retired available concurrently Betriebsführer bei der firma Messerschmidt GmbH, Regensburg invienenburg. LUCHTENBERG, Gunter. (DOB: ). (R, DKG) Ofw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Ofw., awarded DKG, 12.(H)/Aufkl.Gr Stabsfw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 2./NAGr LÜCHTRAHT, Bernhard. (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., trf from NAGr. 12 to LKS Oblt. in 3.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 31 and NAGr. 12, awarded the DKG. LUCIA,?. (n.d.) Maj., Kdr. LS-Abt.d.Lw. 32. LÜCK, Edmund. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LÜCK, Hans-Joachim promo to Oblt Oblt. and Chef 1.(schw.Flugm.Leit-Kp.)/Ln.- Rgt LÜCK, Heinz-Günther. (DOB: in Duisburg) in 2./JG Lt., 1./JG Lt., in 1./JG injured in a motorcycle accident at Deelen Lt., appt Staka 1./JG 1 (to WIA) Oblt., WIA - Fw 190 A-8 during combat with American bombers in poor weather crashed on the Danish island of Aero. Did not fly again and assigned to various staff positions. Credited with 5 victories. LÜCK, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LUCKAU, Ernst. (DOB: ). (DKG) Oblt. with elements of KG 4 at Derna/Libya Oblt., appt Staka 13./KG 4 (to ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm., appt Staka 7./KG 4 (to ) Hptm., unspecified KG unit, awarded the DKG. LUCKE, Bernhard promo to Hptm. (n.d.) Hptm., Stab/Flak-Rgt. 201 (mot) Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 432 (to 06.43) Hptm., appt Kdr. II./Flak-Rgt. 25 (still 04.45). LUCKE, Eberhard von Hptm., trf from Wehrmeldeamt Tempelhof to Wehrbezirkskdo. Neustrelitz Maj., trf from Wehrbezirkskdo. Neustrelitz to Wehrbezirkskdo. Stettin I promo to Obstlt.(Wm.). LUCKE, Ernst Maj., trf from Luftpark Gutenfeld to Stab/Lw.Kdo. Ostpreussen promo to Oberst appt Qu 1/Luftgaukdo. III. LÜCKE, Friedrich Hptm., Kdt. Fl.Pl.Kdo. B 64/XI (to 08.42). LÜCKE, Fritz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Münster/Westf.) Hptm. (d.r./flak). LUCKE, Gerhard. (DOB: ). (DKG) Ofw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Ofw. in 5./KG 51, awarded the DKG Staka 2./KG appt Staka 11./KG 6 (to ( ?)) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Flg.) Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. IV./KG 6 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 1./Erg.KG (J) (to 03.45). LÜCKE, Hermann ( Anatol ). (DOB: in Scharfoldendorf/Niedersachsen). (R, DKG) assigned to Erg.Gr./JG trf to 3./JG trf to 9./JG in III./JG Oblt., 9./JG 51 WIA - Fw 190 A-5 combat with Jak-7 (rammed) in Pl.Qu. 35 Ost bailed out.

73 Oblt., awarded the DKG Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., appt acting Staka 9./JG 51 (to KIA/WIA) Oblt., 9./JG 51 severely WIA- Fw 190 A-5 (Yellow 10 +I) collided with another Fw 190 at Mozyr (Kosenki?)/Russia and died of his burns on posthumously awarded the Ritterkreuz. Credited with 78 air victories. LÜCKE, Max. (DOB: in Grossehain). (DKG) promo to Hptm. (n.d.) in KG Hptm. and Nav.Offz. in JG 7. LÜCKE, Max-Hermann. (DOB: in Scharfoldendorf, Krs. Holzminden). (R, DKG) in 8./JG with 9./JG Oblt., awarded DKG, III./KG Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal WIA - Fw 190 A-5 (Yellow 10) collided with another a/c on take-off from Mosyr, then died of his burns on WIA Oblt., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, 9./JG 51. Credited with 81 victories. LÜCKE, Paul. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich (Abt. NVW Flum) promo to Obstlt.(Ln.) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Lg.Nachr.Abt. 6 (still 04.45). LUCKE, Richard in Stab/Flak-Rgt. 30, promo to Hptm. (W). LÜCKE, Richard Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Stab/Nachschubkolonnen-Abt. (mot) 3/VI to Kraftfahrtechnischen Schule d.lw. Rudolstadt. LÜCKE, Walter. (DOB: in Frankfurt/Oder). Mid-1940 with 8./JG Lt., 8./JG 77 unhurt - Bf 109 shot up by ground fire and force-landed W of Gotschnyj Lt., 8./JG Oblt., appt acting Staka 7./JG 77 (to ) MIA/POW Bf 109 G-2 (White 5) shot down by AA fire to the west of Volkhov. Credited with 5 victories. LÜCKE, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Oberst (Ln.) Oberst, Kdr. Lg.Nachr.Rgt. Belg./Nordfr released from active service. LÜCKEN, Heinz. (DKG). (n.d.) Lt., Ord.Offz. I./Flak-Rgt Lt., 1./Flak-Rgt. 61 awarded the DKG. LUCKENBACH, Siegfried. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm Hptm., with Stab III./JG Hptm., appt acting Kdr. I./JG 27 (to ) in Stab III./JG 53, appt Staka 12./JG 53 (to ) bailed out after damage from American fighters Hptm., appt Kdr. III./JG 53 (to ) Hptm., III./JG unhurt - Bf 109 shot down by P-51s over Kirrlach WIA - in collision during landing Credited with 4 victories. LÜCKER, Hans-August Lt., appt Offz. beim Stabe with 15. Flak-Div. (to 05.45). LÜCKHOFF, Dr. (med.) Paul. (W.B.K. Wuppertal) promo to Oberfeldarzt (d.r.) separated or retired with immediate effect from the Reserve Officer Corps of the Luftwaffe. LUCKMANN, Erich. (DOB: in Dortmund). (R) Ogf., awarded Ritterkreuz, Geschützführer 3./Flak-Rgt. 241 (mot.) KIA in Stalingrad. LÜCKMANN, Werner. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). LUCKNER, Nikolaus Graf von. (DOB: in Friedeburg/Neumark). WWI served with the Fliegertruppe appt Referent in RLM reactivated and assigned to the Luftwaffe with a rank of Hptm. (RDA ) promo to Maj. and appt Staka in I./KG 253 later in III./KG Maj., Staka 7./KG appt Adj. (IIa) in Stab/Luftkreis-Kdo. II promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. der Fl.-Ers.-Abt. 12 and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H. Berlin-Schönwalde appt Kdr. des Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 11 and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H. Schönwalde (to ) promo to Oberst appt acting Kdr. LKS appt Kdr. der LKS 3 Werder and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H. Werder appt Kdt. Fl.Pl.Kdo. A 43/III Werder/Havel ordered to Stab/Fliegerführer Atlantik for temporary duty (to ) ordered to Lw. Kdo. Südost for assignment and appt Kdr.d.Korpstruppen/X. Fliegerkorps promo to Gen.Maj appt Kdr. der Luftgautruppen 3/Luftgaukdo. III became U.S. POW released in Meerholz. LUCKOW, Dr. Eberhard promo to Stabsarzt (d.r.). LÜCKSTÄDT, Horst. (DOB: in Flensburg) Lt.z.S., 2./Kü Fl.Gr promo to Oblt promo to Hptm at Fliegerwaffenschule (See) Hptm., in III./KG 40 (to MIA - Fw 200 C-5 (F8+AR) shot down by Beaufighters of 307 Sqdn. W of Cape Ortegal). LÜCKTRATH, Bernhard. (DOB: ) pilot in 7.(H)/LG hospitalized in Dnepropetrovsk. Last rank: Oblt. LUCZNY, Alfons. (DOB: in Katscher/Oberschlesien). (R, DKG). WWI served in the infantry, rising to Oblt joined the Polizei rising to Polizei-Maj. (to 1935) trf to the Luftwaffe from the Polizei with a rank of Maj. with RDA of and appt Offizier z.b.v. des RLM

74 und Ob.d.L. (pending assignment) appt Batterie-Chef in Flak-Rgt appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt appt Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Brigade I appt Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Div promo to Gen.Maj.; appt Gen.d.Lw.Kanalinseln appt Kdr. 2. Flak-Div. (mot.) promo to Gen.Lt awarded Ritterkreuz awarded DKG assigned to Führerreserve OKL and at the disposition of Luftgau-Kdo. III appt Chef des Reisestab (touring or mobile staff) with Chef des Wehrmacht-Kraftfahrwesens/OKW retired available became U.S. POW became Soviet POW released in Einbeck. LÜDCKE, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Tr.O.) (Ln.) Hptm., Kdr. I./Ln.- Rgt. 57? (n.d.) MIA. LÜDDECKE, Fritz ( Paul ). (DOB: in Brakel/Westfalen). (R, DKG) trf to Erg.- Erg.JGr. Ost (to ) trf to 6./JG trf to Stabsstaffel/JG Fw., awarded the Ehrenpokal in Stab/JG 51 KIA shot down by Russian AA fire near Wilkowischken/Ostpreussen and killed while attempting an emergency landing Fw., posthumously awarded DKG, StabSt./JG Ofw., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, StabsSt/JG 51. Credited with over 600 combat missions and 50 air victories. LÜDECKE (LÜDEKE, LUDEKE), Eberhard (Eberhardt). (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Polizei trf to the Luftwaffe and appt Führer d.nachrichten-zug/rgt. General Göring appt Battr.-Chef in III./Rgt. General Göring attended the Höh.Lw.-Schule Berlin-Gatow (6. Lehrgang) (to ) Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) appt Ia/LV-Kdo. Berlin (to ) ordered temporary duty to KG 4 (to ) continued Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin- Gatow (to ) trf to Stab Nafü II/II. Fliegerkorps trf to Abt. Gen.Qu./RLM trf into the Generalstab d.lw promo to Maj trf to Abt. Ib in Stab/Luftflotte appt Qu 1 in Stab/Luftflotte ordered temporary duty to FAS II (Bonn) (to ) trf to XIII. Fliegerkorps for further assigned as an Abt. Kdr released from the Generalstab d.lw Maj., Kdr. Lw.-Pz.Jg.Abt. 10 (and 06.43) promo to Obstlt Obstlt., appt Kdr. Fallschirm-Flak-Rgt. 11. LÜDECKE, Fritz Maj.z.V. with Feldlufttanklager 4/XI, trf to Feldlufttanklager 8/IV (to ) trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. IV and ordered to Luftgaukdo. Belgien/Nordfrankreich for temporary duty (to ). LÜDECKE, Hans. (n.d.) Lt. and Techn.Offz. I./JG Lt., I./JG KIA - Bf 109 G-6 (Yellow 6 + -) crashed vic Leipzig/Russia during a transfer flight. Credited with 2 victories. LÜDECKE, Karl-Heinz Hptm., appt Staka 11./KG 1 (to ). LÜDECKE, Dr. (Zahnarzt) Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin VIII) promo to Oberstabsarzt (d.r.z.v./san.). LÜDECKE, Werner. (W.B.K. Leipzig II) Hptm.d.R. in Flak-Ers.Abt. 6, appt provisional then permanent Kdr. Flak-Ers.Abt. 7 (still 03.45) promo to Maj. (d.r./flak). LÜDEKE, Eberhard promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 162 (to ) appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 647 (reorganized and renamed schw.flak-abt (mot)). LUDEKE, Gunter. (DOB: 1897) Hptm. in Stab/Aufkl.Gr Maj. (d.r./fl.) in Stab/Luftflottenkdo. 2, trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. III. LÜDEMANN,? Hptm., appt acting Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 14 (to 07.44). LÜDEMANN, Albert in the Lg.Kdo. Belgien-Nordfrankreich area, promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Flak). LÜDEMANN, Heinrich promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) (RDA ) trf from Artillerie-Rgt. 3 (L) to Flak-Ers.Abt in Flak-Ers.Abt. 1 (Führerreserve), appt Kdr. III./Art.Rgt. 15 (L) Hptm. (f.n. not given), Kdr. gem.flak-abt. 599 (still 04.45). LÜDEMANN, Hermann proposed for promo to Hptm. (d.r.z.v./flak) by Luftgaukdo. XI. LÜDEMANN, Kurt? Oblt., appt Staka 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 125 (still 06.41). LÜDEMANN, Martin. (DOB: ) Oblt., in 8./Lg.Nachr.Rgt acting Kdr. I./Ln.-Rgt. 4 (to ?) promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm., Kdr. II./Ln.-Rgt. 52 (and 08.43) Hptm. (Ln.), posted to the Fallschirmjäger. LÜDEMANN, Reinhard. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.).

75 LÜDEMANN, Richard promo to Obstlt Obstlt., trf from Koflug 10/III to Koflug 1/VI trf from Auffanglager/Luftgaukdo. XI to Koflug 4/VIII. LÜDEMANN, Richard promo to Maj.(A3/Flak) Maj.(W), trf from Flak- Instandsetzungswerkstatt 1/XI to Feldluftpark 3/XII. LÜDER, Dr. Rudolf Lt., appt Staka 2. Erg.St./JG 53 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 2./Erg.Gr. JG 53 (to ). c appt Adjutant III./JG 5 (to 02.43) appt Staka 12./JG 5 (to ) appt acting Kdr. IV./JG Hptm., appt Adjutant and Ia/JG 5 (to 02.45) WIA Hptm., Stab /JG Hptm., Stab /JG Credited with 6 victories. LÜDER, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Kiel) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ) in 9./Ln.- Schule 6, trf to Flugzeugfunkwart-Kp. z.b.v. 1 beim Angriffsführer England Hptm. and Chef Ln.-Techn.Kp. (Bord) 2. LÜDERITZ, Werner. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Tr.O.) (Ln.). (n.d.) POW. LÜDERS (LÜDDERS?), Fritz. (DOB: ) Oblt. and Staka 1./ZG 2, KIA shot by fighters and crashed at Ste-Marie near Neufchâteau airfield. Buried at Lommel/Belgium. LÜDERS, Günther. (DOB: ). (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal in 1. (H)/Aufkl.Gr. 21, promo to Oblt awarded the DKG in 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 21 (NAGr. 9), MIA in Fw 189 A-2 shot down by AA fire over the Taman Peninsula area. LÜDERS, Hans-Erich Maj., appt (acting?) Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A 201/VII Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 6/IV Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 206/VII (and 03.45). LÜDERS, Harald in Stab/le.Flak-Abt. 859 (E), promo to Oblt. LÜDERS, Henry. (DOB: in Hannover) appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 33/XIII Bucharest- Baneasa (to c.03.44) Hptm., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 28/VI (order rescinded?) promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 209/VIII. LÜDERS, Hilmar with Fl.H.Kdtr. Wunstorf, promo to Obstlt Obstlt. in Flieger- Ers.Btl. XI (previously with Fl.H.Kdtr. Wunstorf), trf to Luftgaukdo. Moskau for further assignment. LÜDERS, Kurt promo to Obstlt.(Wm.). LÜDERSEN(LÜDDERSEN?),? Oblt. in 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 14, MIA - Bf 110 E-3 shot down. LUDESCHER, Erwin. (DKG) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., appt Staka Führungskette/KG 26 (to 07.44) Oblt. in KG 26, awarded the DKG. LÜDEWIG, Christoph. (DOB: in Frankfurt/Main) Lt. in Verb.St. 56, trf to 9./JG 51. LUDEWIG, Günther Flieger-Stabsingenieur and Sachbearbeiter in Stab/VIII. Fliegerkorps. LUDEWIG, Rudolf promo to Oblt inspecting officer in Stab/LKS 13, promo to Hptm. with RDA of LUDEWIG, Willy. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hannover I) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). LUDEWIG, Wolfgang Lt. in 9./JG 26, WIA - Bf 109 E-1 hit by AA SW of the Hague forcelanded at Ypenburg - MIA until Lt., 9./JG 26. (n.d.) with JG Oblt., appt Staka 1.(Erg.)/JG 26 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 1./JFS 2 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 1./JG 102 (to ) promo to Hptm Staka 8./JG Hptm., appt Staka 2.(or 8.?)/JG 1 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 4./JG 1 (to ) Staka 2./JG 1. Credited with one victory. LÜDICKE, Karl Heinz. (DKG) Oblt. and Staka 6./KG Hptm., II./KG 1 awarded the DKG. LÜDICKE, Viktor promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.). LUDIGKEIT, Günther. (DOB: in Berlin). (R, DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., awarded DKG, 5./St.G promo to Oblt Staka 5./St.G Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz on completion of 765 combat missions, Staka 7./SG promo to Hptm. Served in the Bundeswehr after the war and also as a Heinkel test pilot of a heart attack while playing Fussball (soccer). Buried at Perlacher Forst Cemetery. LÜDKE, Ernst. (DOB: in Seelze near Hannover). (R) Oblt.(d.R.), awarded Ritterkreuz, 2.(gem)/Flak-Abt in Seelze. LÜDKE, Fritz promo to Oblt.(Kr.O./Ln.) Oblt. and Zugführer in 3. (mittl.flugm.leit-kp.)/ln.-rgt LÜDKE, Hans-Joachim promo to Hptm Hptm. (f.n. not given) and Staka 1./NSGr. 3 severe WIA in Go 145 accidentally shot down by ground fire from a German strong point promo to Maj.

76 LÜDKE, Kurt Hptm., in 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122 (to MIA in Ju 88 shot down by Spitfires over a convoy off the east coast of England. LÜDKE, Werner. (DOB: ) Oblt. in 2./Ln.-Rgt. 53 (mot) promo to Hptm Hptm. and Maj. beim Stabe/Ln.-Flugm.Abt. (E) z.b.v. 21. LÜDORF, Eugen. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LUDORF, Leo. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt., 6./JG 53 KIA - Bf 109 G-6 (Yellow 6 + -) shot up by American fighters vic Rutescheim near Stuttgart - bailed out too low. LUDOVICI,? Maj., appt Kdr. LS-Abt.d.Lw. 15 (to 03.40). LÜDTKE, Artur Oblt. in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 124, landing accident reported at Kirkenes Oblt. in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 124, injured in Ju 88 A belly-landing at Fp. Kirkenes/N Norway. LÜDTKE, Ernst. (DOB: ). (n.d.) Oblt. previously assigned to I. Flakkorps, KIA or MIA promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak) with effect from this date. LÜDTKE, Ernst promo to Hptm. MIA (n.d.). LÜDTKE, Ernst Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. (See) Zwischenahn to Aussenstellen des Dt.Gen. beim Hauptquartier der ital. Wehrmacht, Abteilung Afrikatransport, Sonderstab Athen in Flieger-Ers.Btl. III, ordered to Feldlufttanklager 3/II for temporary duty (to ). LÜDTKE, Dr. (med.) Franz-Karl promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). LÜDTKE, Gerd Oblt. in 2./KG 100, WIA aircraft hit by AA fire near Sewsk Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Hptm. LÜDTKE, Heinrich. (DOB: in Kassel). End 1943 Lt., Offz.z.b.V. of 9. and 7./JG with 2./Erg.JG 1. LÜDTKE, Herbert promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.) Maj.d.R. in Stab/Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 1, appt Kdr. I./Ln.-Flugmelde-Rgt. 91. LÜDTKE, Joachim (Jochen?) (Hans-Joachim?) Oblt., appt Staka 1./KG 26 (to 07.41) Oblt., appt Staka 10./KG 26 (to ). LÜDTKE, Martin promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.) Hptm., appt Staka 2./NJGr Maj., appt Kdr. NJGr. 10 (to ). LUDWIG,? Oblt., with Fl.Pl.Kdo. B 64/XI (Coxyde). LUDWIG,? Maj., Kdr. schw.flak-abt LUDWIG,? Hptm., appt Staka 7./KG 26 (to ). LUDWIG, Hanns. (DOB: in Gutschdorf). (R, DKG) Uffz., awarded the Ehrenpokal Uffz., awarded DKG, 3./St.G Fw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 10.(Pz)/SG KIA over Czechoslovakia. Credited with c.750 operational sorties and the destruction of 85 enemy tanks. LUDWIG, Hans Obstlt., in Stab/Flak-Rgt. 29. LUDWIG, Hans promo to Obstlt.(Wm.). LUDWIG, Hans Hptm. d.r.z.v. in Flak-Ers.Abt. 7, trf to Luftgaukdo. XI for further assignment. LUDWIG, Dr. (med.) Heinz. (DOB: ) Oberstabsarzt, appt Führer Lw.- San.Bereitschaft (mot) 3/I (to ) Oberstabsarzt (Tr.O.), trf to Lw.-Lazarett 14/XVII. LUDWIG, Helmut. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. LUDWIG, Hermann. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. and Beobachter (observer) in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 123, POW after Ju 88 T-1 shot down by Spitfires during a recce mission over Naples harbor Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal. LUDWIG, Johannes. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LUDWIG, Johannes promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.). LUDWIG, Julius. c Obstlt., Kdt., Erg. Kdo. d.luftstreitkräfte of the Austrian Air Force. LUDWIG, Karl promo to Obstlt. LUDWIG, Kurt von. (DOB: in Jägerstal/Opr.). (DKG). WWI served in the Infantry designated an Erg.-Offizier (Luftwaffe) with a rank of Maj. and appt Batterie-Chef in Flak-Abt appt Batteriechef in Lw.-Rgt. General Göring appt Kdr. Ers.-Abt./Lw.-Rgt. General Göring in Stab/Reserve-Flak-Abt Kdr. Flak-Abt. 121 (to 03.41) promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. II./Flak-Rgt appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt activated appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 151 (mot) (to ) promo to Oberst awarded DKG appt Kdr. Flak-Brigade XIV appt Kdr. 1. Flak-Div.

77 appt Kdr. 28. Flak-Div promo to Gen.Maj became U.S. POW released in Düsseldorf. LUDWIG, Kurt. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Stralsund) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). LUDWIG, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm in NAGr. 4, trf to Ob.d.L. pool (Sch.Etat) appt Ic in Stab/Fliegerführer 5. LUDWIG, Otto Maj., appt Kdr. Luftdienst-Abt. III Kdr. Luftdienst-Abt. III (to ), promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. Luftdienst-Abt. I. LUDWIG, Waldemar. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. LUDWIG, Walter Hptm. d.r.z.v. with Abwicklungsstelle/Luftgaukdo. Charkow, trf to Flieger- Ers.Btl. III. LUDWIG, Werner. (DKG) Lt. in 8./ZG 26, awarded the DKG Oblt., appt Staka 5./ZG 101 (to 01.45) Oblt., appt Staka 7./ZG 101 (to ). LUDWIG, Willi. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Trier I) Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. le.flak-abt Hptm. d.r., appt permanent Kdr. le.flak-abt Hptm. (d.r./flak). LUDZMANN, Erich Oblt., in 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 11 (to KIA). LUEDER, Joachim. (DOB: ) promo to Obstlt in Ob.d.L. pool, appt provisional Kdr. II./Jäger-Rgt. 40 (L) Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 30/III (Kölleda). LUEDER, Klaus Obstlt., Kdt. Koflug 2/I promo to Oberst Oberst, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 24/XI Braunschweig-Broitzem. LUEG (LÜG), Albrecht. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm in Luftflottenkdo Hptm. and Staka 7.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 32, MIA in Fw 189 A-3 shot down by AA fire over the Taman Peninsula. LUEG, Heinrich in Lg.Kdo. Belgien-Nordfrankreich area, promo to Maj. (d.r./fl.). LUEG, Dr. (med.) Karl-Heinz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bernau bei Berlin) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). LUEHRS, Wolfgang. see LÜHRS, Wolfgang. LUEMKEMANN, Werner Maj.(d.R.), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 12 to Stab/13. Flakdiv. as IIb. LUEPKE, Hans-Joachim Lt., appt Staka 1./JG 1 (to c ) MIA briefly. Credited with 7 victories. LÜER, Werner. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt in Ob.d.L. pool (Sch.Etat) promo to Hptm pilot in JG Hptm. and Ia in Stab III./JG 6. LÜERS, Heinz Flieger-Hauptnautiker and Referent in Stab/General der Kampfflieger. LÜERSSEN, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LUETGEN, Karl Hptm., Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 6/XIII Maj.(d.L.z.V.), Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 13/XIII, trf to Lw.-Bau-Ers.Btl. VII. LUETHER, Walter Hptm.(W), appt Leiter Flakbeständebezirk Hamburg promo to Maj. (Flak) Maj.(W) in Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Norwegen, trf to Flakzeugamt 1/XI. LUFT, Franz Hptm. d.r. in Werkstatt-Kp./19. Lw.-Felddivision, trf to Feld-Ers.Btl. d.lw. 5. LÜFTNER, Dr. (med.) Kurt. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf to Lw.-San.Abt. (o) 1/XVII. LUGGER, Friedrich Ofhr., 9./ZG Ofhr., 9./ZG Lt., Nachr. Offz. III.?/ZG 26 KIA - Bf 110 collided with another Bf 110 vic Caen-Carpiquet. (n.d.) he had been the news courier for Stab/ZG 26. Credited with 3 victories. LUGSCHEIDER, Otto Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt.(d.R.), trf from Erg.FAGr. to Fernaufklärungsfliegerschule 1. LÜHE, Harald von der. (DKG) in KG 55, promo to Oblt Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in 6./KG 55, awarded the DKG Oblt., appt Staka 12./KG 55 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 4./Erg.KG (J) (to 03.45). LÜHE, Oskar von der Obstlt. (z.d.) (RDA ), Kdt. Fl.Pl.Kdo. A 29/XI Fassberg (to ) Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H. Goslar Oberst (z.d.) (RDA ), Fl.H.Kdtr. A 22/XI, released from service. LÜHL, Friedrich promo to Hptm.(z.V./Fl.). LÜHMANN, Friedrich-Wilhelm von Maj., trf from Wehrmeldeamt Dessau to Stab/19. Flakdivision promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) Kdr. Wehrmachtsstreifendienst-Gruppe z.b.v. 7. LÜHN, Bernhard Hptm., Kdr. Flak-Abt. A/Luftgau VI Hptm., Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 541 (to ) trf to Lg.Kdo. VI (Flaketat z.b.v.) promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak)

78 appt Kdr. Flak-Abt. 475 (to 09.43) Maj., appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 177 (still 04.45). LUHR, Hans. (DOB: in Niederkasbach am Rhein). (R, DKG) Ofw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Ofw., awarded DKG, 7./St.G Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 7./SG KIA. Credited with more than 800 combat missions. LÜHR, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm Hptm., 12./KG 26 unhurt - He 111 H (1H+AW) belly-landed at Kolberg Hptm. in I./KG 26 (to POW captured in the Mediterrannean area - Ju 88 A-4 (1T+DT) lost to enemy fire N of Bougie. LÜHRS (LUEHRS), Wolfgang. (DOB: in Gifhorn). (R, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe as an officer candidate, began training with Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 63. (n.d.) trained as a pilot with FFS A/B 63, then FFS A/B 121, then FFS C 1, BFS 1, and finally Grosse KFS trf to 10./KG trf to 1./KG attained his 100th mission Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal flew his 200th mission Lt. in 1./KG 53, awarded the DKG. Winter flew supply missions to the Demjansk pocket in KG 53, promo to Oblt Oblt., appt Staka 2./KG 53 (to 09.44) took part in the Poltava raid flew his 400th mission trf to the fighters Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka in I./KG promo to Hptm trf to JG 108 for conversion (to 02.45) became an infantryman supposedly murdered by American troops after capture in Nürnberg for refusing to be looted - had been with a Volksturm unit. Credited with 401 missions. LÜHRS, Ernst. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). in JG 6. LUIB, Franz. (DOB: ) Hptm.d.R. (Ln.), released from active service. LUIS, Wilhelm. (DOB: in Lübeck) Oblt.z.S., 3./Kü.Fl.Gr promo to Oblt.z.See. c trf from 3./Kü.Fl.Gr. 806 back to the Kriegsmarine and ordered to report for U-boat training KIA aboard U-504 in the North Atlantic. LUKANOW, Horst Flieger-Stabsingenieur in Abt. Flak E 1/Chef TLR. LUKAS, Ernst. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LUKAS, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Braunsberg/Ostpr.) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl). LUKASEDER, Ernst Obstlt., with LAR (le.art.rgt.?) 8 of the Austrian Bundesheer, later trf to the Luftwaffe promo to Oberst (Flak) Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt Oberst (Erg.O.), in Stab/Lg.Kdo. XVII Oberst, trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. XVII to Reichsanstalt d.lw. für Luftschutz. LUKAT, Ewald promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Maj. beim Stabe in Stab I./Ln.-Rgt LÜKEN, Alfred Oblt., appt Ic/Jagdfliegerführer 2. LÜKEN, Heinz. (DOB: ) in 3./Führer-Flak-Abt., promo to Hptm. LUKESCH, Diether (Dieter). (DOB: in Hadersdorf-Weitlingen near Wien). (RE, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe and began training with Fl.Ers.Abt. 11. mid began officer training with LKS 3, then trf to FFS C in KG trf to Fernaufklärerschule Grossenhain promo to Lt trf to BFS trf to Erg.St./Aufkl.Gr. Ob.d.L appt Techn.Offz. in Stabsstaffel/KG trf to 7./KG 76 as Techn.Offz Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal WIA in a crash landing at Orscha-South and out of action for some time Lt., awarded Ritterkreuz, 7./KG promo to Oblt appt Techn.Offz. III./KG appt Staka 9./KG Oblt., awarded DKG, III./KG in KG ( ?) promo to Hptm appt Führer Einsatzerprobungskdo. Ar Hptm., awarded Eichenlaub Hptm., Staka 9./KG 76 (to ) Maj.(?), appt Kdr. III./Erg.KG 1 (to ) Kdr. IV./KG or surrendered to U.S. forces, briefly held at Lambach near Wels/Austria, and released Credited with 430 combat missions, 5 air victories and the sinking of 12 tankers retired as a Boeing 707 captain in Henstedt- Ulzburg/Schleswig-Holstein. LUKESCH, Josef Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.-Inf.-Btl. XLI (to ). LUKOWSKI, Leo. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). LUKSCH, Rudolf promo to Oblt.(A 1/Ln.) Oblt. and Navigations-u.Funk-Offz. in Ln.- Kp. (mot)/kg 53. LUKSVSK, Rudolf. c Obstlt., with Kommando der Luftstreitkräfte of the Austrian Air Force. c trf to the Luftwaffe, under Lw.Kdo.i.Ö. LULEY, Theodor Oblt., Chef 2. Btr. Res. Flak-Abt promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak).

79 LULEY, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.) (RDA ) Hptm. (Ln.), posted to the Fallschirmjäger. LULEY. Hans-Georg in schw.flak-abt. 432, promo to Hptm. LÜMKEMANN, Werner promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) trf from Stab/Flak-Rgt. 7 to Flak-Ers.Abt. 12 (to ) trf to 13. Flak-Div. LUMMA, Artur. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LÜMMEL, Artur promo to Hptm. (RDA not assigned). LUMMERICH, Dr. Friedrich Stabsarzt, appt Gruppenarzt III./KG 55 (to ) died (cause unknown). LUND, Fedder Maj.(Erg.O.), in Wehrwirtschaft-Insp. XI. LUND, Lauritz-Hans Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Wehrmeldeamt Hamburg with Koflug 13/XI, promo to Obstlt Obstlt. with Koflug 9/XI, ordered to Lw.-Führungsstab (Abt. Ic Attachégruppe) for temporary duty. LUNDT, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. LUNDT, Werner Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Peilsonderkdo.d.Lw. to Lg.Nachr.Rgt. Westfrankreich as Flum.Offz appt Kp.-Chef 13./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. Belg./Nordfr. LÜNENBORG, Ewald promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak). LUNKE, Rudolf Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 11 to Luftgaukdo. Holland promo to Maj. d.r. (Flak) ( ?) Maj. (d.r.) assigned to Luftgaukdo. Holland, appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 831 (still 07.44). LUNZE, Joachim promo to Hptm trf from Ob.d.L. pool to Nahaufklärungsstaffel 2./ Aufkl.Gr. 31. LUPIN, Friedrich von Hptm. (d.r.z.v.), trf from Luftzeugstab 106 to Flieger-Ers.Btl. III and ordered to RLM (GL/A-Amt) for temporary duty. LÜPKE, Karl-Heinz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ) at FFS C 21, reclassified as Hptm. (A 1/Fl.). LÜPKE, Kurt von Maj., temporary duty from Stab/Lg.Kdo. XIII to RLM (LP Chef-Abt.) Obstlt. in Stab/Luftgaukdo. Norwegen promo to Oberst. c appt IIa/Komm.Gen.d.Dt.Lw. in Norwegen (to ). LÜPKE, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Obstlt. LÜPKE, Kurt Oberst, appt Kdr. Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XXVII (to 12.44). [this is probably one or both of the other Kurt Lupkes] LUPPERT, Ottmar. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Aschaffenburg) Hptm. (d.r./fl.) Maj. with I. Btl./Feldluftgaukdo. XXX Obrenovac (near Belgrade). LÜRMAN, August Hptm.(d.L.z.V.), trf from Koflug 10/III to Flieger-Rgt Hptm. d.r.z.v. in Stab/Wehrmachtbefehlshaber in den Niederland, trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. VI with orders to remain in his current position until otherwise directed. LÜRMANN, Richard Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 62 to Luftwaffenbefehlshaber Mitte. LÜRSSEN, Walter. (DOB: ) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.), trf to Fallschirm-AOK. LURZ, Otto promo to Maj.(Wm.) Maj., trf from Wehrmeldeamt Wien 6 to Wehrbezirkskdo. Swinemünde. LUSAR, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. München II) Hptm. (d.r./flak). LÜSCHEN, Dr. Friedrich. (DOB: ) received the advanced flying certificate entered service with the Kriegsmarine trf to the Luftwaffe and sent to LKS Berlin- Gatow for officer training trf to I./KG 152 (Neubrandenburg) as a pilot promo to Hptm appt Referent in 3.Abt./Genst.d.Lw appt Referent in Ausb.Abt./Chef d.ausbildungswesens in RLM Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) Hptm., trf from RLM pool (Luftkriegsakademie) to Stab/Lg.Kdo. VII and appt Ic appt Ia/Luftgaukdo. II trf to Abt. Landesverteidigung/OKW trf to KG Hptm., in III./KG 77 (to KIA). LUSINSKY, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LUSSER, Julius promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). LUST, Georg. (DOB: ) Oblt., KGr Ju 88 (M7+AL) shot down over Luka by Hurricanes of 126 Sqdn promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.).

80 LÜST, Ludwig. (DOB: in Ebrach/Oberfranken). WWI served in the infantry promo to Obstlt promo to acting Oberst entry into the Luftwaffe with a rank of Oberst (z.d.) (RDA ) and appt Referent im Stab/Lw.Gr.Kdo appt Referent im Stab des Luftflotte promo to Gen.Maj retired in Tegernsee. LÜSTRAETEN, Herbert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Krefeld) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). LÜTGEN, Hans-Karl promo to Hptm. LÜTGENS, Dr. (med.) Heinz. (W.B.K. Hamburg III) promo to Stabsarzt (Zahnarzt) (Kr.O./San.). LÜTGENS, Helmut. (DOB: ) Oblt., Erp.St./KG 30 WIA - Ju 88 A-5 (4D+HA) during an emergency landing at Nordkyn due to AA damage promo to Hptm.(Ln.). LÜTHE, Johannes Hptm., appt Kdt. Flughafen-Stützpunktkdo. 18/XI Rye/Denmark (and 09.42). LUTHER, Martin. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm Hptm. (Tr.O./Fl.) at FFS C 17, trf to IV./KG Hptm., appt Staka 9./KG 27 (to ). LUTHER, Martin Hptm. (d.r./flak), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). LÜTHGENS, Ulrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Deutsch Krone) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). LÜTHJE, Carl-Hans (Karl-Hans) promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) Maj., appt Kdr. I./Flieger- Rgt. 51. LÜTHJE, Hans (Hans-Heinrich) promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.) Hptm. d.r.z.v. in Flieger-Ers.Btl. XI, trf to Luftgaukdo. Norwegen for further assignment. LÜTHJE, Heinrich Hptm.(W), with Kdtr. Flakartillerie-Schiessplatz Büsum promo to Obstlt.(Flak). LÜTHJE, Paul (Paul-Christian) Maj., Kdr. II./Lg.Nachr.Rgt Maj., appt Kdr. LV- Nachr.Abt. 1, Berlin Maj., appt Kdr. II./Ln.-Rgt promo to Oberst (Ln.) appt Kdr. Lg.Nachr.Rgt appt Kdr. Ln.-Rgt. 223 (to ). LÜTHY, Paul. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.), trf from the Luftnachrichtentruppe to the Fallschirmjäger. LÜTJE, Albert promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). LÜTJE, Herbert. (DOB: in Abbesbüttel/Niedersachsen or in Rottdorf, Krs. Helmstedt). (RE, DKG) joined the Luftwaffe with a rank of Fahnenjunker trf to Nachtjagdstaffel/LG 2. (n.d.) in 12.(N)/JG trf to 12./JG assigned to Stab III./NJG in 9./NJG 1. 26/ Oblt., Stab III./NJG Oblt., appt Staka 8./NJG 1 (to ) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Hptm., awarded DKG, 8./NJG Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz Staka 8./NJG Hptm. in III./NJG 1, appt Kdr. IV./NJG 6 (to ) promo to Maj WIA - Bf 110 G-4 (2Z+AF) shot up by a P-38, made emergency landing appt Kommodore NJG 6 (to ) promo to Obstlt. 02/ Maj., Stab/NJG 6. 14/ Maj., Stab/NJG awarded Eichenlaub. Credited with 247 combat missions and 50 air victories, all but 2 of these at night. (n.d.) retired from the Bundeswehr as an Oberst in Köln-Wahn. LÜTJENS, Dirk. c Oblt., appt Staka 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122 (to c ?) promo to Hptm Hptm. in FAG 101, trf to FAGr LÜTJENS, Paul. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Königsberg/Pr. II) Hptm. (d.r./flak). LÜTJENS, Wilhelm Oblt.z.S. in 3./Kü.Fl.Gr. 406, MIA in Do 18 (K6+DL) shot down by RAF 220 Sqdn. Hudsons, crashed NE of Scarborough. LÜTKE, Gerhard. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin VI) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). LUTSCH, Waldemar. (DOB: in Graz/Steiermark/Austria). (R, DKG) promo to Oblt Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded DKG, 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122, trf to 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr c Oblt. and pilot, appt Staka 1. (F)/Aufkl.Gr. 121 (to ) MIA in Ju 88 D-1 (7A+LH) that failed to return from a recce mission to the British Isles or surrounding area Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 1. (F)/Aufkl.Gr LUTTER, Johannes (Johann). (DOB: in Düsseldorf). (R, DKG) Zerstörer pilot in 7./ZG Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, II./SKG Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., awarded DKG, 4./ZG in III./SKG in SG Lt. and Stafü 6./SG Lt. and Stafü 6./SG Hptm., appt Staka Umrüststaffel d. I./SG 152 (to 00.44) Hptm., appt Staka 8./SG 151 (to ). Credited with over 400 combat missions, destroying

81 30 ground targets, 15 tanks and 12 air victories joined the Bundeswehr retired as a Obstlt in Bückeburg. LUTTER, Werner. (DOB: ) Lt. at FFS C Celle (later FFS C 7) Oblt., at FFS Landau-Ganacker Oblt., appt Staka Stabsst./KG 2 (to ) Oblt., awarded Ehrenpokal promo to Hptm in Luftflotte 3 area, trf to LKS promo to Maj. LUTTERBECK, Gerhard. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf to Fallschirm-Pz.Div. Hermann Göring. LÜTTERS, Heinz in I./KG 76, KIA, crashed vic Eupen. Posthumously promo to Hptm. with effect from LÜTTGEN, Karl Oblt., killed in crash of Fliegerführer Kroatien Fi 156 near Kosjerici. LÜTTICKE, Anton. (DOB: in Münster) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.) Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 204/VII Ravenna/Italy. Last rank: Hptm. LÜTTIG, Paul promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). LÜTTKE, Hubert Hptm., in JG Hptm. and Staka 4./ZG 26, POW - Bf 110 C intercepted by 54 Sqdn and crashed at Clacton; status changed to MIA then KIA. LUTZ, (Reinhard?) Lt., pilot and Staka 1./KG 26. LUTZ, Alfred promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). LUTZ, Christian promo to Hptm. LUTZ, Erich. (DOB: ) Fl.Oberstabsingenieur, Chef Abt. Kraftw.d.Flak in Stab/Gen.d.Flakwaffe (L.In.4) Flieger-Oberstabsingenieur and Gruppenleiter with Gen.d.Flakwaffe/OKL with Gen.d.Flakwaffe/OKL, promo to Oberstingenieur. LUTZ, Franz Hptm.(d.L.), trf from Nachschub-Kp. 1/VII to Nachschubkolonnen-Abt. 6/VI in VIII. Fliegerkorps area, promo to Maj. (d.r./flak). LUTZ, Dr. Franz promo to Oberstabsarzt (d.r.). LUTZ, Friedrich. (DKG) Lt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., I./KG 51 awarded the DKG Oblt., appt Staka 1./Verbandsführerschule d.k. (to ). LUTZ, Friedrich. (DOB: in Solingen) Lt., Stab/JG 27 WIA Ic in JG 4. LUTZ, Friedrich Oblt., appt (acting?) Kp.Chef Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XIX (to ). LUTZ, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Augsburg) Hptm. (d.r./flak). LUTZ, Heinrich Hptm., appt Kdr. Luftschutz-Warn-Abt. II Maj., appt Kdr. Luftschutz-Warn-Abt. IX. LUTZ, Josef Flieger-Ingenieur and Werftstaffel-Führer with Feldwerft-Abt. III/10. LÜTZ, Manfred promo to Hptm. POW (n.d.). LUTZ, Martin. (DOB: in Mannheim). (R) with 2. J/88 of the Legion Condor in Spain Oblt., trf from I. Gruppe J/88 to I./ZG appt Staka 1./ZG 1 (to ) appt Staka 1./Erprobungsgruppe Hptm., appt Kdr. Erprobungsgruppe 210 (to ) KIA Bf 110 D-3 (S9+DH) shot down near Bristol by RAF 504 Sqdn. fighters while escorting dive bombers attacking Parnall Works at Yate, crashed vic Tarrant Gunville/Dorset (or at Penhurst near Tonbridge?) Hptm., posthumously awarded the Ritterkreuz. No known air victories. LÜTZ, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LUTZ, Richard promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) Maj.(d.L.), released from service. LUTZ, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LÜTZ, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) RDA for Hptm. (d.r./fl.). LÜTZEL, August Hptm.(d.R.) and Kp.-Chef Nachschub-Kp. d.lw. 2/XII (to 10.42) promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 10/XII? LUTZKAT, Eugen promo to Maj Maj., Kdr. le.flak-abt. 891 (to ) trf to Lw.-Befh. Mitte for further assignment appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 393 (still 04.45). LÜTZOW, Günther ( Franzl ). (DOB: in Kiel). (RES) pilot training with DVS Schleissheim (to ) fighter pilot training in Russia (to ) trf to the Luftwaffe from the Heer (Inf.) promo to Lt. and assigned to the Reklamestaffel in Döberitz appt Adjutant JG (departed ) volunteered for the Legion Condor in Spain and on appt Staka 2. J/88 (to ). c promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 3./JFS Werneuchen (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./JG 3 (to ) Maj.?, appt Kommodore JG 3 (to ) Maj., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kommodore JG Maj., awarded Eichenlaub, Kommodore JG appt Nahkampfführer Nord (Close Air Support

82 Commander North), a tactical designation for the advance on Leningrad acting Kommodore JG 51(to ) Maj., awarded Schwerter, Kommodore JG promo to Obstlt trf to Stab/Gen.d.Jagdflieger and appt Inspekteur der Tagjagd (to c. 17 Dec 43) promo to Oberst concurrently appt Inspekteur der Jagdflieger West und Süd (to ) and Jagdabschnittsführer Italien (to 08.43) appt Kdr. 1. Jagddivision (to ) appt Kdr. 4. Fliegerschuldivision appt Kdr. 4. Jagddivision (to 11.44)? appt Jagdfliegerführer Oberitalien (to 01.45) fell into disfavor due to his participation in the so-called fighter pilots revolt joined JV 44 as Ia and Offz.z.b.V. at Munich-Riem (to ) MIA/KIA - in Me 262 following combat with a B-26 Marauder over the Donauworth-Augsburg area). Credited with 110 air victories (5 in Spain)in some 300 combat missions. His remains have yet to be recovered. LÜTZOW, Kurt, Freiherr von promo to Hptm. d.r. (Flak). LÜWER, Friedrich-Wilhelm Hptm., in I./KG 26 (to ) Hptm. in 3./KG 26, KIA - by shipboard AA fire over Convoy PQ 18 and crashed S of Spitsbergen (He 111 H-6 (1H+ML)). LUX,? Lt., Chef 2.Battr./Flak-Abt LUX,? von Maj., beim Ia X. Fl.Korps. LUX,? Oblt. in Abt. Qu in Stab/II. Fliegerkorps. LUX, Egon. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). LUX, Heinrich. (W.B.K. Braunsberg/Ostpr.) on recommendation of Luftgaukdo. III, promo to Maj. (d.r./fl.). LUX, Dipl.-Ing. Horst-Dieter Oblt., Techn. Offz./KG 30. Reassigned and became key figure in the development and implementation of the Mistel project to the end of the war. LUX, Max Hptm., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 10/I (to ?). LUX, Otto Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Kolberg with Annahmestelle 1 für Offizierbewerber d.lw., promo to Obstlt ordered to Ausbildungsstelle für Ingenieure d.lw. in Bad Blankenburg/Thüringen Obstlt. in Führerreserve Ob.d.L., ordered to Annahnmestelle 1 für Offizierbewerber d.lw. for temporary duty in Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L., trf to Ausbildungsstelle für Ingenieure d.lw. LUX, Rudolf promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Bau-). LUXEN, Josef. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hannover II) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O.) Hptm. and Führer Ln.-Zug/Erg.KGr. (J) IX. Fliegerkorps. LUXENBURGER, Josef. (DOB: in Beckingen/Kreis Merzig). (R, DKG). Fall 1936 entered the Heer and received basic training with Inf.Rgt. 17. (n.d.) trf to the Luftwaffe in Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 12, then as a Bordfunker in 6./KG 155, 6./KG trf to II./KG 254 (later II./KG 55) Uffz.,with 4./KG with Stab II./KG Fw., awarded the Ehrenpokal attained 125 missions. (n.d.) underwent observer training with IV./KG trf to LKS 1 for officer training Ofw., awarded DKG, II./KG returned to 4./KG 55. Summer 1942 promo to Lt promo to Oblt reached his 425th mission /01.43 flew 22 supply and evacuation missions to Stalingrad trf to Stab/KG 55 as Ia Oblt. in 4./KG 55, awarded the Ritterkreuz on completion of 425 combat missions Oblt., appt Staka 4./KG 55 (to ) promo to Hptm flew his 500th mission trf to Stab Lfl. 6. (n.d.) trf to Stab 4. Fl.Div trf to FFS A 12 for flight training, but this was cancelled on sent to Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 1 in northern Italy joined the Bundeswehr retired as an Oberst i.g. Credited with 505 combat missions in Neustadt an der Weinstrasse/Rheinland-Pfalz. LUXENBURGER, Prof. Dr. (med.) Johannes (Hans). (DOB: ) promo to Oberstarzt Kdr. Lehrgruppe Wissenschaft und Forschung /Ärztliche Akademie d.lw. and concurrently Beratender Facharzt für Nerven-u.Geisteskrankenheiten (specialist medical advisor for neurosis and mental disorders)/ärztliche Akademie d.lw. LYNCKER, Friedrich-Wilhelm, Freiherr von. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt.d.R. LYNCKER, Georg. (DOB: ). c Hptm. and Kdr. le.res.flak-abt. 911, appt Kdr. II./Flak-Lehr-Rgt appt Kdr. Lehrgruppe/FAS II appt Kdr. FAS II (to 05.43) promo to Obstlt Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Sturm-Rgt. 1 (to ). LYONS, Friedrich Johannes ("Fritz"). (DOB: in Bandoeng) Lt., 1./ZG 1 WIA - Bf 110 F-2 damaged in combat vic Kramatorskaja in ZG 1, promo to Oblt Oblt., 3./ZG Oblt. and Staka 4./JG 6, KIA - Fw 190 A-8 (Blue 10?) in air combat near Köln. Buried at Köln. Credited with one victory.

83 LYRO, Eugen (von?) Maj., with Drag.R. (Dragoner Rgt.?) Nr. 1 of the Austrian Bundesheer, later trf to the Luftwaffe (Flak) Obstlt., Kdr. Flak-Abt. 145, appt acting Kdr. Flak-Ers.Abt Obstlt., Kdr. le.flak-abt. 84, appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 241 (to ) with I. Flakkorps, appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt Obstlt., Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 4, appt provisional Kdr. Flak-Rgt provisional Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 3 (to ), promo to Oberst trf to Luftgaukdo. XII for further assignment appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 37 (mot) (to 04.44). MAACK, Ernst. (DOB: ) in 7./JG Oblt., 2./JG Hptm., with 2./JG promo to Hptm Hptm., 2./JG appt Staka 2./JG 27 (to 07.42) Hptm., 2./JG Hptm. in 8./JG 11, WIA near Bümmerstede. c Hptm., appt Staka 8./JG 11 (to ) Hptm., 8./JG 11 KIA - Fw 190 A-7 (Black 15) by return fire from a B-24 in aerial combat, crashed at Raderhorst body recovered. Credited with at least 8 victories. MAACK, Rudolf (Rolf). (DOB: in Hamburg) Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) with Fl.Pl.Kdo. 20/XI Flensburg, trf to Koflug 2/VI Sardinia Kdt. Fl.H. Decimomannu/Sardinia and then Fl.H.Poggio Renatico Hptm. and Führer of Fl.Pl.Kdo. Ghisonaccia (Corsica). Last rank: Hptm. MAAGER,? Maj. in Stab/9. Flak-Div. MAAHS, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MAAS, Hermann promo to Hptm.(d.L./Flak). MAAS, Johann. (DOB: in Oldenburg) in Stab/Luftgaukdo. Belgien/Nordfrankreich? promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Adjutant in III./JG Hptm. and Adjutant in I./JG 11. MAAS, Dr. (med.) Paul promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). MAAS, Wilhelm promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). MAAS, Willi. (DKG) Hptm., I./Btl.Lw.? awarded the DKG. MAASBERG, Friedrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MAASCH, Karl Oblt., appt Ord.Offz. of 30. Flak-Div. (E.Tr.) (to 05.45). MAASHOFF, Dipl. Ing. Otto. (DOB: in Mettmann/Kreis Düsseldorf or in Berlin-Dalhem). WWI served with the Fliegertruppe conferred with Dipl. Ing trf to the Luftwaffe from the Reichsdienst with a rank of Lt.d.R. and appt Referent in RLM appt Staffelführer DLV appt Gruppenleiter in RLM promo to Flieger Oberstabsingenieur appt Ingenieur-Offizier in Stab/Luftzeuggruppe promo to Oblt.d.R. (from ) promo to Flieger-Hauptstabsingenieur appt Chef-Ingenieur of Lw.Kdo appt Chef- Ingenieur of Luftflotte 1. c assigned to 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122 as a Beobachter promo to Oberst-Ingenieur promo to General-Ingenieur (RDA ) in Berlin-Zehlendorf (hospital). MAASS, Arthur Hptm. (d.r.), trf from schw.flak-battr. z.b.v to Luftflottenkdo. 3 for further assignment. MAASS, Bruno. (DOB: in Insterburg). (i.g.). WW I veteran (Kavallerie) trf to the Luftwaffe from the Heer with a rank of Rittmeister and appt Gruppenleiter in the Organisation Abt./RLM promo to Maj appt Kdr. III./ KG promo to Obstlt appt Gruppenleiter Ib (Organisation) in Stab/Lw.Gr.Kdo appt Adj. of Luftgau-Kdo. VII promo to Oberst appt provisional Chef des Generalstab/Luftgau-Kdo. VII trf into the Generalstab d.lw. (did not attend the Luftkriegsakademie) and appt Chef des Generalstab/Luftgau-Kdo. VII (München) appt Chef des Generalstab/dt. Lw.-Mission in Rumänien promo to Gen.Maj appt Chef des Generalstab/Luftgau-Kdo. VII appt Richter am Reichsgericht (judge on the State court) appt Chef der Abt. Flieger-Bodenorganisation/RLM later General der Fliegerbodenorganisation und des Flugbetriebes/OKL. Late in 1944, hospitalized and saw no further service assigned to Führerreserve OKL and later placed at the disposition of the Fl-Ers.-Div promo to Gen.Lt retired became POW. (n.d.) contributed articles to the GAF Monograph Project in München. MAASS, Erich Hptm.(W), with Lufthauptmuna Nienburg/Weser promo to Obstlt. (Flak). MAASS, Fritz Obstlt.(Erg.), with Wehrbezirkskdo. Schwerin Oberst, Kdr. Lw.Bau-Rgt. 2/XI, trf to Lw.Bau-Ers.Btl. XI (to ) trf to Wehrbezirkskdo. Schwerin. MAASS, Heinrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Celle) Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.) (RDA ) Hptm. and Chef 9.(Flugm.Funk-Kp.)/Luftgau-Nachr.Rgt. 25.

84 MAASS, Martin Hptm. d.r.z.v. with Stab III./Ln.-Ausb.Rgt. 303, trf to 6. (Ln.- Ers.)/Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 3. MAASS, Otto. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bromberg) promo to Hptm.(d.R.) Hptm. (d.r./ln.) Hptm. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 4/VI (Dortmund). MAASS, Rudolf. (DOB: ) Maj., appt Kdr. V./Ln.-Rgt in Stab/Luftgaukdo. IV, promo to Obstlt. (z.d.) in Stab/Ln.-Ers.Rgt. 303 (mot), promo to Oberst (z.d.) released from service. MAASS, Willi Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Feld-Ausb.Rgt. d.lw. 2 to 6. Lw.-Felddivision appt provisional Kdr. I./6. Lw.-Felddivision. MAASSEN, Dr. (med.) W (rank?), Chef Feldlaboratorium (mot) d.lw. 3. MACHATER,? Oblt., Chef 13.Kp./Flieger-Rgt. 32. MACHAZEK, Walter Oblt. pilot, in 3./LG 1 (MIA - in Ju 88 A-4 (L1+NL) shot down by a night fighter of 73 Sqdn. over Egypt). MACHENS, Dr. Paul promo to Hptm. d.r.z.v. (Flieger) Hptm., II./LG 1. MACHER, Herbert. (DOB: ) Oblt. with Fl.H.Kdtr. E 23/VII promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MACHER, Kurt promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Zugführer in 2.(Telegrafenbau- Kp.)/Ln.-Telegrafenbau-Abt. z.b.v. (mot) 6. MACHETZKI, Erich Hptm., appt Staka 5./KG 2 (to ) MIA shot down by RAF Hurricanes over the North Sea. (n.d.) subsequent promo to Maj. effective (RDA not assigned). MACHILL, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Glatz) Hptm. (d.r./flak). MACHINEK, Karl Maj.(d.R.), Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 10/VIII (to ) trf to Koflug 5/IV. MACHOLD, Werner. (DOB: in Unterneubrunn/Thüringen). (R) joined the Luftwaffe following 3-4 years service in the Kriegsmarine in 1./JG Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 7./JG Oblt., appt Staka 7./JG Oblt. and Staka 7./JG 2 ( according to German sources, but this is incorrect), POW Bf 109 E-7/U2 (White 15) shot down by HMS Blencathra off St. Aldhelm s Head or suffered engine failure while attacking a convoy off Portland and force-landed inland (Bf 109 E-7/Z) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). Credited with over 250 combat missions and 26 air victories in Landsberg/Lech. MACHT, Dipl. Ing. Theodor. (DOB: ). WW I veteran (Artillerie) reactivated (Heer) Beobachter (observer) training at Fliegerschule Boblingen (to ) trf to Hauptbildstelle Berlin for further observer training flight training in Russia (to ) trf to the Luftwaffe and sent to DLH Berlin for Reichbahn-Strecke training trf to Grosse KFS Lechfeld for bomber observer training trf to Berlin for a formation leader course appt Staka in Fliegergruppe Merseburg appt Referent in Abt. L.D./RLM appt provisional Abt.-Chef in RLM appt Abt.-Chef L.D.V./RLM trf to Lehrgeschwader Greifswald for observer refresher training promo to Obstlt trf to FFS C Essen for advanced refresher course (to ) promo to Oberst. MACK,? Oblt., Chef 15.Kp./Flieger-Rgt. 63. MACK, August. (DOB: ). (n.d.) with Erg.JGr. West Lt., 2./JG Lt., 2./JG Lt., 2./JG KIA - lost in a flying accident at Dax promo to Oblt. Credited with 12 victories. MACK, Helmut Hptm., in Stab/Koflug 10/VI. MACK, Hugo Oblt. and pilot in 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122, MIA in Ju 88 D-1 (F6+CK) that failed to return from a recce mission over the western Mediterranean. Possibly rescued and taken prisoner. MACK, Karl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Stuttgart II) at LKS 5, promo to Hptm Hptm. (d.r./fl.). MACK, Otto promo to Oblt.(Kr.O./Ln.). MACK, Otto promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak). MACK, Rudolf Maj., appt Nafü/Koflug Chartres Maj. and Kdr. Abt. z.b.v./lg.nachr.rgt. Westfrankreich, appt Kdr. II./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 13 (order cancelled?) Kdr. III./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. Westfrankreich, promo to Obstlt.(Ln.) appt Kdr. I./Ln.-Rgt MACK, Ruprecht promo to Hptm.

85 MACK, Werner. (DOB: in München) Adjutant in Stab/Erg.JG Staka in Erg.JGr. Ost promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. in III./Erg.JG 1. MACK, Werner. (DOB: Rosenheim) in 1./LG promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). Last rank: Hptm. MÄCKEL, Herbert. (DOB: in Melk) at FFS A in Erg.JGr. Süd trf to II./JG Oblt., 8./JG 4 WIA - Fw 190 shot down in the area of Pessin Oblt., following hospitalization trf to Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe Quedlinburg and then to 8.(Sturm)/JG 4. Credited with one victory. MACKENSEN von ASTFELD, Georg. (DOB: in Astfeld/Kreis Gandersheim). WWI served on the general staff then in the infantry promo to acting Maj designated an Erg.- Offizier (Luftwaffe) with a rank of acting Maj. and appt Offizier z.b.v. im RLM (probationary and pending assignment) appt Referent, then Chef der Abt. P IV/RLM promo to Obstlt promo to Oberst activated appt Chef der Abt. E 1/RLM promo to Gen.Maj appt provisional Nachschubführer/I. Flakkorps appt permanent Nachschubführer/I. Flakkorps promo to Gen.Lt. and appt Höh.Kolonnenführer/Luftflotte appt Kdr. Luftzeuggruppe assigned to Führerreserve OKL available Sonder beauftragter Nord für Luftschutzfragen (special commissioner North for air raid protection matters) with Luftgau-Kdo. III arrested on the basis of a denunciation and indicted for demoralization and criticism of the State and the conduct of the war. Acquitted by the state court retired in Berlin. MACKENSEN, Klaus von. (DOB: ). (DKG) in 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 31; later trf to 2. (H)/Aufkl.Gr Lt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt. in an unspecified Aufkl.Gr., awarded the DKG. Last rank: Oblt. MACKEPRANG, Rudolf promo to Maj.(Ln.) Maj., appt Kdr. Ln.-Abt. 141 and Nafü/21. Flak-Div. (to 02.45) promo to Obstlt. MACKH, Fritz Hptm.d.R. in Flieger-Ers.Btl. VII, trf to Luftflotte 3. MÄCKLER, Richard. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt reported MIA promo to Hptm. MACULAN, Alois promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 704 (to 1941). MACULAN, Alois Austrian pilot and member of the Kunstflug aerobatic team Lt., Staka Jagdstaffel 4/Jagdgechwader II of the Austrian Air Force. c trf to the Luftwaffe, eventually assigned to I./JG appt Staka 2./JG Oblt., appt Staka 2./JG appt Staka 2./JG Hptm. and in (Staka?) 6./JG 53, MIA shot down in air battle off Weymouth. Rumors persist that he was anti-anschluss and anti-nazi, and that he baled out intentionally. MACZEY, Peter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Königsberg/Pr.) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). MADEL, Ulrich in Erg.Fliegergruppe (See), trf to Fliegerwaffenschule (See). MADELUNG, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). MADER, Albert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Augsburg) Hptm. (W) (d.r.). MADER, Anton. (DOB: in Castelnuovo/Dalmatia). (R, DKG) Lt., Staka Jagdstaffel 6/Jagdgeschwader II of the Austrian Air Force. c trf to the Luftwaffe appt Staka 3./JG appt Staka 3./JG appt Staka 3./JG appt Staka 2./JG trf to I./JG Hptm., appt Staka 1./JG Hptm., Staka 1./JG 2, appt Kdr. II./JG Kdr. II./JG 77 (to ) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm., awarded DKG, II./JG Maj., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. II./JG Maj., Kdr. II./JG 77, appt provisional Kommodore JG 11 (to 11.43) approved for promo to Obstlt. pending establishment of RDA Maj., appt Kommodore JG 54 (to 09.44) RDA for Obstlt. Credited with 86 air victories. (n.d.) retired from the Österreiches Bundesheer as a Brigadier in Wien. MADER, Dr. (med.) Otto promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). MADER, Franz promo to Oblt.(d.R.z.V.). MÄDER, Fritz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MADER, Hans. (DOB: in Pähl near Weilheim). (R, DKG) joined the Luftwaffe. (n.d.) first posted to KG with 4./KG with II./KG54, flew missions in support of battleship Bismarck Oblt., appt Staka 4./KG 54 (to 07.42?) Oblt., awarded DKG, II./KG Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz after 180 missions Staka 4./KG in Stab/Kdo. der Erprobungsstellen d.lw., promo to Hptm. as a test pilot Hptm. and Staka

86 Erprobungsstaffel 188 Rechlin-Müritz (KG 6) Hptm., appt Kdr. II./KG 6 (to ) promo to Maj KIA - in Ju 188 A-2 (3E+CB) shot down by fighters near 20 km NW of Evreux. Credited with about 225 missions. MADER, Haver. (DOB: in Augsburg) Beobachter in 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr in 3./NAGr in Stab/Fliegerführer Kroatien Lt., trf to 3./NJG 2. MADER, Hermann Hptm.d.R.z.V. with Fl.Pl.Kdo. B Marienbad, trf to Lg.Kdo. XVII for further assignment. MADER, Johannes. (W.B.K. Horb/Neckar) promo to Hptm. (d.r.z.v./flak). MADER, Max promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Ln.). MADER, Robert. c Maj., with Kommando der Luftstreitkräfte (of the Wirtschaftsdienstes) of the Austrian Air Force. c trf to the Luftwaffe, eventually assigned to Abwichlungsstelle Kommando der Luftstreitkräfte. MADER (Edler von Manilova) Dr. med. Rudolf. (DOB: in Wien) entered the österreichische Armee. WWI served as a physician in the army hereditary nobility with title Edler von Manilova conferred with Dr.med. c Obstlt.-Arzt, Sanitätschef der Österreiche Luftstreitkräfte trf to the Luftwaffe from the Austrian Army with a rank of Oberstabsarzt (RDA ), assigned to Lw.Kdo.i.Ö appt Luftgau-Arzt XVII, Wien and concurently appt Kdr. Luftgau-Sanitäts-Abt promo to Oberfeldarzt promo to Oberstarzt concurrently ordered to Stab/Luflottenarzt concurrently appt provisional Luftflottenarzt 1/Luftflotte Luftgauarzt XVII, appt Lw.Kdo.Arzt Südost assigned to Führerreserve OKL ordered to Lfl appt Luftflottenarzt promo to Generalarzt (RDA ) released in Wien. MÄDER, Wilhelm in Lw.-Kdo. Ost area, promo to Maj. (d.r./flak). MADER, Wilhelm promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Leiter Nachr.Meldestelle Nafü- Stab/Luftgaukdo. V (Stuttgart). MADER, Xaver. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. in 1. (H)/Aufkl.Gr. 21. MADES, Karl in Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich area, promo to Hptm. (d.r./flak). MADETZKI, Wilhelm (Willi). (DOB: in Berlin). (W.B.K. Berlin II). (n.d.) in KG promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. in 2./KG 66. MAECKER, Dr. Wilhelm. (DOB: ) entered military service promo to Oberstarzt Oberstarzt and medical advisor in the office of the Leitende San.Offz./Wehrmacht- Befehlshaber Ukraine in Führerreserve OKL, ordered to Wehrmacht-Fürsorge- und Versorgungsamt Königsberg/Pr. MAEDGE, Herbert in Erg.Gruppe S 1, promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 3. (Go)/Schleppgruppe Kdr. IV./Fallsch.Ers.-u.Ausb.Rgt. 1. MAEDING, Alfred. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Königsberg/Pr. II) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). MAEK, Günther Oblt., Nachr. Offz. I./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 3 severely WIA at Chania died in Athens. MAELE, Albert von (van?). (DOB: in Stralsund). (n.d.) in KG WIA WIA Staka 5./KG Oblt., pilot and Staka 5./KG in JG 110 and then Staka 2./KG (J) 30. Last rank: Oblt. MAERKER, Martin. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MAERZ, Karl-August promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). MAESS (Mäss), Ernst. (DOB: ) entered service with the Polizei trf to the Luftwaffe and assigned as a air weapons custodian/inspector in Dessau (Junkers plant?) trf to Grosse KFS Fassberg for Beobachter (observer) training trf to III./KG 153 (Altenburg) as a Beobachter promo to Hptm trf to Stabs-Kp. III./KG appt Staka in III./KG ordered temporary duty to Brandis for a navigation course (to ) trf to Flieger-Waffenschule Lechfeld as an instructor Maj., in 9./KG 51? Maj., appt Kdr. I./KG.z.b.V. 1 (to Apr 43) Maj., appt Kdr. I./TG 1 (KIA Ju 52 (1Z+AB) shot down by a Spitfire in Sicily). MAETZEL, Heinz. (DOB: ). (R, DKG) Oblt., in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr promo to Hptm Hptm., awarded DKG, 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 1./FAGr Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. FAGr appt permanent Kdr. FAGr promo to Maj Maj., appt Kdr. Aufkl.Gr. 122 (to ).

87 MAETZKE (MÄTZKE?), Eberhard (Eberhardt) Oblt., with 4./JG Oblt. and Staka 2.(Erg.)/JG 26 (to ) Oblt., 4./JG Oblt., appt Staka 1./Jagdfliegervorschule 2 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 1./JFS 6 (to ) promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 1./JG 106 (to ) in JG 107, ordered to Stab/Angriffsführer England for temporary duty Hptm., 8./JG Hptm., 9./JG 1 KIA/ MIA - Bf 109 G-6 (Yellow 20) shot down by P-38s in the Alencon area. No known grave. Credited with 5 victories. MAGATH, Robert. (DOB: in Wiesbaden) /JG 53 WIA - Bf 109 E-3 damaged in a forced-landing due to fuel shortage pilot in Stab III./JG lost a Bf 109 E due to combat promo to Hptm. (n.d.) with JG 3 (to 1942) in Feld-Ers.Btl. d.lw. 2, trf to II. Lw.-Feldkorps for further assignment Hptm., appt Staka 3./Erg.JGr. Süd (to 1944) Ic in Stab/JG was to be trf to I./SKG 10 but cancelled trf to NSGr 1, intended to be Staka 1./NSGr Hptm., Staka? 2./NSGr. 1 ( WIA). MAGEL, Albert Hptm.(d.R.), Leiter Ln.Stelle E 11/XII, trf to Stab III./Lg.Nachr.Rgt promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.) Hptm. d.r. in 3./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 12. MAGER, Rolf. (DOB: in Wuppertal). (R, DKG) promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm. (Ln.), trf from the Luftnachrichtentruppe to the Fallschirmjäger Hptm., appt Kdr. II./Fsch.Jg.Rgt Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. II./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 2 (or 6?) Hptm., awarded DKG for service as Führer, II./Fsch.Jg.Rgt reported MIA in a U.S. military hospital on the western front. MAGERL, Guido promo to Oberst (Flak). MAGERL, Vinzenz promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). MÄGERMANZ, Willi Oblt. in SG 101, killed in Fw 190 A-5 crash at Meissy/France. MAGG, Alois. (DOB: in Achsheim near Augsburg). (R, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe. c assigned to 2./KG 2 on completion of training appt Techn.Offz. of I./KG Techn.Offz. of I./KG Lt., 2./KG 2 fate unstated - Do 17 Z (U5+FK) damaged by AA vic Iráklion (while landing?) awarded Ehrenpokal WIA by AA vic Lake Ladoga Techn.Offz. II./KG Lt., awarded DKG, 2./KG Oblt., appt Staka 9./KG 2 (to ) promo to Hptm awarded Ritterkreuz, 5./KG 2. Fall 1944 made one familiarization flight with a Do Hptm., appt Staka 15./NJG 2 (to ). c reappt Staka 9./KG 2 (to 05.45). Credited with 245 (254?) combat missions during the war. Served in the postwar Bundeswehr, retiring as an Obstlt. in in Prien/Chiemsee. MAGIN, August. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MAGNUS, Karl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Wuppertal) Hptm. (d.r./ln.) promo to Maj.(d.R.) Maj. and Maj. beim Stabe in Stab/Lg.Nachr.Abt. 6. MAGNUS, Kurt. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Heer (Kavallerie) trf to the Luftwaffe and sent to Fliegerschule Braunschweig for Beobachter (observer) training trf to Fliegergruppe Gotha as a Beobachter appt Offz.z.b.V. in Stab/Fliegergruppe Cottbus appt Adjutant in Aufklärungsgruppe 212 (Cottbus) received the Lw. Beobachter license appt Adjutant in Stab/Höh.Flieger-Kdr. II appt Ic in Stab/Flieger- Div Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (3. Kurz-Lehrgang) (to ) appt Ia op in Stab/Luftflotte promo to Maj. and trf into the Generalstab d.lw trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool and ordered temporary duty to Stab/Luftkriegsakademie as a tactics instructor and course leader (to ) ordered temporary duty to Stab/Luftgaukdo. Rostow as Ia (to ) ordered temporary duty to Heeresgruppe B as a Lw.-Verbindungs- Offz. (to ) Maj., appt provisional Kdr. FAGr. 4 (to MIA in Ju 88 A-4 that failed to return from a sortie over the Volchansk area/62 km NE of Kharkov) posthumously promo to Obstlt. with RDA advanced to this date posthumously awarded Ehrenpokal. MAGNUSSEN,? Hptm., Kdr. II./Ln-Rgt promo to Maj.(Ln.) Verb.Offz. der Ln.-Truppe to the Königlich-Rumänischen Fliegerkorps, trf to OKW (W.N.V.). c Maj., appt Nafü/VI. Flakkorps. MAGNUSSEN, Helgo-W with KG Oblt., 3./KG 30 KIA - Ju 88 A-2 crashed at Oudenrijn/ Holland cause unknown - bailed out. Buried at Ysselsteyn. MAGOLD,? Hptm., appt Kdr. III./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 1 (to ).

88 MAGON, Anselm. (DOB: in Leoben) assigned to Luftgaukdo. Belgien/Nordfr Hptm., trf from Stab/Koflug 22/XI to Lg.Kdo. Norwegen Hptm. with (Kdt.?) Fl.H.Kdtr. Trondheim-Vaernes. MAGUS, Werner. (DOB: in Hamburg) Hptm. with Fl.H.Kdtr. Verona (Italy). MAHL, August promo to Maj.(d.R.) Maj. and Chef Abschnittsflugmeldezentrale Kitzingen/Ln.-Rgt MÄHL, Harry. (DOB: ) pilot in 7./JG Oblt., appt Staka 2. /JFS Jüterbog-Damm (3./JFS 2) (to ) Stafü 1./JG appt Staka 2./JG Oblt., appt Staka 1./JG 108 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 2./JGr. 200 (to 08.44) Staka 4./JG Oblt., appt Staka 7./JG 104 (to ) Oblt. and Staka 5./JG 104. MAHLA, Dr. (med.) Ernst. (W.B.K. Prag I) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). MAHLER,? Maj., Wehrbetreuungsoffizier JFl.Fü. Dänemark. MAHLER, Fritz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Halle/Saale) Hptm., appt IIa/13. Lw.-Feld-Div. (to ). MAHLER, Richard Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Stab/Ln.-Rgt. 4 to III./Ln.-Rgt Maj. in Stab/Ln.-Rgt. 222, scheduled to attend a course in tactical aircraft reporting from to at Dresden-Klotzsche. MAHLERT, Ernst. (W.B.K. Köln III) Hptm.(d.R.), in Flakscheinw.Abt. 29, appt Leiter Sammel-u.Inst.St. für Funkmessgerät promo to Maj. (d.r./flak). MAHLING, Gustav promo to Maj Maj.(W), trf from Torpedo-Einschiesskdo. Grossenbrode to Luftmuna 3/I. MAHLKE, Helmut. (DOB: in Berlin-Lankwitz). (i.g.). (R, DKG) pre-military flight training with DVS (to ) entered service with the Kriegsmarine pilot training at the DVS at Warnemünde naval service attaining the rank of Fähnrich zur See trf from the Marine to the Luftwaffe and ordered to Warnemünde for Beobachter (observer/navigator) training promo to Lt assigned as a pilot training specialist (Referent) in Stab/Kdo.d.Schulen (See) Warnemünde appt specialist and lead instructor at Fliegerschule See Bug auf Rügen and Fliegerschule See Parow appt specialist in Stab/Kdo.d.Fliegerschulen and Flieger-Ers.Abt. VI promo to Oblt trf to 1./Bordfl.Gr.196 (Wilhelmshaven aboard the Admiral Scheer) as an observer/navigator departed for Spain aboard the Admiral Scheer Oblt., appt Staka 2./Tr.Gr promo to Hptm awarded the E.K. II awarded the E.K. I Hptm., appt Kdr. III./St.G. 1 (to or , depending on source document) WIA Ju 87 (J9+AB)? attacked by fighters north of Burbin shot in left shoulder and suffered second-degree burns to the hands; hospitalized at Borisov Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. III./St.G trf to Ob.d.L./RLM officer pool and ordered to Stab/XII. Fliegerkorps for briefing appt Verbindungs-Offz. in Stab/VIII. Fliegerkorps appt Ia op in Stab/1. Fliegerdivision promo to Maj appt Ia op in Stab/Lw.Kdo. Ost trf into the Generalstab d.lw. (did not attend the Luftkriegsakademie) appt Ia/Lw.-Kdo. Ost Maj., appt Ia op 1/1. Fliegerdivision appt Ia/Luftflotte Maj., awarded DKG, Ia/Lfl promo to Obstlt released from captivity entered Bundeswehr service and retired in the rank of Gen.Lt in Heikendorf near Kiel. Mahlke was credited with sinking 2 destroyers, one submarine, 29 supply vessels and damaging a cruiser and various other vessels in 150 combat sorties, received the Verwundeten-Abzeichen in Silber (wound badge in silver) and had been shot down three times behind Russian lines. Author of Stuka: Angriff Sturzflug; Mittler, MAHLMANN, Bruno. (DKG) Hptm., Staka? 4./KG promo to Hptm Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm., awarded DKG, 5./KG 1. MAHLMANN, Dr. (med.) Hans promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). MAHLMANN, Wilhelm promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). MAHN, Friedrich-Karl. (DOB: ). (R, DKG) Lt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal in Ob.d.L. pool (Sch.Etat), promo to Oblt promo to Hptm Oblt. and Beobachter in an Aufkl.St., awarded the DKG Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Offizier z.b.v. 1./NAGr MAHNCKE, Alfred. (DOB: in Idasheim Provinz Posen). (DKG). WWI served with the Fliegertruppe, mainly in staffs trf from the Polizei to the Luftwaffe and promo to Oberst; appt Präsident der DLV appt Kommodore KG appt Höh.Fl.Ausb.Kdr. 6 Hamburg.

89 promo to Gen.Maj appt Kdr. Luftgaustab z.b.v. 1. c appt Kdr. Luftgaustab z.b.v. 12 (to ) appt Höh.Fl.Ausb.Kdr promo to Gen.Lt appt Inspekteur der Flugzeugführerausbildung appt Kdr. Luftgaustab z.b.v appt Kdr. 15. Lw.-Felddivision appt Kdr. Fliegerdivision Donez (to ) Gen.Lt., appt stellv. (deputy) Komm.Gen. I. Fliegerkorps (to ) appt General z.b.v./luftflotte 2 and concurrently Fliegerführer Sizilien (to c ) Gen.Lt., awarded DKG for service as Kdr. Fl.Div. Donez appt Komm.Gen.u.Befh. Luftgaukdo. Süd in Milano (to ) appt Komm.Gen.u.Befh. Feldluftgaukdo. XXVIII Milano (to ) promo to Gen.d.Flieger appt Kdr. Lw.-Auffangsstab Nord in Hamburg (to ) released from captivity in Eutin. MAHNCKE, Jost. (W.B.K. Hamburg V) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MÄHNE, Gustav promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Flak). MAHNERT,? Oblt., Kdr. Fsch.Nachr.-Abt. 2. MAHNKE,? Lt., appt to an unknown staff position with 2. Fsch.Jg.-Div. (to 08.44). MAHNKE, Dipl.Ing. Franz. (DOB: in Röbel/Mecklenburg). WWI served in the infantry conferred with Dipl. Ing trf to the Luftwaffe from the Reichsdienst and appt Referent in RLM/L C III appt Gruppenleiter in RLM/LC III appt to the Offiziers- Lehrgang (ROA) at Fl.Ers.Abt. 14 Stade/Elbe promo to Fliegerstabs-Ingenieur appt Gruppenleiter und stellvertretender (deputy) Ausb.-Chef in RLM LC8 later LC 3 (Triebewerke power plants) promo to Flieger-Oberstabs-Ingenieur appt Abt.-Leiter GL/C-B 3 (Triebwerke-Beschaffung power plant procurement)/rlm promo to Oberst-Ingenieur appt Amtsgruppen-Chef GL/C-B-3 (Triebwerke)/RLM promo to General-Ingenieur assigned to a special availability pool for Luftwaffen-Personal with the Reichsminister für Rüstung und Kriegsproduktion into Soviet captivity released in Berlin- Reinickendorf. MAHR, Josef. (DOB: in Potsdam) in I./NJG 6 then moved to II./NJG in JG trf to 3./Erg.JGr. West trf to 3./JG 11 and then to 2./JG Lt., 3./JG Oblt. in Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe Quedlinburg. Credited with one victory. MAHRAUN, Karl Obstlt., trf from RLM (LC 6) to Kdo.d.Rüstungsbereich Berlin I promo to Oberst (Flak) in RLM (LC 6), trf to Rüstungsinspektion XI a. MAHRENHOLTZ, Siegfried. (DOB: ) pilot training with DVS (to ) fighter pilot training in Russia (to ) assigned to Reklame-Staffel D.L.V. (to ) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) trf to the Luftwaffe and assigned to Grosse KFS Prenzlau as a Flugleiter (flying control officer) appt flight instructor at Blindflug (instrument) course Celle trf to Insp.d.Schulen/RLM promo to Hptm trf to 1. Abt./Genst.d.Lw Hptm., trf from Genst. (1.Abt.)/RLM to I./Lehrgruppe 88 and appt Staka ordered temporary duty to II./KG 2 for Kdr. training (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. III./KG 30 (to ) KIA - Ju 88 A-1 by shipboard AA fire from several cruisers and crashed in the western end of the Skagerrak (Ju 88 A-2) remains washed ashore vic Thyboron. Buried initially at Lindholm Cemetery, then moved to Grove/Denmark. MAHRHAUSER, Leopold Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Flak-Abt. 801 to 11. Flakdiv. MAHRLE, Sebastian. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Heer (Artillerie) certified fluent in Serbo-Croatian trf into the Generalstab of the Austrian Army. c Hptm., d. Generalstab, Kdt. Fliegerabwehr-Maschinengewehr-Kompanie (of the Austrian Air Force). c Hptm.i.G., trf to Lg.u.Ers.Kdo trf from the Austrian Army to the German Luftwaffe and assigned to Stab/Luftgaukdo. XVII (Vienna). c Hptm.i.G., trf to Lg.u.Ers.Kdo temporary duty to 5.Abt./Genst.d.Lw., Grosse KFS Tutow and to active units for training and orientation (to ) trf to 5.Abt./Genst.d.Lw dispatched to Yugoslavia to gather intelligence (to ) trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool and sent to Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow for flight training (to ) Maj., trf from RLM pool to Stab/Gen.d.Flakartillerie appt Ia in Stab/Koluft AOK trf to I./Flak-Rgt. 36 for training appt Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. 405 (to ) Obstlt., appt Ia in Stab/Luftgaukdo. VII promo to Oberst trf to III. Lw.-Feldkorps for further assignment as a Rgt.-Kdr appt Kdr. Lw.-Art.Rgt. 21 (to ) appt Kdr. Fsch.Art.Rgt MIA. MÄHRLEIN, Günter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm. in Ln.-Rgt Hptm. (Ln.), posted to the Fallschirmjäger.

90 MAHRMANN,?. (DOB: ) Hptm. in JGr MAI, Gerhard. (DOB: ) Lt., 1./JG Lt., appt acting Staka 1./JG 51 (to ) Lt., 1./JG Lt., 1./JG Lt., 1./JG Lt., 1./JG KIA I./KG 54 - Me 262 crashing in the area of Dresden. (n.d.) 10./JG 7. Credited with 17 missions. MAI, Günther in Ln.-Funkhorch-Abt. Südost, promo to Oblt. MAI, Josef Hptm., appt Gruppenleiter in JFS Schleissheim (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. JFS Schleissheim (to ). MAIDORN, Johann Lt., appt Leiter Ln.Stelle E 106/XVII. MAIER,? Hptm., Chef 1.Kp./Flieger-Rgt. 91. MAIER,? Oblt. and Staka Seetransportstaffel 1. MAIER, Anton. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MAIER, Eugen. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Mannheim I) Hptm. (d.r./flak). MAIER, Eugen. (W.B.K. Ravensburg) promo to Oblt.(Kr.O./Ln.) Oblt. and Zugführer in 11.(schw.Flugm.Leit-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt MAIER, Gerhard. (DOB: ) in Sturm-Rgt., promo to Hptm Hptm., Kdr. Fsch.Granatwerfer-Btl. 5 (? first name not given). MAIER, Gerhard Oblt., appt Staka 11./NJG 5. MAIER, Dr. (med.) Gerhard. (DOB: ) with the Fallschirm- AOK, promo to Stabsarzt. MAIER, Heinrich promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) Maj., appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 502 (to ). MAIER, Horst. (DOB: ) in 7./JG appt Ia in Stab/Jagdfliegerführer Bretagne Staka 8./JG in JG promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 8./JG 1 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 3./JG 1 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 4./Erg.JGr. West (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 16./Erg.JG 1 (to ). Credited with 2 victories. MAIER, Josef. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MAIER, Karl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Stralsund) Hptm.(Kr.O./Ln.), trf from Stab/Höh.Wehrm.Nachrichtenoffizier beim Wehrmachtbefehlshaber in den Niederlanden to Stab/Höh.Wehrm.Nachrichtenführer beim Wehrmachtbefehlshaber in den Niederlanden. MAIER, Karl. (DOB: ) in Stab/Luftflotte 1, promo to Obstlt trf from Stab/Luftflotte 1 to Ob.d.L. pool with temporary duty to at Flieger-Waffentechn.Schule reassigned to Flieger-Waffentechn.Schule (f.n. not given) Obstlt. with Koflug 2/VI Cagliari. MAIER, Karl-Heinz Oblt. and signals intelligence (Funkhorch) officer in III./Ln.-Rgt. Südost. MAIER, Kurt. (DOB: in Mannheim/Baden). (RE, DKG) Dipl.Ing., entered the Luftwaffe promo to Lt assigned to 2./KG 4 as an observer. (n.d.) with Stab/KG 4 as Navigations-und Funkoffizier promo to Oblt.(Kr.O./Fl.) awarded Ehrenpokal awarded DKG, I./KG trf to Stab/KG 4 as Navigations-und Funkoffizier Lt., appt Adj. I./KG appt Staka 3./KG 4 (later 3./KG 100) flew his 300th mission Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz Oblt., appt Staka 3./KG 4 (to ) appt Staka 3./KG 100 [and concurrently (acting?) Kdr. I./KG 100?] Oblt. and Staka 3./KG 100, WIA by fighters vic Châteaudun trf to 9./KG Hptm., appt Staka 9./KG 1 (to ) appt Staka 10.(Erg)/KG 40 and then served in various Stäbe and Erprobungsstellen and E-Kdos., such as Eprobungstelle Rechlin (11.44), to the end of the war Hptm., awarded the Eichenlaub. c promo to Maj in a car accident near Heilbronn. Credited with about 450 missions. MAIER, Lorenz promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Ln.) Hptm. in Flugm.-Mess-Abt. z.b.v. 14, then II./Ln.-Rgt Hptm. and Zugführer in 3.(mittl.Flugm.Leit-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt MAIER, Ludwig. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hannover I) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). MAIER, Dipl.Ing. Ludwig Maj., appt Kdr. I./KG 1 (to KIA - shot down by Blenheim night fighter of 25 Sqdn. over Tilbury near Eyke, Suffolk; some sources state that this occurred on ). MAIER, Dr. Ludwig promo to Stabsarzt (d.r.) (Zahnarzt). MAIER, Matthias. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MAIER, Nikolaus-Wolfgang. (DOB: in München) trf to the Luftwaffe from the Polizei with a rank of Polizei-Hptm. and appt Referent in RLM promo to Maj. (RDA ) promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. III./KG 253 then Kommodore KG 253 (to ), then

91 Kdr. I./KG 4 and Kdt. Fl.H. Gotha (to ) appt Kdr. Grosse KFS Tutow and Kdt. Fl.H. Tutow promo to Oberst appt Offizier z.b.v. für Sonderaufgaben (special tasks)/rlm ill appt Offizier für Sonderaufgaben with Luftgau-Kdo. Westfrankreich Oberst (Tr.O.), trf to Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich appt Kdt. Koflug 1/XII (still 09.43) appt (acting?) Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 12/VII promo to Gen.Maj appt Offizier des RLM und Ob.d.L. (pending assignment) condemned to 5 years imprisonment and loss of rank by the Reichskriegsgericht because of disobedience in the field. Judgment upheld by the Reichsmarschall (Göring) who commuted the sentence to time served and Maier s rank was restored. Maier was the person who carried Göring to safety during the beer hall Putsch in Munich in released from service after being determined no longer fit to serve on became British POW in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. MAIER, Oskar. (DOB: ) previously in KG 101, MIA. Posthumous promo to Oblt. with effect from MAIER, Oskar promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). MAIER, Oswald. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm in Nahaufkl.St. 1./Aufkl.Gr Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal MAIER, Richard Oblt. in II./ZG 76, WIA in Bf 110 G-2 shot down by U.S. P-47s in the Koblenz-Bonn-Aachen area. MAIER, Rudolf. (DKG) promo to Hptm KIA Hptm., posthumously awarded DKG, 9./KG 76. MAIER, Rudolf. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(Fl.)(DAL/A2). MAIER, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bremen I) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). MAIER, Willi Oblt.(Kr.O.) and Nafü 2 in Stab Nafü/9. Flieger-Div. (J). MAIERHÖFER, Johann promo to Obstlt. MAIERL,? Hptm. in JG 54. MAIERS, Friedrich. (DOB: in Büren/Westfalen) Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from KGr.z.b.V. 600 to NJ-Schule promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm., Staka 7./NJG 5 (to 02/ KIA - Bf 110 (C9+CS) crashed vic Berlin-Grunau). Buried at Dammgarten. MAIER-ten-DOORNKAAT, Horst Maj., Stab/JG Hptm. in Stab/JG 1. Credited with one victory. MAIFARTH, Erwin. (DKG) Hptm.(W), trf from RLM pool to Flak-Rgt Maj., appt Kdr. Flak-Abt. I./704 (to 11.40) Kdr. II./Flak-Rgt Obstlt., awarded DKG, Kdr., II./Flak-Rgt appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 183 (to 05.43) in Luftgaukdo. XVII area, promo to Oberst trf to Luftgaukdo. XXX for further assignment appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 38 (mot) (to ) appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 45 (mot) (to 12.44). MAILÄNDER, Eugen. (DOB: ). (DKG) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., appt Staka 3./KG 100 (to ) Oblt. in 3./KG 100, awarded the DKG promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MAILER, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bremen II) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). MAILER, Karl promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 32/VII (Fürth). MAILLEFERT, Otto promo to Maj.(Wm.) Maj. with Wehrmeldeamt Leipzig 1, trf to Wehrmeldeamt Merseburg. MAILLER, Maximilian Hptm.(z.V.), trf from Wehrmachtgefängnis Graudenz to Wehrmachgefangenen-Abt. Silvrettadorf (Vorarlberg) trf from Wehrmachgefangenen-Abt. Silvrettadorf (Vorarlberg) to Wehrmachtuntersuchungsgefängnis Wien. MAINARDUS, Rolf promo to Maj. MAINHARD, Friedrich promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak) Hptm. d.r.z.v. in Flak- Ers.Abt. 99, trf to Luftgaukdo. VIII for further assignment. MAINHOLD,? Hptm., appt Staka 8./KG 26 (to ?) Hptm., appt Staka 7./KG 26 (to ). MAINUSCH, Heinrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MAINX, Emanuel in Stab/Wehr-Ers.Insp. Koblenz, promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) assigned temporary duty to Luftzeuggruppe 17 (to ) Obstlt., appt Kdr. der Kfz.-Beständelager d.lw. 12/XII beim Luftgaukdo. Westfrankreich.

92 MAINX, Dr. (med.) Friedrich. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. and ordered to Medical Clinic/Univ. of Hamburg for temporary duty (still ). MAISEL, Hans. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(d.L./Ln.) Maj. (d.r.) (Ln.), released from active service. MAISTERL, Robert. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Heer (Artillerie) Beobachter (observer/navigator), pilot and parachute training with the Austrian armed forces Generalstab training in Vienna with the Austrian Army (to ) Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) formally trf to the German Luftwaffe continued Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) Hptm., trf to Ob.d.L/RLM pool and ordered temporary duty to Stab/Luftflotte 4 (to ) appt Ia op 1 in Stab/Luftflotte trf into the Generalstab d.lw trf to Gen.d.Lw. beim Ob.d.H. and appt Staka 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 33 (to ) hospitalized promo to Maj trf 0 to Ob.d.L/RLM pool and ordered temporary duty to a Heeresgruppe as an Ic/Lw appt Ia in Stab/Luftgaukdo. Rostow appt Ia in Stab/IV. Lw.-Feldkorps (to ) trf to XI. Fliegerkorps for further assignment. MAISTERL, Sebastian in Lg.Kdo. VII area, promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) (RDA ). MAIWALD, Lothar Hptm., appt Staka 4./KG 54 (to ) shot down vic Dunkirk but returned unhurt POW - Ju 88 A-1 (B3+BM) after being hit by AA fire during a raid on Brize Norton airfield, crashed at Marsh Farm promo to Maj. MAIWEG, Werner promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). MAJEFSKY, Werner in Lg.Kdo. XI area, promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) (RDA ). MAJENZ, Karl-Heinz promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Zugführer in Ln.-Kp. (mot) z.b.v. 15. MAJER, Hans von Maj., appt Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 27 (to ) re-appt Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 27 (to ). MAJER, Hermann. (DOB: ) Oblt. in 14./Ln.-Schule Halle. MAJER, Hermann Oblt. and Fliegerverbindungsoffizier assigned to 181. Infanterie-Div. MAJER, Rudolf Maj., Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Abt. 909 (to 07.43) trf to Flaketat z.b.v./luftgaukdo. XVII promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 246 (to 03.45?). MAJERT, Emil. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). MAJETIC, Viktor. (W.B.K. Wien I) Maj.?, in Seenotstaffel Athen, trf to Seenotzentrale (L) Schwarzes Meer (WIA ) Hptm. with Seenotzentrale Schwarzes Meer, seriously WIA by splinters during a Soviet bombing raid on Constanţa-Mamaia as recommended by Lw.-Kdo. Südost, promo to Maj. (z.v./fl.). MAJEWSKI, Adolf. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MAJEWSKI, Alfred. (DOB: ) promo to Maj appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt MAJEWSKI, Alfred promo to Maj.(Erg.O.) Maj.(Flak), with LKS 6, assigned temporary duty to Feld-FAS (West) 31 (to ) Lehrgangskommandeur at LKS 6, trf to Offizierbewerber-Ausb.Rgt. Zingst Maj., Kdr. Flak-Abt Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak- Rgt appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 122 (ETr) (to 05.45). MAJEWSKI, Alfred Hptm., appt Führer Seenotflottille 80 (to ). MAJEWSKI, Konrad. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(d.L./Ln.) released from active service. MAJOR, Kurt. c Obstlt., appt Leiter Luftpark Wiener-Neustadt (later 1/XVII) (to 07.43) promo to Oberst (Erg.O.) Oberst and Kdr. Luftpark 1/XVII, trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. XVII. MAJOWSKI,? Oblt. and Adjutant in a TG operating under Transportfliegerführer 2 in Russia. MAKALLA, Bruno. (DOB: in Potsdam) Oblt. and X. Fliegerkorps Verbindungsoffizier attached to Abt. Qu 1/Luftgaukdo. VII in Munich to facilitate the procurement of replacement aircraft Offz.z.b.V. in I./JG in OB Süd area, promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) (RDA ) Hptm. in II./JG 1. MAKOWETZ, Ludwig Hptm.(d.R.z.V). with mittl. Flugbetriebsstoff-Kol. (mot) 2/VIII, trf to Werkstatt-Kp. Südost. MAKOWITSCH, Dr. Karl promo to Stabsarzt Stabsarzt and San.Offz. in Stab II./Ln.-Rgt. 238.

93 MAKROCKI, Wilhelm. (DOB: in Schroda/Posen). (R) Hptm., appt Staka 4. (schw.jagd)/ Lehrgeschwader Greifwald (to ) appt Staka 4./LG 1 (to ) Staka 10./ZG Hptm., appt Kdr. I./ZG 26 (to ) Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr., I./ZG Hptm., Stab I./ZG 26 MIA Bf 110 D-3 (U8+AB) failed to return from a sortie over Crete was shot down while strafing a small patrol vessel in Suda Bay and he was killed, but another account states that his aircraft was struck by debris from an exploding magazine aboard patrol vessel Syvern, then struck its mast) posthumously promo to Maj. Credited with 9 air victories and 9 more on the ground. MAKUSIESS,?. (n.d.), Kdr. Fsch.Pz.Jg.Abt. 4. MALAPERT-NEUFVILLE, Robert-Georg Freiherr von. (DOB: in Darmstadt). (RE, DKG). c trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe promo to Lt. and trf to I./St.G. 165 at Schweinfurt Oblt., in St.G Staka in II./St.G Staka 5./St.G Oblt., awarded DKG, II./St.G Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 5./St.G Oblt., appt Kdr. II./St.G. 1 (to ) promo to Hptm shot down during an attack on a bridge at Lyuban but KIA by a Russian rifleman while evading capture after force-landing his Ju 87 in no-man s land. Buried at Seshchinskaya Hptm., posthumously awarded Eichenlaub, Kdr. II./St.G. 1. Credited with 510 combat missions, and 135,000 GRT of shipping sunk. MALASCHOFSKY, Oskar. (DOB: in Wien) stationed at St.-Dizier. Last rank: Major. MALBERG, Hans Maj.(d.R.) in Stab/Luftgaukdo. V, ordered to the NS-Führungsstab/OKL for a special assignment. MALCEV, Viktor Ivanowich. (DOB: in Vladimirskaya/Gubernya/Russia) entered the Red army studied at a military schule (to 1920) appt commander of the airforces in Siberia appt chief of the civil air fleet in mid-asia and Transcaucasia assigned a rank of Oberst appt chief of "sanatoriums" for Aeroflot in Yalta (to 1941) became mayor or Yalta (to 1943) appt chief of developing the Luftwaffe s Russian auxiliary forces in Moritzfeld entry into the Luftwaffe (previously with the Red Army) Führer der Fliegergruppe under Obstlt. Holter promo to Gen.Maj. [at the direction of Reichsminister der Luftfahrt Hermann Göring.] appt Befehlshaber der Luftstreitkräfte der Völker Russland im Verband der Deutschen Luftwaffe became U.S. POW became Soviet prisoner in Moscow (executed by hanging). MALCHER, Joseph (Josef) Maj.(Erg.O.), in II./Flak-Rgt Maj. and Kdr. le.res.flak-abt. 844, appt Kdr. Flak-Ers.Abt Maj., in Flak-Ers.Abt. 7, ordered to Wehrbezirkskdo. Würzburg for 3 months temporary duty temporary duty assignment to Wehrbezirkskdo. Würzburg changed to permanent assigned temporary duty to Wehrbezirkskdo. Breslau I (to ) trf from Wehrbezirkskdo. Würzburg to Wehrbezirkskdo. Breslau I promo to Obstlt. (Flak). MALCHOW, Hans Hptm. (d.r./fl.), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). MALETZ, Werner. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MALLINCKRODT, Friedrick von Hptm., made an emergency landing at Krienke due to engine fire - Ju 88 A-4 - details lacking. MALLISON, Dr. (med.) Robert. (DOB: ). (DKG) Stabsarzt, Chef 1.Kp./Fsch.-San.- Abt St.Arzt, 1./Fsch.San.Abt. XI. Fl.Korps, awarded the DKG Stabsarzt, trf to Führerreserve OKL with duty station in Freiburg. MALLOYER, Arthur Maj. z.v. in OKW, trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. III trf to Koflug 9/VII. MÄLLWITZ (MALLWITZ), Max. (DOB: in Kiel) in 3./SAGr promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). Last rank: Oblt. MALLY, August promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from 3./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. Holland to I./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. Westfrankreich Hptm. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 22/VII (Langendiebach). MALLY, Hans-Georg Lt., 6./KG 54 unhurt? - Ju 88 A-1 (B3+CP) crashed at St. Andre due to engine failure. 04/ Lt., 6./KG 54 unhurt - Ju 88 A-5 (B3+KP) lost to a night fighter ? Oblt., appt Staka 10./KG 54 (to 06.42?) Oblt., appt Staka 6./KG 54 (to ) in II./KG 54, promo to Hptm. (RDA to be determined). MALOCH, Emanuel Maj., trf from Koflug 2/II (previously in Stab/Lg.Kdo. II) to Flak-Ers.Abt. 11.

94 MALORTIE, Albert von promo to Oberst (Erg.O.) appt acting Kdt. Koflug 2/VIII appt Kdt. Koflug 9/III Oberst, provisional Kdt. Koflug 2/VIII, trf to Ob.d.L. pool with temporary duty to Luftgaukdo. VI Oberst, in Ob.d.L. pool, appt Kdt. Koflug 1/VI and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. Kassel-Rothwesten (to c ). MALOTTKI, Bruno von. (DOB: in Bütow/Pommern) promo to Oblt Oblt., in 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 11 ( WIA) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Hptm Oblt. and pilot in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 120, trf to 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Hptm. in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 124, KIA - Bf 109 G-6/R3 (White 2) in a takeoff accident at Kirkenes. Buried at Botn-Rognan. MALSI, Georg promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). MALTITZ, Dieter von. (DOB: ) Hptm. pilot, appt Staka 3./LG 1 (to POW - in Ju 88 A-1 shot down by fighters at Martinhoe Common) promo to Maj. MALTITZ, Richard von Hptm., 3./LG 1 POW - Ju 88 A-1 (L1+DL) shot down vic Martinhoe Common by 92 and 87 Sqdn. MALTZAHN, Dankward, Freiherr von. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt in Erg.JGr. Süd Oblt. in Stab II./JG 27, KIA - Bf 109 G-6 aircraft damaged by return fire from bombers and crashed near Reichenbach; his parachute failed to open. MALTZAHN, Friedrich, Freiherr von. (DOB: ) Ic in Stab Aussenstelle Kreta/Luftgaukdo. Südost. Last rank: Major. MALTZAHN, Günther, Freiherr von ( Henri ). (DOB: in Wodarg/Pomerania). (RE, DKG) pre-military training with DVS (to ) trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe and assigned to FFS Würzburg as a training officer appt Adjutant in III./JG 134 (Lippstadt) received the Lw. advanced flying certificate. c Hptm., in Fliegergruppe Lippstadt, appt Staka 6./JG 334, then Staka 6./JG 133 on (to ) appt Staka 6./JG 53 (to ) Hptm., appt Kommandeur II./JG 53 (to ) Hptm., Kdr. II./JG 53 unhurt - Bf 109 E-3 crashed on landing due to landing gear failure appt Kommodore JG 53 (to ) promo to Major Maj., awarded the Ritterkreuz, Kdr. II./JG 53 with 13 victories his Bf 109 F-2 (Black << - + -) forced-landing due to a radiator hit Maj., awarded the Eichenlaub, Kommodore JG 53 with 42 victories Maj., awarded the Ehrenpokal Bf 109 F-4 (Black << - + -) shot down by fighters at sea off Valetta/Malta but rescued from his dinghy by a Do 24 flying boat that evening Obstlt., awarded DKG, Kommodore JG Obstlt., concurrently appt acting Kommodore JG 77 (to ) promo to Oberst. c Oberst, appt Jagdfliegerführer Oberitalien (to c ) in Stab/General der Jagdflieger Oberst, in Stab/9. Flieger-Div. Ended war with 497 combat missions and 68 victories in Düsseldorf. MALTZAHN, Heinrich, Freiherr von with Wehrbezirkskdo. Rostock, promo to Obstlt. (z.d.) trf to Fl.Ers.Btl. III released from service. MALUCK, Gerhard. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal. MALY, Robert. (DOB: in Perleberg). (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Hptm., Staka 3./KG in KG Oblt., awarded DKG, I./KG promo to Hptm Hptm. in 2./JG Hptm. in KG (J) 30. MALYEVACZ, Ernst von in Flak-Abt. 111, promo to Hptm. MALZ, Johann. (DOB: in Grossbrüderstedt near Weimar) Nachschub-Offz. stationed on Kreta. Last rank: Oblt. MÄLZER, Dipl. Ing. Kurt. (DOB: in Altenstradt). WWI served with the railway troops conferred with Dipl. Ing trf to the Luftwaffe from the Heer with a rank of Hptm. Kp.- Chef and Lehrer at the Technischen Schule Jüterbog Offizier z.b.v. des RLM (pending assignment) promo to Maj. (RDA ) and appt to Stab/Vorkommando der Lufttechnischen Akademie, Berlin-Gatow appt Lehrer an der Lufttechnischen Akademie, Berlin-Gatow promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. of I./KG 255 and concurrently appt Kdt. Fl.H. Landberg/Lech trf into the Generalstab d.lw. (did not attend the Luftkriegsakademie) and ordered to Stab/Lw.Gr.Kdo promo to Oberst ordered to Stab/Luftflotte Kdr. Luftzeuggruppe 4 (to ) appt Kdr. Luftzeuggruppe/Luftgau-Kdo. Belgien- Nordfrankreich promo to Gen.Maj appt Abt.-Chef LE 2/RLM appt Kdr. Luftzeuggruppe 17, Wien promo to Gen.Lt assigned to Führerreserve OKL and made

95 available to Oberbefehlshaber Südwest, Kdt. von Rom (Kommandant of Rome) Kdt. of Rome became British POW and later imprisoned by the Allies in Werl Prison sentenced to death by British for war crimes, mainly his role in the Via Rasella incident in Rome on ; sentence later reduced to 21 years confinement in Werl Prison. MÄMECKE, Günter. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). MAMIER, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MAMMEN, Emil. (DOB: ) Oblt. in 2./Kü.Fl.Gr. 406, MIA vic Färöyne - BV 138 C-1 (K6+IK) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MAMPE, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Nienburg/Weser) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MAMPELL, Dr. Hermann. (W.B.K. Rastatt) Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 11/VII Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Rgt. 1/III promo to Obstlt. (d.r.z.v./fl.). MANDEL, Werner. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MANDEL, Wilhelm von promo to Hptm. MANDEL, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MANDICH, Dr. (med.) Alfred. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf to I./Fallschirm-Ausb.Rgt. 1 as a Truppenarzt. MANDL, Friedrich proposed for promo to Hptm. (d.r.z.v./fl.) by Luftgaukdo. I. MANDL, Friedrich Hptm., appt Hauptregisrator in Stab/Lg.Kdo. XVII (still ) in Stab/Lg.Kdo. XVII, promo to Obstlt. MANDLICH, Dr. Alfred Stabarzt, II./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 2. MANDT, Erich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Wiesbaden) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). MANDT, Erich Lt. with Fl.H.Kdtr. E 33/XII, trf to Fl.H.Kdtr. E 41/XIII for employment as Flugleiter. MANDT, Heinz promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) Maj., appt Kdr. Flak-Abt Maj., Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 373 (to 11.43) appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 568 (to 04.44) Maj., appt acting Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 210 (to ). MANDT, Werner promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). MÄNECKE, Günter. (DOB: in Dessau) in JG trf to Erg.JGr. Süd trf to II./JG to Erg.JGr. West and then to 6./JG Oblt. in 12./JG 27. MANFRED, Peter Hptm. and Staka 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 125, MIA in BV 138 C-1 (7R+EH) that failed to return from a recce patrol off northern Norway between Tromsø and Jan Mayen. MANG, Franz Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Flieger-Kp.z.b.V. 17 to Fl.H.Kdtr. A 210/XII. MANG, Fritz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. in 1./NJG 101, killed in Ju 88 G-1 crash at Beyreuth due to heavy icing. MANG, Hermann Oblt., possible Staka 8./KG.z.b.V. 1. MANGELBURGER, Dr. (med.) Georg Stabsarzt, appt IVb III./KG 4 (to ). MANGELS, Bernhard promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.). MANGELS, Max promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). MANGELSDORF, Erich. (DOB: ). (n.d.) Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) (Ln.), KIA. MANGELSDORFF, Georg promo to Maj.(Erg.O.). c appt Kdr. Flak-Lehr-u.Versuchs- Regimentsstab/FAS II (to 01.43) appt Kdr. Lehrgruppe/FAS II (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt Maj., appt Kdr. Flak-Sturm-Rgt appt acting Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 8. MANGELSDORFF, Otto promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.) Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Luftzeugstab 104 to Koflug 10/XII as Stellv. Ib Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XIII (to ). MANGER, Heinrich. (W.B.K. Dortmund II) Hptm., provisional Kdr. Flak-Trsp.Abt promo to Maj. (d.r./flak) Maj. with Nachschubstab Krim/9. Flak-Div. MANGLIERS, Hermann Oblt., trf from II./Ln.-Rgt. 213 to Ob.d.L. pool. MANGOLD, Egon. (DOB: ) in 10.(N)/ZG promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm., appt Staka 10.(N)/ZG 1 (to 08.43?) Hptm., appt Staka 4./NJG 100 (to 12.44) Hptm. and Staka, awarded the Ehrenpokal in NJG 200. Credited with about 10 night victories. MANGOLD, Hellmuth. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in Stab/XII. Fliegerkorps, released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N) Hptm. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 29/III (Wildpark Werder) (to ).

96 MANGOLD, Theodor Oblt., appt Chef Ldssch.Kp. d.lw. 13/VII Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), Chef Ldssch.Kp.d.Lw. 13/VII, appt Chef Horst-Kp./Fl.H.Kdtr. E 107/XI (See). MANGOLD, Wolfgang in KG 100, promo to Oblt Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in 1./KG 100, KIA - by attacking fighters vic Kharkov. MANHARDT, Julius Obstlt., Kdr. Res.Flakscheinwerfer-Abt. 808, appt Kdr. Flakwaffentechnischen Lehrgang Greifswald/Flakwaffentechnischen Schule Halle appt Kdr. Flakwaffentechnische Schule IV, Greifswald (to 01.45) promo to Oberst. MÄNHARDT, Manfred. (DOB: ). (R, DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., awarded DKG, 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr MANIA, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MANK, Gustav in I./Flak-Abt. 501 (mot) promo to Hptm. MANKE, Fritz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hamburg IV) Hptm. (d.r./flak). MANKE, Hans-Joachim. (DOB: ) Hptm., Stabsstaffel/KG 27 KIA - He 111 P-2 (1G+DA) in a landing collision at Tours. MANKE, Heinz. (DOB: ) promo to Maj trf from Ob.d.L. pool to Stab/Luftgaukdo. Holland promo to Obstlt appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 216/VII. MANKE, Rolf. (DOB: in Berlin-Lichterfelde) promo to Oblt.z.See Oblt. zur See and Staka 1. Seenotstaffel (Brest) in 2./Kü.Fl.Gr. 906, returned to the Kriegsmarine. MANKE, Werner promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Chef 32.(mittl.Flugm.Leit- Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt MANN Edler von TIECHLER, Hermann Ritter von. (DOB: in Nürnberg). WWI served in the infantry trf to the Luftwaffe from the Heer with a rank of Obstlt. (RDA ) and appt Offizier z.b.v. des RLM und Ob.d.L. (pending assignment) appt to Stab/Luftkreis-Kdo. V promo to Oberst appt Kdr. LKS 4, Fürstenfeldbruck promo to Gen.Maj ordered to RLM in RLM appt Inspekteur des Erziehungs-und Bildungswesens d. Lw. (L.In.10) promo to Gen.Lt Gen.Lt., appt Kdr. Luftgaustab z.b.v. 40 (to 11.42?) appt Offizier-Richter (judge) with the Reichskriegsgericht assigned to Führerreserve OKL retired at the disposition of Fliegerersatz-Bataillon III in München. MANN, Dr. (med.) Herbert promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). MANN, Eberhard. (DOB: in Trebnitz) Fl.St.Ing., Erprobungsstelle Rechlin KIA - Do 17 (GL+AY) near Haddenhausen, 7 km SW Minden. Buried in Schweidnitz. MANN, Erich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Münster/Westf.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) with Auffanglager Handorf, trf to Fl.Pl.Kdo. Bonn-Hangelar. MANN, Ernst. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Hptm Oblt., awarded DKG, Stab/KG 55. MANN, Günter Hptm. (Tr.O./Fl.) in JG 103, trf to RLM (Gen.d.Jagdflieger L.In.3). MANN, Hans. (DOB: ) Maj., in Fest.Flak-Abt Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak- Rgt. 29 (to 08.41). c Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 21 (mot) (to 11.42) promo to Oberst (Flak). MANN, Reinhold Flieger-Oberstabsingenieur and Gruppenleiter und stellv.abt.-chef in Chef TLR FLE-F2. MANN, Richard. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Naumburg a.s.) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). MANN, Ulrich. (DOB: ) Oblt., in I./Flak-Rgt Hptm., Kdr. Lw.-Pz.Jäger- Abt promo to Maj. MANN, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Solingen) Hptm. (d.r./ln.). MANN, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (DKG) in I./Flak-Rgt. 23, promo to Maj appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 83. c Obstlt., appt Kdr. Artillerie-Rgt. 5 (L) Obstlt., Kdr. Artillerie- Rgt. 5 (L), appt Kdr. Artillerie-Rgt. 15 (L) promo to Oberst Oberst and Kdr. Artillerie-Rgt. 15 (L), awarded the DKG. MANN, Wolfgang. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt promo to Hptm. MANNAGETTA-LERCHENAU, Johann Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak), trf from OKW (WPr.) to Stab/Luftgaukdo. XVII (to ) trf to Stab/Luftgaukdo. III. MÄNNCHEN, Paul Hptm.(d.R.), trf from schw.flak-abt. 689 to Luftgaukdo. VII. MANNECK, Hans in the Luftflotte 1 area, promo to Oblt.

97 MANNEL, Otto in Lg.Kdo. III area, promo to Maj. (d.r./flak) with Stab/Flak-Rgt. 52, appt Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Abt MÄNNEL, Wolfgang. (DOB: ) in Res.Flak-Abt. 341, promo to Hptm Hptm. and Ib in Stab/2. Flak-Div. MANNER, Hugo Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Wehrbezirkskdo. Ulm Maj., provisional Stokraft/VIII. Fliegerkorps (to 03.43) promo to Obstlt appt Stokraft/Luftgaukdo. III. MANNES, Rudolf. (DOB: in München) Oblt. (Kr.O.) with Fl.H.Kdtr. 206/VI, trf to Luftgaustab Kreta for further assignment promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) and Führer Flugplatzkommando C 29/IV Malemes Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 29/IV (to c ). c Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 109/XVII Gida. MANNES, Ulrich. (W.B.K. Meiningen) trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe in the rank of Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). MANNESMANN, Claus. (DOB: in Solingen) pilot in Luftdienstkdo. 1/ in 12./TG in Luftdienstkdo. 1/ Staka 1./Fliegerzielgeschwader Oblt., trf to 5./Flugzeugüberführungsgeschwader 1. MANNIGEL, Alfred Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Luftpark Jüterbog promo to Maj. MANNKOPFF, Friedrich. (DOB: in Berlin) appt Staka Kurierstaffel Ob.d.L. (to 03.42) Obstlt. in Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L trf from RLM to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to Stab/Luftzeuggruppe 3 for temporary duty. Last rank: Obstlt. MANNS, Friedrich (Fritz). (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bochum) promo to Hptm.(d.R.) Hptm. (d.r./ln.) Hptm. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 13/VI (Eschwege). MANOWARDA-JANA, Dr. Karl von. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt Oblt., appt Staka 15./KG 6 (to ) with 3./KG Oblt., appt Staka 1./KG 6 (to ) promo to Hptm in 1./KG 6 (to ) Oblt., pilot and Staka 1./KG 6 POW - in Ju 188 A-2 (3E+MH) shot down by a Mosquito near Selbourne/U.K.). A fanatical Viennese Nazi hated by most of his men, according to his radio operator. Credited with one night victory. Survived the war. MANSEL, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MANSERT, Paul promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). MANSFELD, Karl-Heinz promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm. (Ln.), ordered to Stab/V. Fliegerkorps Zamosc instead of 2./Ln.-Rgt promo to Maj.(Ln.) Hptm. very likely Leiter/Führer of the Ln.-Stelle at Bihac airfield in Croatia or a vorgeschobene Gefechtsstand (advanced battle HQ) located there. MANSKE,? Hptm., Chef 12.Kp./Flieger-Rgt. 71. MANSKE, Ernst. (DOB: in Schwerin) in 8. Seenotstaffel trf to 2. Seenotstaffel promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MANTEUFFEL, Eitel-Friedrich Roediger von. (DOB: in Wiesbaden). WWI initially served with the Grenadiers, then the Fliegertruppe promo as acting Oblt., then left the army. 1920s worked as a representative for various American aircraft manufacturers. c joined Lufthansa entry into the Luftwaffe with a rank of Maj. (RDA ) and appt Kdt. Fl.H. Schliessheim appt Kdr. FFS C 5 and Kdt. Fl.H. Ludwigslust (to ) promo to Obstlt appt Kdt. Fl.H. Schleissheim Obstlt., ordered from RLM pool to ZG appt Kommodore JG 77 (to ) promo to Oberst Obstlt., appt Kdr. JFS 3 Stolp-Reitz (to ) appt Jagdfliegerführer Mitte appt Jagdfliegerführer Berlin- Mitteldeutschland (to ?) appt to Verbindungs-Kdo. d.lw.zur kgl. Ungarischen Luftwaffe appt Chef d.luftgautruppen and concurrently Inspekteur d.bodentruppen/dt.lw.- Mission in Rumänien (to ) in Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L., trf to Luftflotte 4 for further assignment appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 4/XIII appt Gen.z.b.V. bei der Deutschen Luftwaffe Mission im Rumänien and Kdr. der Luftgautruppen and Inspizient der Flieger Bodenorganisation in Rumänien in Rumania, into Soviet captivity promo to Gen.Maj released. (n.d) active in the German aviation industry in Wiesbaden. Buried at Freiburg im Breisgau. MANTEUFFEL, Gerhard promo to Oblt Oblt. and Zugführer in Ln.-Kp. (mot)/kg (J) 55. MANTHEY, Aloysius. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MANTHEY, Friedrich promo to Maj.

98 MANZ, Rudolf Hptm., appt Kdr. Flak-Ers.Abt. 29 (appt rescinded?) Hptm., trf from 1./Flak-Abt. 292 to Stab/Flakartillerie-Schiessplatz Penmarch appt Kdt. Flakschiessplatz Penmarch (to 11.42) Hptm./Maj., appt Kdr. Flak-Abt Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 92 to Luftgaukdo. XVII. MANZ, Walter. (DOB: ) Uffz., 9./JG WIA - Bf 109 F-4 Trop hit on the ground during an Allied air raid on Sidi Barrani West Fw., 9./JG Fw., 9./JG Fw., 9./JG Lt., 12./JG WIA - Bf 109 K-4 (Black 4 +I) shot down by a P-51 during a test flight vic Busheim Lt., appt Staka 12./JG 53 (to KIA - Bf 109 G-14 (Blue 8+-) shot down by a P-51 during a test flight and crashed near Kirrlach). Credited with 7 victories. MANZKE, Erwin. (DOB: ) Oblt. in Lw.-Kriegsberichter-Kp promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MANZKE, Herbert. (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt. in 9./KG 55, awarded the DKG in KG 55, promo to Oblt. MANZKE, Siegfried. (DOB: ). (DKG) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in 3.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 21, awarded the DKG. MARAHRENS, August. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hannover II) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). MARAUS, Dr. (med.) Alfred. (W.B.K. Wien III) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). MARBACH, Gustav Maj.(d.R.), trf from Oberbefehlshaber Süd to Luftzeuggruppe Maj. d.r. with Abwicklungsstelle/Luftgaukdo. Charkow, trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. III (to ) trf to Dt.Lw.-Mission Bulgarien. MARBE, Rupert. (DOB: ) in Jäger-Rgt. 30 (L), promo to Oblt. MARBERG, Reinhold. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MARCARD, Erich Obstlt., appt Kdr. FFS C 3 and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. Alt-Lönnewitz (to ) promo to Oberst (Erg.O.) Oberst, appt Kdr. FFS C 21 (to ). MARCARD, Kurt Maj.(Erg.O.), in Fest.Flak-Abt Obstlt., Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. 391 (to 05.41) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Ers.Rgt promo to Oberst (Flak) appt Kdr. Flak-Ausb.Rgt. 2. MARCHET, Hermann promo to Maj.(z.V./Fl.). MARCHFELDER, Richard. ("Rima") (DOB: ) Lt., II./ZG Lt., Techn.Offz. III./ZG 76 POW - Bf 110 C-4 (2N+CC) set afire by 602 Sqdn., bailed out and captured at Droke near Upwaltham in Connecticut. Credited with 6 victories. MARCOVICH, Otto. c Oblt., Ergänzungskommando (of the Verwaltungsdienstes of the Austrian Air Force. c trf to the Luftwaffe Hptm., with Wehrmeldeamt Wien 6. MARCUSSEN, Hans Oblt., Chef 3.(Funkpeil-u.Leuchtfeuer)/Ln.-Abt promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm., Kdr. III./Ln-Rgt Hptm. in Stab/Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 25 with temporary duty as acting Kdr. II./Ln.-Rgt. 34, appt Kdr. II./Ln.-Rgt. 34. MARDAAS, Herbert Lt., I./JG Oblt. and Techn.Offz. in Stab/JG 27, KIA aircraft made ground contact in bad weather 8 km WNW of Bogumila and crashed. Credited with one victory. MARESCH, Erich promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Flak). MARETZKY, Kurt Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), in Lw.-Bau-Btl. 30/I, appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 2/VI Maj. and Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 105/XVII (K). MARGANUS,? Lt., Chef 2.Battr./Flak-Abt MARGRAF (MARGGRAF?), Rudolf. (DKG) Lt., (pilot) awarded the Ehrenpokal trf from Wehrmeldeamt Paderborn to Wehrbezirkskdo. Lissa with Wehrbezirkskdo. Lissa, promo to Maj.(Wm.) Maj., trf from Wehrbezirkskdo. Lissa to Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte Lt., 4./KG 27 awarded the DKG Oblt., 4./KG 27 MIA - He 111 H-16 (1G+BM) hit by AA in Pl.Qu MARGULL, Reinhold. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Stolp) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). MARHEINE, Bernhard. (DOB: in Braunschweig or Hannover?) stationed at Jever and then trf to Dt.Lw.-Mission Rumänien in Lw.-Stab Krim. Last rank: Hptm. MARHEINEKE, Bernhard. (DOB: in Sorsum). 24/ Maj., had been stationed in Iaşi/Romania. MARHEINEKE, Paul Lt. stationed in Braunschweig. No record of him after this date. MARIENFELD, Arthur Hptm. (d.r./flak), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?).

99 MARIENFELD, Walter. (DOB: in Alt-Sussmilken/Kreis Labiau). (R, DKG). (n.d.) pilot training at DVS Königsberg-Devau, the employed by DLH entered the Luftwaffe as a Hptm. and trained as an observer appt Staka 3./KG Maj., in I./KG Maj., appt Kdr. I./KG 55 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. III./KG 51 (to ) Obstlt., appt Kommodore KG 54 (to ) Obstlt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kommodore KG Obstlt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Obstlt., awarded DKG, Kommodore KG promo to Oberst trf to RLM (Chef AW) Oberst, appt Kdr. BFS 7 (to ) appt General der Kampfflieger (L.In.2)/RLM (to ) trf to RLM (Staatssekretär d.luftfahrt und Generalinspekteur d.lw.) Oberst, KIA in an accident in Giebelstadt- during a weapons demonstration a ricochet struck his carotid artery and he bled to death. MARINCOVICH, Alfons Maj., Kdt. Hafenkompanie Nr. 6 and Kdt. Fliegerhorstkommando Aigen of the Austrian Air Force. MARING, Karl promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). MARINGH, Heinrich von promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). MARJANKA, Karl. (DOB: in Wien) Lt., Nav.u.Funk Offz. II./JG Adj. of JG 54? MARJANOVIC Dragan. (DOB: ). (n.d.) /Hptm. - [Croatian national in Luftwaffe service]. MARKE, Wilhelm Hptm., appt Kdr. II./Ln.-Rgt. Ob.d.L Hptm., Kdr. II./Ln.-Rgt. Afrika Hptm., Kdr. II./Ln.-Rgt. Afrika, appt Kdr. I./Ln.-Versuchs-Rgt. (order rescinded ) promo to Maj.(Ln.) Maj., appt Kdr. Ln.-Rgt. 238 (still 01.45). MARKER,? Lt., appt Ia of 11. Fsch.Jg.-Div. (to 1945). MARKERT, Dr.med. Wilhelm. (DOB: in Landshut) conferred with Dr.med trf to the Luftwaffe from the Heer with a rank of Stabsarzt (RDA ) and appt Führer der Lw.-Sanitätsstaffel Würzberg promo to Oberstabsarzt and appt Führer der Lw.-Sanitätsstaffel Schleissheim appt to the Führungstab of the Luftübung (air maneuvers) Rügen appt Führer der Lw. Sanitätsstaffel Schleissheim promo to Oberfeldarzt appt Offizier z.b.v. des RLM und Ob.d.L. (pending assignment) appt Chefarzt des Lw.-Lazarett München promo to Oberstarzt appt Luftgauarzt II, Posen and concurrently Kdr. der Luftgau- Sanitäts-Abt. 7 (or 2?) in Sanitäts-Ers.Abt. d.lw., appt Luftgauarzt VII promo to Generalarzt became POW released in Würzburg. MARKGRAF, Albert. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). MARKGRAF, Hermann promo to Obstlt.(Ln.) Obstlt. (Tr.O.) in 6. (Ln.Ers.)/Luftgau-Nachr.Rgt. 7, released from active military service. MARKHOFF, Hans-Martin. (DOB: ) Lt., 8./JG Lt., 8./JG 52 unhurt - Bf 109 G-4 (Black 10 + ~) force-landed on a road, belly-landed 15 km W of Krimskaya in Pl.Qu. 34 Ost/ Lt., 8./JG Lt., 8./JG Lt., III./JG Lt., III./JG Lt., III./JG Oblt., 8./JG Oblt., appt Staka 8./JG 4 (to 05.45) Oblt. 8./JG Credited with 15 victories in 150 missions. MARKINSH,? Hptm., Fl.Horst Kdt. of Lister (to 1943). MARKLEIN, Friedrich promo to Hptm.(Ln.) in Ln.-Kp./St.G Hptm. (Ln.) at Luftnachrichtenschule 5 Erfurt, requested by II. Fliegerkorps to be assigned at Ln.-Offizier in Stab/Schlachtfliegerführer II. Fliegerkorps Hptm., Kdr. Fsch.Ln.-Abt Hptm., appt Kdr. Fsch.Ln.-Abt. 8 (and 02.45). MÄRKLIN, Wilhelm promo to Obstlt. MARKMANN, Ernst promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) Hptm., Kdr. Flak-Abt. 569 (to ). MARKMANN, Wilhelm promo to Hptm. MARKOWITSCH (MARKOWITZ), Lothar. (DOB: in Wien) Hptm.(Kr.O.), trf from Luftflottenkdo. 4 to Luftwaffenmission in Rumänien (to ) Hptm., appt Qu 3 (Transp.) in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XVII (still ). MARKUS, Kurt Hptm. in Stab/7. Jagd-Div Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from Luftwaffenbefehlshaber Mitte to Flieger-Ers.Btl. III. MARKWARDT, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Neumünster) Hptm. (d.r./flak). MARMANN, Fritz. (DOB: in Würzburg) Oblt. in JG 1. MARMODÉE, Rolf in Lg.Kdo. III area, promo to Maj. (d.r./flak).

100 MARNY, Richard promo to Hptm.(Kr.O.) Hptm., Kdr. II./Ln.-Rgt Hptm. in Stab III./Ln.-Rgt MAROCK, Ernst promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.) Maj. and Zugführer in 12. (mittl.flugm.leit-kp.)/ln.-rgt MAROLD, Fritz-Ludwig promo to Maj Maj., appt Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt Maj.(Erg.O.), Kdr. Flak-Abt. 391, appt Kdr. Flak-Abt trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 94 to Italuft for further assignment appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 452 (still 04.44) Maj., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 57 (mot) (to 09.43) Maj., appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 272 (still 04.45). MARON, Frithjof. (DOB: ) Kp.Chef 8./Ln.-Rgt. 40, promo to Oblt Oblt., MIA Crete? Oblt. (Tr.O.) in II./Ln.-Rgt MAROTZKE, Horst. ( in Treptow). (DKG) trf to Ausbildungskdo./Flak-Lehru.Versuchs-Abt. Rerik trf to A/B Schule/LKS Dresden trf to JFS trf to 1./Erg.JGr. Merseburg trf to Erg.Jagdstaffel/JG promo to Lt trf to III./JG Lt., 9./JG Lt., 9./JG Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal (or ?) Lt., appt Staka 9./JG 77 (to ) Lt., awarded DKG Lt., 9./JG 77 KIA Bf 109 F-4 (Yellow 1) shot down by a fighter (of 601 Sqdn.) N of Arco Philaenorum. Credited with 38 victories. MAROUNEK, Dr. Viktor promo to Stabsarzt (d.r.). MARPMANN, Otto Maj.(d.R./Fl.), trf from Abwicklungsstab/Erg.Aufkl.Gr. Weimar-Nohra to Lg.Kdo. VI. MARQUARDT,? Lt. and Staka 8./SG 2. MARQUARDT, (Fritz?) Oblt. and ground controlled radar intercept officer, probably in II./Ln.-Rgt MARQUARDT, Albert Flieger-Hauptingenieur and Bauaufsichtsleiter at Kriekhoff Suhl. MARQUARDT, Christian promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) (RDA ) Hptm. and Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 278 (Eisb.) (still 04.45). MARQUARDT, Erich. (DOB: ) Oblt. in 3./Aufkl.Gr. Ob.d.L., WIA in Do 215 attacked by GC I/5 over Longwy promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 2./Erg.Aufkl.Gr.(F) Ob.d.L. (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 2./Erg.Fernaufkl.Gr. (to ). c appt (acting?) Staka 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. Ob.d.L. (to ?) Hptm., appt Staka 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 100 (to c ) in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 100, reclassified as Hptm. (A 1/Fl.) Hptm., awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Maj. MARQUARDT ( or MARQUARD?), Dipl. Ing. Ernst. (DOB: in Duisburg-Meiderich). WWI served initially with the Grenadiers, then the Fliegertruppe conferred with Dipl.Ing trf to the Luftwaffe from Reichsdienst with a rank of Oblt. and appt Entwicklungs Referent für Abwurfmunition und Abwurf Einrichtungen im RLM/II 5 b promo to Oblt. d.r promo to Flieger Oberstabs-Ingenieur appt Gruppenleiter für Abwurfwaffen und Munition, Kampfstoffgeräte und Bomben/RLM/LC promo to Fliegerhauptstabs-Ingenieur appt Abt.-Chef LC 7/RLM promo to Oberst-Ingenieur promo to General-Ingenieur in Berlin-Zehlendorf. MARQUARDT, Fritz promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 6/VI (Lippstadt). MARQUARDT, Hans Oblt. (Tr.O.) in KGr.z.b.V. 300, trf to KGr.z.b.V. 50. MARQUARDT, Hans Oblt. in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122, injured in Bf 109 G-4 crash on South Sardinia Oblt. in 1./NAGr. 12, WIA in Bf 109 G-6 shot down by a fighter west of Fieri (Fier)/C Albania Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal. MARQUARDT, Heinz ( Negus ). (DOB: in Braunsberg/Ostpreussen). (R, DKG) assigned to IV./JG 51 following completion of training Ofw., awarded DKG, 10./JG Fahnenjunker Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 13./JG 51. Credited with c.320 combat missions and 121 air victories (a further 16 can not be confirmed) joined the Bundeswehr retired as an Obstlt in Hammersbach. MARQUARDT, Horst. (DOB: in Korbach) in 3.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 32. Last rank: Oblt. MARQUARDT, Horst. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MARQUARDT, Walter Maj., temporary duty from Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 11 (previously with Fl.Ausb.Btl. 16 (See)) to RLM (L.In.6) Maj.(Erg.O.), temporary duty from Flieger-Ers.Btl. III to

101 RLM (L.In.6) (to ) trf to RLM (L.In. 6) promo to Obstlt Kdr. Kraftfahr-Ausb.Abt. 1 d.lw. MARQUARDT, Dr. (med.) Wilhelm. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt (Zahnarzt), trf to 2. Fallschirmjäger-Div reported MIA in Fortress Brest. MARQUART, Gerhard. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Lörrach) Lt. (Kr.O.), trf from Erg.Nahaufkl.Gr. Döberitz to Überführungskdo. der Luftzeuggruppe 12/ promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). MARR,? Oblt., Chef 4.Kp.(Rest)/Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 2. MARR, Gerhard Oblt., Chef 2. Btr./Fsch-Flak-Abt. 7 KIA vic Petruschine/Russia. MARR, Gotthard promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). MARR, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MARRÈ, Hans. (W.B.K. Weimar) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). MARRIS, Otto Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Stab/Ldssch.Rgt. Lg.Kdo. Holland to Flughafenschutz-Rgt. Westfrankreich. MARSCHALL von BIEBERSTEIN, Fritz, Freiherr promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) Obstlt. (Tr.O.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. III, released from active military service. MARSCHALL, Hans promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) Maj., Kdr. Flak-Abt MARSCHALL, Josef. (DOB: in Wien-Schafberg) Offz.z.b.V. in JG Hptm. (d.r.), Adj. of III./JG 1. MARSCHALL, Otto. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Stralsund) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). MARSCHHAUSEN, Günther. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Halberstadt) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MARSCHNER, Erich promo to Oberst (Wm.) Oberst (Erg.O.), in Stab/Wehr- Ers.Insp. Liegnitz, appt Kdr. Wehrbezirk Ingolstadt. MARSCHOLEK, Hans. (DOB: ). (R) Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Batterie-Führer in Fsch.Flak-Abt KIA. MARSCHOLIK, Siegfried. (DOB: ). (DKG) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in an unspecified Aufkl.Gr., awarded the DKG. MARSCHOWSKY, Karl promo to Oberst. MARSEILLE, Hans-Joachim Walter Rudolf Siegfried. (DOB: in Berlin-Charlottenburg). (RESB, DKG) volunteered for the Luftwaffe Ofhr., trf to I./LG 2 in France unhurt in landing accident at Wissant, perhaps due to combat damage - Bf 109 E-4/B Bf 109 E- 7 shot down into Channel, but rescued reassigned to 4./JG Lt., awarded DKG, 3./JG Ofhr., trf to 3./JG promo to Lt Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Oblt Lt., awarded Ritterkreuz, 3./JG Oblt., awarded Eichenlaub, 3./JG Oblt., appt Staka 3./JG 27 (to KIA - Bf 109 G-2 (no markings, WNr ) engine fire and knocked unconscious while attempting to bale out 8 km S of Sidi-Abd-el-Rahman) Oblt., awarded Schwerter, Staka 3./JG Oblt., awarded Brillanten, Staka 3./JG promo to Hptm. at age 22, the youngest officer of this rank in the Luftwaffe. Credited with 158 air victories in 388 combat missions. Günther Rall and other German fighter aces said that Marseille was the best shot in the Luftwaffe using an average of only 15 bullets per kill. Entombed in NW Egypt (Tobruk?) in a stone burial pyramid. Labelled The Star of Africa by propagandists. MARSTALLER,?. (n.d.) Oblt., Feld-Gend. Tr. of 2. Fsch.Jg.-Div. MART,? Hptm. in Stab III./JG 76. One known victory. MARTEN, Dr. Albrecht Maj.(Erg.O.), with Wehrwirtschaftstelle Köln with Kdo. d. Rüstungsbereich Köln, promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) ordered to RLM (GL.A.-W.Wi.4) for temporary duty trf permanently to RLM (GL.A.-W.Wi.4). MARTEN, Erich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MARTEN, Karl-Heinz. (DOB: ) Oblt. in 5./KG Hptm., appt Staka 7./KG 2 (to ). 23/ MIA in Do 217 E-4, vic Bedford, cause unknown but probably shot down by RAF night fighters. RDA subsequently advanced to for promotion consideration to the rank of Major. MARTENS, Carl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Oldenburg i.o. I) Hptm. (d.r./flak). MARTENS, Christian. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MARTENS, Ernst promo to Hptm.

102 MARTENS, Ferdinand. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Dortmund II) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Flak). MARTENS, Georg. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). MARTENS, Georg promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). MARTENS, Gustav. (W.B.K. Bremen II) as recommended by Luftgaukdo. XI, promo to Hptm. (d.r.z.v./fl.). MÄRTENS, Hans-Herbert. (DOB: ) Ofhr., with 7./JG Lt., 7./JG in JG 106, promo to Oblt Oblt., 3./JG Oblt., in Stab IV./JG 3 (to ) Oblt., Stab IV./JG 3 KIA - Fw 190 shot down vic Schongau. Credited with 7 victories. MÄRTENS, Hartwig promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). MARTENS, Heinrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Ausland in Berlin) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MARTENS, Heinz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MARTENS, Helmuth. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hamburg V) Hptm. d.r. in Flak-Ers.Abt. 2, ordered to Wehrmachtgefängnis Bruchsal for temporary duty Hptm. (d.r./flak). MARTENS, Karl in Lg.Kdo. III area, promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). MARTENS, Karl promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Flak) Hptm., with Fl.H.Kdtr. A 4/VI (Brussels-Evere). MARTENS, Otto Maj.(d.R.), in Koflug 11/VI, ordered to Bekleidungsamt d.lw. Sonneberg for temporary duty Maj. (d.r.) with Koflug 11/VI, trf to Feldbekleidungsamt d.lw. 1/XI. MÄRTENS, Rüdiger. (DOB: ) Oblt., in KG Oblt. in Stab I./KG 27, WIA by AA vic Neukuhren, force-landing vic Brest-Litovsk MARTICKE, Günther. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. and Beobachter in 3.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 21, WIA in Hs 126 that force-landed at Fp. Nikolayevka/91 km west of Voronezh in Nahaufkl.St. 3./Aufkl.Gr Oblt. in NAGr. 10, trf to LKS 2. MARTIN,? Oblt. in 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 14, KIA - Hs 126 crashed in a sandstorm at Zliten. MARTIN,?. c Oblt., appt Staka 9./JG 1 (to ). MARTIN, Albert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Chemnitz I) Hptm. (d.r.) with Stab/Lg.Nachr.Rgt. Moskau, trf to IV./Lg.Nachr.Rgt Hptm. (d.r./ln.). MARTIN, Albert Hptm. (d.r.) in III./KG 4, trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. XI. MARTIN, Bernhard. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). MARTIN, Clemens. (i.g.). (DKG) Oblt., in le.flak-abt Hptm., appt Ia op 2/6.Flak.Div Ib/6.Flak-Div. (to ) appt Ia op 2/Luftflotte trf from Ob.d.L. pool to Stab/6. Flakdivision and appt Ia promo to Maj Maj., awarded DKG, Ia in the Stab of an unspecified Flak-Div. MARTIN, Ernst. (DOB: ) Maj., appt Kdr. II./Flak-Rgt. 7 (and 10.38) Obstlt. and Kdr. III.(Scheinw.)/Flak-Rgt. 36, appt Kdr. of Lehrstab B/Flakart. Schule IV Kdr. FAS V. c appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 71 (to ) Obstlt., appt acting Koluft AOK 4 (to ) promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 67 (to ) ( ?) Oberst, appt provisional Kdr. 8. Flak-Brig appt permanent Kdr. 8. Flak-Brig. (still 04.45). MARTIN, Franz promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) Maj. and Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 231/XII. MARTIN, Fritz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Zittau) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MARTIN, Fritz. (DOB: in Halberstadt) instructor at FFS A/B 119 but later trf to JG (Oblt.?) and pilot in 9./JG 1. MARTIN, Gerhard promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Chef 3. (Telegrafenbau-Kp.)/Ln.- Abt. 85. MARTIN, Gerhard Oblt. and acting Adjutant in Stab/KG Oblt. and Adj. in Stab/KG 54. MARTIN, Hans Hptm. (d.r./fl.) (RDA ). MARTIN, Dr. Hans promo to Oberstabsarzt (d.r.). MARTIN, Heinrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) Hptm. and Ia in Stab/14. Flak-Brig. MARTIN, Helmut Lt., appt Führer Flakwaffen-Werkstatt promo to Hptm. MIA (n.d.). MÄRTIN, Hermann promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak).

103 MARTIN, Jörg. (DKG) Lt., appt Adj. in II./KG 27 (to ) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt. in an unspecified KG, awarded the DKG Lt., 4./KG (J) 27 WIA - Bf 109 G-10/R6 (Yellow 21) heavily damaged during blind flight training at Hörsching a/f. MARTIN, Julius. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.) released from active service. MARTIN, Karl. (DOB: ) Lt. at FFS C Celle (later FFS C 7) Oblt. and Techn.Offz. I./ZG 1, KIA - shot down over Calais and crashlanded along road to Gravelines. MARTIN, Karl in Stab/Flak-Rgt. 45, promo to Hptm. (W). MARTIN, Konrad Oblt., Techn.Offz. in Stab I./ZG Oblt. and Techn.Offz. in Stab I./ZG 76, MIA - Bf 110 vic Calais. MARTIN, Kurt Oblt., appt Chef Horst-Kp./Fl.H.Kdtr. E 16/XI. MARTIN, Lothar Oblt. in 1./Bordfl.Gr MARTIN, Dr. Ludwig promo to Stabsarzt (d.r.z.v.) (Zahrarzt). MARTIN, Max Oblt., appt Staka 7./JG 110 (to ). MARTIN, R Oblt. and Staka 4./KG 3, severely WIA - Do 17 Z shot down by RAF fighters and crashed near Arsfeld, NW of Bitburg. MARTIN, Richard promo to Maj trf from Ln.-Schule 4 to Stab/2. Fliegerdivision. MARTIN, Wilhelm. (DOB: in Nürnberg) Oblt., appt Staka 1./NJG 3. 03/ Oblt., 1./NJG Oblt., appt Staka 3./NJGr. 10 (to 09.44). 20/ Oblt., 1./NJG 3 WIA - Bf 110 G-4 vic Berlin-Buchholz hit by AA fire Oblt., appt Staka 6./NJG 101 (to ). Credited with 4 victories. MARTIN, Wolfgang. (DOB: in Düsseldorf). (R, DKG) trf to 6./KG in KG 3 (to 03.44) Fw., WIA when his Ju 88 A-4 (5K+GP) forced to crash land 10 km S of Roslavl Fw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Fw., awarded DKG, 6./KG attained his 300th mission trf to 12./KG trf to 10./KG Ofw. in 6./KG 3, awarded the Ritterkreuz after 300 combat missions. 23/ Oblt., 1./NJG returned to 6./KG converted to fighters as assigned to 4./ZG 26 on or about Ofw., KIA in Me 410 A-1/U4 (3U+LM) shot down while attacking B-17 Fortresses in the Frankfurt/O. area. Credited with about 350 bomber combat missions and 2 fighter missions and 1 air victory over the course of the war. MARTINEK, Kurt. (DOB: in Innsbrück). 12/ Oblt., 9./NJG Oblt., appt Staka 3./NJG 5 (to 03/ killed in non-operational crash 5 km NW of Stendal - Bf 110 E-4 (C9+AL)). Buried in Innsbrück. Credited with 5 victories. MARTINI, Joachim in 9./Ln.-Rgt. 1, promo to Oblt. MARTINI, Rolf. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. and Staffelführer 2./NSGr. 9, in CR.42 crash at Caselle/North Italy during a practice combat. MARTINI, Theodor Obstlt., in Ers.Abt. General Göring (to ) Oberst, appt Kdr. Flak-Ers.Rgt Oberst, Kdr. Flak-Ers.Rgt. 6, appt Kdr. Flak-Ausb.Rgt Oberst (Tr.O.), temporary duty from Flak-Ers.Abt. 37 to Flak-Rgt. 86 as acting Kdr. (to 06.43). MARTINI, Dr. Ing. e.h. Wolfgang. (DOB: in Lissa near Posen). (RkkvkS). WWI served in various Nachrichten positions. 1922(?) conferred with Dr. Ing. e.h promo to Maj trf to the Luftwaffe from the Heer with a rank of Maj. and appt Fliegerkdt. im DLV und Nachrichten- Verbindungs-Offizier im RLM appt Chef of the Aufbaustab (development staff) for the Funkertruppe für Bordfunkwesen (air crew radio operators) and Flug in Lw.-Ausbildungsamt/RLM promo to Obstlt appt Leiter der Abt.Nachrichtenverbindungswesen/RLM promo to Oberst appt Chef der 7.Abt./Genstab.d.Lw appt Chef des Nachrichten- Verbindungswesen der Lw./RLM promo to Gen.Maj. effective but without RDA RDA received concurrently appt Inspekteur der Ln.-Truppe (L In 7)/RLM promo to Gen.Lt promo to Gen.d.Ln.-Truppe concurrently appt Sonderbeauftragter für Funkmesstechnik (special commissioner for radar technology) appt Gen.-Nachrichtenführer der Lw./OKL awarded Ritterkreuz zum kriegsverdienstkreuz mit Schwertern into U.S. later British captivity released in Ebenhausen/Isar. MARTINITZ, Walter with Fl.Pl.Kdo. A 13/XVII, trf to Fl.Pl.Kdo. Kauen promo to Hptm. z.v. (Flieger). MARTINKÖWITZ, Horst Oblt. in 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 121, KIA in Do 17 P crash near Echterdingen SE of Stuttgart after being shot up by a RAF 87 Sqdn. Hurricane over NE France. MÄRTINS, Gerhard. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.).

104 MARTINZ, Hans. (DOB: in Hirt/Kärnten) Lt. and Adj. I.(St)/Tr.Gr Lt., III./St.G. 1 MIA - Ju 87 R-2 (J9+CH) crashed vic Tobruk, cause unknown Lt. and Adj. in III./St.G. 1, POW - hit by AA fire during an attack on shipping in Tobruk harbor, then force-landed behind enemy lines - became POW of the Australians promo to Oblt. MARTIUS, Dr.med. Dr.med.Karl. (DOB: in Merseburg). WWI served as physician with several army units designated an Erg.-Offizier (Luftwaffe) with a rank of Oberstarzt (RDA ) and appt Referent bei der Inspektion des Sanitätswesens d.lw./rlm appt Abt.-Chef d. 2.(Ärztl.)Abt. in the Inspektion des Sanitätswesens d.lw./rlm activated promo to Generalarzt promo to Generalstabsarzt retired appt Chefarzt des Lw.- Lazarett 4/VII, Wildbad available retired in Berlin. MARTY, Hans promo to Oberst (Erg.O.) (Wm.) Oberst, Kdr. Lw.Bau-Rgt. 4/XIII, appt Kdr. Lw.Bau-Rgt. 4/VII in Lw.-Bau-Ers.Btl. VII, ordered to Kdr. der Heeresstreifendienst z.b.v. IV for temporary duty (to ). (n.d.) Oberst, Stabsoffizier d.lw.-bautruppe bei OT- Einsatzgruppe Deutschland II (Berlin-Dahlem). MARUFKE,? Maj.(d.R.), appt acting Kdr. Flak-Rgt MARUFKE, Hans-Günther. (n.d.) with ZG Oblt. in I./ZG 26, captured and briefly interned in Kraljevo/Serbia Oblt., trf from II./NJG 3 to Ob.d.L. pool in Schl.G. 1, trf to 10. (Nachtjagd)/ZG Oblt., 10.(N)/ZG trf to 12.(Pz)/SG 9. c Oblt., appt Staka 12.(Pz.)/SG 9 (to KIA) promo to Hptm Hptm. and Staka 12.(Pz)/SG 9, WIA following an energency landing at Focşani-South killed by American bombs hitting the hospital in which he was recuperating. Credited with one victory. MARUFKE, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Stolp) Hptm.(d.R./Flak), acting Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. 146, appt Kdr Hptm. (d.r./flak) Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 146 (still 04.45), promo to Maj.d.R. MARUFKE, Walter. (DOB: ) (W.B.K. Brieg) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ). MARWAN-SCHLOSSER, Rudolf promo to Hptm Maj., appt Ib/Fsch.Pz.Gren.Div. 2 Hermann Göring (to ). MARWEDEL, Martin promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Flak) (RDA ?) Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. le.flak-sturm-abt. (Sf.) (still 04.45). MARWITZ, Dietrich Oblt. in 8./KG 4, WIA shot up by AA fire and 242 Sqdn. fighters - hospitalized at Amsterdam Oblt., Staka? 8./KG 4 MIA - Ju 88 A-1 (5J+HS) failed to return from a mine laying mission near the UK, apparently crashed into the sea off Tees Mouth promo to Hptm. MARX,?. (n.d.) Flg.Oberstabsingenieur, Chef Ln.-Ausbaustab 6. MARX,? Oblt. and Fliegerverbindungsoffizier/3. Panzer-Div. MARX,? Hptm. and pilot in 1./Aufkl.Gr MARX, Adolf promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) Maj.d.R., appt provisional Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Abt MARX, Albert. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MARX, Albert promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) at FFS A/B 11, trf to A./Flieger-Rgt. 63. MARX, Albrecht promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.). MARX, Ernst Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), in Flieger-Ers.Btl. IV, appt Chef Flieger-Kp.z.b.V. 34. MARX, Franz promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). MARX, Friedrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm.(Kr.O.), trf from Nafü/Koflug 5/XII to Nafü/Koflug 6/XII. MARX, Kurt. (DOB: ) Oblt. in I./Flak-Rgt. 36 (mot). MARX, Kurt. (DOB: ) Flieger-Ingenieur and Werftstaffelführer with Feldwerft-Abt. II/40. MARX, Peter. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). MARX, Wilhelm Maj., Kdr. Flak-Regimentsstab Eifel-Süd (to ) Maj., in Fest.Flak-Abt. 31, appt Kdr. III.(Scheinw.)/Flak-Rgt Maj., Kdr. III./Flak-Rgt. 111 (Sw. mot) (to 08.42) promo to Obstlt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 5, trf to Flak- Ers.Abt appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt appt Kdr. gem.flak-abt. 527 (to c.02.45) selected for promo to Oberst with effect from

105 MARXEN, Peter. (DOB: ) Lt., 12./JG Lt., appt Staka 2./JG 1 (to ) KIA - Fw 190 A-5 (Black 3) shot down by fighters and bombers and crashed near Deelen/Holland (Fw 190 A-5). Buried at Ysselsteyn. Credited with one victory. MÄRZ, Johannes promo to Hptm. MÄRZ, Karl (Karl-August) Hptm. d.r. in Flak-Ers.Abt. 9, ordered to Flakbeutestab 3 for temporary duty trf to Lw.-Befh.Mitte for further assignment. MARZUSCH, Hans Oblt. in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 121, POW - shot down by Spitfires while on recon to North Yorkshire and force-landed on Yorkshire Moors promo to Hptm. MASBERG, Martin Maj.(Tr.O./Flak), in schw.flak-abt. 611, appt temporary Kdr. schw.flak- Abt. 222 (to 09.43) promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt MASCHE, Hermann Hptm., in Stab/Lg.Kdo. XI promo to Maj trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. Belg./Nordfr. to RLM pool with temporary duty to Koflug 22/XI (to ) trf from RLM pool to Fl.H.Kdtr. E 8/XI Brussels-Melsbroeck Maj., Qu 2/Koflug 22/XI, appt Kdt. Fl.Pl.Kdo. B 60/XI (Le Culot). MASCHE, Werner. (DOB: ) assigned to Luftgaukdo. Belgien/Nordfr stationed at Fl.H. Le Culot (to 06.43). Last rank: Major. MASCHER, Ludwig. (DOB: in Göttingen) /JG pilot in 5./JG Oblt., appt Staka 4./JG 102 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 3./JG 102 (to ). Credited with one victory. MASCHINEK, Paul Maj.?, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 19/III (to ?). MASCHKE, Dr. Herbert. (DOB: ) promo to Oberstarzt Chefarzt/Lw.- Lazarett Andernach, appt Leitende San.Offz./Luftgaustab z.b.v. Kreta Oberstarzt, appt Chefarzt/Lw.-Lazarett 16/XI. MASCHKE, Theodor Flieger-Oberstabsingenieur in Genst. 7.Abt./OKL. MASIUS, Hans. Maj.(z.V./Fl.), RDA posthumously improved to MASKE, Arnold Maj., with Fl.H.Kdtr. Liegnitz, appt acting Kdt. Koflug Liegnitz Obstlt., Kdt. Koflug 20/III (to ) Obstlt., appt Kdt. Koflug 22/III (to 00.42) promo to Oberst Oberst, appt acting Kdt. Koflug 20/III (to ) Oberst, appt Kdt. Koflug 23/III (to ). MASKOW, Heinz promo to Hptm Hptm., appt acting Kdr. III./Flak-Rgt Kdr. IV./Flakscheinwerfer-Rgt Hptm. (Tr.O.), in Flak-Ers.Abt. 51, assigned temporary duty to 4. Flakdivision trf to Luftflotte 1 for further assignment Hptm., appt Kdr. gem.flak-abt. 385 (still 01.44) Hptm., appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt MASLOCH, August. (DOB: ) Oblt. (Kr.O.) with Abwicklungsstelle/Lg.Kdo. Charkow, trf to Div. Hermann Göring promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MASSAK, Anton promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Flak). MASSALSKY, Albrecht Maj.(Erg.O.), with Wehrbezirkskdo. Wels, temporary duty to Stab/Wehr-Ers.Insp. Potsdam promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) Obstlt. with Wehrbezirkskdo. Köln II, trf to Stab/Wehrersatzinspektion Liegnitz. MASSALSKY, Gerhard Oblt., in Fsch.Jg.Rgt promo to Hptm. MASSAU, Werner. (DOB: in Berlin) Techn.Offz. JG with JG 77. MASSENBACH, Dipl.Ing. Dietrich Freiherr von. (DOB: in Wreschen/Ostpreussen). (R) joined the Fliegertruppe. (n.d.) FHKdt. Staaken. (n.d.) FHKdt. Rechlin Maj., appt Staka 2./KG 4 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. II./KG 4 (to ). 18/ POW He 111 P-4 (5J+DC) shot down by a Blenheim W of Cromer during a night raid on airfields in southern England and captured awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. II./KG 4, received while in a Canadian POW camp promo to Obstlt returned to Germany in Jugenheim a.d. Bergstrasse. Credited with about 25 missions. MASSIE, Dr. (Zahnarzt) Georg. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Kassel I) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). MASSING, Dr. Engelbert. (DOB: ) Hptm.(Erg.O.), in I./Flak-Rgt Obstlt., appt Kdr. Lw.-Art.Rgt Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 58 (mot) (to 05.45) promo to Oberst. MASSON, Dr. (med.) Lothar. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt in the San.Ers.-u.Ausb.Abt. d.lw. MASSOW, Albrecht von. (DOB: in Oldenstadt/Kreis Uelzen). WWI served with the Fliegertruppe entry into the Luftwaffe with a rank of Maj. and appt Referent beim

106 Generalluftzeugmeister/RLM promo to Obstlt appt Abt.-Chef in RLM promo to Oberst ordered to Wehrersatz-Inspektion Berlin appt Kdr. Luftzeugtruppe 1 and Quartiermeister of Luftgau-Kdo. I, Königsberg promo to Gen.Maj appt Offizier z.b.v des RLM und Ob.d.L. (pending assignment), then ordered to Stab/Gen.z.bV. beim Luftgau-Kdo. VIII appt Kdr der Luftzeuggruppe M (Moskau), Berlin appt Kdr. Luftzeuggruppe 8, Breslau appt Offizier z.b.v. des RLM und Ob.d.L. (pending assignment) retired in Schenkenzell/Schwarzwald. MASSOW, Alexander-Ferdinand von promo to Hptm trf from Stab/Lw.- Felddivision 17 to Luftflottenkdo trf from Stab/17. Lw.-Felddivision to NAGr. 2. MASSOW, Ferdinand von Maj.(Erg.O.), in RLM (Genst./5.Abt.) appt Ic/Luftflotte Obstlt., in Stab/Luftflotte 3 (Stellv. Ic/AO) trf from Stab/Luftflottenkdo. 3 to Kriegswissenschaftliche Abteilung d.lw. MASSOW, Gerhard-Albrecht (Gerd) von. (DOB: in Hadersleben/Nordschleswig). WWI served in the Fliegertruppe, rising to Lt. Postwar, briefly with the westfälischen-freikorps Zugführer in Inf-Rgt. 18 (to ) underwent unofficial flight training in the U.S. (to 1931) appt Referent in Abt. T3/Fremde Heeres and in L In 1/FliegerAusbildung/RWM appt Referent für Flugzeugführer Ausb. beim Kommando der Waffenschulen trf to the Luftwaffe with a rank of Maj Obstlt., appt Kdr. JFS Werneuchen and/or JFS Schleissheim (to ) Obstlt., appt Kommodore JG 132, then JG 131 on promo to Obstlt Obstlt., appt Kommodore JG 2 (to ) promo to Oberst Oberst, appt Jagdfliegerführer 3 (to ) Oberst Stab/Luftflotte 3 POW - in Bf 109 E-3 damaged by GC I/8 over Roye, that he force-landed at Rouy-le-Grand appt Inspekteur der Jagd-, Zerstöreru.Schlachtflieger (L.In.3)/RLM appt Höherer Kdr.der Jagdflieger und Zerstörerschulen promo to Gen.Maj Gen.Maj., appt Gen.d.Fliegerausbildung (to 04.45) appt Kdr. Fliegerersatz- und Ergänzungsdivisionen Nord and Süd promo to Gen.Lt became U.S. POW released in Bad Pyrmont. MASTALLER, Viktor. (DOB: in Wien) in 3.(H)/Aufkl.Gr RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl. Aufkl.). Last rank: Oblt. MASUCH, Alfred. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MASUTH, Bruno. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MATEJKA, Heinrich promo to Maj.(z.V./Fl.) trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. XVII to Stab/Dt.Lw.-Mission in Rumänien. MATERN, Gerhard Hptm., appt Kdr. Fsch.Pi.Btl. 8. MATERN, Karl-Heinrich. (DOB: 20(19?) in Althof/Ostpreussen) (R) Zerstörer pilot in III./ZG in II./SKG Oblt. in Stab II./SKG 210, WIA - Bf 110 E-1 (S9+IC) S of Lake Ladoga in II./ZG with Stab II./ZG Oblt., appt Staka 4./ZG in Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe, promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Kdr. of II./ZG KIA in Bf 110 G-2 (S9+RP) shot down by RAF Spitfires over the Atlantic 200 km NW of Brest Hptm., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz. Credited with 12 air victories and 12 tanks destroyed. MATERN, Paul. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Braunsberg/Ostpr.) Hptm. (d.r./flak). MATERN, Rudolf. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MATERNE,? Maj., appt (acting?) Kp.Chef Lw.-Inf.-Btl. XLI (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.-Inf.-Btl. XLI (to 01.45). MATERNE, Max-Theodor. (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., awarded the DKG Oblt. and Staka 8./SG 77. MATERNE, Otto. (DKG) promo to Hptm Hptm., Staka 4./NJG 4 (to , KIA- no details). Credited with 5 victories. MATHÄUS,? Oblt. and Staka 1./KG 26 (to due to illness). MATHÉ, Johannes promo to Hptm.(z.V./Bau). MATHES, Hubert promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Chef 4.(mittl.Flugm.Leit- Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt MATHES, Werner Oblt. pilot, in 11./LG 1 ( - in Ju 88 A-5 (L1+KV) crash east of Athens- Kalamaki). MATHEUS, Rudolf Maj.(z.V.), provisional Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Rgt. 7/XII, appt provisional Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Rgt. 5/XII.

107 MATHIASCH, Paul. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Neuruppin) at FFS C 2, promo to Hptm. (A 1/Fl.) (RDA ). MATHIES,? (not Franz) Hptm. in Stab/2. Jagddivision. MATHIES, Franz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hamburg I) Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Flak- Ers.Abt. 36 to Stab/Luftgaukdo. XI trf to Flugabwehrkdo. Dänemark Hptm. (d.r./flak). MATHIEU, Karl. (DOB: ) in II./Flak-Lehr-Rgt., promo to Oblt. MATHIEU, Leo. (DOB: ) pilot in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr trf to 7.(H)/LG 2. Last rank: Oblt. MATHIEU, Paul. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. MATHIS, Hans-Joachim Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in Aufkl.Gr. 122, trf to Offiziere z.b.v. Ob.d.L. (Sch.Etat) promo to Hptm. MATHO, Max. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Reichenberg) promo to Maj. (Kr.O./Fl.). KIA, MIA or died in MATHY, Konrad promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). MÄTJE, Wilhelm. (DOB: or ). (DKG) entered service with the Polizei trf to the Luftwaffe and assigned to Flak-Abt. Wolfenbüttel ordered temporary duty to Flakscheinwerfer course at Wustrow (to ) appt Battr.-Chef in I./Flak-Rgt promo to Hptm appt technical specialist in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XIII appt Ia op 2 in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XI appt Ia in Stab/LV-Kdo Hptm., Kdr. III./Flak-Rgt. 6 (and 01.42) promo to Maj Maj., Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt Maj., Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt Maj., appt Kdr. Flak-Sturm-Rgt. 2 (to ) Maj., unspecified Flak-Sturm-Rgt. awarded the DKG promo to Obstlt. MATL, Fritz in 14./Luftgau-Nachr.Rgt. 8, promo to Oblt. MATONI, Walter. (DOB: in Duisburg). (R, DKG). (W.B.K. Königsberg) entered the military in 9./JG Fw., in III./JG promo to Fw Fw. trf to 5./JG trf to 7./JG trf to Erg.JGr. West to be an instructor (to ) trf to Erg.JGr. Ost as an instructor Lt., trf to II./JG 26. c Lt., trf to II./JG in JG 26, promo to Oblt. (RDA ) WIA - Fw 190 A-5 hit by return fire from a B-17, force-landed at Montdidier Oblt., appt Staka 5./JG promo to Hptm awarded the Ehrenpokal Hptm., Staka 5./JG 26, appt Kdr. I./JG 11 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./JG 2 (to ) Oblt., awarded DKG, 5./JG severely injured in a take-off accident at Merzhausen - prevented from further combat flying Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz Hptm., appt Kdr. II./JG 2 (to ) ended the war at the Fighter Pilot s rest-home at Bad Wiessee. Credited with over 400 combat missions and 34 air victories (44 according to some accounts) in Frankfurt. Buried at Friedhof Escherheim. MATORI, Friedrich Oblt., appt Offz beim Stabe with 11. Flak-Div. (to ). MATSCHKE, Dr. (med.) Herbert. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf to 1./Fallschirm-San.Abt. XI. Fliegerkorps as a Truppenarzt. MATSCHKE, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MATSCHKY, Walter promo to Obstlt.(Flak). MATSCHNIG, Gottfried Oblt., Chef Fliegerabwehr-Maschinengewehr-Kompanie of the Austrian Air Force. c Oblt., trf from the Austrian Air Force to the Luftwaffe, then assigned to le.flak-abt promo to Maj Maj.(Tr.O./Flak), Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 527, appt Kdr. schw.flak- Abt. 332 (still ). MATSCHOSS, Ulrich promo to Hptm. MATSCHULAT, Heinrich in Stab/Luftzeuggruppe 1, promo to Obstlt. MATSCHULLAT, Georg-Dieter. (DKG) Oblt., at Grosse KFS Lechfeld promo to Hptm awarded the Ehrenpokal Hptm., awarded DKG, 1./KGr.z.b.V Kdr. KGr.z.b.V trf from KGr.z.b.V. 9 to LKS Hptm., Kdr. I./TG 3 (reported MIA in a Ju 52 (WNr ) crashed in area of Glogau but survived uninjured still listed as Kommandeur in documents of late April 1945). MATT, Dr. Georg Lt.(d.R.), appt IIb/10. Lw.-Feld-Div. MATT, Rudolf. (DOB: ) Maj., Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 4/XVII (to 03.41) trf to Sonderstab Ungarn as a Bodenorganisation specialist promo to Obstlt trf from Kontrollinspektion Afrika/Dt.Waffenstillstandskommission to Flieger-Ers.Btl. XII ordered to

108 Stab/Luftgaukdo. XII for temporary duty trf to Stab/Oberbefehlshaber Süd (to ) trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. XVII Obstlt. in Flieger-Ers.Btl. XVII, trf to Stab/Kommandierender General der deutschen Luftwaffe in Finnland for on the job training as an Adjutant. MATTAR, Hanns. (n.d.) Lt., Nachr. Offz. I./NJG Lt. and Adjutant in I./NJG 2. MATTAUCH, Wilhelm. (n.d.) Oblt., Chef 5. Btr. I./Flak-Rgt. 28. MATTAUSCH, Franz Lt., appt Techn.Offz. of IV./KG 4 (to 08.44). MATTAUSCH, Rudolf Hptm.(Erg.O.), in Flak-Ers.Abt Maj., trf from le.flak- Ers.Abt. 92 to RLM (LD V 2) ordered to Lw.-Bekleidungsamt Bielefeld for temporary duty (to ) trf from RLM to Lw.-Feldbekleidungsamt 1/XVII Wien promo to Obstlt. (Flak). MATTEIS,? Hptm. and Kdr. Flieger-Geräteausgabestelle 103/IV. MATTENKLOTT, Günter Hptm., appt Chef Stabs-Kp. III./JG 134 (to ) Hptm., Staka in Fliegergruppe Hptm., trf from II.(Schl.)/LG 2 to Versuchsstelle d.lw. Peenemünde-West promo to Maj promo to Obstlt. MATTENKLOTT, Richard. (DOB: ) Hptm.d.R. (Ln.), released from active service. MATTERN, Erich (Erich-Bruno). (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.) Maj. (d.r.), in 5./Lg.Nachr.Rgt Maj. d.r. in 5./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 112, trf to 6. (Ln.- Ers.)/Lg.Nachr.Rgt Maj., appt provisional Kdr. I./Ln.-Rgt Maj.d.R. (Ln.), released from active service. MATTESICH, Friedrich promo to Maj.(Flak). MATTHAEAS, Ulrich Hptm., appt (acting?) Kdr. I./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 6, again on and again on in Lw.-Feld-Btl promo to Maj. c appt Kdr. II./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. Hübner. c Maj., appt Kdr. II./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 24. MATTHAEUS (MATTHÄUS?), Karl. (DOB: ) Oblt., trf from I. of K/88 Legion Condor to KG Oblt., 3./KG Oblt., 1./KG 27 KIA - He 111 H-5 (1G+AH) returning from a mission, flew into a mountain at Mikuliczyn/Rumania. MATTHAEUS, Karl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hamburg IV) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MATTHAEY, Paul. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Oldenburg i.o. I) Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.). MATTHÄUS, Gerhard. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MATTHÄUS, Hans-Ludwig Oblt., in KG Oblt., 4./KG 26 unhurt - He 111 H made a hard landing at Breslau following a fighter attack vic Leczyza Oblt., appt Staka 1./KG 26 (to 02.42). MATTHÄUS, Heinz-Günther Oblt. at FFS A/B 4, trf to 10. Fliegerdivision for further assignment. MATTHÉE, Hans. (W.B.K. Stralsund) promo to Hptm. (d.r./fl.). MATTHES,? Hptm. in Stab/3. Jagddivision. MATTHES, Alfred Maj., trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. XVII (previously Kdr. Kolonnen-Abt. II/200) to Feld-Rgt.d.Lw appt Kdr. IV./1. Lw. Felddiv in Feld-Rgt.d.Lw. Nr. 4, promo to Obstlt Obstlt. and Kdr. IV./1. Lw.-Felddivision (to 05.44?). MATTHES, Ernst. (DOB: ). c Lt., Fluglehrer Schulstaffel A of the Austrian Air Force. c trf to the Luftwaffe, eventually assigned to JG Oblt., with III./ZG Oblt. in 7./ZG 26 unhurt - Bf 110 C damaged by GC I/8 vic Nangis Oblt., Staka 7./ZG 26 unhurt - Bf 110 C-4 (3U+JR) damaged by Spitfires, force-landed at Cherbourg ? appt Staka 7./ZG 26 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 10./ZG 26 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 2./Erg.Gr. NJG 1 (to ) promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 11./NJG 1 (to ) promo to Maj. Credited with 3 victories. MATTHES, Günther (Günter). (DOB: ) entered service with the Polizei trf to the Luftwaffe and assigned to Aufkl.St. (F) Grossenhain as a pilot trf to Aufkl.Gr. 123 (Grossenhain) appt Adjutant in Stab/Aufkl.Gr. 123 (Grossenhain) appt Verbindungsführer d.lehrgang für Staffelkapitäne und Chefs d.stabskompanien (to ) appt Chef Stabs-Kp. I./JG appt Staka 3./JG appt Staka 4./JG trf to Annahmestelle 2 für Offz.Anwärter d.lw. (Hannover) Hptm., appt Staka 2./JFS Stolp- Reitz (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 2./JFS Hptm., appt Kdr. II./JG 51 (to ) Hptm., Kdr. II./JG 51 unhurt - Bf 109 E-4 (<< + ) hit by AA over Hagenau and forcelanded at Rastatt Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (5. Kurz- Lehrgang) (to ) trf to Luftflotte 4 for further assignment promo to Maj.

109 appt Ia op in Stab/XII. Fliegerkorps trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool removed from the Lw.-Generalstabs-Korps (but apparently reinstated later) Maj. in Stab/Jagdfliegerführer 2, ordered to Stab/Jagdfliegerführer Luftflottenkdo. 2 for temporary duty Ia/II. Jagdkorps (to ) Maj. with Jägerleitstand Ost (Udine)/Jagdfliegerführer Oberitalien promo to Obstlt appt Ia Flieg Tag/2. Jagddivision? Obstlt., appt Ia/I. Jagdkorps. MATTHES, Julius. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MATTHES, Dr. (med.) Max. (W.B.K. Bonn) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). MATTHES, Oskar proposed for promo to Maj. (d.r.z.v./fl.) by Luftgaukdo. III. MATTHES, Walter Maj., trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 6 (previously in III./Flak-Rgt. 6) to Artillerie- Rgt. 20 (L) in III./Art.Rgt. 4 (L), promo to Obstlt. MATTHES, Willy. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MATTHEUS,? Oblt., Adj. Stab/Fsch.-Pi.-Btl. 7. MATTHEUS, Karl. (DOB: ) Hptm.(W), with I./Flak-Rgt promo to Maj. (Flak). MATTHEY, Heinrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MATTHEY, Dr. Walther Maj., in I./Flak-Rgt Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 40 (mot) (to ) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Luftgau-FAS II promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Flak- Rgt. 83 (to ) appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 17 (mot) (to ). MATTHIAS, Ernst. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Rostock) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). MATTHIAS, Friedrich. (DOB: ) Hptm. and Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 18/IV Banak. 1941? Obstlt., Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A 207/III (to ). 14(13?) Obstlt., Fl.H.Kdtr. Banak - KIA in the explosion of the munitions ship D/S Argus in Banak harbor. MATTHIAS, Hans-Günther. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Parchim) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.) Oblt.(Kr.O.) in Ln.-Kp. (mot)/kg (J) 27. MATTHIAS, Karl. (DOB: ) in II./Flak-Lehr-Rgt., promo to Hptm appt Adjutant in Stab/Flak-Rgt. 99 (still 02.45). MATTHIASS, Dr. (med.) Kurt. (DOB: ) entered active military service Oberstarzt and Wehr-Ers.Bez.Arzt Königsberg. MATTHIES, Adolf. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm Hptm. and Leiter Flieger- Geräteausgabestelle 103/IV (mot)? MATTHIES, Gustav Hptm.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Luftzeuggruppe promo to Maj Maj., trf from Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Norwegen to Feldluftpark 4/III. MATTHIES, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm in II./LLG 1. MATTHIES, Otto Hptm. (d.r./fl.), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). MATTHIESEN, Uwe Oblt., in Aufkl.Gr Oblt. and Staka 5.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 23, injured during a force-landing at Fp. Baranowicze. MATTHIESSEN, Hermann. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). MATTHIESSEN, Karl-H Flieger-Stabsingenieur and Gruppenleiter Draht with Ln.-Ausbaustab 2. MATTHIEU, Friedrich Hptm. d.r. with Abwehrstelle Salzburg, trf to Flak-Ers.Abt. 12. MATTHIEU, Reinhard. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bochum) Hptm. (d.r./flak). MATTHIOLIUS, Willi. (DOB: ). (n.d.) Oblt. and Hptm. beim Stab II./JG 52. (n.d.) Oblt. and Führer Stabskompanie Stab II./JG promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MATTIG, Werner Maj., trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Insterburg to Fl.H.Kdtr. Schwerin (to ) trf to Stab/Luftgaukdo. III as Kdt. des Stabsquartiers (still 02.45) promo to Obstlt. MATTNER, Karl (Carl). (DOB: in Bischofswerder/W.Pr.). WWI served with the Pioniertruppe promo to Hptm. (RDA ) trf to the Luftwaffe from the Heer with a rank of Maj.(W) and appt Waffen-Referent in RLM promo to Obstlt. (W) promo to Oberst (W) Kdr. Fliegertechnischen Schule 1, Halle/Saale appt Kdr. Flak- Waffentechnische Schule I (to ) Inspizient für Flakscheinwerfer und Horchgeräte bei der Flak-Schuldivision, Braunschweig, and concurrently Inspizient den Flakwaffen-technischen-Schulen promo to Gen.Maj.(Flak) became U.S. POW released in Dortmund. MATTSCHULATT, Dieter. (DKG) Hptm., 1./KGr.z.b.V. 9 awarded the DKG. MATUSCH, Werner. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm appt Ic in Stab/9. Flak-Div Hptm., Ib/9. Flak-Div.

110 MATUSCHEK, Paul Maj., trf from NJG 2 to Führerreserve Ob.d.L Maj., appt Staka 4. (Pz.)/Schl.G. 1 (to KIA) Maj. and Staka 4.(Pz)/Schl.G. 2, KIA in Hs 129 B-2 accidentally flew into a Russian T-34 tank while attacking it and others along a railway section in the Kursk salient in Pl.Qu [10.43 Hptm., Staka 12./SG 9]? MATUSCHEK, W Hptm. and Staka 6./KG 76, KIA - stalled on landing at Hargimont. MATUSCHKA, Siegfried, Graf von. (DOB: in Potsdam). (DKG) Lt., 2./JG Oblt., in 2./JG Oblt., appt Staka 2./JG 54 (to ) Oblt., 2./JG Oblt., 2./JG Oblt., 2./JG Oblt. and Staka, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., 2./JG Oblt., appt Staka 4./JG 54 (to ) Oblt. in 4./JG 54, KIA in Bf 109 G-4 (White?) shot down by a Spitfire vic St. Inglevert Oblt., posthumously awarded DKG, I./JG 54. Credited with 29 victories. MATUSSEK, Paul (Paul-Robert). (DKG). (n.d.) Maj. and Staka A/88 of the Condor Legion in Spain Maj., trf from Aufkl.St.(F) A/88 to Aufkl.Fl.Schule Hildesheim Kdr. NAGr. 11? Oberst, appt Kdr. Jäger-Rgt. 19 (L) Obst., awarded DKG, Kdr.Lw.Jg.Rgt. 19. MATZ, Werner in Lehr- und Erprobungskdo. Wachtel, promo to Hptm. MATZAT, Günter. (DOB: ) Fw. in Offz. z.b.v. des RLM/Ob.d.L. (Sch.Etat), with temporary duty at Kampfbeobachterschule 2, promo to Lt. (Tr.O./Fl.) (RDA ) in Offz. z.b.v. des RLM/Ob.d.L. (Sch.Etat), promo to Oblt. (RDA ). (n.d.) promo to Hptm. (RDA ). MÄTZE,? Maj., appt Kdr. IV./Lw.-Art.Rgt. 19. MATZEL, Hellmuth Maj.(Erg.O.), with Luftpark Gablingen trf from Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe 2 to Feldluftpark 2/IV Maj., temporary duty from Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe 2 (previously with Feldluftpark 1/II) to Feldluftpark 2/IV posthumous promo to Obstlt. MATZENAU, Carl-Viktor, Conde de. (DOB: ) Oblt. in Flakauswertezug 6 (mot). MATZINGER, Franz. (DOB: in Wien) with Fl.H. Nivelles (28 km S of Brussels) (to 07.42) promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.) Hptm., appt Stabsoffizier in Fl.H.Kdtr. L 5/VI stationed with Fl.H. Chièvres. Last rank: Hptm. MATZKE, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) trf to Luftgaustab z.b.v. Afrika (to ) promo to Maj trf to Stab/19. Flak-Div. (to ) Maj.(W), appt Kdr. Flak-Instandsetzungs-Abt./9. Flak-Div. (to ) appt Bearbeiter für Munitionsfragen (specialist for munitions matters) in Gen.d.Flakwaffe/RLM. MAU, Adolf. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MAU, Eduard Hptm. and probably Kp.-Chef 104. Flughafen-Betriebs-Kp. (Qu). MAU, Hans promo to Maj.d.R appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 374 (to ). MAU, Herbert. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MAU, Karl Hptm. d.r. in Flak-Ers.Abt. 6, trf to Luftgaukdo. VII for further assignment. MAU, Otto Kdt. Fl.H. Bayreuth, promo to Obstlt Obstlt.(Erg.O.), trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. XII/XIII to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 35/VI. MAU, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bernau bei Berlin) Hptm. (d.r./flak). MAUBACH, Franz-Josef. (DKG) Oblt., in A./Fl.Ausb.Rgt Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., appt Staka 11./KG 53 (to ) promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 13./KG 53 (to 07.43), then Staka 4./KG 53 (to ) Hptm., awarded DKG, 4./KG 53. MAUBEUGE, Boris von. (DOB: 1902) Hptm., appt Staka 1./KG 2 (to ) promo to Maj appt Kdr. Störkampfgruppe Luftflotte 1 (to ) ordered to Stab/General der Nahkampfflieger for temporary duty trf permanently to Stab/General der Nahkampfflieger. c appt Inspekteur d.inspizient der Nachtschlacht beim General der Schlachtflieger (L.In.2/3)/RLM promo to Obstlt Obstlt., Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 104/XI (to ). MAUBEUGE, Louis von Hptm., appt Staka Stabsst./KG 252 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka Stabsst./KG 2 (to ). MAUBEUGE, Wolfgang von. (DOB: in Schweidnitz). c in 4.(H)/Aufkl.Gr promo to Oblt. MAUCH, Alfred. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Stuttgart II) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MAUE, Dr. Artur. (DKG) promo to Oberstabsarzt (d.r.).

111 MAUÉ, Hermann. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. and Adjutant in TGr. 30. MAUELSHAGEN, Karl promo to Maj.(d.R.z.V./Ln.) Maj. and Chef 7.(le.Flugm.- Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt MAUELSHAGEN, Otto Oblt., appt Offz. beim Stabe in LV-Kdo Oblt., appt staff officer with 8. Flak-Div. (to ). MAUER, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.). (n.d.) POW. MAUERSBERG, Georg. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.) released from active service. MAUERSBERGER, Fritz Hptm.(d.R.), appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 660 (to ) provisional Kdr. Flak-Ausb.Abt appt provisional Kdr. Flak-Ers.Abt promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) appt permanent Kdr. Flak-Ers.Abt. 36. MAUFF, Rudolf. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ) appt Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Abt. 378 (still 04.45). MAU-HANSEN, Friedrich-Wilhelm Maj., appt Kdr. I./Fallsch.Flak-Rgt. 1. MAUKE, Alexander Oblt., trf from I./ZG 76 to I./ZG Hptm., appt Staka 14./LG 1 (to ) Maj. (Tr.O./Fl.) in Stab/Höh. Jagdfliegerführer West, trf to Fluganwärter-Btl. II in Flieger-Rgt. 90, trf to Feldluftgaukdo. XXV for further assignment. MAUL,? Oblt. and Techn.Offz. of 13.(Z)/JG 5. Credited with 5 victories. MAUL, Helmut Obfw., acting Staka 3./JG 1 (to ). MAUL, Werner. (DOB: in Suhl/Thüringen) Lt., 10.(Z)/JG Oblt., 13. (Z)/JG Oblt., 13.(Z)/JG Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in III./JG 54, MIA in Fw 190 A-8 (White 10) shot down near Küstrin. Credited with 5 victories. MAUL, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) II b/2 in Stab/Luftgaukdo. III. MAURER, August. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MAURER, Erwin promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). MAURER, Ewald Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from FFS C 9 to Flak-Ers.Abt. 12 with temporary duty to FFAS (Mitte) 16. MAURER, Franz. (DOB: in Wien) Maj. d.r.z.v. with Abwicklungsstelle/Luftgaukdo. Charkow, trf to Luftgaukdo. XVII and ordered to Wehrmachttransportleitstelle Südost for temporary duty in Salonika. Last rank: Major. MAURER, Hugo. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Würzburg) Hptm. d.r. in IV./KG 53, ordered to Genst.d.Lw. (Gen.Qu. 6.Abt.) for temporary duty Hptm. (d.r./fl.). MAURER, Karl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Mies) Hptm.d.R. (Ln.), in Lw.-Feld-Rgt Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.) Hptm.d.R. (Ln.), trf to the Heer. MAURER, Max. (W.B.K. Ludwigshafen/Rhein) promo to Hptm. (d.r.z.v./flak). MÄURER, Otto. (DOB: ) Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Luftpark Wiener Neustadt with Feldlufttanklager 7/IV, promo to Obstlt with Feldlufttanklager 3/II (previously with Feldlufttanklager 7/IV), ordered to Feldlufttanklager 3/VII for temporary duty Obstlt. with Feldlufttanklager 3/II, trf to Feldlufttanklager 3/VII. MÄURER, Paul. (DOB: ) Hptm.d.R. (Ln.). MAURER, Raimund promo to Maj Maj., Kdr. II./Flak-Rgt. 14 (still 08.43) Maj., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 201 (mot) (to 05.45). MAURER, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Wiesbaden) Lt., with 1. J/88 of the Condor Legion in Spain Lt., I./ZG 2. c Oblt., appt Staka Erprobungsstaffel d.lw. Me Oblt., appt Staka 16./KG 6 (to POW) Oblt. and Staka 16./KG 6, POW - Me 210 A-1 (2H+HA) shot down by Typhoon of No. 1 Sqdn., crashed near Flying Thorpe, Yorkshire - came down in Robin Hood's Bay ( ?) previously in 16./KG 6, promo to Hptm. MAURUS, Anselm. (DOB: in Babenhausen, Krs. Unterallgäu). (R) Lt.(d.R.), awarded Ritterkreuz, Zugführer 10./le. Flak-Rgt. 411 (mot) (sf) in München. MAUS, Dr. Hans Hptm., trf from Flakstammbatterie Kassel to LV-Kdo. 5 Frankfurt/M. MAUS, Hermann Oblt. and Beobachter (observer) in Nachtaufkl.St. 3, MIA in Do 17P that failed to return from a recce mission over Lake Ladoga. MAUS, Dr. Johann (Johannes). (DOB: ) Maj., trf from RLM pool to Stab/IV. Lw.- Feldkorps promo to Obstlt Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 9.

112 MAUS, Karl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Eger) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). MAUS, Otto. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Swinemünde) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). MAUS, Rolf Oblt., in Fest.Flak-Abt promo to Hptm in Führer- Reserve Ob.d.L. (K.L.F.), ordered to Stab/Luftflotte 2 for temporary duty appt Kdr. schw.flak- Abt. 354 (to ). MAUSCH, Georg Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 6 to Luftgaukdo. XVII. MAUSER, Christian promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). MAUSER, Johann. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (RDA ) Oblt. in Ob.d.L. pool (Sch.Etat), trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Staka 3./NAGr. 4. c appt Staka 1./NAGr. 15 (to ) promo to Hptm. MAUSHAKE, Heinrich. (DOB 1894 in Braunschweig) Maj.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Braunschweig promo to Obstlt. MÄUSLE, Albert. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MAUSS, Christian. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Krefeld) Hptm. d.r. in schw. Flak-Abt. 445, appt provisional Kdr. schw. Flak-Abt Hptm. (d.r./flak). MAUSS, Günter. (DKG). (DOB: ) Oblt., Flug-Betr.Kp. Chef in KGr.z.b.V Staka 1./KG.z.b.V Hptm., Leiter of an Ausbildungskdo./Schleppschule d.lw. (Leipheim) promo to Maj. 1941/43 Kdr. KGr.z.b.V c Maj., appt Kdr. KGr.z.b.V. 323 ( became I./KG.z.b.V. 323) (to ) Maj., awarded the Ehrenpokal Maj., appt Kdr. I./TG 5 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. IV./TG 4 (to 02.45) Maj., appt Kdr. Grossraumtransportgruppe (to ). c Maj. and Kdr. Teile-Gruppe Ju Maj., Staka Grossraumtransportstaffel Ju 352. MAUSS, Dr. (med.) Hans-Georg promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). MAUTHNER, Alois promo to Hptm. d.r.z.v. (Flieger). MAUVE, Karl promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) discharged from the Luftwaffe. MAXIMILIAN, Graf Edo Kurd Maj., Qu/X. Fl.Korps. MAY, Eberhard. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MAY, Edwin promo to Hptm. (Flak). MAY, Dr. Franz Stabsveterinär, appt Qu 4/Flak in Stab/Luftgaukdo. III (still 02.45). MAY, Karl. (DOB: in Völklingn/Saarbrücken) Lt., Nachr.Offz. III./NJG 1 KIA - crashed vic Rheine. Buried at Osthofen near Worms. MAY, Karl-Heinz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Glogau) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). MAY, Dr. Karl-Wilhelm Ob.Arzt, III./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 3 KIA vic Galatas.[ could be Dr. Wilhelm May??] MAY, Richard. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MAY, Richard promo to Obstlt with Fl.H.Kdtr. 203/III (previously with Koflug 26/III), appt temporary Kdr. II./Lw.-Feld-Rgt. 502 (to ) trf to Stab/21. Lw.- Felddivision Obstlt., appt (acting?) Kdr. Lw.-Inf.-Btl. XLII (to 11.44) Obstlt. and Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 225/XI promo to Oberst. MAY, Thomas. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. München II) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). MAY, Werner. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm. (Ln.), trf from the Luftnachrichtentruppe to the Fallschirmjäger. MAY, Werner promo to Obstlt Obstlt. in Abt. Qu/4 E in Stab/Luftflotte Reich. MAY, Dr. (med.) Wilhelm. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, Stab/Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 3 WIA vic Galatas Oberstabsarzt in San.Ers.Abt. d.lw., trf to Führer-Reserve/Ob.d.L. and ordered to Med.Universtätsklinik Göttingen for temporary duty. MAYER,? Oblt. and Chef 8.(le.)/Ers.Abt. HG. MAYER,? Oblt., Chef 1.Battr./Flak-Abt MAYER, Alexander Maj. (z.v.) with Dt.Lw.-Mission in Rumänien, trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. III and ordered to RLM (Inspizient d.personal d.lw.) for temporary duty trf permanently to RLM (Gen.Pers.). MAYER, Anton. (DOB: ) Lt.(Ln.), with HTelAbt (Hafen-Telegraph-Abteilung?) then trf from the Austrian Air Force to the Luftwaffe with Ln-Schule-u. Vers.-Rgt Oblt., trf from 2./Ln.Abt.(mot) z.b.v. to RLM pool promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm. in 11./Ln.-

113 Versuchs-Rgt., ordered to Nancy/France to attend a 6-week course for commanders of aircraft reporting (Flugmelde-) and radar (Flugmeldemess-) Abteilungen Hptm., Kdr. III./Ln.-Rgt MAYER, Anton. (DOB: in Gaming/NiederÖsterreich). WWI served with the balloons and airships Entry into the Luftwaffe with a rank of Oberst (Flak) (RDA ) and appt to positions that in the main cannot be determined Oberst (Erg.O.), in Stab/Lg.Kdo. XVII. Kdr. des Flak-Rgt. 18, Wien, and in 1944 Führerreserve at the disposition of Fla-Ers.-Abt promo to Gen.Maj retired in Wien. MAYER, Artur. (DOB: ) Oblt. in 5./KG promo to Hptm Hptm., Staka 4./KG 27 KIA - He 111 H-6 (1G+LM) during armed recon vic Korovye Selo posthumous promo to Maj. MAYER, Eduard. (DOB: in Detmold) Lt., Adj. I./NJG 4 KIA - Bf 110 E-2 (3U+PL) shot down between Okolitsa and Lyapkya. MAYER, Egon. (DOB: in Konstanz/Bodensee). (RES, DKG) joined the Luftwaffe as an Offiziersanwärter. (n.d.) attended LKS Berlin-Gatow and received fighter training promo to Lt Fhj., completed training and assigned to I./JG with 3./JG Lt.(d.R.), in 6./JG trf to JFS Werneuchen trf to 3./JG with 9./JG Oblt., appt Staka 7./JG 2 (to ) awarded Ritterkreuz and promo to Oblt Oblt., awarded DKG, 7./JG awarded the DKG Oblt. and Staka 7./JG 2, appt provisional Kdr. III./JG 2 (to ) promo to Hptm awarded Eichenlaub Kdr. III./JG 2, promo to Maj ( ? ?) Maj., appt provisional Kommodore JG 2 (to Fw 190 A-6 shot down near Montmédy by P-47s of 365 FG and KIA) first fighter pilot to achieve 100 victories in the West awarded Schwertern. Posthumous promo to Obstlt. Buried at St. Desir-de-Lisieux. Credited with 102 (26 4-engine bombers) air victories in 353 combat missions. MAYER, Erich Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), in Fl.Pl.Kdo. 27/VII, appt Chef Horst-Kp./Fl.H.Kdtr. E 16/VII. MAYER, Franz. (DOB: ) Hptm.(Erg.O.), acting Kdr. FFS A/B in Stab/Luftflotte 3, promo to Obstlt. MAYER, Georg Obstlt., appt Kdr. FFS A/B 4 (to ). MAYER, Hans (II) Oblt., trf from LKS Fürstenfeldbruck to Aufkl.Gr. 11. MAYER, Hans. (DOB: in München) Staka 6.(H)/Aufkl.Gr in Stab/Luftflottenkdo. 1 (to ), promo to Maj.(Tr.O.) trf to Stab/VIII. Fliegerkorps (to ) trf to Stab/Lw.-Kdo. Südost. MAYER, Hans. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O.) Oblt. and Ib in Stab/4. Flak- Div. MAYER, Hans-Ekkehardt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. c Hptm., appt Staka 15./JG 53 (to KIA - Bf 109 K-4 (Black <3 +) due to motor failure, crashed near Bellheim). MAYER, Hans-Karl ( Mayer-Ast ). (DOB: in Rufach/Alsace). (R) Lt. in 1. and 4. J/88 in Spain with the Legion Condor Hptm., appt Staka 1./JG 53 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./JG 53 (to ) Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 1./JG or MIA Bf 109 E-7 (White 8) failed to return from a test flight following repairs that took him out over the English Channel and believed shot down by RAF fighters over the Thames Estuary Body recovered on Kent coast. Buried at Hawkinge. Credited with 30 air victories (including 8 in Spain). MAYER, Heinrich. (DOB: in Würzburg) Kdt. Fl.H. Lisieux (under Koflug 5/XIII). Last rank: Hptm. MAYER, Heinz. (DOB: ) Oblt., in 6./Ln.-Versuchs-Rgt promo to Hptm. (Ln.). MAYER, Herbert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Braunschweig) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl). MAYER, Jakob Hptm.(d.L.z.V.), trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. XII/XIII to Lg.Kdo. Norwegen area. MAYER, Johann. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(Fl.) Maj. in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XVII, trf to Annahme- und Entlassungsstelle d.luftgaukdo. XVII. MAYER, Dr. (med.) Joseph (Josef) Stabsarzt, appt Gruppenarzt I./KG 55 (to ) Stabsarzt, appt Gruppenarzt II./KG 55 (to ). MAYER, Karl. (DOB: ). (DKG) Hptm., appt Staka 9./KG 27 (to ) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm., awarded DKG, III./KG ( ?) Hptm., appt Kdr. III./KG 27 (to WIA - He 111 H-16 (1G+KS) hit by AA fire S of Tomarovka

114 near Belgorod) promo to Maj Maj., re-appt Kdr. III./KG 27 (to ), then Kdr. III./KG 27 (J) (to ). MAYER, Karl Oblt., trf from 1./Kü.Fl.Gr. 306 to Fl.Waffenschule (See) Bug auf Rügen. MAYER, Klaus Oblt. in 1./LG 1 killed in a Ju 88 A-1 after overrunning the airfield at Osterbusen/Greifswald. MAYER, Kurt. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Konstanz) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). MAYER, Leonhard. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. München II). (DKG) Hptm.(d.R.), named from provisional to permanent Kdr. of Res.Flakscheinw.Abt Hptm. (d.r./flak). MAYER, Martin promo to Hptm.(d.L.z.V./Fl.). MAYER, Nikolaus. (DKG) Hptm. in III./KG 30, awarded the DKG. MAYER, Nikolaus Maj. and Kdr. II./JG 132 (to ). MAYER, Peter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MAYER, Philipp. (DOB: ) Hptm. (Ln.) in 2. Lw.-Feld-Div. (n.d.) Hptm. (Tr.O.) (Ln.), KIA. MAYER, Roland. (DOB: ) in le.flak-abt. 850, promo to Oblt. MAYER, Rudolf. (DOB: ) Hptm.(Erg.O.), in A./Fl.Ausb.Rgt Maj. (Erg.O.), trf from Stab/Höh.Fl.Ausb.Kdo. 3 to Kraftfahrausbildungsstelle d. Fliegertruppe 13 and appt Leiter Maj.(Erg.O.), trf temporary duty to Kraftfahrausbildungsstelle d. Fliegertruppe assigned temporary duty to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich (to ) Maj.(Erg.O.), trf to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Finnland (Abt. Stokraft) promo to Obstlt. MAYER, Rudolf in Stab/Luftgaukdo. VII, promo to Obstlt. (z.d.) (Flak) released from service. MAYER, Ulrich Oblt., Staka 3./NJG 2. MAYER, Valentin promo to Obstlt. MAYER, Viktor. (DOB: ) Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) (Ln.), released from active service. MAYER, Walter Maj., appt Major beim Stab in Stab/KG 27 (to ). MAYER, Walter Hptm. (d.r./fl.), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). MAYER, Wilhelm (Willy?). (DOB: ?). (W.B.K. Bamberg?) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.) Oblt. and Adjutant in Stab I.(Betriebs-)/Ln.-Rgt. Legion Condor 3. MAYER, Wilhelm. (DOB: in Fürth/Bayern). (R, DKG). (W.B.K. Nürnberg) entered the Luftwaffe and began training with 3./Fl.Ers.Abt trf to Fl.H.Kp. Fürth trf to FFS E Nürnberg trf to FFS A/B trf to Sch./Fl.Ausb.Rgt trf to 3./JFS trf to 2./Erg.Gr. /JG trf to 1./Erg.Gr./JG ( ?) trf to 2./Erg.Gr. JG trf to 6./JG had Fw 190 A-5 (Brown 4) damaged by enemy fire, forced-landing trf to 7./JG WIA - Fw 190 A-6 (Brown 9) damaged vic Les Fresnes Fw., awarded DKG, 7./JG trf to Erg.JGr. West. to be an instructor (to ) awarded the Ehrenpokal trf to Erg.JGr. Ost (to ) trf to 2./Erg.JGr. Süd Fahnenjunker-Ofw. trf to 5./JG appt acting Staka 8./JG Lt., appt Staka 8./JG 26 (to ). 12(01?) promo to Lt.(Kr.O.) KIA in Fw 190 D-9 (Blue 16) shot down by 442 Sqdn. Spitfires at Lohnerbruch 1.6 km E of Nordhorn over the Emsland area of NW Germany Lt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Stafü 5./JG 26. Credited with 124 combat missions and 27 air victories. (Version #2 say: 48 victories in 174 missions.) Buried at the Neuer Friedhof in Lingen. MAYER, Wilhelm. (DOB: in Urach/Württemberg). WWI served as a general staff officer promo to Maj promo to Obstlt promo to Oberst trf to the Luftwaffe from the Heer (Infanterie) with a rank of Oberst and appt Chef of the I. Abt./RLM concurrently appt provisional Chef des Lw.-Führungstab/RLM appt Kdr. der Flugzeugführerschulen and Fl.Ers.Abt promo to Gen.Maj appt Kommandierender Gen. und Bef. im Luftgau IV, Dresden promo to Gen.Lt promo to Gen.d.Fl appt Kommandierender Gen. und Bef. im Luftgau Südost/Luftgaustab Griechenland assigned to Führerreserve OKL retired in Egglkofen/Oberbayern. MAYER, Wilhelm. (DOB: in Paderborn) Lt., Offz.z.b.V. in 2./NJG Adj. of I./NJG with IV./JG 3. MAYER, Wilhelm promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) Hptm.(d.R./Flak), trf from Flak- Ers.Abt. 91 to Luftgaukdo. III.

115 MAYER, Wilhelm Oblt., Staka 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 32 KIA - Hs 126 (4M+ES) vic Dunaburg, cause unknown. MAYER, Willi. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) Maj., IIa in Stab/26. Flak- Div. (still ). MAYER-AHRENS,? Hptm., 2./ZG 76 Credited with one victory. MAYERHOFER, Bodo Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.) Maj., appt Kdr. II./KG 100 (to KIA) Hptm. and Kdr. II./KG 100, killed in crash at/near Fassberg. MAYERHOFER, Wilhelm Oblt.d.R.z.V. with Fl.H.Kdtr. Wiener-Neustadt, trf to Luftgaukdo. Tunis for further assignment. MAYERL, Maximilian. (DOB: in Aigen/Steiermark). (R, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe trf to 2./JG in 2./JG 20 (became 8./JG 51 in 07.40) Uffz., in III./JG uninjured but force-landed at Calais-Marck promo to Lt with 9./JG Lt., in III./JG Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., appt Staka 9./JG 51 (to (sick)) awarded DKG, 9./JG Oblt., 9./JG 51 WIA - Fw 190 A-5 (Yellow 3 + I) hit by ground fire 15 km WNW Spaas-Demensk promo to Hptm. (RDA ) became ill - hospitalized for 7 months Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 5./JG Oblt., joined I./Erg.JG Oblt., appt Staka 1./Erg.JGr. Ost (to ) Hptm.(Kr.O.)., appt Kdr. Erg.JGr. Nord (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./Erg.JG 1 (to ). Credited with 647 combat missions and 76 air victories. MAYERSHOFER, Anton. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. München II) Hptm. (d.r./flak). MAYER-WEGELIN, Heinz. (W.B.K. Frankfurt/M. II) promo to Oblt. (d.r./flak). MAYNE, Dr. (med.) Herbert. (DOB: ) at the Ärztlichen Akademie d.lw., promo to Stabsarzt Stabsarzt, appt provisional Kdr. Fallschirm-San.Lehr-Abt. MAYR, Alois Maj. (d.r./ln.) in Stab/Höh.Nafü beim Luftflottenkdo. 6, appt Kdr. I./Ln.-Rgt. 35. MAYR, Hubert. (DOB: ) Lt. in Erg.Gruppe S 2, posthumously promo to Oblt. with effect from MAYR, Richard. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Neustrelitz) promo to Oblt.(Kr.O./Ln.) Oblt. and Offz. z.b.v. in Ln.-Betriebs-Kp. (mot) 133 (13. Flak-Div.). MAYR, Rudolf ( Miesi ). (DOB: in Miesbach/Oberbayern). (R, DKG) began flight training with DVS Schleissheim became an instructor arrived at Verkehrsfliegerschule Cottbus became a Lufthansa pilot who became well-known and brought fame to Germany as a flying boat captain; accordingly, he was later awarded the honorary rank of SS-Hauptsturmführer served as a pilot for the Danish Laug Koch expedition to Greenland made 16 flights in a Dornier Wal as part of a German Antarctic expedition became a Flugkapitän transport pilot in the Transozean-Sonderstaffel. c. start of 1941 trf to 3./KG Lt., appt Techn.Offz. of I./KG Oblt., awarded the DKG. Summer 1942 temporarily attached to the RLM appt Staka 9./KG Oblt. and Staka 9./KG 40, awarded the Ritterkreuz for sinking 11 ships totaling 65,000 GRT during missions over the Atlantic, North Sea and the Mediterranean with I./NJG trf to Erprobungsstelle Rechlin where he took part in testing the He 177 as a long range bomber attached to the Luftwaffen-Verbindungsstab in Tokyo thought to have been attached to I./NJG 1 as a technical officer POW of the British joined Lufthansa on its reestablishment employed as its chief pilot (to ) in Hamburg. MAYR, Wilhelm Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Langendiebach promo to Obstlt. MAYR-HARTING, Alfred Ritter von Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Landesschützen-Kp. 5/III to Fl.Pl.Kdo. 7/III. MAYRHOFER, Friedrich (Fritz). (DOB: in Münster) Beobachter in 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr promo to Oblt in Lw.Kdo. Ost Oblt. in Erg.Nahaufkl.Gr., ordered to Lw.- Verb.Kdo. beim Pz.AOK 2 for temporary duty in Luftflotte 6 area, promo to Hptm. MAYWALD, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MAZURA, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Obstlt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 333 (to ) trf to Flaketat z.b.v./luftgaukdo. XII (to ) appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 169 (to 04.45) promo to Oberst. MEAZZA, Enzo. (DOB: ). (n.d.) Maj. - [Italian national in Luftwaffe service]. MECHELKE, Ernst. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.).

116 MECHLENBURG (MECHTENBURG?), Walter with Stab/Gen.d.Lw. beim OKM (Personalgruppe Kiel), promo to Oberst (Erg.O.). MECIR,? Inspekteur with Wetterwarte/Fl.H.Kdtr. A 203/IV. MECK, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Gumbinnen) Hptm. (Kr.O./Flak). MECKEL, Anton. (DOB: ) Hptm., appt Kdr. of Lehrstab A/Flakart. Schule IV Hptm., Kdr. Lehrgangsgruppe A/FAS IV, trf to Stab/Höh.Kdr.d.Flakartillerieschulen Hptm. and Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 20, promo to Maj appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 18 (mot) (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 15 (to 05.45). MECKEL, Helmut. (DOB: in München). (R) in an Artillerie-Rgt. c trf to the Luftwaffe as a Lt with 1./JG trf to I./JG Lt. in 1./JG 3, forced down near Calais, by radiator hits from a Do 18 (Bf109 E-4) Lt., appt Staka 2./JG 3 (to illness) promo to Oblt lost Bf 109 F-2 (Black 7) due to battle damage, made a one wheel landing at base Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka in I./JG Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (no evidence of completion) removed from combat status due to illness and became an instructor instructor at LKS Berlin-Gatow. (n.d.) became Ia in Stab/JG Oblt., trf from Stab/Luftgaukdo. Norwegen to Stab JG KIA in Bf 108 B-2 engine failure while taking off from Korbous-Ost, a landing strip in the vicinity of Tunis/Tunisia, crashed 8 km SE of airfield. Credited with 25 air victories. MECKLENBRAUCK, Wilhelm Oblt.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Kraftfahrtechnischen Schule d.lw. Rudolstadt to Heimatkraftfahrpark Allenstein promo to Hptm. (d.r.z.v). (Flieger). MEDEK, Wilhelm Flieger-Stabsingenieur and Bauaufsichtsleiter at the Siemens-Halske plant in München. MEDENER,? Hptm. and Staka 4./KG 40. [No record of this guy in other records so spelling or identity questionable and needs confirmation.] MEDER-EGGEBERT, Wolfgang. (DOB: ) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) trf to the Luftwaffe and sent to Fliegerschule Braunschweig for Beobachter (observer) training (to ) aerial photography course for officers in Berlin (to ) promo to Hptm. c certified fluent in English Hptm., ordered to the 2. Generalstabs-Lehrgang at the Luftkriegsakademie (to evaluated as not suitable for the Lw.- Generalstab) received the Lw. Beobachter license appt tactics instructor at Flieger- Waffenschule Hildesheim Hptm., trf from Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 12 to Aufkl.Gr. 10. (n.d. 1941?) Hptm. and Staka 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr Obstlt., trf from Kampfbeobachterschule 2 to Feld- Ausb.Rgt. d.lw in Feld-Ers.Btl. d.lw. 1, trf to XI. Fliegerkorps for further assignment Obstlt., Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 6, appt provisional or acting Kdr. 2. Fallschirmjäger-Div. (to 11.43) appt acting Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 7. MEDERS,? Hptm. and Ia in Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 12/XI (Wittmundhafen). MEDICUS, Franz. (DOB: in Ansbach) Lt. and Stafü of Erg.St./JG 400 (to 08.44) Oblt., actingkdr.? III./JG pilot in 4./JG 400, then in 6./JG 400 and 5./JG 400 to the end of the war. MEDLER, Josef Maj.(d.R.), trf from XIII. Fliegerkorps unit to Stab/XIII. Fliegerkorps. MEDRANO, Luis. (DOB: in Spain) Oblt. in 15./JG 51. MEERBACH, Fritz. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). MEERKÖTTER, Erich Maj.(d.R.), Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. 645, appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 719 (and 03.43) Obstlt.d.R., appt Kdr. Flak-Ers.Abt. 64. MEERKÖTTER, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Essen II) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). MEERMEIER, Johannes. (DOB: in Stade) promo to Oblt.z.See trf from 2./Kü.Fl.Gr. 906 back to the Kriegsmarine and ordered to report for U-boat training. MEERSTEIN, Gerhard promo to Hptm. (Tr.O.) Hptm. (Tr.O.) in le.flak-abt. 861, trf to Höh.Kdr.d.Flakartillerieschulen for further assignment. MEERWEIN, Gustav. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O./Fl.), trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. XI to Luftzeugamt Erding promo to Obstlt trf to Feldluftzeugamt Gosselies (to 06.44). Last rank: Obstlt. MEES, Heinz Hptm., appt IIa/ Fsch.Pz.Gren.Div. 2 Hermann Göring (to ). MEESMANN, Walter promo to Oblt Oblt., Ia and Ic of Gefechtsstab Kemi promo to Hptm. with RDA of (n.d.) Oblt., possibly was the Meesmann who arrived in Sweden during the war, details unknown.

117 MEESSEN, Heinrich. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf to the Fallschirm-AOK for further assignment. MEFFERT, Hans-Theodor. (DOB: ). (i.g.). (DKG) entered service with the Polizei (Bayrische Landespolizei) trf to the Luftwaffe and ordered to FFS Celle for pilot training appt Adjutant in Stab/Fliegerschule Celle received the Lw. advanced flying certificate appt Ia in Stab/St.G appt Staka in Ergänzungs-Stuka-Gruppe trf into the Generalstab d.lw. (did not attend the Luftkriegsakademie) trf to Stab/Höh.Kdo.d. Kampf- u.stuka-flieger Schulen trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool and immediately ordered temporary duty to Abt. Ic in Stab/VIII. Fliegerkorps appt acting Ic/VIII. Fliegerkorps (to or ?) Hptm., trf to Stab/VIII. Fliegerkorps (Abt. Ic) trf to Abt. Ia/VIII. Fliegerkorps (to ) Ia in Stab/VIII. Fliegerkorps Maj. in Stab/VIII. Fliegerkorps, awarded the DKG trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L trf to Stab/Luftflotte 6 and appt Ia op (later Ia Flieg.) Maj., Ia Flieg./Luftflotte 6. MÉGAY, Dr. (med.) Koloman (Coloman). (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, appt Leiter of a Feldlaboratorium Stabsarzt in Stab/Fallshirm-AOK. MEHL, Arthur. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt Oblt. in 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 14, MIA in Bf 109 G-6 (Black 2) that crashed in the Avellino area in Italy. MEHL, Karl. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ) Oblt. in 7./Flak-Rgt. 49, awarded the DKG Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. gem.flak-abt. 315 (still 04.45). MEHLEN, Hans-Werner promo to Hptm. MEHLER, Dr. (med.) Ernst promo to Stabsarzt. MEHLER, Ernst. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(Ln.) in Ln.-Fernsprech-Bau- Kp./Korps-Nachr.Abt. I, appt provisional Kdr. Ln.-Abt./2. Fallschirm-Div promo to Maj.(Ln.). MEHLER, Franz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Köln II) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). MEHLER, Kurt. (DOB: ). (DKG) RDA for Oblt Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. at LKS 3, trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe Oblt. in 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 100, awarded the DKG Oblt. in 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 100, trf to LKS 3. MEHLERT, Günther. (DKG) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in 2./KGr.z.b.V. 500, awarded the DKG Oblt., trf from KGr.z.b.V. 500 to LKS Oblt., appt Staka 6./TG 4 (to 1943). MEHLHORN, Alfred. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). MEHLHORN, Ernst Flieger-Oberingenieur and Prüf-Leiter with Werft-Abt. 12/XVII. MEHLHORN, Gottfried promo to Hptm. MEHLHORN, Harald. c Oblt., Staka 2. Seenotstaffel (to MIA). MEHLHOS, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Gera) Hptm. (d.r./flak). MEHLHOSE, Ernst promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Flak) Hptm. (Kr.O.) in Kw.-Werkstatt- Abt. 4/VI, appt Kdr. Kraftwagenwerkstatt-Abt. (mot) d.lw. 4/VI Hptm., appt Kdr. Ers.Abt. für Kfz.-Instandsetzungsdienste d.lw Hptm. and Kdr. der Kraftfahrtruppen d.lw. 3/XVII. MEHLTRETER, August. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MEHNERT, Georg promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). MEHNERT, Gerhard. (DOB: ) Oblt., Ln.-Offz. in Stab/Aufkl.Gr. 23, Grossenhain promo to Maj.(Ln.) in Führer-Reserve/Ob.d.L., ordered to Stab Höh. Nafü/Luftflotte 2 for temporary duty Maj. (Tr.O.), permanently trf to Stab Höh. Nafü/Luftflotte 2 (to ) trf to Stab Nafü/Luftgaukdo. VII Maj. in I.(Ln.-Betr.)/Ln.-Rgt in 6.(Ln.- Ers.)/Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 7. MEHNERT, Karl. (DKG). (n.d.) with K/88 of the Condor Legion in Spain Obstlt., appt Kdr. I./KG 355 (to ), then Kdr. I./KG 53 (to ) POW He 111 H (A1+JK) shot down by AA and fighters in the vicinity of Toul Obstlt., appt Kdr. Navigationschule Strausberg and Kdt. Fl.H. Strausberg (to ) promo to Oberst appt Kommodore KG 2 (to ) appt Kommodore KG 40 (to 07.42) Oberst (Tr.O.), trf from Ob.d.L. pool to Flieger-Rgt appt provisional Kdr. Jäger-Rgt. 20 (L)/10. Lw.-Feld-Div Oberst, awarded the DKG as Kdr. of a Lw.-Jäger-Rgt. [ Oberst, Kdr. d.stabstruppen/komm.gen.d.dt.lw. in Italien]? [ Obstlt. (f.n. not given and rank incorrect), appt Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 24 (to 05.45)]? MEHNERT, Oskar on recommendation of Luftgaukdo. XI, promo to Maj. (d.r./fl.).

118 MEHNERT, Otto. (DOB: ) Oblt.(Kr.O), trf from Flugleitung Halle/Leipzig to Luftgaukdo. Rostow promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MEHNERT, Paul. (W.B.K. Dresden II) promo to Maj. (d.r./flak). MEHRENBERG,? Graf Hptm., appt Kdr. II./Lw.-Jäger-Rgt. 38. MEHRING,? ? Hptm., appt Kdr. Lehr und Ausb.Kdo. 323 (to no later than ) Hptm., shot down in a Me 323 between Sicily and Tunisia, rescued, and by had returned to his unit. MEHROW, Richard Maj. (d.r.) at BFS 5, appt Kdr. BFS 5 (to ). MEICHSNER (MEICHSSNER), Otto. (DKG) Oblt., trf from LKS Wildpark-Werder to LKS Dresden promo to Hptm Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm., Staka 9./KG 3 (to ) MIA in Ju 88 A-4 (5K+BT) that crashed W of Kantemirovka after AA hit Hptm., awarded DKG, 9.(Eis)/KG 3. MEICHSNER, Erich. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MEICHT, Erich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Graz) Hptm.d.R. in Flakscheinw.Ers.Abt. 29, trf to Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte for further assignment Hptm. (d.r./flak). MEIDENBAUER, Kurt promo to Maj.d.R Maj. and Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Abt. 450, appt Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Abt. 328 (still 04.45). MEIDERT, Karl. (DOB: in Gunzenhausen) Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 12/XIII Angers (to 1943) promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 12/XIII Iraklion. MEIEN, Ulrich von. (DOB: ) Oblt., appt Techn.Offz. of II./KG 27 (to 1941) promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 2./NJG 100 (to ?) appt Kdr. II./NJG 100 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. III./NJG 5 (to ) Hptm. in NJG 200? Credited with about 12 victories. MEIER,? Fl.Oberstabsingenieur and chief of GL/C-BA (Abt. Bauaufsichten) in RLM. MEIER,? Hptm., Stellv.A.O./Luftflotte 3. MEIER,? Hptm.(?) and Staka Nahaufkl.St. 1./31. MEIER,?. c Maj. and Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt MEIER,? Oblt. and Ia in Stab III./KG 100. [Wilhelm?] MEIER,? Obstlt. with Feldluftzeuggruppe Italien in Naples. MEIER,? Oblt., appt Kdt.StQu of II. Flakkorps. (to 1945). MEIER, Alfred. (DOB: ) Oblt.(Kr.O./Fl.), Flugleiter/Fl.H.Kdtr. E 16/XI, trf to Lg.Kdo. Moskau promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MEIER, August. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MEIER, August Flieger-Ingenieur and Prüfleiter with Werft-Abt. 47/III. MEIER, Ernst-Ludwig. (DOB: ) in 13./Ln.-Rgt. 55, promo to Oblt. MEIER, Friedrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ). MEIER, Georg. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MEIER, Hans promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) Hptm., appt Ib (Qu.)/Gen.d.Lw. Kanalinseln (to ). MEIER, Hans-Otto. (DOB: in Hamburg). (R, DKG) Ofw., awarded DKG, 2./St.G in Stab II./SG 77 KIA Ofw., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, 9./SG 77. Credited with over 700 combat missions. MEIER, Hartmut. (DOB: in St. Michaelis/Freiburg). (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt. in Nachtaufkl.St. 2.(F), awarded the DKG / Oblt. in 7./NJG 2 KIA Ju 88 G-6 (4R+BS) shot down by a 409 Sqdn. Mosquito and crashed vicinity of Meerkerk-Lexmond near Utrecht/Netherlands. Posthumous promo to Hptm. effective Buried at Ysselsteyn, Netherlands. MEIER, Helmut. (DOB: ) in le.flak-ers.abt. 93, promo to Hptm. MEIER, Johann promo to Hptm.(Kr.O.) Hptm. and Leiter Flugsicherungs-Hauptstelle 19 (München-Riem). MEIER, Johannes-Friedrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in Ln.-Flugsicherungsstelle München, released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N). MEIER, Johann-Hermann. (DOB: in Kronprinzenkoog/Schleswig). (R, DKG) began a meteoric rise: Ehrenpokal, Hungarian Ritterkreuz, Deutsches Kreuz in Gold by end of Fw., in JG Lt., appt acting Staka 3./JG 52 (to ) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal.

119 Lt., awarded DKG, I./JG Lt., appt acting Staka 1./JG 26 (to ) Fw 190 A-6 (White 8) rammed by another aircraft while attempting to take off from Florennes/Belgium and killed by a propeller that sliced into his cockpit. Buried at Lommel Oblt., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz. Credited with 305 combat missions and 77 air victories. MEIER, Josef promo to Hptm.(Kr.O.) Hptm. and Flugmelde-Offz. in 2.(Funk- Kp./Stabs-Nachr.-Kp.)/Lg.Nachr.Abt. 7. MEIER, Karl promo to Hptm. d.r. (Flak). MEIER, Karl-Heinz. (DOB: ) in Stab/schw.Flak-Abt. 389, promo to Oblt. MEIER, Kurt promo to Hptm.(d.L./Flak). MEIER, Nikolaus Obstlt., appt Kdr. Grosse KFS Tutow (to ) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Grosse KFS 1 (to ). MEIER, Otto promo to Maj./(d.R./Fl.). MEIER, Paul promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). MEIER, Paul promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.). MEIER, Rudolf. (DOB: in Stralsund). (DKG) Oblt., appt Staka 3./Erg.Gruppe LG 1 (to ) appt Staka 12./LG 1 (to ) Oblt., appt (acting?) Staka 1./LG 1 (to 08.42) awarded DKG, 12./LG appt Staka 11./LG 1 (to ) appt Staka 2./KSG 3 (to ) appt Staka 3./KG 101 (to ) in KG 101, promo to Hptm. MEIER, Walter promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). MEIER, Wilhelm. (DKG) Hptm., appt Staka 12./KG 100 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 11./KG 100 (to ) Ofw., awarded DKG, Wekusta 1. MEIER, Wilhelm Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) with Luftzeugamt 1/III, trf to Luftzeuggruppe 12 for further assignment. MEIER-AREND, Erwin in le.flak-abt. 953, promo to Oblt. MEIER-BÖKE, Erich Flieger-Oberingenieur and Führer Werft-Kdo. Ziegenhain. MEIERHÖFER, Hans promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.) provisional Kdr. III./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 7 (to ) appt Kdt. appt provisional Kdr. IV./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 7. MEIERHÖFER, Johann (Michael?) Maj., trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Langendiebach to Fl.H.Kdtr. E 6/VII and appt Kdt. MEIFERT, Egon promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). MEIHACK, Willi. (DOB: in Stolp) observer with 5.(F)/Aufkl.Gr trf to FFS A/B 12 as Adj. (n.d.) with Fl.Ausb.Rgt promo to Hptm trained as a pilot with JG 102. End of 1944 trf to III./JG appt Ia of III./JG 77. MEIHACK, Willi. (DOB: in Stolp) observer with 5.(F)/Aufkl.Gr trf to FFS A/B 12 as Adj. (n.d.) with Fl.Ausb.Rgt promo to Hptm trained as a pilot with JG 102. End of 1944 trf to III./JG appt Ia of III./JG 77. MEIKNIG,? Oblt. and Staka 15./TG 1. MEILAHN, Paul promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). c reassigned from the Flakartillerie to the Fliegertruppe. MEILICKE, Walter promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). MEIMBERG, Julius ( Jule ). (DOB: in Münster). (R, DKG) entered the military. (n.d.) received flight training in Schleissheim promo to Lt trf to 4./JG crashed on landing at Hamminkeln Lt., appt Staka 3./JG 2 (to ) WIA - Bf 109 E-7 (Yellow 1) shot down near Brélès/12 km NW of St.-Renan awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Oblt. (Tr. O.) Oblt., Staka 3./JG 2 (to ) appt Staka 11./JG 2 (to WIA) Oblt., awarded DKG, 11./JG trf to JG WIA with burns to the hands - Bf 109 G-4/Trop by return fire from a B-17 vic Pont du Fahs - spent the next 6 months recovering in hospital at München-Oberföhring in II./JG 53, promo to Hptm with Stab/JG 53 but went to Wien for surgery in Hptm., in Stab/JG 53, appt Kdr. II./JG 53 (to ) Bf 109 G-6 shot down by P-51s N of Eschborn Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. II./JG promo to Maj Maj. and Kdr. II./JG 53, WIA and hospitalized - Bf 109 G-14/AS (Yellow 1+ -) bailed out over Stuttgart unhurt - Bf 109 G-14 shot down by ground fire vic Nürnberg. Credited with over 250 combat missions and 53 air victories

120 MEIMBERG, Julius ( Jule ). (DOB: in Münster). (R, DKG) entered the military. (n.d.) received flight training in Schleissheim promo to Lt trf to 4./JG crashed on landing at Hamminkeln Lt., appt Staka 3./JG 2 (to ) WIA - Bf 109 E-7 (Yellow 1) shot down near Brélès/12 km NW of St.-Renan awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Oblt. (Tr. O.) Oblt., Staka 3./JG 2 (to ) appt Staka 11./JG 2 (to WIA) Oblt., awarded DKG, 11./JG trf to JG WIA with burns to the hands - Bf 109 G-4/Trop by return fire from a B-17 vic Pont du Fahs - spent the next 6 months recovering in hospital at München-Oberföhring in II./JG 53, promo to Hptm with Stab/JG 53 but went to Wien for surgery in Hptm., in Stab/JG 53, appt Kdr. II./JG 53 (to ) Bf 109 G-6 shot down by P-51s N of Eschborn Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. II./JG promo to Maj Maj. and Kdr. II./JG 53, WIA and hospitalized - Bf 109 G-14/AS (Yellow 1+ -) bailed out over Stuttgart unhurt - Bf 109 G-14 shot down by ground fire vic Nürnberg. Credited with over 250 combat missions and 53 air victories MEINARDUS, Rolf Hptm., JG Hptm., Ia/Gen.d.Jagdflieger in RLM (Gen.d.Jagdflieger L In 3), promo to Maj Hptm.(?), Adj./Gen.d.Jagdflieger. MEINARDUS, Rolf Hptm., JG Hptm., Ia/Gen.d.Jagdflieger in RLM (Gen.d.Jagdflieger L In 3), promo to Maj Hptm.(?), Adj./Gen.d.Jagdflieger. MEINBERG, Hermann Hptm. (d.r.z.v.), trf from Luftgaukdo. Westfrankreich to III./St.G. 1. MEINCKE, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MEINDL, Eugen. (DOB: in Donaueschingen). (RkLZS, RES, DKG) entered the Heer. WWI served in the artillery, rising to Oblt. (n.d.) awarded the Ritterkreuz des Orden der Löwen von Zähringen mit Eichenlaub und Schwerter. Postwar, continued in the Artillerie promo to Hptm with the Stab of 5.Div with Abt. T5 in the RWM began a series of staff appointments with Artillerie units(to 1933) with the Artillerie-Schule Jüterbog promo to Maj promo to Obstlt Obstlt., appt Kdr. Gebirgsjäger-Artillerie-Rgt promo to Oberst (RDA ) appt Kdr. 1. Fallsch.Luftlande-Sturm-Rgt. (Sturm- Rgt. Meindl) trf to the Luftwaffe promo to Gen.Maj appt Führer der KGr. West for the invasion and capture of Crete Gen.Maj., WIA by machine gun fire on Hill 107 near Malemes Gen.Maj., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt appt Kdr. Division Meindl (21. Lw.-Felddiv.) Gen.Maj., awarded DKG, Kdr. Lw.Div. Meindl appt Komm.Gen. XIII. Fliegerkorps (to c ), concurrently Komm.Gen. I. Lw.-Feldkorps (to ) promo to Gen.Lt trf to RLM (L.In.18) appt Inspekteur der Luftwaffenfeldverbände (L.In.18)/Gen.St.d.Lw appt Komm.Gen. II. Fallschirmkorps (to ) promo to Gen.d.Fallschirmtruppe concurrently appt acting Kdr. 3. Fallschirmjäger-Div. (to ) Gen., awarded Eichenlaub, Kdr. II.Fsch.Korps Gen., awarded Schwerter, Kdr. II.Fsch.Jg.Korps became British POW released from British captivity trf to US custody for discharge. Postwar was an active member of the Knight's Cross Association. Investigaton in recent times by a German historian suggests that his Swords award had never been approved in München. Buried at the Stadtfriedhof at Donauschingen. MEINDL, Eugen. (DOB: in Donaueschingen). (RkLZS, RES, DKG) entered the Heer. WWI served in the artillery, rising to Oblt. (n.d.) awarded the Ritterkreuz des Orden der Löwen von Zähringen mit Eichenlaub und Schwerter. Postwar, continued in the Artillerie promo to Hptm with the Stab of 5.Div with Abt. T5 in the RWM began a series of staff appointments with Artillerie units(to 1933) with the Artillerie-Schule Jüterbog promo to Maj promo to Obstlt Obstlt., appt Kdr. Gebirgsjäger-Artillerie-Rgt promo to Oberst (RDA ) appt Kdr. 1. Fallsch.Luftlande-Sturm-Rgt. (Sturm- Rgt. Meindl) trf to the Luftwaffe promo to Gen.Maj appt Führer der KGr. West for the invasion and capture of Crete Gen.Maj., WIA by machine gun fire on Hill 107 near Malemes Gen.Maj., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt appt Kdr. Division Meindl (21. Lw.-Felddiv.) Gen.Maj., awarded DKG, Kdr. Lw.Div. Meindl appt Komm.Gen. XIII. Fliegerkorps (to c ), concurrently Komm.Gen. I. Lw.-Feldkorps (to ) promo to Gen.Lt trf to RLM (L.In.18) appt Inspekteur der Luftwaffenfeldverbände (L.In.18)/Gen.St.d.Lw appt Komm.Gen. II. Fallschirmkorps (to ) promo to Gen.d.Fallschirmtruppe concurrently appt acting Kdr. 3. Fallschirmjäger-Div. (to ) Gen., awarded Eichenlaub, Kdr. II.Fsch.Korps

121 Gen., awarded Schwerter, Kdr. II.Fsch.Jg.Korps became British POW released from British captivity trf to US custody for discharge. Postwar was an active member of the Knight's Cross Association. Investigation in recent times by a German historian suggests that his Swords award had never been approved in München. Buried at the Stadtfriedhof at Donauschingen. MEINE, Hermann. (DOB: in Celle) Offz.z.b.V. in JG with Stab/JG Hptm., with Stab/JG 54. MEINE, Hermann. (DOB: in Celle) Offz.z.b.V. in JG with Stab/JG Hptm., with Stab/JG 54. MEINECKE, Adolf. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm. and ground radio specialist in Ln.-Kp./11. Lw.-Feld-Div. c attached to Stab/Luftflotte Hptm. (Ln.), trf from the Luftnachrichtentruppe to the Fallschirmjäger. MEINECKE, Günther in 5./Ln.-Rgt. 22, promo to Hptm. MEINECKE, Kurt promo to Hptm. MEINECKE, Ulrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm trf from KGr.z.b.V. 105 to Fluglehrschule d.lw. MEINEKAT, Werner Oblt. and probable Führer Transport-Kolonne d.lw. 116/I. MEINER, Siegfried. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. MEINERS, Bruno. (DOB: in Neumünster) in 5./JG Lt., Techn.Offz. of Erg.JGr. West with 8./JG Erg.JGr. Süd as an instructor appt Staka 7./JG 2. MEINERS, Bruno. (DOB: in Neumünster) in 5./JG Techn.Offz. of Erg.JGr. West with 8./JG Erg.JGr. Süd as an instructor appt Staka 7./JG 2. MEINERS, Hans-Joachim promo to Hptm appt temporary Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 561 (to ) appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 515 (to 07.43) Hptm., appt Kdr. gem.flak-abt MEINERS, Heinrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. Gossen, released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N). MEINERS, Theodor promo to Oberst. MEINHARD, Arthur Hptm., appt Major beim Stab I./KG 27 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 2./KG(J)27 (to ) Hptm., in I./KG 27 and then I./KG 27 (J) (to ) Hptm., re-apptd Major beim Stab of I./KG 27 (to ). MEINHARDT, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MEINHART, Walter Hptm. (Kr.O.), appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 547 (to c ). MEINHOF, Friedrich. (DOB: ) Oblt., in A./Fl.Ausb.Rgt Oblt. and Staka in I./KG 30, KIA - in an accidental crash near North Cape, 25 km NW Honningsvåg (Ju 88 A-5) due to unintended ground contact. Buried at Botn-Rognan. MEINHOF, Hans-Gottfried. (DOB: ) Oblt., appt Staka 4./JG 1 (to ) MIA - in Fw 190 A-8 (Red 8) hit by AA fire during the Operation Bodenplatte New Year s Day airfield attacks and crashing near Breda/Holland. MEINHOLD, Friedrich Hptm.(d.L./Fl.), trf from Lw.-Kontroll-Insp. Bourges to Luftgaustab Kreta Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Lw.-Kontroll-Insp. Bourges to Fl.H.Kdtr. Plauen (previous assignment to Kreta cancelled) in Lg.Kdo. III area, promo to Maj. (d.r./fl.). MEINHOLD, Joachim. (DOB: ) Lt.z.S., 3./Kü.Fl.Gr. 906 MIA Oblt. in KGr.z.b.V. 106, MIA. Posthumous promo to Hptm. with effect from MEINICKE, Johannes ( Jonny ). (DOB: in Znin/Posen). (R, DKG). (n.d.) in Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 1. (n.d.) in Erg/JG Lt. in 2./Schl.G. 1, Bf109 E-7 shot down uninjured in Bf 109 E Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt. in 1./Schl.G. 1, awarded the DKG in Schl.G. 1, promo to Hptm. (n.d.) Staka 1./Schl.G. 1 (to KIA - Fw 190 A-6 hit by light AA vic Bresinov Mutino, NE of Kiev) Lt. and Stafü of 1./Schl.G. 1, awarded the Ritterkreuz KIA during a ferry flight, his Fw 190 A-6 was hit by AA fire vic Bresinov Mutino to the NE of Kiev. Credited with over 500 missions. MEININGHAUS, Hermann Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), in Stab/Luftgaukdo. Norwegen, appt provisional Kdr. LS-Warn-Abt. Norwegen. MEIRER, Karl-Dietrich. (DOB: in Stuttgart or Böblingen) promo to Hptm Staka 2./Flugzeugüberführungsgeschwader 1 (Gruppe Ost).

122 MEIRITZ, Willi promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Flak) (RDA ) appt provisional Kdr. le.flak-abt. 846 (still 04.45) Maj.?, Kdr. Heimat-Flak-Abt. 45/IV. MEIROSE, Hans promo to Hptm. MEISCHT, Viktor. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm., appt (acting?) Kp. Chef Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XXXIX (to ). MEISE, August. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. in Ln.-Zug/16. Lw.- Feld-Div Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.), trf to the Heer. MEISE, Karl. (DOB: ) Maj., trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Merseburg to Stab/Luftflotte Maj., appt Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 92 (to ) promo to Oberst Oberst, appt Kdr. Fallschirm-Flak-Rgt. 11. MEISE, Walter promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). MEISEL, Franz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Paderborn) Hptm. (d.r./ln.). MEISEL, Franz. (DOB: ) Hptm.d.R. (Ln.), released from active service. MEISEL, Georg promo to Maj. d.r. (Flg.). MEISEL, Hans-Gustav. (DOB: ). (R, DKG) awarded Ehrenpokal Fw., awarded DKG, 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 5.(H)./Aufkl.Gr MEISEL, Herbert Hptm., appt Kdr. I./St.G. 77 (to , KIA - Ju 87 B-1 by Hurricanes while attacking Thorney Island, crashed into the sea off Selsey Bill). MEISEL, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MEISEL, Martin. (DOB: ). (R, DKG) Lt., Nachr.Offz. Stab I./ZG 26 unhurt - Bf 110 C crashed into a parked Bf 110 at Clairmarais a/f Oblt., awarded DKG, 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Techn.Offz. 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr promo to Hptm Hptm., in 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 123, appt Staka 3./FAG 101 (to ) MEISEL, Werner. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). (n.d.) Hptm., in 2. Fsch.Jg.Div. MEISENHOLL, Gustav-Adolf. (DKG) in KG 27, promo to Oblt Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in II./KG 27, awarded the DKG Oblt. in 5./KG Oblt., appt Staka 11./KG 27 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 5./KG 27 (to ). MEISER, Friedrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Breslau II) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). MEISER, Fritz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm Hptm., Ia (Flak)/Komm.Gen.d.Dt.Lw. in Dänemark (to ). MEISKI, Georg Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. E 15/XII trf to Fl.H.Kdtr. E 31/XIII. MEISS, Werner Hptm., with Wehrbezirkskdo. Wiesbaden Maj., with Wehrbezirkskdo. Wiesbaden promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) with Wehrmeldeamt Wiesbaden, ordered to Wehrbezirkskdo. Neuwied for temporary duty trf permanently to Wehrbezirkskdo. Neuwied. MEISSER,? Oblt., Staka in Ergänzungsgruppe (S) 2. MEISSNER,? Maj., in Stab/Koflug 5/XII. MEISSNER,? Hptm., Kdr. schw.flak-abt MEISSNER, Friedrich. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Kriegsmarine certified fluent in English and Spanish trf to the Luftwaffe and ordered to Fliegerschule (See) Warnemünde to train as a Beobachter trf to 1.(M) (See)/286 at List/Sylt as a Beobachter appt Gruppenleiter at Fliegerschule (See) Parow appt Lehrgangleiter (course leader) at Fliegerschule (See) Bug auf Rügen appt Staka 2.(F)/Kü.Fl.Gr appt Maj. beim Stabe in Stab/Kü.Fl.Gr. 506 (Dievenow) trf to 5.Abt./Genst.d.Lw Chef Ic Gruppe I Ref. Ic/A (Aufklärung, Zielbearbeitung)/Gen.St.d.Lw Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie (2. Kurz-Lehrgang) ordered temporary duty to Stab/Fliegerdivision 9 to train as Kdr. of a Kampfgruppe (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./KG 4 (to c ) Oblt., I./KG 4 - Ju 88 A-1 crashed at Schiphol/Holland Maj., trf into the Generalstab d.lw. and appt Ic/Luftflotte 3 (to ). [07.42 Maj., Nachschubführer/VIII. Fliegerkorps]? promo to Obstlt trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to Stab/Luftflotte 3 for temporary duty (to ) ordered to Abt. Ic/Lw.-Führungsstab for temporary duty. (to ) appt provisional Chef d.stabes/luftgaukdo. Holland (to ) appt provisional Chef d.stabes/luftgaukdo. VIII promo to Oberst appt permanent Chef d.stabes/luftgaukdo. VIII. c appt Ch.d.Stabes/Komm.Gen.d.Dt.Lw. in Norwegen.

123 MEISSNER, Friedrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Dortmund II) Hptm. d.r. (Flak) in Nachschub-Kp. 6/XVII, trf to Wehrmachtortskommandantur Minsk Hptm. (d.r./flak). MEISSNER, Georg Hptm., Kdr. I./KG promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) Hptm., Chef 1. Flugh.Betr.Kp./KG 4 (to c ). c Maj., appt Chef 4. Flugh.Betr.Kp./KG 4 (to c ) Maj. (d.r.) in IV./KG 4, trf to Geschwader Herrmann (JG 300). MEISSNER, Gerhard. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin VII) Hptm. (d.r./flak). MEISSNER, Günter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MEISSNER, Gustav promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.) with Ausb.Kdo. d.lw. at Führerschule der Reichsmotorsportschule in NSKK G.F.M. von Brauchitsch (Döberitz), trf to Kraftfahrausbildungs-Abt. d.lw. 21. MEISSNER, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Pirna) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MEISSNER, Joachim. (DOB: in Freystadt/Schlesien). (W.B.K. Berlin X). (R) entered the Reichswehr left the army. (n.d.) Referent in the Auslandabteilung des Reichsportführers für Sudosteuropa (Balkan) mobilized with Pi.Btl. 8 but trf to the Luftwaffe Fw., trf to Fsch.Jg.Rgt promo to Lt.d.R as part of Sturmgruppe "Eisen", took part in the attack on Eben Emael Lt.(d.R.), awarded Ritterkreuz, stellv. Führer Sturm-Gr. Eisen in Fsch.Jäg.Sturm-Abt. Koch directly from the hand of Hitler promo to Oblt trf to Fsch.Jg.Rgt involved in the invasion of Crete vic Rethymnon appt Ord. Offz. of Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 2 (to ) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.).(RDA ) appt Chef 6./Fsch.Jg.Rgt appt acting Kdr. III./Fsch.Jg.Rgt KIA at St. Jean-de-Daye, west of St. Lô/France. Buried at Marigny/France. MEISSNER, Dr. Johannes promo to Stabsarzt (d.r.). MEISSNER, Karl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Rudolstadt) Hptm. (d.r./flak). MEISSNER, Max Oberst (Tr.O.), temporary duty from RLM pool to Koflug 2/XIII for Bodenorganisation training appt Qu/III. Lw.Feldkorps in Ob.d.L. pool, temporary duty to Stab/XIII. Fliegerkorps in Ob.d.L. pool, ordered temporary duty to RLM (L In 6). MEISSNER, Max Hptm. and Offz. z.b.v. in 9. Fsch.Jg.Div. MEISSNER, Simon Hptm. (d.r./flak), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). MEISSNER, Walter promo to Maj.(d.L./Fl.). MEISSNER, Wolfgang Oblt. pilot, in 11./LG 1 (MIA - in Ju 88 A-5 (L1+QV) shot down by a Fairey Fulmar south of Crete) promo to Hptm. (RDA not assigned). MEISTER, Dr.? Stabsarzt attached to IVb of Stab/Luftflotte 4. MEISTER, Alexander. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Marienwerder) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MEISTER, Dieter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hamburg V). (DKG) /NJG with 13./KG with 15./KG Lt., 13./KG Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal trf back to 13./KG promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Lt., 13./KG Lt. in 13./KG 40, awarded the DKG Oblt. appt Staka 3./ZG 1 (to ?) ? appt Staka 10./JG Hptm. and Staka(?) 11./NJG 2, KIA - Fw 190 shot down by P-38s in the area of Frankfurt am Main. Credited with 10 victories in over 200 missions. [is two different people?] MEISTER, Heinrich Hptm. and Führer Transport-Kolonne d.lw. 5/XII (to 09.42) promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) Maj.(d.R.), with Kfz.Sammelstelle d.lw. 11/XII, appt Leiter Verbindungsstelle d.lw. beim ZEL (Zentral-Ersatzteillager) 206. MEISTER, Ludwig ( Luk ). (DOB: in Rohrmühle, near Erbendorf/Bayern). (R, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe. (n.d.) trained with 4./Fl.Ausb.Rgt more training at FFS A/B Dresden/Klotzsche to FFS C to BFS 1, then to Zerstörerschule at Neubiberg trf to Erg.Gr./NJG assigned to II./NJG / Lt., 5./NJG Lt., trf to 8./NJG trf to and appt Staka in I./NJG Oblt., appt Staka 1./NJG 4 (to ) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Hptm., 4./NJG Oblt., awarded DKG, 1./NJG WIA Bf 110 G-4 (3C+TJ) shot up by P-47s in the vicinity of Namur and crash landed successfully near Naninne; hospitalized for months. 07/ Hptm., Stab III./NJG promo to Hptm awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 1./NJG Hptm., appt Kdr. III./NJG 4 (to ). Credited with 125 combat missions and 35 night and one day victories. MEISTER, Rudolf. (DOB: in Köln). (i.g.). (RkHS, R, DKG). WWI served with the infantry then the Fliegertruppe, rising to Lt WIA - hospitalized for weeks awarded Ritterkreuz des königlichen Hausordens von Hohenzollern mit Schwertern. Postwar, stayed in the Reichswehr.

124 promo to Oblt went to Lipezk/Russia for secret traing (to 05.31) trf from the Reichswehr to the Luftwaffe in the rank of Hptm. (RDA ) and assigned as a Gruppenleiter in the Inspizient für Fliegerschulen/RLM appt instructor at the Heeres Kriegsakademie promo to Maj trf into the Generalstab d.lw. (did not attend the Luftkriegsakademie) appt Kdr. Aufkl.Gr. 124 and Kdt. Fl.H. Kassel appt Ia/Luftkreiskdo. IV promo to Obstlt trf to 3.Abt./Gen.St.d.Lw ordered to the Luftkriegsakademie and appt instructor trf to RLM and appt Abt. Chef under the Chef Lw.-Ausbildungswesens appt Chef d.genst./i. Fliegerkorps trf to RLM and appt Chef d.chef-abt./lw.-personalamt promo to Oberst (RDA ) appt Chef d.genst./viii. Fliegerkorps (to ) WIA and hospitalized after being shot down near Kalinin (Tver ) (to ) Obst., awarded DKG, Chef d.st./viii. Fl.Korps appt Chef des Führungsabt.(1.Abt.)/Gen.St.d.Lw. (to ) promo to Gen.Maj promo to Gen.Lt appt Komm.Gen. IV. Fliegerkorps (to ) promo to Gen.d.Flieger Gen.Lt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Komm.Gen. IV. Fliegerkorps appt Kommandierender General der Deutschen Luftwaffe in Dänemark (to ) appt Chef/Luftwaffenpersonalamt in RLM (to ) became U.S. POW released from U.S. captivity in Hannover. MEISTER, Wilhelm Maj.(d.R.), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 99 to Luftwaffenbefehlshaber Mitte Maj. (d.r.) in Luftzeuggruppe 12, trf to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. and ordered to Marineoberkdo. Ostsee for temporary duty. MEISTER, Wolf-Dietrich. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) trf to the Luftwaffe and sent to DLH Berlin for training flights along railway tracks appt Flugleiter at Fliegerschule Hildesheim trf to Fliegerstaffel Würzburg as a pilot and instructor ordered temporary duty to instrument flight course at BFS Celle (to ) trf to Aufkl.Gr. 125 (Würzburg) as a pilot received the Lw. advanced flying certificate appt flight instructor in Aufkl.Gr. 125 (Würzburg) appt Chef d.techn.-kp./lks Wildpark-Werder ordered temporary duty to Flugkommando Berlin (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 2./KG 252 (to ), then Staka 1./KG 2 (to ) certified fluent in French and Swedish trf to Grosse KFS Thorn Generalstab training at the Luftkriegakademie Berlin-Gatow (3. Kurz-Lehrgang) (to ) trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool (sick) trf to Abt. Ic/Luftflotte promo to Maj appt Ic in Stab/XII. Fliegerkorps (to ) trf into the Generalstab d.lw trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to SG 101 for temporary duty (to ) ordered temporary duty to I./KG appt Kdr. V./KG 2 (to ) appt provisional Kdr. I./KG 51 (to ) appt Kommodore KG 51 (to ) promo to Obstlt. Credited with 2 night and one day victories. Survived the war. MEISTERL, Sebastian Hptm., appt Staka Erg.St./Fl.Geschw.z.b.V. 7 (to ). MEITZLER, Robert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Frankfurt/O.) Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.) (RDA ) Hptm. and Chef Telegrafenbau-.Kp./Ln.-Abt. 166 (6. Flak-Brig.). MEITZNER, Helmut under Höh.Kdr.d.Flakartillerieschulen, promo to Hptm. (d.r./flak). MEIXNER, Franz Maj., appt Kdr. Fsch.Pi.Btl. 6. MEIXNER, Johann promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak). MEJER, Hans von Maj.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Wehr-Ers.Insp. Schleswig-Holstein promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) Obstlt.(Erg.O.), trf from Ob.d.L. pool to Wehrbezirkskdo. Dresden I trf to Wehrbezirkskdo. Dresden III. MELANG, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt.(Kr.O./Ln.) Oblt. and Zugführer in 3.(Fernspr.-u.Fernschr.Betriebs-Kp.)/Lg.Nachr.Abt. 6. MELBER, Adolf. (DOB: in Frankfurt/Main) Maj., appt (acting?) Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 12/XIII Iraklion (to 06.43) Maj., with or Kdt. of Fl.Horst Gadurra/Rhodes Maj., Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 20/XII Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 201/XVII Gadurra (Rhodes). Last rank: Major. MELCHER, Robert promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Bau-). MELCHERT, Karl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin VI) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). MELCHES, Hans promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm. and Nafü 3 (Funk) in Stab Nafü/16. Flieger-Div. MELCHINGER, August in Lg.Kdo. XII area, promo to Maj. (d.r./flak) appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 987 (still 04.45).

125 MELCHIOR, Dr. (med.) Egon. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf to Führerreserve OKL and ordered to Lw.-Lazarett 2/XVII (Prag) for temporary duty. MELDUNG,? Hptm., 1./JG 53. MELETTA, Heinz promo to Obstlt Obstlt., trf from Aufkl.Fl.Schule 2 to RLM pool and assigned temporary duty to Luftgaukdo. VII (to ) trf to Stab/Gen.d.Dt.Lw. beim Oberkdo. D.Königlich Ital.Lw Obstlt. in Stab/Luftgaukdo. Süd, trf to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. and ordered to Stab/II. Lw.-Feldkorps for temporary duty. MELGUNOFF, Hasso von Hptm., temporary duty from Flugkommando Berlin to Fl.Ausb.Rgt promo to Maj Maj. and Staka 1./KGr. z.b.v in 10. Fliegerdivision area, appt Kdr. II./Flieger-Rgt appt Kdr. III./Fl.Rgt. 90 (to ) Maj. and Kdr. II./TG 2, but temporarily replaced this date due to illness promo to Obstlt. MELINN, Karl Lt., Offz. with Ia Flieg of Luftgaukdo. III (to 02.45). MELITZ, Engelbert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Erfurt) or Hptm.(Kr.O.), appt provisional Kdr. IV./3. Lw.-Felddivision. MELLER, Arthur. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MELLER, Dr. (med.) Harald promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). MELLER, Johannes Oblt. with Flak-Abt. 114 in Benghazi, proposed for trf to Stab/Flak-Rgt promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak). MELLIES, Kurt. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Oberhausen) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MELLIN, Heinz Lt., appt Offz. bei Ia/L.S. of Luftgaukdo. III (to 02.45). MELLIS, Albert Hptm., with Flieger-Geräteausgabestelle Olmütz in Luftgaustab Finnland, promo to Obstlt. MELLMANN, Hans-Joachim. (DOB: ) Flieger-Stabsnautiker. MELLMANN, Heinrich. (DOB: ) Hptm. and appt acting Staka 3./KG Oblt. in 3./KG Oblt. in 3./KG 27, WIA or injured near Neukuhren Hptm., appt Staka Stabsst./KG 27 (to ) KIA in He 111 H-5 (1G+OA) shot down in the Channel returning from a raid on Birmingham. Buried in Tours. MELLMANN, Karl promo to Hptm. c Hptm., appt temporary Kdr. III.(Scheinw.)/Flak- Rgt. 9 (to ) trf to Flak etat z.b.v./luftgaukdo. III Hptm., appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 568 (to 11.43) appt Kdr. gem.flak-abt. 373 (E) (to ) Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt MELMER, Kurt promo to Oberst (Flak) Oberst, trf from Kraftfahrgeräteinspizienten d.lw. to Stab/Oberbefehlshaber Süd (to ) appt provisional Kdr. Kraftfahrausbildungsstelle der Fliegertruppe 10. MELS, Heinrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MELS-COLLOREDO, Bernhard. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(Flak) Maj., trf from Flak-Abt. 802 to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich and appt IIa 2 (still 1945). MELTZ, Werner. (DOB: ) RDA (Lt.) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt., appt Staka 8./ZG 26 (to ). (n.d.) Staffel Offz. in 8./ZG WIA - Bf no details Oblt., 8./ZG Oblt., 8./ZG 26 WIA - Bf 110 G vic Köthen. Credited with one victory. MELTZER, Walter (DOB: ). (R, DKG) Oblt., awarded DKG, III./KG.z.b.V Oblt. in Savoia Staffel Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka in III./KG.z.b.V Oblt. in II./KG.z.b.V. 1, trf to KGr.z.b.V appt Staka 7./Erg.TG (to ) promo to Hptm (Ar 232 crash at Berlin-Schönwalde). MELZER, Fritz promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 563 (still 04.45). MELZER, Heinrich promo to Maj.(Wm.) with Wehrbezirkskdo. Nikolsburg, trf to Wehrmeldeamt Wien 4. MELZER, Karl-Heinz Oblt. (f.n. not given), Staka GS promo to Hptm MELZER, Dr. (med.) Lothar. (W.B.K. Leipzig II) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). MELZER, Reinhard. (DOB: in Bauerwitz, Krs. Lobschütz) (R) Uffz., awarded Ritterkreuz, Geschütz-Führer 1./Flak-Rgt. 33 (mot) MELZER, Rudolf Maj.(z.V.), trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. IV to Lw.Nachschub-Kp. 7/VII Maj.(z.V.), trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. XVII to Luftgaukdo. Rostow (to ) trf to Fl.Pl.Kdo. 7/III.

126 MELZNER, Hubert in 3./Ln.-Rgt. 14, promo to Oblt. MELZWIG, Heinz in 3./Flak-Rgt. 37, promo to Hptm. MEMMERT, Dr. Leonhard. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Zeltweg Nafü/Luftgaustab z.b.v. 40, promo to Obstlt.(Ln.) trf to III./Lg.Nachr.Rgt Obstlt., appt acting Nafü/Luftgaustab z.b.v. Afrika. (n.d.) POW. MEMMERT, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (i.g.). (DKG) entered service with the Heer (Artillerie and military vehicle instructor) trf to the Luftwaffe and ordered to Flak-Abt. Fürth Generalstab and technical training at the Lufttechnische-Akademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) trf to Abt. L.E. 1/RLM trf into the Generalstab d.lw appt Battr.-Chef in I./Flak-Rgt Maj., in I./Flak-Rgt. 9, appt Kdr. IV./Flak-Rgt. General Göring (to 02.40) appt Ia in Stab/Flakartillerie-Kdr. beim Luftgau XI. [ Maj., appt Ia/LV-Kdo. 8 (later 8. Flak-Div.)]? appt Ia in Stab General d.flakartillerie/ob.d.l appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 91 (to 09.42) appt Ia in Stab/11. Flak-Div Obstlt promo to Oberst Oberst, trf from Stab/11. Flakdiv. to Führerreserve Ob.d.L appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 11 (to 01.45) Oberst, appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 63 (to 05.45). MENAPACE, Josef ( Bazi ). (DOB: in Linz). (R, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe from the RAD assigned to II.(Schl.)/LG 2 on completion of training Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., awarded DKG, II./LG appt Staka 7./Schl.G Lt., awarded Ritterkreuz on completion of 650 combat missions in SG 101, promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Kdr. I./SG 101 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 1./Schl.G. 1 (to ) KIA - Fw 190 A-6 when shot down by AA fire vic Strakholes ye (Pl.Qu ) and crashed S of Pripet/Belorussia. Credited with over 700 missions, over 650 missions with Hs 123. MENARD, Karl-Heinz Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in Aufklärungsfliegerstaffel (See) 222. MENDE, Bernhard promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). MENDE, Ernst promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) Hptm. and Chef 16.(le.Flugm.-Kp.)/Ln.- Rgt MENDE, Günter in St.G. 151, promo to Oblt Lt., (pilot) awarded the Ehrenpokal. MENDE, Max. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from I./Flak-Rgt. 7 to Stab/Lg.Kdo. II trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. Kiew to Stab/Wehrm.Befehlshaber Ostland promo to Obstlt. (Flak). MENENDEZ, Harmengilde. (DOB: in Spain) Oblt. in 15./JG 51. MENG, Werner in gem.flak-abt. 164(v), promo to Hptm. MENGE, Artur. (DOB: ) Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Zeltweg Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 10/XI (to 11 Nov 40); Maj., Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 22/VI (to 08.42) promo to Obstlt trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. I (previously Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. 22/VI) to Koflug 1/XII with Koflug 1/XII, trf to Fl.H.Kdtr. A 201/VI Obstlt., Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A 23/III. MENGE, Karl-Robert. (DOB: ). c Maj., appt Kdr. II./Flak-Rgt Maj., Kdr. II./Flak-Rgt. 13, appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Lehr-Rgt. (to 04.41) appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 33 (to ) promo to Oberst Oberst, appt Kdr. 2. Flak-Brig. (to c ill). MENGE, Kurt Obstlt.(d.R./Ln.), Nafü/Koflug 3/I, appt Nafü/Koflug 1/I. MENGEBACH (MENZEBACH?), Franz Hptm., appt Kdr. le.res.flak-abt. 922 (still 04.45) promo to Maj.d.R. MENGEL, Herbert. (DOB: ) Maj.(z.D.), with Wehrmeldeamt Stettin with Wehrmeldeamt Stettin 1, promo to Obstlt. (z.d.) Obstlt. (z.d.) (W.O.), still with Wehrmeldeamt Stettin 1. MENGEL, Herbert promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Offz. z.b.v. in Ln.-Ausbau-Kp. (mot) 4. MENGER, Günter Lt., appt Nafü/Fsch.Flak-Rgt. "Hermann Göring". MENGER, Willi Oblt. (Kr.O.), appt Nafü III./NJG Oblt. and Nafü III./NJG 1. MENGES, Otto. (DOB: in Bechtoldsheim, Krs. Oppenheim-Alzey). (R) Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 6./Fsch.Jg.Rgt KIA vic Cassino/Italy. MENK, Karl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Wetzlar) Hptm. (d.r./flak). MENKE,? Oberst, Kdr. II./Flieger-Rgt. 90. MENKE, Alfred Oblt.(Kr.O.), appt Zugführer in 3.(schw.Flugmeldemess-Kp.)/Ln.-Abt. 121.

127 MENKE, Arthur (Artur). (DOB: ) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) flight training at Fliegerschule Böblingen to Hauptbildstelle Berlin for aerial photography training flight training with DVS Braunschweig Beobachter (observer) training in Italy trf to the Luftwaffe and sent to the Reichsamt für Flugsicherung (state office for flight safety) for a navigation course promo to Hptm Generalstab and technical training at the Lufttechnische Akademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) trf to LKS Berlin-Gatow promo to Obstlt in Ob.d.L. pool, ordered temporary duty to Luftgaukdo. VIII Obstlt., appt Kdr. II./Fl.Rgt. 90 (to ) promo to Oberst Oberst, appt Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 27 (to ). MENKE, Wilhelm promo to Hptm.(Kr.O.) Hptm. and Chef 11.(Jägerleit-Kp.)/Ln.- Rgt MENKEN, Erwin Hptm.?, appt Kdr. Nachschub-Kol.Abt. 4/I Maj., appt Kolonnenführer/20. Flak-Div. (to 10.44). MENKEN, Hans-Joachim promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka Erg.St. für Fallschirmjägerkampfbeobachter (to 05.45). MENN, Rudolf. (DOB: ) Oblt.(Kr.O.), in Lw.-Bau-Ers.Btl. XVII, ordered to RLM (LP 1 III) for temporary duty promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MENNE, Carl. (W.B.K. Eberswalde) promo to Oblt. (d.r.z.v./fl.). MENNE, Dietrich Maj., appt Kdr. II./Flak-Rgt. 9 (to ) Obstlt., Kdr. III./Flak-Lehr-Rgt Obstlt.(Flak), trf from RLM pool to Lw.Mission Pressburg promo to Oberst (Erg.O.). MENNER, Hans-Albrecht. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Kassel I) Hptm., Kdr. Flak-Abt. 385 (to ) Hptm. (d.r.), appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt Hptm. (d.r./flak). MENNIGEN, Hans promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt MENSCH, Fritz (Friedrich). (DOB: in Schikarowen/Ostpreussen). WWI served with the Fliegertruppe promo to Maj. (RDA ) trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe with a rank of Maj. (RDA ) and assigned to the RLM appt Ch.d.Stabes/Luftzeugmeister in RLM promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. Luftzeuggruppe 4 and then promo to Oberst trf to RLM and appt an Abt. Chef promo to Gen.Maj appt Kdr. Luftgaustab z.b.v. 1 in Finland trf to RLM pool (pending assignment) promo to Gen.Lt trf from RLM pool to Stab/Wehrmachtbefehlshaber Ukraine (to ) retired in Wiesbaden. MENSCHING, Karl-Albrecht. (DOB: in Isenhagen/Kreis Lüneburg). (DKS) entered the Heer promo to Lt. (RDA ). WWI served with the Fliegertruppe trf to the Polizei designated as an Erg-Offizier (Luftwaffe) with a rank of Obstlt. (RDA ) and appt Leiter des Luftamt Münster. c appt Leiter der Luftamt Köln promo to Oberst activated appt Kdr. Flieger-Erg.-Rgt appt Kdr. des Fl.Ausb.Rgt promo to Gen.Maj appt Kdr. des Luftgaustab z.b.v appt Kdr. Feldluftzeuggruppe Holland appt Kdr. der Feldluftzeuggruppe Norwegen promo to Gen.Lt appt Inspizient der Nachschubeinheiten beim Luftflotte appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 24/III, Drontheim captured by the British in Trondheim/Norway released in Köln. MENSCHNER, Paul. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). MENSING, Friedrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin X) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). MENSING, Heinrich promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Flg.). MENSING, Richard promo to Maj.d.R Maj., appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 763 (still ) Maj., Kdr. le.flak-abt. 959 (E.Tr.) (still 04.45). MENTHE, Peter Maj.(z.V.), provisional Kdr. le.flak-abt. 782, trf to Stab/Luftgaukdo. Norwegen. MENTROP, Dr. Gerhard promo to Stabsarzt (d.r.). MENTZEL, Franz. (DOB: in Stettin) with Zerstörerschule Schleißheim with 3. /ZG POW - shot down vic Vouziers released from captivity Lt./Oblt., appt Staka 3./JG with 9./ZG became Stafü? 2./JG Oblt., appt Staka 14./JGr.z.b.V. (a.k.a. 14./JG 77) (to ) ( ?) appt Staka 5./JG 5 (to 10.42) Staka? 3./JG Oblt., appt Staka 3./JG 5 (to ) in I./JG 5, trf to LKS Oblt., with BFS 10? at LKS 4, promo to Hptm. (Tr.O.) trf to LKS appt

128 Kdr. Erg.JGr. Ost Hptm., appt Staka 9./JG 77 (to 04.45) attended Verbandsführerschule. Credited with 22 victories. MENTZEL, Helmuth. (DOB: in Breslau). (RkHS, DKS) entered the Heer promo to Lt. WWI served with the Fliegertruppe awarded Ritterkreuz des königlichen Hausordens von Hohenzollern mit Schwertern promo to acting Hptm trf to the Luftwaffe from the Heer with a rank of Hptm. and appt Referent in RLM promo to Maj appt Lehrer für Lufttaktik und Lehrgangsleiter (instructor for air tactics and course director) at Aufkl.Schule 2, Hildesheim promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. d.aufkl.gr. 11 (23) and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H. Grossenhain promo to Oberst without RDA RDA received appt Kdr. Aufkl.Fliegerschule promo to Gen.Maj appt Kdr. d.lw. (Koluft) with 11. Armee appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 2/IV, Grossenhain appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt.2/II appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 2/VIII, Mokotow appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 4/III, Staaken (to ) promo to Gen.Lt awarded DKS deputy Chef d.wehrm.streifendienst released in Frankfurt/Main. MENTZEN, Johannes (Hans) Obstlt., appt Ic/Luftgaukdo. XII/XIII in Stab/Lg.Kdo. XII/XIII, promo to Oberst trf from Stab/Luftgaukdo. XII to Stab/Luftgaukdo. Norwegen Oberst, in Stab/Komm.Gen.d.Dt.Lw. in Norwegen Oberst, Leiter Abt. Ic in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XVII. MENTZINGEN, Rudolf, Freiherr von. (DOB: ) Oblt., Stab/JG Oblt., in Stab/JG 3 (to ) Oblt., Stab/JG 3 KIA Bf 109 F-2 (<O+) shot down over Novaya Greblya in the Kanev area. Credited with 2 victories. MENZ, Emil promo to Maj.(Wm.) Maj., trf from Rüstungsinspektion/Wehrkreis VI to Wirtschaftsstab Ost. MENZ, Lorenz promo to Maj.(d.L./Flak) in Stab/Lg.Kdo. XII/XIII, assigned temporary duty to Stab/Luftflottenkdo. 3 (to ) Maj.(d.R.), trf from Stab/Luftgaukdo. XII to Stab/Luftflottenkdo. 3. MENZ, Werner. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MENZE, Alfred Hptm., appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 355 (to 12.43) promo to Maj. (d.r./flak) Maj., appt provisional Kdr. Flak-Ers.Abt. 33 (still 04.45). MENZEL,? Maj., Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt Maj., Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 395 (Eisb.). MENZEL, Alfred. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Dortmund II) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). MENZEL, Alfred. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Liegnitz). (DKG) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl) awarded the Ehrenpokal awarded the DKG (recommended while an Oblt. in 4. (F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122). MENZEL, Ewald promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Flg.). MENZEL, Günther. (DOB: ) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Aufkl.Fl.Schule Braunschweig (to ) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Aufkl.Schule Grossenhain (to ), then Kdr. Aufkl.Schule 1 (to ) promo to Oberst Oberst, appt Kdr. Erg.Nahaufkl.Gr. (to ) trf to Führer-Reserve Ob.d.L ordered to RLM (L.Wehr) for temporary duty (cancelled or delayed?) appt Abt.-Chef in RLM (L.Wehr 1) appt Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt. Menzel (to ) Oberst, appt Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 19 (to 04.45). MENZEL, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Paderborn) Hptm. (d.r./flak). MENZEL, Hans-Werner promo to Hptm.(Flak) Hptm.(Erg.O.), trf from Flak- Ers.Abt. 12 to Wehrm.Gefängnis Torgau (not effective until ) trf from Kdtr. d.wehrmachtgefängnis Torgau-Brückenkopf to Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte (to ) trf to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. and ordered to Marineoberkdo. der Nordsee for temporary duty. MENZEL, Kurt. (DOB: in Marktheidenfeld/Bayern) entered the Heer promo to Lt.d.R. (RDA ). WWI served with the artillery promo to Oblt.d.R. (RDA ) promo to Oblt trf to the Polizei trf from the Army (Polizei?) to the Luftwaffe as a Maj. (RDA ) and appt Battr.-Chef in Flak-Rgt. 25 Ludwigsburg promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 28, Kitzingen promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 9 Legion Condor promo to Gen.Maj appt Kdr. LV-Kdo. 7 Köln appt Kdr. LV-Kdo. 5, Frankfurt/M appt Kdr. 5. Flak-Div trf to RLM pool pending assignment promo to Gen.Lt retired from active service recalled and assigned as Luftschutz (air defense) liaison to industry in the West became U.S. POW released from U.S. captivity in München.

129 MENZEL, Kurt Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 1/VII Obstlt., in Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 52, appt provisional Kdr. Flieger-Ers.Btl. V appt permanent Kdr. Flieger-Ers.Btl. V (to 02.45) promo to Oberst. MENZEL, Paul. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) trf from Luftflottenkdo. 4 to Ob.d.L. pool with temporary duty to FFS A/B MENZEL, Robert. (DOB: ). (i.g.). (DKG) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) trf to the Luftwaffe and sent to Fliegerschule Braunschweig for Beobachter (observer) training trf to Aufkl.Gr. 115 (Göppingen) as Beobachter and Bild-Offz trf to III.(Aufkl.)/Lehrgeschwader 2, mainly as a Bild-Offz appt assistant Ic in Stab/Lw.-Lehr-Div appt Ia op 1 in Stab/Gen.d.Lw. beim Ob.d.H appt Staffelführer 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 11 (to ) appt Staka 3.(Pz.)/Aufkl.Gr. 41 (to ) Hptm., awarded DKG, 3. (H)/Aufkl.Gr appt Ia op 1 in Stab/Luftgaukdo. Moskau appt Ia in Stab/Luftgaukdo. Moskau trf into the Generalstab d.lw. (did not attend the Luftkriegsakademie) Maj. in Führer-Reserve/Ob.d.L., appt Ia op in Stab/Luftflotte in RLM pool, promo to Maj in aircraft crash. MENZEL, Rudolf. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MENZEL, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MERBELLER, Kurt. (DOB: ) Oblt., in 8./KG 6 ( in Ju 88 S-1 crash at Melsbroek). Posthumous promo to Hptm. (Tr.O.) (Ln.). MERCK, Friedrich. (DOB: in Lehrte) Hptm.(d.R./Flak), trf from Wehrwirtschaftliche-Ers.Abt. 4 to Flak-Ers.Abt with DLM Rumänien. Last rank: Hptm. MERENBERG, Georg Graf von promo to Maj.(z.V.) (Fl.). MERGELSBERG, Richard. (W.B.K. München III) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). MERGEN, Ernst von promo to Maj.(z.V./Fl.). MERGLER, Peter Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from 2./Lw.Bau-Btl. 3/III to Lw.Bau-Ers.Btl. III trf to Heimat-Nebel-Kp. 2/XII Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), appt Chef Nebel-Kp.d.Lw. 40. MERGNER, Johannes. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ) Hptm. and Chef 5.(Telegrafenbau-Kp.)/Lg.Nachr.Abt. 14. MERHART von BERNEGG, Hubert appt Kdr. J/88 of the Legion Condor in Spain (to ) appt Kdr. I./JG Maj., appt Kdr. II./JG Kdr. of II./JG 133 (to ) appt Kdr. II./JG 53 (to ) Maj., appt Kommodore JG 52 (to ) Obstlt., appt Kdr. JFS 5 (to ) promo to Oberst Oberst with Luftflotte 3, trf to Stab/Dt.Lw.-Bevollmächtigten d.luftflotte 3. MERHART von BERNEGG, Rudolf Hptm.(d.R./Flak), temporary Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 396, appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 632 then permanent Kdr. on (to Budapest) promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) Maj.d.R., appt Kdr. le.flak-abt MERK, Dr.? Ob.Arzt, III./Luftlande-Sturm-Rgt. [Version #2: Ob.Arzt, 10. Kp./Luftlande-Sturm-Rgt. ]. MERK, Franz Lt. and Fliegerverbindungsoffizier/94. Inf.Div. MERK, Otto. (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal in 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 14, promo to Oblt Oblt. in 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 14, awarded the DKG. MERKATZ, Johann-Friedrich von Maj.(Heer), appt Ia/Fsch.Pz.Div. 1 Hermann Göring (to c ). MERKEL,? Oblt. (Ln.) and special authorized representative of Höh.Nafü./Luftflotte 2, detached to Nafü/Fliegerführer 2 at Viterbo. [Dieter? Herbert? Otto?] MERKEL, Albert promo to Maj.(d.L./Fl.). MERKEL, Dieter. (DKG) in 5./Ln.-Schule 3, promo to Oblt Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., 9.(Eis)/KG 1 awarded the DKG. MERKEL, Georg Oblt., in 3./Kü.Fl.Gr MERKEL, Heinrich Obstlt.(Erg.O.), Kdr. Flak-Ers.Abt. 99, appt temporary Kolonneführer/Lg.Kdo. I named from temporary to permanent Kolonneführer/Lg.Kdo. I promo to Oberst (Flak) ordered temporary duty to Stab/Luftgaukdo. I trf to Führer-Reserve/Ob.d.L ordered to Stab/Lg.Kdo. XVII for temporary duty. MERKEL, Karl Hptm., Kdr. Flak-Ers.Abt promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) Kdr. Flak-Ausb.Abt. 1? Maj. assigned to Luftgaukdo. XVII, appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 696 (still 04.45).

130 MERKEL, Dr. Karl in II./JG promo to Stabsarzt (d.r.). MERKEL, Otto promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 110/XI See (Aalborg). MERKEL, Otto Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 4/XVII Maj.(d.L.z.V.), Kdr. Lw.-Bau- Btl. 4/XVII, trf to Lw.Bau-Ers.Btl. XVII. MERKEL, Paul. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Oblt in 4./Fsch.Jg.Rgt promo to Hptm Kdr. III./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 4. MERKEL, Rudolf. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MERKEL, Walter Hptm. and Adj. III./KG 100 (to ) MIA vic Maléne (not located but probably in southern France). MERKELBACH,? Hptm. with Nachkdo./KGr. z.b.v. 102 at Braunschweig-Waggum. MERKEN, Erwin Maj., Kol.Fü. Stab/20. Flak-Div. MERKEN, Josef. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Köln) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). MERKENS,? Hptm., in Fl.H.Kdtr. E 16/XI (as Offz.z.b.V.). MERKER, Carl Hptm.(Erg.O.), in I./Flak-Rgt trf from Abwehrstelle Niederlande (previously in OKW) to Stab/stellv. Gen.Kdo. VII. Armeekorps (Abwehrstelle) promo to Obstlt. (Wm.). MERKER, Gerhard Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. III, trf to Dt.Lw.-Mission in Rumänien for further assignment Hptm. (d.r.z.v.), trf from Dt.Lw.-Mission in Rumänien to Stab/II. Fliegerkorps. MERKER, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Kiel) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.), in 6. Lw.-Feld-Div Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.), trf to the Heer. MERKER, Hans-Hermann. (DOB: in Bremerhaven). (R, DKG). (W.B.K. Giessen) entered the Luftwaffe, began training with 2./Fl.Ausb.Rgt trf to Fl.Ausb.Rgt trf to FFS C trf to BFS Wien-Aspern trf to I./Gross KFS with 1./KG 3. (n.d.) trf to 11./KG appt Adj. of I./KG Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., awarded DKG, Stab I./KG 3. Mid 1943 appt Staka 4./KG 3, by which point he had attained 323 missions in KG 3, promo to Oblt. c trf to III./KG appt Staka 9./KG trf to 3./NJG appt Staka 3./NJG 7 (due unit renaming) Oblt., appt Staka 4. (Erg.)/NJG 7 (to ) Oblt., awarded the Ritterkreuz for completing 323 combat missions as a pilot and later Staka in I./KG 3, and the destruction of 48 tanks and 20 planes on the ground promo to Hptm appt Staka of 4.(Erg)/NJG 7 (to 12.44) Hptm., appt Staka 11./NJG appt Staka 8./NJG Hptm., appt Kdr. III./NJG 2 (to ). Credited with 360 combat missions in St. Märgen/Schwarzwald, buried there at the Stadtfriedhof. MERKER, Hermann. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MERKL, Adolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. München II) Hptm. (d.r./flak), trf from Res.Flak-Abt. 254 to Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte for further assignment Hptm. (d.r./flak). MERKLE, Karl Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Rgt. 5/VI (or 6/VI?). MERKLE, Viktor Hptm. (d.r./flak), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). MERKORDT, Friedrich in XI. Fliegerkorps area, promo to Hptm.d.R. (Fl.). MERKWITZ, Horst. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Kriegsmarine trf to the Luftwaffe and received officer training followed by pilot training at Fliegerschule Fürth and bomber training with III./KG 152 (to ) received the Lw. advanced flying certificate pilot in III./KG 152 and then II.(Kampf)/LG 1 (to ) Oblt., in II.(K)/LG Oblt., observer in 4./LG 1 (POW - in He 111 H (L1+EM) shot down over Boulogne by GC 6/1; subsequently liberated) trf to Stab/LG Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) appt Ia op in Stab/IX. Fliegerkorps trf to 2.Abt. Gen.Qu./RLM Hptm., trf from RLM (Genst. d.lw., Gen.Qu./2.Abt.) to Ob.d.L. pool trf into the Generalstab d.lw. and approved for promo to Obstlt. pending establishment of RDA appt Chef Ic Unterabt. Luftwesen/Gen.St.d.Lw RDA for Maj. MERMAGEN, Kurt Hptm. (d.r.z.v.), trf from Sperrfeuerbatterie 248 to 11. Lw.-Felddivision for further assignment. MERREM, Franz promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). MERSMANN, Hermann (Ernst-Hermann). (DOB: in Kiel). (R, DKG). (n.d.) trained as a pilot trf to 3./KG 152 (to ) trf to 1./KGr.z.b.V Oblt. and Staka in Stab/KGr.z.b.V. 9 crashed his Ju 52 (9P+CB) at Kükduin/Holland, results unknown Kdr.

131 KGr.z.b.V awarded DKG promo to Hptm awarded Ritterkreuz Kdr. KGr.z.b.V. 500 (n.d.) trf to II./TG Kdr. IV./TG in I./TG 4 (to 02.45) promo to Maj in Köln in an auto accident. MERSMANN, Rudolf promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Bau.). MERSMANN-MÜNSTER, Ernst promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Wehrbezirks Ansbach Obstlt., trf from Stab/Wehr-Ers.Insp. Mannheim to Flieger-Ers.Btl. XII (to ) trf to Wehrbezirkskdo. Heidelberg. MERTELMEIER, Fritz Oblt., Kdr. Heimat-Flak-Abt. 3/III (and 01.45). MERTEN, Gerhard promo to Maj. MERTEN, Helmut promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.) promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). MERTEN, Paul. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Allenstein) Hptm. (d.r./ln.) Maj.d.R. (Ln.), released from active service. MERTENS,? Maj. and Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 214/XI? MERTENS,? Hptm. and Führer Erprobungs- und Lehrkdo. 36. MERTENS, Adolf. (DOB: ) in Ln.Rgt. 12 (previously in II./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 11), KIA. Posthumous promo to Maj. (RDA ). MERTENS, Dr. (med.)?. c Stabsarzt with the Luftfahrtmedizinisches Institut des RLM. MERTENS, Erich in XII. Fliegerkorps area, promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) (RDA ). MERTENS, Georg Maj. (d.r.) in le.flak-abt. 834, appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 834 (still 11.44) Maj., appt (acting?) Kdr. le.flak-abt MERTENS, Gustav Oblt.(d.R.z.V./Fl.), trf from Stab Luftflottenkdo. 3/Heimat beim Lg.Kdo. VII to Stab/Nachschubkolonnen-Abt. 4/XVII. MERTENS, Dr. (med.) Gustav. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, appt Abt.-Arzt in V./Flakgruppe Creil (Luftflotte 3). MERTENS, Helmut ( Pitt ). (DOB: in Essen). (R, DKG) Lt., in I.(Jagd-)/LG trf to III./JG Lt., appt acting Staka 9./JG 3 (to 02.42) Oblt., awarded DKG, III./JG with Stab III./JG Oblt., appt Staka 1./JG 3 (to ) Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, I./JG Oblt., appt acting Kdr. I./JG 3 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 4./Erg.Gr. Ost (to ) promo to Hptm Oblt., appt Staka 7./JG 3 (to WIA - Bf 109 G-6 (White 1+I) after ramming a B-24) Staka 1./Erg.JGr. Ost, appt Kdr. I./JG 3 (to ) trf to Stab/Gen.d.Jagdflieger Hptm., appt Staka 2./Erg.JGr. Ost (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 10./Erg.JG 1 (to 04.45), then 2.(Eins.)/Erg.JG 1? (to ) Kdr. III./Erg.JG 1 (to )? Credited with c.750 combat missions and 54 air victories (97 according to some sources) in Usingen/Hessen. MERTENS, Johannes promo to Maj. d.r. (Flak). MERTENS, Walter Flieger-Oberstabsingenieur and Bauaufsichtsleiter at the Heinkel plant in Wien. MERTINS, Friedrich (Fritz). (DKG) Oblt. (Flugzeugführer), awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded the DKG Oblt., Staka 9./SG Oblt., III./SG 10 KIA - Fw 190 F-8 (Yellow 7) hit by light AA, crashed in flames 8 km SW of Tulln. MERTINS, Gerhard (Gerhard-Georg). (DOB: in Berlin). (R, DKG) Lt., awarded DKG, 4./Fsch.Pi.Btl./7./Fl.Div in 4./Fallschirm-Pi.Btl., promo to Oblt appt Führer Fsch.Pi.Btl promo to Hptm Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Führer Fsch.Pi.Btl promo to Maj MERTITSCH, Hermann. (DOB: in Bonn) entered the Heer promo to Lt. (RDA ). WWI served with the artillery promo to Oblt promo to Hptm promo to Maj trf to the Luftwaffe from the Heer with a rank of Maj. and ordered to Abt. für die Entwicklung der Flugabwehr/RLM (department for the development of antiaircraft defenses) appt Chef der Entwicklungs-Abt. Flugabwehr/RLM promo to Obstlt promo to Oberst appt Chef der Amtsgruppe GL/Flak E (Flakwaffen-Entwicklung)/RLM promo to Gen.Maj assigned to Führerreserve OKL promo to Gen.Lt appt Rüstungs-Inspekteur IVb, Reichenberg/Böhmen in Reserve-Lazarett I, Erlangen, following surgery. MERTSCHAT, Julius Maj., trf from Luftdienstkdo. 1/6 to RLM pool with temporary duty to RLM (Chef Luftwehr/LB 2) (to ) permanently trf to RLM (Chef Luftwehr/LB 2) promo to Obstlt released from service.

132 MERTZ, Dr. (med.) Carl. (DOB: ) promo to Oberfeldarzt Chefarzt Lw.- Lazarett Nürnberg, appt Korpsarzt/II. Fliegerkorps. c Oberstarzt and Chef 2.(Arztliche) Abt./Chef d.sanitätswesens Ob.d.L. MERTZ, Oskar promo to Maj. d.r. (Flak). MERTZ, P Oblt., Staka 5./St.G. 163 (to 12.38) Oblt., Staka 2./Fliegergruppe Staka 5./St.G Hptm. and Staka 2./St.G. 2, KIA - during attack by RAF Spitfire fighters NW of Gembloux. MERWARTH, Franz Maj.(Erg.O.), Wehrm.Fürsorge-Offz. Speyer promo to Obstlt. (Wm.) Wehrmachtfürsorgeoffizier Wien D, trf to Wehrmachtfürsorge- und Versorgungsamt Wien. MERZ, Ernst Hptm. d.r.z.v. in Stab/Flak-Rgt. 172, trf to Flak-Ers.Abt. 12 and ordered to Rüstungsinspektion III (Abt. Luftwaffe) for temporary duty. MERZ, Dipl.Ing. Horst Obstlt., appt acting Kdr. IV./KG 153 (to ) Obstlt., appt Kdr. FFS A/B 13 (to ) promo to Oberst appt Kdr. FFS C 12 Prag-Rusin (to ) Oberst, appt Kdt. Koflug 6/IV (and 03.43) Kdr. Wehrmachtsstreifendienst- Gruppe z.b.v. Böhmen-Mähren. MERZ, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Ludwigsburg) Hptm.d.R. at Kampfbeobachterschule 2, ordered to Gruppe Heeresstreifendienst z.b.v. 7 for temporary duty Hptm. (d.r./fl.). MERZ, Wilhelm. (DOB: in Glauchau/Sachsen) entered the Heer promo to Lt. (RDA ) promo to Oblt. WWI served in the artillery promo to Hptm designated as an Erg.-Offizier-Anwärter (Luftwaffe) and appt Ib Flak in Stab/Luftkreis-Kdo. III, Dresden designated as an Erg.Offizier (Luftwaffe) with a rank of Maj. (RDA ) appt Ib in Stab/Luftgau-Kdo. IV., Dresden promo to Obstlt activated appt Quartiermeister des Luftgau-Kdo. IV, Dresden appt Quartiermeister with Generalquartiermeister d.lw./rlm ordered to Stab Luftflotte appt Quartiermeister with Generalquartiermeister d.lw./rlm ordered to Generalquartiermeister with Ob.H./OKH appt Lw.-Verbindungs-Offizier with Generalquartiermeister in OKH promo to Oberst appt Oberquartiermeister in Stab/Gen. der dt. Lw. in Italien appt Lw-Verb.-Offizier with Oberquartiermeister der H.Gr. B appt Lw.-Verb.-Offizier d.lw. with Ob. Südwest appt Abt.-Chef with Chef des Nachschubwesens d.lw./rlm promo to Gen.Maj Chef d.nachschubwesens/okl into Allied captivity released in Darmstadt. MESCHENDÖRFER, Dr. Friedrich Obstlt., temporary duty from Stab/Lg.Kdo. VII to Stab/Wehr-Ers.Insp. München promo to Oberst (Wm.). MESCHNARK, Otmar Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) in in Flieger-Ers.Btl. IV, trf to FFS A/B 13. MESECKE, Albrecht Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal. MESECKE, Robert promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) appt provisional then permanent Kdr. Heimat-Flak-Abt. 33/XI (still 04.45). MESSER, Frits Oblt., in 3./KG 200 (n.d.) Oblt., acting Staka 3./KG 200. MESSER, Karl-Heinz Lt. in Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe, trf to I./JG unhurt - Bf 109 ditched off Mazara dell Vallo Lt., 2./JG53 MIA - lost Bf 109 G-6 in combat SW of Navo - but returned. c Lt., appt acting Staka 2./JG 53 (to WIA - Bf 109 G-6 (Black 1) by P-47 vic Verona) Oblt. (Staka?) in 1./JG Oblt., appt Staka 16./JG unhurt - Bf 109 force-landed E of Neu-Barnim Oblt., with IV./JG Oblt., 16./JG 4. Survived the war. Credited with 4 victories. MESSER, Wilhelm. (DOB: in Pfungstadt). (R, DKG) Uffz., awarded the Ehrenpokal Fw., awarded DKG, 15./KG.z.b.V Lt., awarded Ritterkreuz, 11./TG 2. MESSERER, Johann. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Augsburg) Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.). MESSERSCHMIDT, Gerhard in ZG 1. (n.d.) with NJG in NJG released from Soviet captivity. (n.d.) retired from the Bundesluftwaffe. MESSERSCHMIDT, Julius Maj.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Stab/Luftgaukdo. Moskau to Feldluftzeuggruppe Moskau. MESSERSCHMIDT, Karl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Limburg/Lahn) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak).

133 MESSERSCHMITT, Elmar. (DOB: in Munich) stationed at Fl.H. Semlin (Zemun) near Belgrade in 9./TG 1. Last rank: Oblt. MESSINGER, Richard. ( ) Hptm. d.r.z.v. in 6. (Ln.-Ers.)/Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 17, trf to Stab II./Ln.-Rgt. 31 (order rescinded aqnd trf cancelled) Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) (Ln.), released from active service. MESSMANN, Walter Oblt. (Tr.O.) Lw.-Verbindungsoffizier/XXXIII. Armeekorps. MESSMER, Erhard. (DOB: ) Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) (Ln.), released from active service. MESSNER, Reinhold Lt., 3./ZG Oblt. and Techn.Offz. I./ZG 2 POW - shot down by Spitfires of 19 and 222 Squadrons and crashed at Stowmaries previously in I./ZG 2, promo to Hptm. Credited with one victory. MESSNER, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Oblt awarded the Ehrenpokal awarded DKG, Stab/NAGr Oblt. in NAGr. 4, appt Staka 4./NAG 102 (to ) appt Staka 2./NAGr. 13 (to ) promo to Hptm. MESSTHALER, Dietrich promo to Hptm Hptm., in 1. Flakdivision, assigned temporary duty to RLM (L.In.4) Hptm. in Stab/Flak-Rgt. 172, trf to General der Flakwaffe for further assignment Maj., appt acting Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt Obstlt., appt permanent Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 10 (and 04.45). MESSTHALER, Friedrich Obstlt., Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 433 (to ) Obstlt. (d.r./flak), trf to Luftgaukdo. XI (Etat z.b.v.) Oberst, appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 89 (to 08.44) Oberst, appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 53 (to ). MESTER, Dr. (med.) Heinrich promo to Stabsarzt d.r. MESTREZ, Dr. (med.) Erich le. (W.B.K. Essen II) promo to Stabsarzt (Zahnarzt) (Kr.O./San.). METGER, Cordt. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt Oblt. and Adjutant in I./SG 10. METGES, Paul. (DOB: in Krefeld) in 1. Seenotstaffel in 6. Seenotstaffel WIA Oblt. in 4. Seenotstaffel Hptm., appt Staka 2./JG 104 (to ). METHFESSEL, Werner. (DOB: ) Oblt., appt Staka 5.(schw.Jagd)/ Lehrgeschwader Greifwald (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 2.(s.)/LG 1 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 2.(Z)/LG 1 (to ) Lt., 2./LG appt Staka 14. (Z)/LG 1 (to ) Oblt., 14./LG MIA - in Bf 110 C shot down by RAF Hurricanes of 1 Sqdn. over Reims area while escorting KG 2) Oblt., Ju 52 pilot operating between the Italian mainland and Tunisia. Credited with 8 victories. METHNER, Friedrich-Wilhelm. (DKG) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm., awarded DKG, II./KG Hptm. in II./KG 40, appt provisional Kdr. II./KG 40 (to 06.43) Hptm., appt Kdr. V./KG 2 (to ). 15/ MIA in Me 410 A-1 shot down by AA fire or by an RAF Mosquito over the Dunkirk area. Promo to Maj. (RDA not assigned). METHNER, Gerhard. (DOB: in Rastenburg/Ostpreussen). (R) promo to Hptm. (DAL/A2) appt Kdr. II./Fsch.Art.Rgt Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. II./Fsch.Art.Rgt retired from the Bundeswehr as an Obstlt in Sigmaringen. METHNER, Gerhard Obstlt., Stobau/Lg.Kdo. XI, trf to Stab/Lw.Bau-Brig. and appt Maj.b.Stabe Obstlt., in Stab/Lg.Kdo. Holland (previously Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Rgt. 6/XI), assigned temporary duty to Lg.Kdo. Moskau and appt temporary Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Rgt. 4/VII (to ) in Luftgaustab Finnland, promo to Oberst (Wm.). METHNER, Gerhard Hptm. (Tr.O.) in Flak-Ers.Abt. 7, trf to Luftflotte 5 for further assigned as Chef of a heavy Flak battery. METHNER, Gotthard. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). METHNER, Karl-Heinrich. (n.d.) Lt., appt Flak-Kpftruppfü of 9. Flak-Div. (to 05.44). METHNER, Willy with RLM (L Wehr), promo to Obstlt. (W). METSCH, Horst. (DOB: in Magdeburg) Oblt., trf from I./KG 77 to Erg.KGr. 3 Krakau Maj., trf from Fliegerwaffentechnischen Schule 1 to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. (Sch.Etat) (to ) trf to IV./KG Maj. in 1./NJG 6, KIA - crashed vic Bingen. Buried at Magdeburg-Westfriedhof. METSCHER, Wilhelm Oblt., in KGr.z.b.V Oblt. in Stab II./KG.z.b.V. 1, involved in an accident at Oslo-Fornebu Ia/Lufttransportführer promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 2./LLG Hptm. and Verbindungsoffizier in Abt. Ia/Fallschirm-AOK 1.

134 METT, Helmut (Helmuth). (DOB: ). (DKG) Lt., 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 32 unhurt - Hs 126 (V7+1H) wrecked on forced landing at Ylimuonio Finland due to fuel shortage RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) survived bailing out due to attack by Russian Hurricanes Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 32 awarded the DKG. METT, Herbert. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ) Hptm. in 2.(Funk-Kp./Stabs-Nachr.-Kp.)/Lg.Nachr.Abt. 7. METTER, A. (n.d.) Oblt., Ic for Stab I./KG 200. METTIG, Martin. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Kriegsmarine pilot training with DVS (to ) continued pilot training at F.V.K. Warnemünde (to ) trf to the Luftwaffe and enrolled in training Hptm., appt Staka Fliegerstaffel (J) 2 Kiel-Holtenau appt Kdt. Fl.H. Jever received Lw. Beobachter (See) license appt Kdr. Ep.Stelle Travemunde and concurrently Kdt. See-Fliegerhorst Travemünde (to 10.37) received Lw. advanced flying certificate (Sea) Generalstab training at the Marine-Akademie Kiel and the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) promo to Maj appt Referent in 2.Abt./Genst.d.Lw trf into the Generalstab d.lw. and rated fluent in English Maj., temporary duty from 2.Abt./Ob.d.L. to I./JG 21 (later III./JG 54) as acting Kdr injured by exploding signal ammunition, force-landed at Arys-Rostken with bad burns to his hands, feet and thigh Maj., appt Kommodore JG 54 (to ) trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool and immediately ordered temporary duty to Stab/Admiral Frankreich (to ) Maj., appt Ia/Jagdfliegerführer appt Ia in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XI trf to Reserve-Lazarett I (Kassel) trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. XI (to ) promo to Oberst appt Chef d.stabes/luftgaukdo. Charkow (to ) trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool trf to Stab d.luftminen-inspizienten in RLM appt provisional Jagdfliegerführer Berlin-Mitteldeutschland (to ) Oberst, appt provisional Jagdfliegerführer Holland-Ruhrgebiet (to ) appt provisional Jagdfliegerführer 3 (3. Jagddivision) (to ) Oberst, appt Chef d.genst./ii. Jagdkorps (to ) Chef d.genst./xiv. Fl.Korps (to ) Oberst, Chef d.stabes/gen.d.jagdflieger Oberst, appt Kdt. Koflug 1/XVII (to c.04.45). METTLER, Alois (Aloysius) promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.) Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), Verb.Offz. für Luftschutz beim FK 529 Bordeaux, released from active service this date. METTLER, Helmut Oblt., in 3.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 11 (to MIA). METZ,? Hptm., in Stab/Feld-Flakart.Schule 31 (West). METZ,? Lt. in 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 14. METZ, H Oblt. and Staka Stabsstaffel/St.G. 2, POW in Do 17 M shot down by 87 Sqdn. during recon over Tirlemont. METZ, Ernst. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). 18/ Hptm. in Stab IV./NJG 1, WIA shot up and crashed as a result of motor damage, S of Bremen Hptm., in Stab IV./NJG 1 (to KIA - Bf 110 G-2 (G9+DY) shot down in combat 5 km SE of Diepholz). Credited with 5? victories. METZ, Hugo. (n.d.) Oblt., appt IIa of 16. Flak-Div. (to ) Oblt., appt IIa of VI. Flakkorps. METZ, Johann Oblt., trf from BFS Brandis to II./St.G Oblt., Staka Stabstaffel/St.G promo to Hptm. METZ, Josef. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). METZ, Karl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Baden) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). METZ, Karlheinz (Karl-Heinz). (n.d.) in Legion Condor Oblt., in II./JG Oblt., in 8./JG appt Staka 8./JG 2 (to ) Oblt., 8./JG 2 POW Bf 109 E (Black 2 +I) shot up by 46 Sqdn. and force-landed at Detling/England promo to Hptm. Credited with 3 victories (plus 1 in Spain?). METZ, Valentin promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) Hptm.(d.R.), trf from 3./Flak-Abt. 997 to Feld-FAS (West) 31. METZE, Walter. (DOB: in Dortmund). (R) Oberwachtmeister, awarded Ritterkreuz, Flak-Rgt. 36 (mot) KIA in Dortmund (Hauptbahnhof). METZEL, Heinz? Hptm. and Staka 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 33 (to c.12.43). METZENER, Helmut. (DOB: ). (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt. in 6./KG 6 awarded the DKG in KG 6, promo to Oblt.

135 METZENTHIN, Gerhard "Gaggi". (DOB: in Ludwigslust) Oblt., trf from FFS Neuburg/Donau to I./KG Oblt., appt Staka 2./Erg.KGr. 6 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 2./Erg.KGr. 4 (to ) Oblt. and Staka 2./Erg.KGr. 4 Greifswald, appt Staka 7./KG 2 at Achmer promo to Hptm Hptm. and Staka 8./KG Hptm., in I./KG 60 (to MIA) Hptm. Staka 2./KG 60, severely WIA and POW in Ju 88 A-4 (P1+BB or P1+AK?) shot down possibly by 111 Sqdn. during an attack on Bône harbor promo to Maj. post-war in a flying accident in Argentina - or [Version#2": was in a leaking rubber boat trying to get to Sweden]. METZGER,? Maj., Kdr. Kü.Fl.Gr. 706, Kamp. METZGER, Albert Oblt., Chef FlAMKn (?Fliegerabwehr-Maschinenkanone?) Kompanie Nr Oblt., trf from the Austrian Air Force to the Luftwaffe and assigned to I./Flak-Rgt promo to Obstlt. (n.d.) Kdr. gem.flak-abt. 426 (still ). METZGER, Bernhard Georg Hptm.(W), in Stab/Luftzeuggruppe promo to Maj. (Flak) Maj.(W), trf from Stab/Luftzeuggruppe 11 to Luftpark 2/XI Obstlt., appt Qu 4 (Mun.) in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XVII (still ) Maj.(W) (f.n. not given), Leiter Feldluftmunitionslager 1/XI Salmrohr/24.6 km NNE of Trier. METZGER, Friedrich promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak) Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), Stellv. Verbindungs-Offz. für Luftschutz beim Befehlshaber Nordwest-Frankreich. METZGER, Josef. (DOB: ) Hptm., trf from Stab/Luftflotte 3 to Stab/Lg.Kdo. XIII promo to Maj.(Erg.O.) promo to Obstlt promo to Oberst in RLM (L In 1). METZGER, Kurt. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Halle/Saale) Hptm. (d.r./flak). METZGER, Otto promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak) in Luftsperr-Abt. 106, trf to FFAS 13. METZGER, Reinhard Lt.z.S., trf from Aufkl.Kette (See) AS/88 to 3./Kü.Fl.Gr Oblt.z.S., in 2./KGr. 106 (to MIA) Oblt.z.S. and observer in 2./KGr. 106, WIA/POW in Ju 88 A-5 (M2+DK) shot down by a night fighter and crashed into houses in Idle/Bradford while outbound for an attack on targets in the U.K. METZIG, Rudolf. (DOB: in Berthelsdorf, Krs. Hirschberg). (R, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe as an officer candidate, began training with Fl.Ausb.Rgt trf to II./KSG trf to IV./KG 100. Summer 1942 Lt., trf to 2./KG /01.43 flew supply and evacuation missions to Stalingrad Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., awarded DKG, 2./KG promo to Oblt appt Techn.Offz. of I./KG Oblt., appt Techn.Offz. I./KG 4 (to ) MIA failed to return from a raid on the railway station at Novo Alexeyevka- He 111 H-20 (6N+EH) crashed about 1 km S of Genichesk Oblt. and Techn.Offz. in Stab I./KG 4, posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz. Credited with about 350 missions. METZKE, Friedrich (Fritz) Hptm.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Lg.Kdo. XII promo to Maj Maj., trf from Stab/Gen.d.Dt.Lw. bei Italuft to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Moskau Maj. in Stab/Luftgaukdo. Moskau, trf to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. and ordered to Stab/Luftgaukdo. XII for temporary duty. METZKE, Wolfgang Oblt., trf from Flieger-Kp./Ln.Rgt. Ob.d.L. to Erg.KGr. 3 Krakau Oblt. in Stab/KGr. 100, POW shot down by fighters while attacked an Allied airfield at Skaanland in northern Norway promo to Hptm. METZKES, Paul Hptm.(Erg.O.), temporary duty at Wehrwirtschaftinspektion VII promo to Maj.(Wm.) Maj. with Rüstungskdo. Eisenach, trf to RLM (GL/A.W.Wi 4). METZLAFF, Karl-Heinz. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt.d.R Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Hptm. METZLER, Georg promo to Obstlt. METZLER, Kurt Lt., Chef Ln.-Ausbau-Kp. 7. METZLER, Walter promo to Hptm. METZMACHER, Bernd(Bernhard?). (DKG) Oblt., appt Ia of IV./KG 4 (to 10.43) Oblt., II./KG 4 awarded the DKG. METZMACHER, Günther Hptm. d.r. (Ln.) with Wehrmacht-Nachr.Kommandantur 306, trf to Stab II./Ln.-Rgt METZNER,? Oblt., Chef 6.Battr./Flak-Abt. 901.

136 METZNER, Emil Maj.(Erg.O.), with Wehrbezirkskdo. Mühlhausen/Th with Wehrbezirkskdo. Gera, promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) Obstlt. (Tr.O.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. IV, released from active military service. METZNER, Georg. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). METZNER, Günther. (DOB: in Berlin) Lt., 1./JG in JG 51 then trf to 1./JG /JG in 12./JG 52 WIA - Fw 190 A-8 (Blue 6 +I) in a crash landing at Hustedt, cause unknown Lt., appt Staka 12./JG 11 (to WIA) WIA badly - Fw 190 A-8 (Blue 4 + I) crashed on take-off at Strausberg - died of injuries Promo to Oblt. before Credited with one victory. METZNER, Hans. (DOB: in Dessau) entered the Heer. WWI served with the Marineflieger promo to acting Oblt.z.S Oblt.z.S. with RDA granted promo to Kapitänleutnant trf to the Luftwaffe from the Marine with a rank of Maj. (RDA ) and appt Staka Kü.Aufkl.St. 2./606 and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H. See Kamp/Pommern appt Kdr. Kü.Fl.Gr RDA of received promo to Obstlt appt Staka Kü.Fl.Gr. 2./ ordered to RLM for training appt Gruppenleiter L in OKW/Amt Abwehr promo to Oberst appt Generalstabs-Offizier d.lw. in Stab/Marine Guppen-Kdo. West appt Kdr. Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 41 and concurrently Kdr. Fliegerschule FFS A/B 41, Frankfurt/Oder appt Chef des Generalstab des Feldluftgau-Kdo. Belgien- Nordfrankreich promo to Gen.Maj arrested, special court-martial and acquitted appt General z.b.v. with Luftgau-Kdo. VIII, Breslau later Prag (Prague) concurrently appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. Prag (Koflug 2/XVII) became POW released in Reinbek. METZNER, Hans. (DOB: in Dessau). WWI served as a naval aviator trf to the Luftwaffe from the Marine with a rank of Maj. (RDA ) and appt Staka Kü.Aufkl.St. 2./606 and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H. See Kamp/Pommern appt Kdr. Kü.Fl.Gr RDA of received promo to Obstlt appt Staka Kü.Fl.Gr. 2./ ordered to RLM for training appt Gruppenleiter L in OKW/Amt Abwehr promo to Oberst appt Generalstabs-Offizier d.lw. in Stab/Marine Guppen-Kdo. West appt Kdr. Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 41 and concurrently Kdr. Fliegerschule FFS A/B 41, Frankfurt/Oder appt Chef des Generalstab des Feldluftgau-Kdo. Belgien-Nordfrankreich promo to Gen.Maj arrested, special court-martial and acquitted appt General z.b.v. with Luftgau-Kdo. VIII, Breslau later Prag (Prague) concurrently appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. Prag (Koflug 2/XVII) became POW released in Reinbek. METZNER, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Obstlt promo to Oberst with RDA of METZNER, Kurt. (DKG) Oblt., Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Hptm., 2. (H)/ Aufkl.Gr. 31 awarded the DKG. METZNER, Leo. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). METZNER, Otto promo to Maj.(d.R.) Maj. and Chef 18.(le.Flugm.-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt. 93. METZSCH, Horst Maj. in IV./KG 3, trf to NJG 101. MEULENBERGH, Gottfried Hptm. (d.r./flak), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). MEURER, Helmut. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Hptm Hptm. in Erg.NAGr., trf to Offiziere z.b.v./ob.d.l. (Sch.Etat). c ? Hptm., appt Staka 1./NAGr. 3 (to ). MEURER, Manfred. (DOB: in Hamburg). (RE, DKG) entered service as a cadet in Flak-Rgt. 6. c trf to the Fliegertruppe and then attended a Zerstörer-Schule. c assigned to 9./NJG pilot in 2./NJG 1. 26/ Lt., 9./NJG Oblt., appt Staka 3./NJG 1 (to ) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded DKG, 3./NJG Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 3./NJG Hptm., awarded Eichenlaub, Staka 3./NJG Hptm., appt Kdr. II./NJG 5 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./NJG 1 (to ). 21/ KIA He 219 A-0 (G9+BB) in mid-air collision with an RAF bomber over the Magdeburg area, crashed 20 km E of Magdeburg. Buried at Ohlsdorfer Cemetery/Hamburg. Credited with c.130 combat missions and 65 night victories. MEUSCHKE, Gerhard. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.).

137 MEUSER, Bernhard Hptm., appt Kdt. Flakschiessplatz Oxboel (to 1942?) promo to Maj.(d.L./Flak). MEUSER, Erwin. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MEUSER, Peter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Jülich) Hptm.(d.R./Flak), trf from le.flak-abt. 71 to Luftgaukdo. VII Hptm. (d.r./flak). MEUSER, Walter Hptm. (d.r.z.v.), trf from III./Ln.-Rgt. 202 to 25./Ln.-Rgt MEUTH, Bernhard promo to Maj. c appt (acting?) Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 13 (to 08.44) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 39 and or 63. MEVES, Dr. (med.)? Ernst promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). MEVES, Otfrid. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. MEVISSEN, Kurt. (DOB: in Diedenhofen). (R, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe and trf to 2./Fl.Ers.Abt. 47 (to ) trf to FFS E Braunschweig (to ) trf to Fl.Ausb. Rgt. 22 (to ) trf to 2.Kp. FFS C3 (to ) trf to 2.Kp./Grosse KFS 3. ( to ) trf to BFS 5 (to ) trf to Erg.KGr. 3 (to ) trf to Lehrstaffel/KG 1 (to ) trf to 3./KG 1(to ) scored a near miss on the battleship October Revolution awarded Ehrenpokal. End of had accumulated 221 missions Uffz., awarded DKG, 9.(Eis)/KG promo to Kriegsoffizieranwärter (KOA) trf to 10./KG 1 (to ) awarded the Ritterkreuz after completing 221 combat missions and destroying 8 trains, an armored train, 11 tanks and 9 artillery or AA batteries promo to Lt trf to 6./KG 1 (to ) badly WIA when his He 177 A-3 crashed near Zardiki, 50 km W of Radom trf to Erg.KGr. He 177 (to ) promo to Oblt trf to 1./KG 40 (to ) appt Funk und Navigationsoffizier of I./KG trf to I./LG released from captivity. Credited with at least 388 combat missions in Hannover. MEVIUS, Robert. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MEWES,? Hptm., Kdr. I./Flak-Lehr-Rgt. (and 05.44). MEWES, Ernst Maj. (d.r./fl.) with Fl.Pl.Kdo. A 17/XI, appt Kdt. Fl.H. Wittmundhafen. MEWES, Joachim. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MEWES, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Wittenberg) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MEWES, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.), trf from the Luftnachrichtentruppe to the Fallschirmjäger. MEWIS, Erich in XIII. Fliegerkorps, promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. III./Lw.-Jäger-Rgt appt Kdr. Jäger-Rgt. 45 (L) selected for promo to Oberst with effect from MEX, Clemens. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Dortmund II) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). MEY, Gustav. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(d.R.) Maj., Kdr. le.flak-abt. 752 (and 07.44) appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 882 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 181 (mot) (to 05.45). MEY, Herbert promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). MEY, Johannes promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.). MEYBERG, Bernd promo to Oblt Oblt. and Adjutant in II.(Flugfunk-Versuchs-Abt. (mot.))/ln.-versuchs-rgt. MEYBOHM, Werner. (DOB: ) WIA in 3./Fliegerzielgeschwader in 3./Erg.JGr. Nord then trf to 9./JG Oblt. and Stafü 9./JG 300 en 3/45. MEYDING, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin X) Hptm. (d.r./flak). MEYE, Albert promo to Hptm Hptm., trf from FAS II to RLM pool with temporary duty to Amtsgruppe für Flakentwicklung (L.Flak) Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. le.flak-abt MEYE, Rolf. 27? Hptm., appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 9 (gem.mot.). MEYENBERG, Hermann. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Erfurt) Hptm., trf from 9./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 2 to 8./Lg.Nachr.Rgt Hptm. (d.r./ln.). MEYENBERG, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hildesheim) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). MEYER zu BELM, Gustav. (DOB: ) Maj.d.R. (Ln.), released from active service. MEYER zu BELM, Gustav promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.). MEYER zu HELLIGEN, Peter promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak).

138 MEYER zum GOTTESBERGE, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hannover I) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MEYER zur HEYDE, Hans. (DOB: in Hamburg). (R, DKG) Wm., awarded DKG, 6./Flak-Rgt Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Chef 3./Flak-Rgt. 34 (mot). MEYER zur HEYDE, Heinrich. (W.B.K. Herford) Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Fl.Pl.Kdo. Detmold to Fl.H.Kdtr. Agram with Fl.H.Kdtr. A 201/XVII, trf to Fl.Pl.Kdo. 44/XI on recommendation of Luftgaukdo. XI, promo to Maj. (d.r./fl.). MEYER,? Maj., Kdr. Flak-Abt MEYER,? Oblt. in 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 14. MEYER,? Maj., appt Staka 3./KG 26 (to ). MEYER,? Oblt. and Staka 9./TG 4. MEYER,? Oblt. and Staka 1./KG 26. MEYER, Alfred Hptm.(d.R./Fl.), trf to the Wehrmachtbeamtenkorps d.lw. MEYER, Alwin. (DOB: in Minden or Blasheim/23 km W of Minden) in 3./ZG WIA pilot in 9./ZG /ZG 1 WIA - Me 210 A-1 (2N+AT) 50 km E of Faid Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Techn.Offz. in ZG 1 then trf to ZG Oblt., appt Stafü of 5./ZG 26 (to WIA - Me 410 lost to B-17 return fire) Oblt., 5./ZG Oblt., appt Staka 5./ZG 26 (to ) promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 5./JG 106 (to 08.44) Hptm., appt Führer Erprobungskdo. Do Hptm., trf to JG 7. Credited with one victory. MEYER, Arnold. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Lüneburg) Hptm. (d.r./flak). MEYER, Arthur. (DOB: ) Hptm., in II./KG 27 (to MIA) Hptm. and Staka 4./KG 27, MIA - in He 111 H-6 (1G+LM) during armed recce over the Ilmensee. MEYER, August. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bremen II). (DKG). Had pre-war service in the Kriegsmarine Lt., (pilot) awarded the Ehrenpokal Hptm. (d.r./fl.) Oblt., See TFl.St. 1 awarded the DKG) Hptm., Staka? 4./TG Hptm., Staka Seetransportstaffel 1 KIA - failed to return from a flight over the Aegean. [ perhaps this is two people?] MEYER, Bernhard Hptm. (d.r./fl.), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). MEYER, Bruno. (DOB: in Jeremie/Haiti). (R) in II.(Schl.)/LG Staka 5./LG Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 10./LG Oblt., appt Staka 4.(Pz.)/Schl.G. 1 (to 00.42) Staka 3./Erg.Zerstörer-Gr Hptm., appt Staka 4.(Pz.)/Schl.G. 2 (to 03.43) appt Kdr. JFS 7? Hptm., appt Führer der Panzerjägerstaffeln (to ) promo to Maj appt Kdr. IV.(Pz.)/SG 9 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. I./SG 104 (to ) concurrently appt (acting?) Kdr. FFS A 9 (to )? Credited with over 500 missions and the destruction of about 50 tanks. MEYER, Eduard. (DOB: in Detmold). (R) in I./ZG Lt. in an unspecified ZG, awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., awarded Ritterkreuz, I./ZG KIA Bf 110 E-2 (3U+PL) collided with another German aircraft and plunged to his death near Velizh/Belorussia. Credited with 22 air victories and the destruction of at least 48 enemy planes on the ground and 2 tanks. MEYER, Elimar. (DOB: ). (R) Lt., awarded Ritterkreuz, 12./LLG in Hamburg. MEYER, Emil promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) with Fl.H.Kdtr. Zwischenahn, trf to Fl.Pl.Kdo. C (See) 138/XI. MEYER, Erich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hamburg V) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). MEYER, Erich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin VI) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). MEYER, Erich Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Stab/Fl.H.Kdtr. Langendiebach to Stab/Koflug Melun promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). MEYER, Ernst. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) promo to Maj. (d.r./flak) Maj., IIb in Stab/16. Flak-Div. (to ) Maj., appt IIb/VI. Flakkorps (to ). MEYER, Ernst. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in E-Stelle Werneuchen, released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N). MEYER, Ernst. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), in I./Flak-Rgt Maj. and Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. 334 (still 05.43) Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. 334, promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 488 (to ) selected for promo to Oberst with effect from

139 MEYER, Dr. Ernst. (DOB: ) Hptm., Nafü in Grosse KFS Lechfeld Maj., appt Kdr. Ausb.Abt./Luftflotte-Nachr.Schule promo to Obstlt Kdr. IV./Ln.-Rgt. 4 (to ) trf to Stab/Höh.Kdr.d.Ln.-Schulen promo to Oberst (Ln.) Kdr. I. (Bordfunker-)/Ln.Schule 4 (but, Ln.-Schule 4 and components all disbanded by ). MEYER, Erwin. (DOB: in Detmold) Staka 3./KGr.z.b.V. 50. Last rank: Oblt. MEYER, Franz Maj., appt Kdr. Schule/Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 31 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. FFS A/B 110 (to ). MEYER, Franz promo to Maj.(d.L./Fl.). MEYER, Friedrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MEYER, Friedrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Koblenz) Hptm. (Kr.O./Flak). MEYER, Friedrich Hptm., appt Kdr. III.Lg.Nachr.Rgt. Westfrankreich promo to Maj. (d.r./ln.). c Maj., appt Kdr. Ln.-Rgt. 222 (still ). MEYER, Friedrich-August. (DOB: ). (R, DKG) Maj., in Rgt. General Göring, appt Kdr. Res.Flakscheinwerfer-Abt Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flakscheinw-Rgt. 56 (to ) appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. Hermann Göring (to ) promo to Oberst Oberst, awarded Ritterkreuz for service as Kdr. Fsch.Pz.Ers.-u.Ausb.Brig. Hermann Göring Oberst, appt Kdr. Fsch.Flak-Rgt. Hermann Göring (to 11.44) Oberst, appt Kdr. Fsch.Pz.Ers.- u.ausb.brig. Hermann Göring (to ) awarded the DKG Oberst, appt Kdr. Fsch.Pz.Ers.-u.Ausb.Brig. 1 Hermann Göring (to 03.45). (n.d.) postwar he changed his name to Friedrich-August Meyer-Schewe in Krefeld. MEYER, Dr. (med.) Fritz Stabsarzt (Kr.O.) ordered to Lw.-Lazarett Matrei-Igls for temporary duty. MEYER, Georg. (DKG) Hptm.(d.R./Flak), in Flak-Ers.Abt. 62, assigned temporary duty to LS-Ers.Abt. 1 (to ) Hptm.(d.R./Flak), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 62 to Luftgaukdo. VIII Hptm., awarded DKG, le.flak-abt. 77. MEYER, Georg. (DOB: ) Hptm., appt Staka 2./JG with 2./JG appt Staka 2./JG appt Staka 2./JG with 2./JG Hptm., 2./JG Hptm., 2./JG Oblt., appt Staka 1./JFS 4 (to ) Hptm., appt Gruppenleiter in JFS 4 (to or ?) appt Staka 5./LG 2 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. Zerstörervorschule 1 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. JFS 7 (to ) Maj., appt Kommodore JG 107 (to ) promo to Obstlt. Credited with 3 victories. MEYER, Gerhard. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin X) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). MEYER, Gerhard. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MEYER, Gert. (DOB: ). (DKG) Oblt., in Flak-Rgt Hptm., appt Kdr. le.flak-abt promo to Maj appt Gruppenleiter in LP 3/Lw.-Pers.Amt (still 04.45). MEYER, Günter. (DOB: ) in 3./Flak-Rgt. Hermann Göring, promo to Hptm. MEYER, Gustav. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MEYER, H Hptm. and Staka 9./KG 40 MIA - shot down by AA while attacking trawlers, crashed 30 miles E of Grimsby. MEYER, Hans. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MEYER, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Lübeck) Hptm. (d.r./flak). MEYER, Hans. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). MEYER, Hans. (DOB: ) in 2./NJG 3 belly-landed Bf 110 C (D5+AL) at Venlo with IV./NJG promo to Oblt Oblt., Staka 11./NJG Oblt., IV./NJG Oblt., appt Staka 10./NJG 6 (to ) Oblt., trf to day fighters training on Me 262. Credited with 3 night and 4 day victories. MEYER, Hans Maj., appt Ic/Luftwaffengruppenkdo Maj., appt Ic/Abwehr in Stab/Luftgaukdo. III (still 02.45). MEYER, Hans promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). MEYER, Hans Obstlt., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Rgt. 3/VII. MEYER, Hans Maj.(Erg.O.), in le.flak-abt in Flak-Ers.Abt. 12, promo to Obstlt. MEYER, Hans Obstlt. appt Kdr. Beobachteranwärterbataillon (to ). MEYER, Hans-Adolf. (DOB: or in Nordstrand near Husum). (R, DKG) still in the RAD and later in a Lw.-Bau-Btl. before beginning flight training Lt., awarded the

140 Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded DKG, II./St.G Oblt. in I./St.G. 3, trf to St.G Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Stafü, 8./SG Staka 9./SG KIA during a ferry flight, crashed his Fw 190 in bad weather 30 km E of /Udetfeld. Credited with 402 missions, destroying 12 British tanks, 2 supply ships, several bridges, damaged a destroyer, shot down one aircraft and helped sink three Soviet destroyers. MEYER, Hans-Georg. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), at FFS (See) Warnemünde promo to Maj.(Erg.O./Fl.) Maj., trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Schwerin (previously with Koflug 14/XI) to XIII. Fliegerkorps (for training at Bataillonsführerschule Antwerpen) Maj. (z.d.) in III./Jäger- Rgt. 34 (L), trf to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. and ordered to III. Lw.Feldkorps for temporary duty (to ) trf to Koflug 10/VII. MEYER, Dr. (Zahnarzt) Hans-Jürgen. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Dessau) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). MEYER, Harry promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Adjutant in Stab II./Ln.-Rgt MEYER, Heinrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hamburg VI) Hptm. (d.r./flak). MEYER, Heinrich. (DOB: in Lehrte near Hannover). (R, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe and took basic training with Fl.Ers.Abt trained as a bomber observer with Fliegergruppe trf to 3./KG 252, later 2./KG Lt., awarded DKG, I./KG Oblt. in I./KG 2 awarded the Ritterkreuz for the destruction of 2 merchant ships, 39 planes on the ground, 100 trucks and armored vehicles, and putting several artillery positions out of action. Fall 1942 trf to Stab I./KG awarded the Ehrenpokal. Spring 1943 volunteered for pilot training. (n.d.) trf to FFS C trf to IV./KG trf to 12./KG 76 (soon renamed 11./Erg.KG 1) appt Ia of II./KG 76 (to 05.45). Credited with destroying 39 a/c on the ground in about 280 combat sorties in Bad Neuenahr. MEYER, Heinz. (DOB: in Magdeburg). (RE, DKG). (W.B.K. Magdeburg II) volunteered for the paratroops, serving with 14. Kp./Hermann Göring Rgt. Early 1940 trf to II./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 1 becoming a Zugführer promo to Lt.d.R., trf to III./Fsch.Jg.Rgt appt Führer of 10./Fsch.Jg.Rgt jumped into Prison Valley/Crete. Early 1942 trf to III./Fsch.Jg.Rgt promo to Oblt.d.R. (RDA ) Oblt., awarded DKG, III./Fsch.Jg.Rgt promo to Hptm.d.R. Early 1944 WIA during the battles around Cassino Hptm., appt acting Führer III./Fsch.Jg.Rgt Hptm.(d.R.), awarded Ritterkreuz, Chef 8./Fsch.Jg.Rgt appt acting Führer of III./Fsch.Jg.Rgt WIA severely vic St. Lô Hptm.(d.R.), awarded Eichenlaub, III./Fsch.Jg.Rgt promo to Maj.d.R. (Kr.O.). (RDA ) after recovering, he was re-appt Führer of III./Fsch.Jg.Rgt captured in Viersen. MEYER, Heinz. (DOB: ) Hptm.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Lg.Kdo. VI promo to Maj. (Flak) Maj. in Stab/I. Fliegerkorps (previously in Stab/Lw.-Kdo. Don), trf to Stab/Lw.-Kdo. Ost. MEYER, Heinz. (DOB: ). (R) Fhj.Fw., awarded DKG, 8./SG Ofhn., awarded Ritterkreuz, 8./SG MEYER, Heinz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MEYER, Heinz. (W.B.K. Glogau) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). MEYER, Heinz. c Oblt., appt Staka 3./NAGr. 13 (to ). MEYER, Helmut Oblt., in KG Hptm., appt Staka 5./KG 54 (to ) Hptm., Staka 5./KG 54 MIA/POW - Ju 88 A-4 (B3+RP) captured vic Bône/Algeria. MEYER, Helmut Hptm., appt (acting?) Kp.Chef Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XV (to 11.44). MEYER, Hermann. (DOB: ) Hptm.(d.R./Flak), in Res.Flak-Abt. 905, assigned temporary duty to Dt.Lw.Mission in Rumänien (to ) promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) in schw.flak-abt. 267, appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 113 (still 08.43). MEYER, Hermann Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from Höheren Kdo. der Aufklärungsfliegerschulen und Aufklärungsfliegerergänzungseinheiten to KGr.z.b.V MEYER, Hermann promo to Hptm.(Kr.O.) Hptm. and Chef 1.(Stabs-Nachr.-Kp.)/Ln.- Abt MEYER, Hermann promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.) Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), appt Chef Flieger-Kp.z.b.V. 19. MEYER, Dr. Horst promo to Stabsarzt (d.r.) (Zahnarzt). MEYER, Hubert Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Feldausb.Rgt. d.lw. 1 to III./5. Lw.-Felddivision. MEYER, Johannes. (n.d.) appt (acting?) Stafü 1./TG 5.

141 MEYER, Johannes trf to III./JG Oblt., in 10./JG 26 (to , KIA in Fw 190 A-5 (Blue 4) that crashed 1.5 km SE of Villers-Bretonneux following air combat). MEYER, Johannes Hptm., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 2/VI Hptm., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau- Btl. 10/IV. MEYER, Johannes Hptm., in 5./KG 51 ( over France). MEYER, Josef Hptm., Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 24/XII promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). MEYER, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MEYER, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm MEYER, Karl-Ernst. (DOB: ). (DKG?) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Lt., III./KG 55 awarded the DKG? MEYER, Karl-Heinz ( Conny ) (I). (DOB: ) Lt. at FFS C Celle (later FFS C 7) appt Staka 11./JG appt Staka 8./JG appt Staka 8./ZG appt Staka 8./ZG 26 (to ) appt Staka 2./JGr. 126 (temporary name of 8./ZG26 until ) Oblt., with 8./ZG Oblt., 8./ZG Hptm., appt Kdr. I./Zerstörerschule 2 (to ) Hptm., II./JG Hptm., appt Kdr. II./JG 26 (to ) Hptm., II./JG Hptm., appt Kdr. I./JG 104 (to ) promo to Maj Maj., appt Kdr. I./JG 107 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. II./JG 108 (to ). Credited with 16 victories. MEYER, Karl-Heinz (II). (DOB: ) Oblt., in KG promo to Hptm. MEYER, Karl-Heinz Flieger-Stabsingenieur amd Bauaufsichtsführer at Südwestdeutschland Waffen- und Munitions in Stuttgart. MEYER, Karl-Horst. (DOB: ) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal in III./KG 55, promo to Oblt Oblt., appt Staka 7./KG 55 (to ). MEYER, Klaus Oblt., trf from III.(K)/LG 1 to Bombenschule Anklam trf to I./Lehrgruppe 88. MEYER, Konrad. (DOB: ). (DKG) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 22, awarded the DKG. MEYER, Kurt. (DKG) Oblt., awarded DKG, 3./Flak-Rgt promo to Hptm Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 231 (still 04.45). MEYER, Kurt. (DOB: ) in KG 1, promo to Oblt. MEYER, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) Ic/9. Flak-Div. MEYER, Kurt. (n.d.) Obstlt., Stab/Lw.-Kdo. Südost ( to ). MEYER, Lorenz. (DOB: ) Hptm.d.R. (Ln.), KIA. MEYER, Lothar. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm., appt Staka 1./St.G. 101 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 1./SG 103 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./SG 104 (to ). MEYER, Ludwig. (DOB: ) Obstlt. and Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. 512, appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 47 (to 08.41) appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 48 (mot) (to 11.42) promo to Oberst Kdr. Lw.- Art.Rgt. 10 (and 10.43). MEYER, Michael promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.). MEYER, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(DAL/A2) Hptm., in Stab/9. Flak- Div. (to 02.43). MEYER, Otto. (DOB: ). (DKG). (n.d.) in JG with 8./JG Oblt., appt Staka 1.(Erg.)/JG promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka Ausb.St./Jagdlehrerüberprüfungsgruppe (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 4./JG 27 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. IV./JG 27 (to MIA - Bf 109 G-6 in the Caen area, cause unknown) Hptm. in JG 26, awarded the DKG. Credited with 21 victories. MEYER, Otto. (DOB: ) Lt.(Ln.), with HTelAbt (Hafen-Telegraph-Abteilung?) of the Austrian Air Force, then trf to the Luftwaffe with Ln-Abt Oblt., trf from Ln.Rgt. Ob.d.L. to 10./Ln.Rgt. 1. (n.d.) Hptm. (Tr.O.) (Ln.), KIA. MEYER, Otto. (DOB: in Gernsleben). (R, DKG). Summer 1941 trf to a Grosse KFS trf to IV./KG trf to 9./KG Fw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Ofw., awarded DKG, 9./KG WIA when his He 111 H-16 (G1+BY) was hit by AA vic Chernyhevsky. Late 1943 trf probably to 14.(Eis)/KG Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, III./KG trf to the Flieger-Sonderkommando of the OKL KIA in an Me 262 A-1 accident near Eger/Böhmen, cause unknown. Credited with more than 300 missions.

142 MEYER, Otto. (DOB: ) Fliegerhauptnautiker in I./Flieger-Rgt. 63, reassigned from the Nautikerkorps d.lw. to Truppenoffizier (A 1) in the grade of Hptm. (RDA ). (n.d.) promo to Maj. (RDA ). MEYER, Paul. (DOB: ) in Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Belg./Nordfr., promo to Obstlt trf from Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Belg./Nordfr. to Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Italien (to ) trf to Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Ostland. MEYER, Paul. (DOB: ) Maj., appt Kdr. II./Grosse KFS Thorn (to ), then II./Grosse KFS 4 (to ) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Fl.Anwärter-Btl. VII (to ) promo to Oberst Oberst, appt Kdr. Flieger-Rgt. 90 and concurrently IV./Fl.Rgt. 90 (to ) Oberst, appt Kdr. Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 71 (to ) relieved of duty at Montelimar for refusing to obey an order that would have needlessly endangered his men and subsequently court-martialed in Berlin. MEYER, Paul. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Köln II) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.) Hptm., Flugleiter/Fl.H.Kdtr. A 4/VI. MEYER, Peter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MEYER, Peter promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) (Flak). MEYER, Reinhold. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MEYER, Richard promo to Hptm.(d.R./Ln.). MEYER, Richard Maj., Staka 6./KG 76 (to ) Maj., (acting?) Kdr. II./KG 76 KIA - Ju 88 A-4 (F1+HP) shot down by a P-38 of 96FS about 75 km NE of Cape Bon, Pl.Qu. 13 Ost MEYER, Robert Kriegsmarine officer Lt. zur See in 5./Bordfl.Gr Oblt. (ex-oblt. zur See) and observer in 5./Bordfl.Gr. 196 and stationed aboard Raider 10 (HSK 4 Thor, 3,862 GRT and equipped with two Ar 196 floatplanes). MEYER, Rolf. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm trf from LKS 6 to I./Flak-Rgt Hptm., appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 9 Legion Condor (to ). MEYER, Rudolf (I). (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from Streckenflugschule Berlin to Fl.H.Kdtr. Berlin-Staaken in Stab/Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich, promo to Obstlt. MEYER, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Stade) Hptm. (d.r./flak). MEYER, Rudolf. (DOB: ) with Fl.H.Kdtr. Berlin-Staaken, promo to Obstlt in Flieger-Ers.Btl. III, ordered to Stab/Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte (Flugunfalluntersuchungs- u.flug sicherheitsstelle) for temporary duty trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. III to Lw.Kdo. Südost (Flugunfalluntersuchungs- u.flug sicherheitsstelle) promo to Oberst acting Kdr. Flieger- Abt./Luftflotten-Nachr.Schule 6 (See) (and 04.45). MEYER, Rudolf Hptm., appt Staka 10./KG 76 (to 04.42) Maj., in IV./KG 76 (to ). MEYER, Rudolf Hptm., Leiter Seenotkdo. 17. MEYER, Siegfried. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Oblt Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal awarded DKG, I./KG Oblt., in KG 53 (to MIA - He 111 H-6 (A1+AB) apparently to AA fire). MEYER, Siegfried. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. MEYER, Traugott promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). MEYER, Ulrich Oblt., appt Staka 3./NJG 2 (to KIA in Ju 88 C-2 (R4+KL) hit by AA fire from RAF Station Manby, crashed at Mill Hill near Louth, Lincolnshire). Buried at Cannock Chase. MEYER, Waldemar Oblt. pilot, in Geschw.Stab/LG 1 (MIA - in Ju 88 A-1 shot down by fighters 30 km S of Land s End). MEYER, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm. (Ln.), posted to the Fallschirmjäger. MEYER, Walter. (DOB: or ?). (DKG). Oblt., in JG 54 and JG 26. (n.d.) with JG Fw., in 5./JG Ofw., 5./JG Ofw., 5./JG Ofw., 7./JG 26 badly WIA - Fw 190 A-1 (Brown 2 + I) due to engine failure resulting in a crash at Overheluestraat (Moorsele?), hospitalized at Courtrai Ofw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Ofw., 7./JG Ofw., in 5./JG Lt. in 7./JG 26, WIA - Fw 190 A-4 (White 5) in a ground collision with his wingman at Wevelghem/Belgium with 7./JG died of tuberculosis at Lille hospital, contracted while there due to injuries from the collision Lt., awarded DKG, 7./JG posthumous promo to Hptm. Credited with 18 victories.

143 MEYER, Walter. (DOB: ) Obstlt. assigned to Gen. für Fliegerausbildung, trf to 10. Fliegerdivision for further assignment promo to Oberst Oberst, given special disciplinary powers by Reichsmarschall Göring over Luftwaffe personnel in the rear sectors of Luftflotte 6. MEYER, Weichand. (DOB: ) Hptm.(Erg.O./Fl.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. (See) Jever to Höh.Fl.Techn.Schule Maj., trf from Feldluftzeuggruppe Westfrankreich to Luftgaustab z.b.v Maj., trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. II to Stab/Lw.Kdo. Ost promo to Obstlt Obstlt., appt Kdr. der Kfz.-Beständelager d.lw. 11/XI. MEYER, Werner promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Chef 7. (Telegrafenbau-Kp.)/Ln.- Rgt. (mot) 12. MEYER, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MEYER, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) Maj., in Flak-Rgt. 13, appt Kdr. III.(Scheinw.)/Flak-Rgt Maj., appt Kdr. III.(Scheinw.)/Flak-Rgt. 36 (or III.(Scheinw.)/Flak-Rgt. 241?) (to ) appt provisional Kdr. Flakscheinw.Rgt Obstlt., appt Kdr. Ausb.Gr.(schw.)/Luftgau- FAS III (and 01.42). c appt Kdr. Feld-FAS (Mitte) 12 (to ) promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Feld-FAS (Mitte) 16 (to ) Oberst, appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 136 (to 04.45). MEYER, Wilhelm. (W.B.K. Berlin VIII) in Luftgaustab Finnland area, promo to Hptm. (d.r./flak). MEYER, Wilhelm in Lw.Befh. Mitte area, promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) Maj. (d.r./fl.) in Stab/Inspizienten der Luftdienstverbände, trf to XII. Fliegerkorps for further assignment. MEYER, Wilhelm promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Bau.). MEYER, Wilhelm Oblt. and Staka 8.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 32, KIA in Hs 126 that failed to return from operations over the Daugavpils area in Latvia. MEYER, Dr. (med.) Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Salzwedel) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). MEYER, Woldemar Oblt., in II.(K)/LG 1. MEYER, Wolfgang. (DOB: ) in KG 1, promo to Oblt trf to 8./JG with 5./JG 1 KIA - Bf 109 G-6 (Blue 21) in the Caen - Rouen area Lt., 13.(Sturm)/JG 3. Credited with one victory. [Clearly this guy is more than one person] MEYER-BOJANA, Dr. (med.) Richard. (DOB: ) entered active military service promo to Oberstarzt Oberstarzt and Chefarzt/Lw.-Lazarett Wiener-Neustadt Oberstarzt, trf to San.-Ers.u.Ausb.Abt. d.lw. (still ). MEYER-BROCKENHAUPT, Wilhelm promo to Maj.(d.R.z.V./Bau). MEYER-CHRISTIAN, Joachim promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Chef 1. (Fernspr.- u.fernschr.-betriebs-kp.)/ln.-rgt. 34. MEYER-ERLACH, Willy Lt., 3./SKG 210 unhurt - Me 210 A-1 (S9+CL) damage to cockpit during flight, vic Landsberg-Lech a/f Oblt., appt Staka 3./ZG 1 (to ?) Oblt. (Tr.O./Fl.) in Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe, trf to LKS Hptm., appt Staka 13./JG 27 (to c.03.45) Oblt., appt Staka 1./JG 27 (to ). MEYER-ESTORF, Herbert in a gem.flak-abt., promo to Oblt. MEYER-FLOTHO, Ulrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm Hptm. and Ia op 2 in Stab/9. Flak-Div. MEYER-GERHARDS, Siemen promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) Maj. and Leiter Nachschubkdo. Zelenika, appt Major beim Stabe/Koflug 7/XVII (Crete). MEYER-GRAAP, Werner. (DOB: ) Hptm.d.R. (Ln.), posted to the Fallschirmjäger. MEYER-GRELL, Klaus in Offzieren z.b.v. RLM/Ob.d.L. (Sch.Etat), promo to Oblt Oblt., I./KG 4 KIA. [Note: name might be spelled "Meyer-Grehl"] MEYER-HAAKE, Fritz Maj., trf from Grosse KFS Fassberg to RLM (Chef d. Luftwehr Wehr-Abt.) promo to Obstlt trf from Höheren Flieger-Ausb.Kdo. 17 to Fliegertechnischen Schule 5 as Maj. beim Stab. MEYER-HALLE, Erich Hptm., Chef 5.(Fspr.)/Ln.-Rgt Maj., Kdr. I./Ln.-Rgt. 3 (to ). c appt Nafü/Luftgaustab z.b.v. 100 (to ) Nafü/Luftgaustab z.b.v Maj., appt Kdr. III./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 8 (to 07.41) Maj., appt Kdr. Ln.-Betr.Abt. z.b.v. 12 (to 08.41) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Ln.-Rgt. 22 (to c.08.42) Kdr. Ln.-Rgt Kdt. Wehrmacht-Nachrichtenkommandantur Narwik, promo to Oberst (Ln.).

144 MEYERHOF, Horst in 2./Flak-Rgt. 43, promo to Hptm.(Tr.O.) in Flak-Ers.Abt. 9 (Führer-Reserve), trf to Höh.Kdr.d.Flakartillerieschulen. MEYERHOFER, Bodo Maj., II./KG 100. MEYERHÖFER, Georg Oblt.(Kr.O./Fl.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. E 30/VI to Lg.Kdo. Moskau. MEYERHOFF, Ernst. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Braunschweig) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) at Flugleitungsschule d.lw. Schönwalde, trf to Fl.H.Kdtr. Schwerin. MEYERHOFF, Karl Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from Fluganwärter-Btl. V to Flieger-Ers.Btl. III. MEYERHOFF, Wilhelm promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Flak). MEYERING, Heinrich. (DOB: in Leer/Ostfriesland). (R) began basic training in Fl.Ausb.Rgt assigned to I./St.G. 2 on completion of training Uffz., awarded the Ehrenpokal or Uffz., awarded the DKG, 3./St.G instructor at several Stukaschulen Fw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 3./SG promo to Lt assigned to SG 10 during the final weeks of the war. Credited with 972 combat missions MEYERING, Heinz. (DOB: ). (DKG) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt., NAGr. 12 awarded the DKG. MEYER-JAHN, Arno promo to Maj.(d.L./Flak). MEYER-KASSEL, Werner Flieger-Oberstabsingenieur and Bauaufsichtsführer at Erla Leipzig. MEYERKORT, Ottmar. (DKG) Hptm.(d.R./Flak), provisional Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. 404, appt permanent Kdr. (to ) Maj.(d.R./Flak), trf to 3. Lw.-Felddivision Kdr. II./3. Lw.- Felddivision (WIA? - then again On exactly the same dates he is listed as Ia/3. Fallschirmjäger- Div.) Maj. and Führer II./Artillerie-Rgt. 3 (L), awarded the DKG Maj., Kdr. II./Lw.- Artillerie-Rgt. 3. MEYER-SACH, Hans. (DOB: ) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) Beobachter (observer) training at Fliegerschule Braunschweig (to ) trf to the Luftwaffe began pilot training promo to Hptm attended Luftkreisschule II Berlin (1. Lehrgang) (to ) Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) trf to Standort Berlin and attached to the Manöverstab/Reichskriegsministerium appt tactics instructor at Fliegerschule Braunschweig appt Staka in Aufkl.Gr Hptm., Staka 3.(H)/Aufkl.Gr Maj., appt Ia/Koluft AOK 9 (and 08.41) promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. Bordschützen-Anwärter-Btl Obstlt., trf from RLM (L In 10) to Wehrmachtbefehlshaber Ukraine (to ) trf to Stab/Luftgaukdo. Norwegen appt Ia in Stab/Luftgaukdo. Norwegen promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 2 (to ). MEYER-SCHAAR, Caesar-Georg Hptm. (Tr.O.) in Offiziere z.b.v. Ob.d.L. (Sch.Etat), trf to 3./NAGr Hptm., 2./ZG in 2./ZG 76, KIA by return fire from heavy bombers vic Lastoni de Formin in the Dolomiti area/italy. Credited with one victory. MEYER-SCHÄFER, Georg. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Ln.) released from active service. MEYER-SCHELLENBERG, Paul Maj.(d.R.), Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. 264, trf to Flak-Ers.Abt. 9 (to ) trf to Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte for further assignment. MEYER-SCHRAG, Wolfgang promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Chef 1.(Fernspr.- u.fernschr.betriebs-kp.)/ln.-rgt. Legion Condor 3. MEYER-SPELBRINK, Gustav. (W.B.K. Kassel I) Hptm.(z.V.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. VI, trf to Stab/16. Lw.-Felddivision as recommended by Luftgaukdo. Holland, promo to Maj. (z.v./fl.). MEYERWEISSFLOG, Wilhelm Hptm. in Stab JG 53, POW (Bf 109 E-1, black <I-+-) shot up by a Spitfire and force-landed at Monkton farm near St. Nicholas-at-Wade promo to Maj. d.r. (Flg.). MEYHÖFER, Walter promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). MEYLAND, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MEYN, Erhard. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Hptm Hptm. (Tr.O.) in Stab/XII. Fliegerkorps, trf to Flak-Ers.Abt Hptm., appt Kdr. I.(Sturm)/Flak-Rgt. 51 (to ) promo to Maj in an unspecified Flak-Rgt., awarded the DKG. MEYN, Ernst-Ludwig promo to Oblt Oblt. and Zugführer in 6.(Betriebs-Kp.)/Ln.- Rgt MEYN, Kurt-Helmut Flieger-Stabsingenieur and Gruppenleiter with Erprobungsstelle Rechlin.

145 MEYN, Rudolf ) Lt., (pilot) awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt., 1./JG 51 KIA - Fw 190 A-6 overturned on landing at Bol.Rudka - died in hospital at Poltava. Credited with 4 victories. MEYN, Wilhelm. (DOB: in Hamburg). (R, DKG) began basic training in Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 23 Kaufbeuren promo to Lt Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal. (n.d.) in Erg/St.G assigned to 7./St.G. 3 on completion of training Adj. III./ St.G. 3 (to ) Lt., awarded DKG, III./SG 3. c Lt., Staka 8./St.G appt Staka 9./SG 3 (to ) promo to Oblt awarded Ritterkreuz, Stafü 9./SG released from captivity. Credited with 721 combat missions and 26 air victories entered the Bundeswehr and served until retiring as a Gen.Maj. on (or ?) in Hoppstätten-Weiersbach. MEYRAHN, Hans promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak). MEYSENBURG, Max Freiherr von Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Rgt. 2/XI Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Rgt. 2/XII. MEYTSKY, Alexander. (W.B.K. Wien II) trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe in the rank of Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). MEZLER, Rudolf Obstlt.(Erg.O.), in RLM (L.Flak) promo to Oberst (Flak). MIACHAELIS, Dr. (med.) Klaus-Wilhelm. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf to Lw.-San.Gr. in I./Flak-Rgt. 501 (mot) (IV. Flakkorps). MICHAEL, Ernst promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Zugführer in 12. (mittl.flugm.leit-kp.)/ln.-rgt MICHAEL, Hans-Ulrich Hptm. in 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Hptm. and Staka 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Hptm., appt Kdr. I./FAG 101 (to ) promo to Maj. MICHAEL, Hermann. (DOB: in Weissenstein/Oberfranken or in Weissenstadt). (R, DKG). (n.d.) entered the Heer soon after finishing school, and assigned to Panzerabwehr-Abt. 17. Fall 1937 attended officer training at Kriegschule Wiener-Neustadt (to 08.39) promo to Lt trf to Grosse KFS promo to Oblt trf to IV./KG trf to III./KG awarded Ehrenpokal. Spring 1943 appt Staka 8./KG Oblt., awarded DKG, 8./KG promo to Hptm Hptm. and Staka 8./KG 1, KIA in Ju 88 A-14 (V4+AS) shot down by ground fire vicinity Malo Archangelsk while attacking targets S of Orel and bailed out. Advancing troops found the crew murdered. [Version 2 is that the bombload detonated due to a direct AA hit.] Crew buried at Ssaborowka, 70 km S of Orel Hptm., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 8./KG 1. Credited with 282 combat missions. MICHAEL, Otto. (DOB: ) in I./Flak-Rgt. 22, promo to Oblt. MICHAELIS,? Hptm., Kdr. Flak-Abt MICHAELIS, Alfons-Friedrich Lt., appt Kp.Chef Lw.-Festungs-Btl. III (to 11.44). MICHAELIS, Ernst. (DOB: ) in Stabskp. d.pz.gren.rgt. 2/Div. Hermann Göring, promo to Oblt. (with RDA from ). MICHAELIS, Ernst-Eugen von promo to Maj appt Kdr. Aufkl.Gr. (H) Nord (to c ). c appt Kdr. NAGr. 11 (to 1942) promo to Obstlt Obstlt., appt IIa/I. Jagdkorps. MICHAELIS, Eugen. (DOB: ) Hptm., Chef 1. Ausb.Kp. Lw.-Gruppe Nachr.Schule 3, Augsburg Maj., in Ausb.Abt./Luftflotte Nachr.Schule Maj., appt Kdr. Ausb.- Abt./Luftflotten-Nachr.Schule promo to Obstlt.(Ln.) Obstlt.(Erg.O.), Kdr. Ausb.Abt./Luftflotte Nachr.Schule 1, appt Kdr. Ln.Flugsicherungs-Abt. Ost. MICHAELIS, Friedrich promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) Hptm. (d.r.) in schw.flak-abt. 384, appt provisional Kdr. of this Abt Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt MICHAELIS, Karl. (DKG) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 701 (to ) Hptm. and Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 701, awarded the DKG Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 701, promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) and trf to Höheren Kdr. der Flakartillerieschulen. MICHAELIS, Werner promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). MICHAELS, Heinz. (DOB: ). (DKG?) Oblt., appt Ic Offz./KG Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., 2./KG 3 awarded the DKG? Oblt. (Ing.), Staka 8./KG 6. MICHAELSEN, Karl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Oldenburg i.o. I) Hptm. (d.r./flak). MICHAL, Hans (Hanns) Hptm., with Flug-Sicherungshauptstelle Oberwiesenfeld promo to Obstlt.(Ln.) Obstlt., Kdr. Ln.-Abt. 123 (3. Flak-Div.).

146 MICHALEK, Georg. (DOB: in Wien). (R). c Lt., with Fl.Rgt. 2 of the Austrian Air Force. c trf to the Luftwaffe, eventually assigned to I./JG Oblt., trf from I./JG 52 to I./JG Oblt., appt Staka 1./JFS 4 (to 08.40) appt Ordz.Offz./Jagdfliegerführer 1 (Lfl.1) (to ) Hptm., in Stab/Jagdfliegerführer Hptm., appt Staka 4./JG 3 (to ) awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 4./JG Hptm., appt Kdr. I./JG 3 (to ) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Maj Maj., appt Kdr. Erg.JGr. West (to ) Maj., appt Kommodore JG 108 (to ) in Sao Paulo/Brazil. Credited with 59 victories. MICHALOWSKY, Dr. Ernst-Heinrich. (DOB: ) promo to Oberstarzt Oberstarzt, appt Korpsarzt/IV. Flakkorps. MICHALSKI, Arthur Flieger-Ingenieur and Prüfleiter with schw.feldwerft-abt. 1/VII. MICHALSKI, Gerhard. (DOB: in Augsdorf/Südharz). (RE) entered the Luftwaffe. (n.d.) in the Condor Legion Lt. trf to 6./JG Oblt., Adjutant, II./JG 53 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 4./JG 53 (to 07.42) appt Staka 4./JG in 4./JG (07.42?) Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. II./JG 53 (to ) Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 4./JG lost Bf 109 G-2 off Marsa-Scirocco bailed out and rescued unhurt Maj., appt acting Kommodore JG 53 (to , WIA - Bf 109 G-6 (Black << + - ) in combat vic Donnafugata, bailed out and rescued again) appt acting Kommodore JG 53 (to ) promo to Maj Maj., appt Kdr. II./JG 53 (to 1944) appt Kommodore JG z.b.v WIA - Bf 109 G-6 shot down trf to Verbandsführerschule trf to Stab I./JG appt Kommodore JG 4 (to ) Maj., awarded Eichenlaub, Kommodore JG promo to Obstlt Obstlt., Kommodore JG 4. Credited with 652 combat missions and 73 air victories. Shot down 6 times in a motor accident in Kaltenkirchen. MICHALSKY, Walter promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). MICHEL von TÜSSLING, Karl Freiherr Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from St.G. 77 to St.G MICHEL, Albert promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Maj. beim Stabe in Stab/Ln.-Rgt. 3 Legion Condor. MICHEL, Christian Oblt.(Kr.O./Fl.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Würzburg to Fl.H.Kdtr. E 32/VI. MICHEL, Felix. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Dresden III) Hptm., trf from LS-Ers.Abt. 1 to Heimat-Nebel-Kp. 5/XII Hptm. (d.r./flak). MICHEL, Friedrich Oblt. pilot, in 2./LG 1 (KIA - in Ju 88 A-4 shot down by a fighter while landing at Bir el Abd). MICHEL, Gerhard. (DKG) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., appt Führer Aufklärungskette (F) Lappland (to c ) Oblt. in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 124, awarded the DKG promo to Hptm. MICHEL, Hans in 5./Ln.-Rgt. 10, promo to Oblt. MICHEL, Josef promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak). MICHEL, Robert promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). MICHEL, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Zweibrücken) promo to Hptm.(W)(Kr.O.) trf from Stab/Flak-Rgt. 112 (Eisb.) to Stab/17. Lw.-Felddivision. MICHEL, Walter. (DKG) Hptm., appt Staka 4./KG Oblt/Hptm., Staka 10./KG Hptm., Staka 4./KG 54 (to or ?) Hptm. and Staka 4./KG 54, WIA He 111 P (B3+CM) hit by AA fire over Calais and forcelanded at Scheldewindeke/Belgium promo to Maj. MICHEL, Dr. (med.)walter promo to Stabsarzt. MICHEL, Wilhelm Hptm. in 8./JG 26 ( WIA when strafed at Lille-Nord). MICHELIS, Ernst Lt., appt Staka (acting?) 7./KG 100 (to MIA). MICHELITSCH,?. (n.d.) Oblt., Chef 1. Btr. I./Flak-Rgt. 43. MICHELS, Albert. (DOB: ). (n.d.) Oblt., with I./Flak-Rgt in Flak-Ers.Abt. 93 (Führerreserve), appt Insp.Chef with LKS 6 (still 02.45) promo to Hptm. MICHELS, Heinrich with Kdo.d.Rüstungsbereich Coburg, promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) appt temporary Kdr. Rüstungsbereich Karlsbad named from provisional to permanent Kdr. Rüstungsbereich Karlsbad. MICHELS, Robert. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Tr.O.) (Ln.). (n.d.) MIA.

147 MICHELSEN, Friedrich Wilhelm promo to Maj.(Flak), in le.flak-abt Maj., Kdr. le.flak-abt. 951, trf to Flak-Ers.Abt in Flak-Ers.Abt. 95, assigned temporary duty to Kdr. Heeresstreifendienst z.b.v. 2 (to ). MICHL, Josef. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in Ln.-Flugsicherungs-Abt. Mitte, released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N) Hptm. and Leiter Flugsicherungs-Hauptstelle 1 (Aalborg). MICHLER, Manfred in KG 2, promo to Oblt Oblt., I./KG 2 KIA?/MIA - Do 217 crashed at Gilze-Rijen a/f cause unknown. MICHLKE, Dr. (med.) Klaus. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, appt Truppenarzt in II./JG 400. MICHNER, Ludwig Hptm.(d.R./Flak), provisional Kdr. Flakscheinw.Abt. 248, appt permanent Kdr. (to ) Maj. (z.v.), trf to Stab/Luftgaukdo. VI. MICHNO, Erich. (DOB: ) WIA - Bf 109 E-7 in a collision with another Bf 109 vic Antwerp in I./JG Lt., 1./JG Lt., acting Staka 1./JG 52 (to ) Lt., 1./JG Oblt., in I./JG 52, appt Staka 1./JG 77 (to 08.43) Lt., 1./JG Oblt., appt Staka 3./JG 108 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 1./JG 108 (to ). Credited with 13 victories. MICKEL, Kurt Oblt. and aircraft salvage officer in Italy promo to Hptm. MICKLEI, Kurt. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Hptm awarded DKG, Stab/KG awarded the Ehrenpokal Hptm., appt Staka 1./KG 55 (to ) promo to Maj. MICKLEI, Kurt. (W.B.K. Duisburg) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Flak) (RDA ) reassigned from the Flak branch to the Flieger branch. MICKSCHE, Dr. (med.) Karl promo to Stabsarzt. MICZEK, Gottfried Hptm., trf from KG 3 to Vorkommando/Stuka Schule Marienbad appt Kdr. III./Feld-Rgt.d.Lw Hptm., appt Kdr. IV./Feld-Rgt.d.Lw promo to Maj. MICZOLIK, Dr. Karl-Georg Oberst, appt Qu IVc/Vet in Stab/Luftgaukdo. III (still 02.45). MIDDENDORF, Günther. (DOB: in Westerstede/Oldenburg) entered the Heer. WWI served in the infantry trf to the Luftwaffe from the Staatdienst with a rank of Regierungsrat and appt Gruppenleiter with Luftkreis-Kdo. II, Berlin promo to Oberregierungsrat appt Gruppenleiter with Luftgau-Kdo. III, Berlin appt Vertreter (deputy of) des Luftgau-Intendanten VIII promo to Luftgau-Intendant appt provisional Luftgau-Intendant XII appt Luftgau-Intendant Westfrankreich appt Luftgau-Intendant Holland appt Luftgau-Intendant VIII appt Luftgau-Intendant Holland appt Feldluftgau-Intendant XXVI reassigned to the Offizieren des Truppensonderdienst in a partisan attack near Jakobstadt (Jekabpils) in Central Latvia posthumously promo to General-Intendant (RDA ). MIDDENDORF, Max appt IIa/VIII. Fliegerkorps in RLM (General z.b.v. beim Staatssekretär), promo to Oberst appt Abt.-Chef in RLM (Gen.d.Flugbetriebes) Oberst, Chef des Flugbetriebes und der Flugsicherheit/Gen.St.d.Lw. MIDDERHOFF, Peterjürgen Oblt., trf to 1./Kü.Fl.Gr MIDDERMANN, Heinz-Emil. (DKG) Lt. and He 111 pilot in KG Oblt., appt Staka 6./KG 2 (to ) in KG 2, promo to Hptm Hptm. in 6./KG 2, awarded the DKG Hptm., appt Kdr. II./KG 100 (to ) KIA - Do 217 E-5 crashed vic Cambela/NW Spain or Cambelas on the west coast of Portugal 46 km NNW of Lisbon (Version #2: crashed near Gambolo, 30 km SW of Milan/Italy, while trying to return to Toulouse from Bergamo after raiding Anzio the previous day). MIEHLING, Eduard promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) Maj.d.R. and II a/2 in Stab/Luftgaukdo. VII. MIEHLKE, Werner. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Hptm Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm., awarded DKG, 2./KG promo to Maj. MIELKE, Albert. (DOB: ). (DKG) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ). (n.d.) Hptm., with Wekusta 1 (Lfl.1) awarded DKG, Wekusta 1. MIELKE, Bernhard Staka? 10.(nacht) /ZG 26. c Oblt., appt Staka 10.(NJ)/ZG Oblt., appt Staka 1.(J)/LG 2 (to c.03.40) promo to Hptm , appt Staka 3.(J)/LG 2

148 (to ) Hptm., Staka 3.(J)/LG 2 POW Bf 109 E-4 shot down by a Morane MS-406 north of Pontoise, but repatriated Hptm., 3./LG Hptm., appt Kdr. I.(J)/LG 2 (to ) Hptm., I./LG 2 KIA Bf 109 E-4 shot down 15 km S of Hastings. Credited with 4 victories. MIELKE, Dr. (med.) Heinz. (DOB: in Lobkevitz/Rügen). (W.B.K. Berlin III) called up for active duty in the Luftwaffe as a surgeon service in Tunisia taken prisoner by Americans repatriated to Germany service in Hungary and the Southeast area in Lw.-San.Bereitschaft (mot) 6/VI, promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). MIELKE, Herbert Oblt., appt Staka 7./JG 3 (to ). MIELKE, Theodor promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). MIENERT, Karl promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Zugführer in 4.(mittl.Flugm.Leit- Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt MIERISCH, Karl promo to Hptm Hptm. and POW, assigned to fly an Ar 234 to Farnborough. MIERISCH, Karl Hptm. in Abt. Qu 4/Italuft Rome. MIERS, Karl Otto. (DOB: ) Oblt. (A 1/Ln.) in 4./Ln.-Abt. (mot) promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm. (Ln.), trf from the Luftnachrichtentruppe to the Fallschirmjäger. MIES, Josef Oblt.?, with Kurierstaffel Afrika, killed in crash (posthumous?) promo to Hptm. MIES, Josef Hptm., appt Staka 1./KG.z.b.V. 323 (to 05.43) Hptm., appt Staka 1./TG 5 (to ). MIESEL, Fritz. (DOB: ) Hptm., appt Ia op 2/Luftflotte Maj., appt Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt Maj./Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 75 (to 12.42) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak- Rgt. 19 (mot) (to ) promo to Oberst Oberst, appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 50 (E) (to 04.45). MIESGANG, Konrad promo to Maj./(d.R./Fl.). MIETH, Alfred in 9./Ln.-Schule 3, promo to Hptm.(Ln.). MIETHE, Arnold. (W.B.K. Liegnitz) promo to Hptm. (d.r./flak). MIETHIG, Rudolf. (DOB: or in Zwickau/Sachsen). (R, DKG) awarded Ritterkreuz, Stafü 3./JG Lt., appt Staka 3./JG 52 (to ) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal in JG 52, promo to Oblt Oblt., 3./JG 52 KIA Bf 109 G-2 (Yellow 1 + ) collided with a Yak-1 over the Taman Peninsula and plunged to his death, crashed 10 km NE of Krimskaya in Pl.Qu. 34 Ost / posthumously promo to Hptm posthumously awarded DKG, 3./JG 52. Credited with 101 air victories. MIETHKE, Max. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin VIII) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). MIETUSCH, Klaus Dietrich Wilhelm. (DOB: in Posen). (RE, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe and assigned to LKS Dresden trf to LKS Berlin-Gatow briefly seconded to II./KG trf to LKS Berlin-Gatow for additional training trf to 12./JG trf to I./JG trf to Stab/JG trf to III./JG in JG 234, then JG 132 and finally JG Lt., trf to 7./JG Techn.Offz. of Stab/JG 26 (to ) promo to Oblt POW briefly, shot down by Hurricanes awarded the Ehrenpokal Hptm., appt Staka 7./JG 26 (to ) awarded DKG, 7./JG Hptm., appt Staka 7./JG 27 (to ) Hptm., Staka 7./JG 26 WIA - Fw 190 A-4 overun on landing at Krasnogwardeisk - due to motor trouble Hptm., appt Kdr. III./JG 26 (to ) Maj. and Kdr. III./JG 26, WIA in Bf 109 G-6 (Black 21) shot down by P-47s of 352nd FG N of Meppen Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. III./JG Maj. and Kdr. III./JG 26, WIA in Bf 109 G-6 (Black 24) on landing at Rouvres-Étain promo to Maj Maj. and Kdr. III./JG 26, WIA - Bf 109 G-6/U4 (White 20) by Spitfires of 411 Sqdn. vic Argentan and Alencon - hospitalized and sent to Germany KIA Bf 109 G-6 (Black 25) shot down by P-51 Mustangs of 361 FG while landing following combat over the Rheinland area while trying to land at Rath-Aldekerk Maj., posthumously awarded Eichenlaub, Kdr. III./JG 26. Credited with 452 combat missions and 76 air victories. Shot down 10 times. Buried in Düsseldorf-Nordfriedhof. MIETZEL, Hermann Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 5/XI Platzkdo. Grossenbrode (to ). MIETZNER, Fritz Hptm.(W), appt Leiter Flakbeständebezirk Düsseldorf (to ) appt Leiter Flakbeständebezirk Linz Maj.(W), trf from OKH (Chef H Rüst u B d E Wa A 1) to

149 Feldluftmuna Dannenberg Maj.(W) with Feldluftmunitionslager 5/XI, trf to Luftmunitionsanstalt 4/XI (to ) trf to Feldluftmunitionslager 1/IV. MIETZNER, Horst. (DOB: ) at JFS trf to Erg.JGr. Ost trf to JG trf to 7./JG in 9./JG 3 and then Techn.Offz. 6./JG Lt., 7./JG unhurt - Bf 109 overran the airfield at Bad Worishofen Lt., 6./JG in 1./Erg.JGr. West in 13./Erg.JG Oblt. in 11./JG 3 (to ) /JG 3 KIA - Bf 109 shot down by Russians vic Berlin. Credited with 3 victories. MIETZNER, Kurt. (DOB: in Duisburg) in Seenotkdo. 21 (L) Lt. in Seenotkdo. 26 Pori/Finlasnd. MIÉVILLE, Alois promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). MIFFERT, Hans. (i.g.). (DKG) promo to Maj. MIGENDA, Erich Hptm. (d.r.), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 39 (Führerreserve) to Luftgaukdo. VI for further assignment. MIGEOD, Dr. Heinz-Georg. (DOB: in Stettin). (DKG) entered RAD service volunteered for the Heer (Army) as an officer candidate in Artillerie-Rgt. 12 (Schwerin) (to ) trf to Kriegschule Dresden (to ) returned to Artillerie-Rgt. 12 (to ) entered Kriegsschule Dresden but sent back to his regiment following disciplinary problems trf to Kriegschule Hannover (to ) promo to Oberfähnrich trf to FFS Neubiberg for training (to ) ( ?) promo to Lt trf to FFS Schliessheim (to ) trf to Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 43 (to ) trf to JFS Werneuchen (to ) trf to Stukaschule Insterberg (to ) trf to I./St.G. 76 (to ) trf to I./St.G. 3 (to ) promo to Oblt trf to Erg.St./St.G. 3 (to ) in Piacenza/N Italy as a dive-bomber tactics and gunnery instructor Oblt. and pilot, awarded the Ehrenpokal trf to 1./St.G. 3 (to ) awarded DKG, 1./St.G Oblt. and Stafü 3./St.G. 3, MIA in Ju 87 D-3/trop (S7+KL) shot down by a SAAF Kittyhawk over Capuzzo/Libya near Sollum during an early morning attack on a British tank spearhead; both Migeod and his gunner survived and taken prisoner by the British 7 th Armoured Div POW in Canada promo to Hptm. while in captivity released in the UK conferred with PhD in Economics and Islamic history from Göttingen U emigrated to South Africa due to a fall. Author of: Der Kommandeur (ISBN-13: ) and So war es... MIHLAN (MILAN?), Hans Hptm., appt Staka 2./JFS 2 (to ) Hptm., appt Gruppenleiter in Jagdfliegervorschule 2 (to ) Hptm., appt Gruppenleiter in JFS 6 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. I./JG 106 (to ). Credited with 7 victories. MIHLAN, Heinz Oblt. in II./JG Oblt., II./JG promo to Hptm Kdr. of I./JG trf from Erg.Schlachtgruppe to III./SKG 10 and appt Staka 8./SG 4 (to ) in III./SG in SG Hptm. and Staka 8./SG Hptm., in Stab III./SG 4, Fw 190 A-6 (Black M) shot down (unhurt) vic St.Jean-d'Asse Hptm., crashed (unhurt). Credited with 7 victories. MIHOLEK, Willibald. (DOB: ) Lt., with JG Offz.z.b.V. of 9./JG 300. MIHOVILOVIĆ, Stanislas. (DOB: in Croatia) Oblt. in 15.(kroat.)/KG 3. MIJALSKI, Hubert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Gleiwitz) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). MIKAT, Erich. (DOB: in Aurich). c Hptm.? (f.n. not given), appt Kp.-Chef 5. Flugh.Betr.Kp./ZG 76 (and 06.41) in II./JG 5, promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) (RDA ) Hptm., Stabskp.-Chef in II./JG 5 (to 04.44) Hptm., Adjutant in I./JG in Stab III./JG trf to I./JG Hptm., Adj. in Stab/JG MIKOLASCHEK, Jaromir promo to Maj.(d.R.z.V.) Maj. and Maj. beim Stabe in Stab/Ln.-Rgt MIKOLASEK, Alois Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.), trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. VII to Fl.H.Kdtr. E 25/IV. MIKROSS, Werner Hptm., in Stab/St.G. 1 (WIA ). MIKSCHE, Walter Oblt., appt Staka 1.(Erg.)/JG KIA Bf 109 E-7 probably shot down over the Channel south of the Isle of Wight in Pl.Qu. 15 West/ 2184 during a weather recce flight. MIKULA, Johann Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 92 to Kdtr./Flakart.Schiessplatz Deep (to ) trf to Luftgaukdo. XII Hptm. (d.r.z.v.), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 92 (Führerreserve) to Luftgaukdo. XVII for further assignment. MIKULIN, Anton Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from FFS A/B 23 to FFS A/B 7. MIKULOVSZKY, Josef promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.).

150 MIKUSSIES, Willi promo to Hptm. MILBACH, Rudolf Obstlt., Nafü/Koflug Köln-Ostheim, appt Kdr. I./Ln.Rgt. 5 (still 02.43) promo to Oberst (Ln.) Oberst, appt Kdr. Ln.-Ers.-und Ausb.Rgt. 3 (and ). MILCH, Erhard. (DOB: in Wilhelmshaven). (R). Son of a Jewish naval pharmacist refused entry into the Marine, but accepted by the Heer ( ) promo to Lt. WWI served with the Artillerie, rising to Hptm. Postwar served briefly in the Freikorps then with the Polizei promo to Hptm hired by Junkers AG becoming (in late 1921) the managing director (to 12.25) gave Hitler a plane and began to pay Hermann Göring 1000 marks per month - in part to enlist Göring (head of the Gestapo) in concocting a cover story to disclaim any Jewish ancestry appt stellvertretender (deputy) Reichskommissar für Luftfahrt appt Staatssekretär in RLM promo to acting Oberst promo to acting Gen.Maj promo to acting Gen.Lt. (RDA ) promo to acting Gen.d.Fl trf to the Luftwaffe from the Heer with a rank of acting Oberst promo to Gen.Oberst appt Gen.Inspekteur d.lw. and vertreter (deputy) des Reichministers der Luftfahrt und Ob.d.L appt Oberbefehlshaber Luftflotte awarded Ritterkreuz promo to Generalfeldmarschall appt Generalluftzeugmeister appt Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrates (president of the board of directors) and Präsident der Deutschen Lufthansa AG, Berlin appt Führer der Transportverbände Stalingrad injured in a car accident near Arnhem - recovering until early assigned to Führerreserve OKL visited Hitler in the bunker for the last time and then evaded the Soviet troops into British captivity at Siegerhagen Castle vic Neustadt - subsequently held at Dachau Camp began trial for employing slave labor and torture sentenced to life in prison for alleged war crimes sentence reduced to 15 years released early, settled in Düsseldorf becoming a consultant for the Thyssen Steel Company in Wuppertal. MILCH, Dr. jur. Werner Wolfgang. (DOB: in Wilhelmshaven). (R, DKG) in the army for only a few weeks. (n.d.) trained with Art.-Rgt returned to the army as a reservist, assigned to Art.Rgt promo to Lt.d.R with Art.Rgt. 603 (until at least 05.40) WIA in north sector of Russia promo to Oblt.d.R trf to the Luftwaffe, assigned to 5. Bttr./Fsch.Jg. Rgt appt Chef of a Kp. in Fsch.Jg.Art. Rgt promo to Hptm.d.R. and appt Führer 4. Bttr./Fsch.Art. Rgt Hptm., appt Kdr. II./Fallschirm-Art.Rgt Hptm., appt Kdr. Fallschirm-Granatwerfer-Btl Hptm., awarded DKG, Stab II./Fsch.AR appt Kdr. of Fsch.Granatwerfer Lehr u. Vers.Btl promo to Maj.d.R. trf to Fsch.Jg.Div Hptm.d.R. and Kdr. Fsch.Granatwerfer Lehr u. Vers.Btl., awarded the Ritterkreuz Maj in Hemer/Nordrhein-Westfalen, buried there at the Waldfriedhof. Brother of Erhard Milch. MILCZEWSKY, Joachim Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 1 to Luftwaffenbefehlshaber Mitte. MILDE, Gotthard promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). MILDE, Herbert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Königsberg/Pr. II) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). MILDEBRATH, Rolf Hptm. and Battr.-Chef 7./Flak-Rgt Hptm., Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt Hptm. (Tr.O.) and Kdr. III./Art.Rgt. 18 (L), trf to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. and ordered to RLM (L.P.2) for temporary duty in Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L., promo to Maj. (RDA of ) appt Kdr. I.(Sturm)/Flak-Rgt. 28 (still 04.45). MILDEBRATH, Siegfried. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm Hptm. and Ib in Stab/21. Flak-Brig. MILDEBRATH, Werner. (DOB: ). (DKG) Oblt., appt Staka 2./Erg.Stuka-Gr. (to 08.41) promo to Hptm awarded DKG, 8./SG Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal. MILDENBERGER, August Maj.(z.D.), in Stab/Lg.Kdo. VII Obstlt.(z.D.) (RDA ), trf to Ob.d.L. pool Obstlt.(z.D.), trf from Ob.d.L. pool to Stab/Luftzeuggruppe Obstlt. (z.d.), released from service. MILDENBERGER, Kornelius. (DOB: ). (DKG) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in 3./Aufkl.Gr. Ob.d.L., awarded the DKG. (n.d.) Oblt. with 2./FAGr promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MILDNER, Georg Hptm., Stabskp.-Chef in II./JG 5. MILDNER, Gerhard. (DOB: in Neustrelitz) in 11./JG trf to 2./JG trf to 5./JG promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) in Stabs-Kp. (Chef?) IV./JG Hptm., trf to the Fallschirmjäger.

151 MILDNER, Wilhelm promo to Maj.(Flak) Maj., trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 6 to Gen.Kdo. I. Flakkorps in I./Flak-Rgt. 61, trf to Flak-Ers.Abt. 60 (Führerreserve). MILECH, Titus Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. III, trf to Fluganwärter-Btl. III. MILEK, (Wilhelm?) Oblt. in I./Ln.-Rgt. 205, trf to Jagdfliegerführer Ostmark. MILEK, Dr. Andreas. (DOB: or ) entered military service promo to Oberstarzt Oberstarzt and Kdr. San.Schule d.lw Oberstarzt, trf to Fallschirm- AOK 1 for further assignment. MILEK, Wilhelm promo to Oblt Oblt. and Zugführer in 9. (Telegrafenbau-Kp.)/Ln.- Rgt. (mot) 12. MILENK, Walter. (DOB: in Duisburg) in 5./JG Staka 6./JG 301. MILEWSKI, Rudolf Oblt., in Fest.Flak-Abt promo to Hptm in schw.flak-abt. 697, trf to 19. Flakdivision. MIA (n.d.). MILITZ, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Rudolstadt) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). MILIUS, Walter. (DOB: ) Oblt., in 10./JG Hptm., appt Staka 1./NJG 3 (to ) Oblt., 1./NJG Hptm., appt Staka 3./NJG 3 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. III./NJG 3 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./NJG 3 (to ). 03/ Hptm. and Kdr. I./NJG 3, WIA - Ju 88 C-6 (D5+XB) rammed by enemy fighter of unknown type, bailed out Schwaneburger Moor, 3 km NE of Friesoythe promo to Maj Maj., pilot and Techn.Offz. in I./JG 400. Credited with 8 victories. MILKE, Heinrich. (DOB: ) Oblt. and pilot/observer in NAGr. 12, POW Bf 109 G shot down into the Adriatic by Spitfires approx. 24 km N of Bari during a routine photo recce mission. MILLAHN, Karl-Hermann. (DOB: in Dassow/Mecklenburg). (R, DKG) entered the Heer, joining Inf.Rgt. 6 as an officer candidate trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe briefy served as a fight instructor for FFS C assigned to 1./KG 76 on completion of training WIA by AA fire NW of Lake Steryeshno - Ju 88 A-5 (F1+CB) Oblt., appt Staka 12./KG 76 (to ) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal appt acting Staka 3./KG appt Maj. beim Stab for I./KG Oblt., awarded DKG, 1./KG appt Staka 9./KG WIA in a collision with a Soviet fighter vic Stalingrad - Ju 88 A-4 (F1+ST) appt Staka 12./KG 76. Spring 1943 trf to Stab/KG 76 as Maj. beim Stab Oblt. and Staka in IV./KG 76, attended Verbandsführerschule/KG 101 (to ) promo to Hptm Hptm., Staka StabsSt. and Ia/KG 76, awarded Ritterkreuz on completing 375 combat missions Hptm., appt Kdr. IV./KG 76 (to ) began conversion training to Ar promo to Maj. and appt Kdr. III./Erg.KG 1 (to ) seriously WIA when his Ar 234 B-2 (F1+AU) veered on take-off from Alt-Lonnewitz and crashed still hospitalized. (n.d.) retired from the Bundeswehr as an Obstlt. Credited with more than 375 combat missions in Lengern, Kreis Werne/Lippe. MILLAHN, Otto. (DOB: ) Oblt., appt (acting?) Staka 9./KG 4 (to ) Hptm., pilot and Staka 9./KG 4, POW in He 111 (5J+ET) shot down into the Channel approx. 6 miles SW of Brighton following a raid on England promo to Maj. MILLEG, Franz promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Maj. beim Stabe in Stab IV./Ln.- Rgt MILLER zu AICHHOLZ, August von Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Kriegsgefangenendurchgangslager Oberursel to Fliegerführer Afrika. MILLER, Dominikus Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from FFS A/B 116 to Ob.d.L. pool with 6./SKG 10 MIA - Fw 190 A-5 (Yellow G) lost, no details. MILLER, Franz in 7./Ln.-Rgt. 35, promo to Oblt. MILLER, Friedrich promo to Maj.d.R. c Kdr. le.flak-abt. 745 (still 04.45). MILLER, Hugo Maj.(z.V.) with Fl.H.Kdtr. München-Riem, trf to Luftgaukdo. XI for further assignment. MILLER, Kurt Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 11 to Waffentechnischen Schule der Flakartillerie Magdeburg-Prester. MILLER, Ludwig-Peter. (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., 1./KG 2 awarded the DKG Oblt., appt Staka 13./KG 2 (to ). MILLER, Dr. Paul von Hptm., trf from Luftpark Gablingen to RLM pool with Wehrbezirkskdo. Augsburg (to ), promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) trf to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. and ordered to Wehrbezirkskdo. Berlin IV for temporary duty.

152 MILLER, Dr. (med.) Wilhelm Oberarzt, appt Gruppenarzt III./KG 55 (to ) Stabsarzt, appt Gruppenarzt II./KG 55 (to ). MILLINGTON-HERRMANN, Max Maj., trf from Stab/Wehr-Ers.Insp. Leipzig to Wehrbezirkskdo. Grimma promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) trf to Wehrbezirkskdo. Leipzig II. MILLITZER, Andreas Hptm.(d.R.), in Stab/Flak-Rgt. 9, appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) appt Kdr. Flak-Ers.Abt. 15. MILLONIG, Maximilian promo to Maj.(z.V.) Maj.(z.V.), trf from Restkdo. Höheren Fliegerausbildungskdo. 17 to Flieger-Ers.Btl. XVII. MILOTA, Eugen Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Flak-Abt. 835 to Flak-Ers.Abt. 94. MILOWIZ, Otto Hptm.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Flak-Rgt Maj. in Stab/Kdt.d.Festung Kreta, trf to Stab/Dt.Lw.-Mission in Rumänien (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. 904 (to ) promo to Obstlt trf to Flak-Ers.Abt. 9 (Führerreserve) appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 549 (still 04.45). MILZ, Adolf promo to Hptm. MILZ, Walther Obstlt., appt Kdr. FFS A/B 5 and Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. Seerappen (to 03.41) Obstlt., appt Kdr. FFS A/B 33 (to ) promo to Oberst appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A 37/IV Kdr. FFS A/B 33, trf to Führer-Reserve Ob.d.L trf to Stab/Luftflotte Oberst and Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 25/XI (Gardelegen). MINCKWITZ, Hans-Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MINDEN, Rudolf von. (DKG). c Maj., appt Kdr. III./Flak-Rgt. 111 (Sw. mot) Maj., Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 11 (and 10.39) Obstlt., appt Kdr. FAS IV promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 18 (mot) (to ) Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 18, trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. (to ) Oberst and Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 18, awarded the DKG appt Abt.-Chef GL/Flak- Rü. in RLM Oberst, Chef der Abt. Flakrüstung/Chef d. Techn. Luftrüstung in Gen.St.d.Lw Oberst, appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 64 (to ). MINHOLZ, Eduard. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MINICH, Gustav in Lg.Kdo. Belgien-Nordfrankreich area, promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). MINK, Wilhelm. (DOB: in Köln-Nippes). (R, DKG) in II./JG with 5./JG Fw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Fw., awarded DKG, 5./JG Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 5./JG in 4./JG trf to the Jagdfliegerschulen as an instructor severely WIA while attacking B-26s - Bf 109 G with 1./JG Ofw. in I./Erg.JG 1 KIA in a Fw 58 (or a Bf 109 G-14 according to other sources) shot down by RAF fighters near Hadersleben/Denmark while on a courier flight. Credited with 72 air victories. MINKE, Bruno Hptm. and probable Führer Transport-Kolonne d.lw. 109/XI (reported MIA in Hungary). MINKE, Fritz promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). MINKWITZ, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Stendal) posthumous promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). MINN, Peter promo to Maj.(d.L./Flak) in Luftgaukdo. XII/XIII (Flaketat z.b.v.), appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 633 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt MINNER, Alfred Maj., appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt promo to Obstlt in Luftgaukdo. XVII area, appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 389 (or 309 per LPA order?) (to ) trf to Flak-Etat z.b.v./luftgaukdo. III. MINNER, Heinrich Maj., Kdr. Erprobungsstelle Travemünde (to 11.38) Maj., Kdr. Kü.Fl.Gr. 406 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. Kü.Fl.Gr. 506 (to 10.40). c Obstlt., appt Kdr. KGr. 106 (to c ) promo to Oberst. MINNIGERODE, Albrecht, Freiherr von ( Minni ). (n.d.) with J/88 of the Condor Legion in Spain Oblt., trf from I. of J/88 Legion Condor to I./JG (or ?) trf to I./JG 20 and appt Staka 2./JG 20 (to POW - Bf 109 E-4 after being shot down by AA fire near Tiel), crashed at Amerongen). Spent most of the war as a POW in Canada promo to Hptm. MINNIGERODE, Dietrich, Freiherr von promo to Hptm at FFS C 11, trf to Angriffsführer England for further assignment Hptm., appt acting Staka 7./KG 27 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 12./KG 27 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 1./Erg.KG (J) (to ). MINNUCI, Aldo. (DOB: in Milan) Lt. and Techn.Offz. in 6. Seenotstaffel. MINS,? Hptm. in KGr. z.b.v. 101.

153 MINTER, Anton Hptm. (d.r./flak), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). MINUTH, Hermann. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MIOSGE, Kurt. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Magdeburg II) Hptm. (d.r./flak). MIRBACH, Kurt von Maj.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Luftflotte trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. III/IV to Stab/Lg.Kdo. VIII promo to Obstlt.(Flak). MIRGEL, Heinrich. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). MIRSCH, Gerhard. (W.B.K. Berlin VI) Hptm. (d.r.) in schw.flak-abt. 613, appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt promo to Maj. (d.r./flak). MIRSCHINKA, Herbert Lt., appt Offz. beim Stabe with 20. Flak-Div. (to 05.43). MIRTSCHINK (MIRTSCHNICK?), Erich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Stralsund) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.) Hptm., Staka 3./KGr.z.b.V. 600 ( MIA). MISCH, Rudolf. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). MISCHER,? Maj. with (Führer of?) Flugplatzkdo. Güstrow. MISCHKE, Ernst promo to Maj.(Ln.) Maj.(Erg.O.), Nafü/Koflug 4/XIII, appt Nafü/Koflug 1/IV (to ) trf to Koflug 7/VI Maj., trf to Koflug 6/XVII. MISCHKE, Gerd. (DOB: in Barmen/Krs. Wuppertal-Düsseldorf). (R, DKG) promo to Oblt Oblt. and Zugführer in 2./Fsch.MG-Btl. 1, awarded the Ritterkreuz promo to Hptm Hptm. in 4./Fsch.Pz.Jg.Abt. 2, awarded the DKG MISCHKE, Max. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(Ln.) Maj.(Erg.O.), in Ln.Betr.Abt.z.b.V. 11, appt Kdr. III./Ln.Rgt detached to the Wehrmacht-Streifendienst in 6.(Ln.-Ers.)/Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 7. MISCHNICK, Johannes Hptm. d.r. with Stab V./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 1, trf to XII. Fliegerkorps for further assignment in Lg.Kdo. I area, promo to Maj. (d.r./ln.). MISERA, Alfons promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) Hptm. (d.r.) in Flakscheinwerfer-Abt. 448, appt Kdr. of this Abt. (to ) Hptm.d.R., appt Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Abt MISKA, Ernst. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). MISSBACH, Hans. (DKG) Hptm. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Hptm., awarded DKG, 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 10. MISSEL, Philipp. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). MISSELWITZ, Rudolf promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) Maj., Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 872 (Eisb.) (still 07.43) appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 833 (to 04.45). MISSELWITZ, Wolfgang. (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal ( ?) awarded the DKG (recommended while an Oblt. in 5.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122) promo to Hptm. MISSFELDER, Johannes. (DOB: in Sohrau/Schlesien) entered the Heer promo to Lt. (RDA ). WWI served with the Fliegertruppe furloughed designated an Erg.-Offizier (Luftwaffe) with a rank of Hptm. and appt Referent for Bodenorganisation in the 2. Abt./Generalstab d.lw promo to Obstlt. (RDA ) ordered from RLM to Koflug Lübeck-Blankensee as acting Kdt appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. Lübeck-Blankensee activated; promo to Oberst appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 10/XII, Morlaix (to c ) in Führer-Reserve Ob.d.L. pending assignment, ordered to Stab/Luftgaukdo. III on temporary duty (cancelled) appt Oberquartiermeister der Deutschen Luftwaffenmission in Bulgarien appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 3/XI, Schleswig (to ) promo to Gen.Maj. (RDA ) Gen.Maj., Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 3/XI Mielberg became British POW released in Titisee. MISSLBECK, Josef. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MISSMANN, Kurt. (W.B.K. Pr.Stargard) promo to Hptm. (d.r.z.v./fl.). MISSNER, Helmut. (DOB: in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen). (R, DKG). (W.B.K. Esslingen) entered the Luftwaffe promo to Fw. Summer 1942 trf to I./JG Fw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Fw., awarded DKG, I./JG promo to Ofw. Mid trf to Erg.JGr. Ost as an instructor Ofw., KIA - Fw 190 A-8 plunged from high altitude and crashed near Sagan/Schlesien, probably due to oxygen deprivation Ofw., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, I./JG 54. Before his death, recommended for promotion to Lt. Credited with 82 air victories. Buried at Poznan-Milostowo/Poland in a mass grave. MITSCHERLIC, Rudolf Hptm. in 5.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 32, WIA at Livny Makov between Kursk and Voronezh. MITSCHKE,? Hptm., Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 513?

154 MITSCHKE-COLLANDE, Hans-Heinrich von Maj.?, IIa/10. Flak-Div. MITTAG, Heinz. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (W) (Kr.O.). MITTAG, Viktor. (W.B.K. Wien III) as recommended by Luftgaukdo. XVII, promo to Hptm. (d.r.z.v./fl.). MITTAG, Waldemar. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm. (Ln.), trf from the Luftnachrichtentruppe to the Fallschirmjäger. MITTELBERGER, Hilmar Ritter von. (DOB: in München). (RkHS, BMJ) attended the Kriegsakademie (to 1909). WWI served in a series of General Staff positions promo to Maj. and awarded the bayerischer Militär-Max-Joseph-Orden awarded the Ritterkreuz des königlichen Hausordens von Hohenzollern mit Schwerten. 1920s served as a staff officer in the Reichswehr and as an instructor with Infantry school at Wunstorf promo to Obstlt appt batallion commander III./Inf.Rgt ? Staff officer with Gruppenkommando appt Chef of the Aviation Branch of the Reichswehr promo to Oberst appt Inspector of Weapons Schools promo to Gen.Maj promo to Gen.Lt retired with the rank of acting Gen.d.Inf. (RDA? ) became an advisor to Turkish government and an instructor at the Turkish War Academy (to 10.39). WWII served as chief of liaison staff to Turkey retired in Schliersee. Richard Suchenwirth called him "A leader of considerable ability." [Note: only peripheral involvement with the Luftwaffe.] MITTELSDORF, Helmut. (DOB: ) Oblt. in I./KG promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MITTELSTAEDT, Fritz von promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) Obstlt., trf from Rüstungsinspektion in Generalgouvernement to Wirtschaftsinspektion Süd. MITTELSTAEDT, Hans-Leopold. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Zittau) promo to Hptm. (d.r./fl.) Hptm.(d.R./Fl.), trf from RLM (LC 7) to XI. Fliegerkorps Hptm. (d.r./fl.). MITTERDORFER, Gustav proposed for promo to Hptm. (d.r.z.v./bau) by Luftgaukdo. XVII. MITTERDORFER, Karl. (DOB: in Innsbruck) with Erg.NJGr. 13/ Lt., 10./JG Lt., appt Staka 6./NJG 11 (to ) Oblt., Staka 4./NJG 11 - Bf 109 G-6 (Yellow 1) bailed out S of Brandenburg due to engine trouble. MITTERECKER, Johann. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Wien I) Hptm.(Kr.O.), trf from schw.flak-abt. 682 to Luftgaukdo. VII. MITTMANN, Karl. c Obstlt., appt Kdr. I./Ln.-Rgt. 35 (to 04.41) promo to Oberst. MITTROPP, Fritz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Arnsberg) Hptm. (d.r./flak). MITTWEG, Leo promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). MITTWOLLEN, Hermann. (DOB: in Oldenburg) Offz.z.b.V. in 3./JG Oblt. in JG Oblt.(d.R.), trf from Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe to Höheren Kdo.d.Jagdu.Zerstörerschulen München promo to Hptm. d.r. (Flg.) (RDA ). MITZE, Dr. (med.) Egon. (W.B.K. Dresden II) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). MITZSCHERLICH, Rudolf. (DOB: ) Oblt., in Aufkl.Gr Beobachter in 5. (H)/Aufkl.Gr promo to Hptm in Offiziere z.b.v. Ob.d.L. (Sch.Etat), trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to Fliegerlehrstab/Dt.Lw.-Mission in Rumänien for temporary duty. MITZSCHKE, Gerhard. (DOB: ) in 5./Ln.-Versuchs-Rgt. (mot), promo to Oblt. (with RDA from ) Oblt. and Chef 22.(mittl.Flugm.Leit-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt MITZSCHKE, Henry. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MITZSCHKE-COLLANDE, Hans-Heinrich von Oblt., appt IIa of 10. Flak-Div. (to 05.45). MITZSEHERLICH, Rudolf. (DOB: ) Hptm., with 5.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 13. MIX, Dr. Erich. (DOB: (98?) in Labuhnken/Gdansk). WWI served with the Infanterie then the Fliegetruppe, rising to Gefr was Mayor of Tilsit (to 1937). (n.d.) in I./JG Hptm. in Stab I./JG Hptm. in Stab I./JG 53, appt Kdr. III./JG 2 (to ) Maj., WIA/MIA - (Bf 109 E-3 (black <<+ -) shot up by French fighters of GC I/3 between Boussicourt and Becquigny and belly-landed W of Roye Maj./Obstlt., appt Jagdabschnittsführer Holland (to ) damaged Bf 109 F-4/B force-landed at Katwijk, cause unknown Maj.?, appt Kdr. I./JG 1 (to c ). c Obstlt., appt Kommodore JG 1 (to ) (or ?) appt Jagdfliegerführer 5 (Paris) (to ) Obstlt., appt Jagdfliegerführer 4 (Lfl. 3) (to ) appt Jagdfliegerführer Bretagne (to ) promo to Oberst.

155 Mayor of Wiesbaden (to ) in Wiesbaden. Credited with 6 victories ( plus 2 in WWI). MIX, Ernst promo to Maj.(d.R.z.V.) (Flak). MIX, Johannes Oberstingenieur, Chef d.abt. E 6 (Entwicklung von Schusswaffen u.munition)/generalluftzeugmeister Chef Hauptabt. II (Bewaffnung)/Chef d. Techn. Luftrüstung in OKL. MLCAK, Wilhelm in IV./Art.Rgt. 9 (L), promo to Hptm. MLINARIK, Fritz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Rostock) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl). MNESTIAN, Karl Hptm.(Erg.O.), in Flak-Ers.Abt promo to Maj.(Flak). MNICH, Paul. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Königsberg/Pr. I) promo to Hptm.(W)(d.R.) trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe Hptm. (W) (d.r.). MÖBIUS, Hans with Wehrbezirkskdo. Leipzig III, promo to Obstlt. (z.d.) Obstlt. (z.d.), trf from Wehrbezirkskdo. Leipzig III to Wehrbezirkskdo. Leipzig II promo to Oberst (z.d.) released from service. MÖBIUS, Rudolf. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm. and probably with Ln.-Rgt. 200 in S. Italy/Sicily area Hptm. and Nafü/6. Fsch.Jg.Div. MÖBIUS, Rudolf. (DOB: in Berlin) Oblt.(d.R.), trf from FFS A/B 11 to RLM (GL/PT) Techn.Offz. in III./JG Oblt. and pilot in I./NJG 11. MÖBUS, Ferdinand Maj. d.r. in Lw.-Führungsstab (Abt. Ia), trf to Kdt. d.hauptquartier Ob.d.L. MÖBUS, Martin. (DOB: in Zeisdorf/Kreis Sorau in Sachsen). (RE, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe as a Fahnenjunker and began training promo to Lt. and assigned to a Stuka unit in I./St.G Lt., awarded Ritterkreuz, 1./St.G Oblt., appt Staka 2./Stukaschule 2 (to 02.42) Oblt./Hptm., appt Staka 3./St.G WIA in combat with a Yak awarded Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded DKG, 4./St.G Staka 4./St.G. 2 WIA Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. II./St.G. 2 (to ) trf to Führer-Reserve Ob.d.L Hptm., appt Kdr. I./St.G. 5 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./SG 1 (to 06.44) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./SG 5 (to c ) Maj., awarded Eichenlaub (No. 463), Kdr. I./SG promo to Maj killed in auto accident near Pori/Finland. Buried at Rovaniemi. Credited with some 800 combat missions and the destruction of more than 60 tanks, 18 AA batteries, 5 armored trains, 600 vehicles, and numerous warships and transports. MÖBUS, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Korbach) Hptm. (d.r./flak). MOCK, Gerd Oblt., appt Staka Stabsstaffel /KG 2 (to , KIA - Do 17 Z (U5+JA) crash landed in Pl.Qu. 35 Ost/1526 after fighter attack, crew mistakenly shot at by German infantry). MÖCK, Heinz promo to Hptm.(Kr.O.) Hptm. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 12/XVII (Wischau). MOCK, Dr. Klemens (Clemens). (DOB: ) entered military service promo to Oberstarzt Oberstarzt and Chefarzt/Lw.-Lazarett Paris Oberstarzt, appt Luftgauarzt/Luftgaukdo. V. MOCKE, Erich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MÖCKEL, Walter (Karl). (DOB: ) Oblt., in 4./JG 2 to ) POW Bf 109 E-1 shot down by a Spitfire S of London and near Portsmouth promo to Hptm. MOCKEL, Wilhelm. ( in Düren) in FFS became an instructor in FFS 9. Mid trained at 4./Erg.JGr. Ost Lt., appt acting Staka 8./JG 77 (to 08.44) trf to 11./JG 77. c Lt., appt Staka 8./JG 77 (to 04.45) became POW of the Soviets. Credited with 8 victories. MOCKI, Arnold von Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 4/XII (to 05.42) appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau- Btl. 9/XVII (to ) Maj.(z.V.), Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 9/XVII, trf to Lw.Bau-Ers.Btl. XIII. MÖDEL, Fritz in Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich area, promo to Maj. (d.r./flak). MODERSOHN,? Hptm., in NAGr. 12. MODERSOHN, Dr. Günther Hptm.(Erg.O.), trf to Wehrkreis-Fürsorge-u.Versorgungs-Abt. XX. MODERSOHN, Hermann. (DOB: in Potsdam) Beobachter in 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Kdr. NAGr. 5 (to or to 02.43?) Staka 2. (H)/Aufkl.Gr promo to Maj. with RDA of

156 MODERSOHN, Hermann Oblt. (d.r.) and Ordonnanz-Offizier in Stab I./Flak-Rgt promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). MODIGELL, Kurt promo to Hptm Hptm.(W), in Stab/Luftgaukdo. II, trf to Stab/Luftgaukdo. I. MODRACH, Gerhard Oblt. (Tr.O.) in NAGr. 8, trf to 12. Lw.-Feld-Div. (n.d.) Oblt. was Staka 1./NSGr. 1 (to ) Oblt. and Ju 87 pilot in Stab/NSGr. 2 MIA? - Ju 87 D-5 crashed at Bingelrade/Holland, SE of Sittard, cause and results unknown. MODROW, Alfred Kdr. II./Feld-Rgt.d.Lw. 2 (previously with Fl.H.Kdtr. Berlin-Staaken), promo to Obstlt. MODROW, Ernst promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). MODROW, Ernst-Wilhelm. (DOB: in Stettin). (R, DKG) pilot flew with the Columbian airline SCADTA (to 1937) began flying postal routes in South America for Lufthansa (to 08.39) trf to KGr.z.b.V. 108 flying Do Lt. in 9./KGr.z.b.V. 108 shot down in Do 26 V1 (P5+AH) by RAF Hurricanes at Rombaksbotn Narvik, Norway and severely WIA became an instructor in BFS trf to LTSt. 222 flying supply missions with BV222s (to 04.43) Oblt., became the pilot of the BV 222 V5 (X4+EH) (to 10.43) trf to Ep.Stelle Travemünde trf to night fighters and assigned to I./NJG Hptm., appt Staka 1./NJG 1. 30/ Hptm., 2./NJG 1. 22/ Hptm., 1./NJG Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz. 23/ Hptm., 1./NJG Hptm., awarded DKG, 1./NJG Hptm., Staka 1./NJG 1 (to 05.45). Credited with 259 combat missions (including 109 in night fighters) and 34 night victories retired from the Bundeswehr as an Obstlt in Kiel. MODROW, Ewald promo to Obstlt Obstlt., Kdr. I./Fl.Rgt. 63, trf to RLM pool and assigned temporary duty to Lw.Baubrigade III (to ) assigned temporary duty to LKS 2 (to ) at LKS 2, trf to Flieger-Rgt Obstlt. in Flieger-Rgt. 63, trf to 10. Lw.Felddivision? MODROW, Heinrich promo to Obstlt Obstlt.(Erg.O.), trf from Aufkl.Fl.Schule 2 to Annahmestelle 1 für Offz.Bewerber d.lw. (to 00.45) promo to Oberst Oberst and Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 36/III (Alt-Lönnewitz). MODROW, Richard. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin I) Hptm. (Kr.O./Flak) Hptm. (Kr.O.), appt acting Kdr. Heimat-Flak-Abt. 16/XVII. MOEBUS, Otto promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) trf from Abwehrstelle Krakau (previously in Stab/stellv. Gen.Kdo. III. Armeekorps) to Stab/stellv. Gen.Kdo. XII. Armeekorps. MOECK, Friedrich. (DOB: in Stolp) in JG in 1./Erg.Gr. JG Offz.z.b.V. in 7./JG Adj. in III./JG Maj. beim Stab JG in 14 (J)/JG Hptm., appt Techn.Offz. in 4./SG 5. MOECK, Heinz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MOELLE, Erich promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) Maj. d.r. in Stab/Luftgaukdo. III, trf to Feld-Ausb.Rgt. d.lw. 1 (to ) trf to Stab/Luftflottenkdo. 1. MOELLE, Karl-Heinz Maj.(z.V.), Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 6/XI, appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Rgt. 4/XII Obstlt. and Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 211/III, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 106/XVII Athens-Tatoi (to c.11.44). MOELLER, Ernst-Günther. (DOB: ). (i.g.). (DKG) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) trf to the Luftwaffe and sent to Fliegerschule Braunschweig for pilot training trf to Gross KFS Lechfeld and on to Gross KFS Tutow trf to LKS Dresden trf to Flugzeug-Betriebsgruppe/Luftkriegsschule Berlin-Gatow appt instructor and inspector at LKS Berlin-Gatow received the Lw. advanced flying certificate appt Staka in KG 257 (later KG 26) (to ) Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (3. Kurz-Lehrgang) (to ) trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool appt Ic/II. Fliegerkorps promo to Maj trf into the Generalstab d.lw Hptm., acting Kdr. III./KG 26? appt Qu.1 in Stab/Luftflotte appt Ia in Stab/VIII. Fliegerkorps (to 04.45) promo to Obstlt Maj., awarded DKG Obstlt. and Ia in Stab/Lw.-Kdo. 8. MOELLER, Friedwald in Stab/Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich, promo to Oberst Oberst (Erg.O.), Qu 1/Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich, trf to Italuft and appt Qu. (to ) trf to Führer- Reserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to Dt.Lw.-Mission in Rumänien for temporary duty trf to Stab/Luftgaukdo. I.

157 MOELLER, Günther. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Halberstadt) Hptm. (d.r./ln.). MOELLER, Hermann Hptm. d.r. in Flak-Ers.Abt. 11, trf to LS-Ers.Abt. 1. MOELLER, Otto. see MÖLLER, Otto. MOENIKES, Theodor. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Paderborn) Hptm.d.R. in Flieger-Ers.Btl. IV, trf to Lg.Kdo. XI for further assignment trf to Luftpark 1/VI Hptm. (d.r./flak). MOERS,? Maj. and Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 14/XIII. MOESCHKE, Paul. (DKG) Maj., in I./Flak-Rgt. 32, appt Kdr. II./Flak-Rgt Obstlt. in Stab/Höh.Kdr.d.Flakartillerieschulen, appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 182 (mot) (to ) promo to Oberst Oberst and Kdr. of an unspecified Flak-Rgt., awarded the DKG Oberst, appt Kdr. 19. Flakbrigade (to 04.45). MOESSINGER, Otto Maj., in Lw.Bau-Btl. 7/VII, trf to the Reich to train as a Leiter of a Luftmuna. MÖGEL, Dr.? Oberstingenieur, Chef Ln.-Ausbaustab Oberstingenieur, appt Chef Ln.-Ausbau-Insp. (West) (to ). MÖGELE, Alois promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). MOHL, Friedrich Maj.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Lg.Kdo. XII promo to Obstlt in Stab/Luftflotte 4, trf to Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte for further assignment. MÖHL, Wilhelm Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Schwerin Maj.(Erg.O.), Kdr. VII./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 11, appt Kdr. I./Ln.Ers.Rgt. 311 (still 01.43) promo to Obstlt.(A 2/Ln.) Obstlt., Kdr. Lg.Nachr.Abt. 11. MOHLBERG, Dr. (Zahnarzt) Lambert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Köln II) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). MÖHLE, Artur. (DOB: in Höfe). (R) KIA near Rzhev Oblt.(d.R.), awarded Ritterkreuz, 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr posthumous promo to Hptm. effective MÖHLE, Willi promo to Hptm.(Ln.). MÖHLENBECK, Karl (Carl). (DOB: ) Maj., with Fl.H.Kdtr. Lüneburg promo to Obstlt.(Ln.) Obstlt., Nafü/Koflug 5/XI, appt Kdr. II./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. Kiew (Lg.Nachr.Rgt. Charkow) appt Kdr. Lg.Nachr.Rgt. Kiew (Lg.Nachr.Rgt. Charkow) in 6./Luftgau-Nachr.Rgt. 8, ordered to RLM (GL C 4) for temporary duty (to ) Obstlt., Kdr. Ln.-Abt. 81. (n.d.) POW. MÖHLENBECK, Dr. O Stabsarzt in NJG 2. MÖHLMANN, Friedrich Flieger-Oberstabsingenieur and Gruppenleiter in LP (B) 3. MÖHLMANN, Heinz. (DKG) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., 8./KG 26, badly WIA in Ju 88 A-4 (1T+AS) that crashed near Petsamo mistakenly shot down by a Luftwaffe fighter Oblt., pilot and Staka 8./KG awarded DKG, 8./KG Oblt., in III./KG 26, ordered to Stab/Bevollmächtigten für die Lufttorpedowaffe for temporary duty permanently trf to Stab/Bevollmächtigten für die Lufttorpedowaffe promo to Hptm. MÖHLMANN, Dr. (med.) Heinz. (W.B.K. Gotha) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). MOHN, Adolf promo to Oberst appt provisional Leiter Luftzeugamt 1/VI and Kdt. Fl.H. Sagan-Küpper. MÖHN, Emil promo to Obstlt.(z.V.). MOHN, Dr. Hans Maj. and Verbindungsoffizier Arad for Abt. Qu/Luftflotte promo to Obstlt. and appt Nachschubführer/7. Flieger-Div. (to ) trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. III (to ) ordered to Luftgaukdo. VIII for temporary duty Obstlt., ordered to RLM (General z.b.v. beim Chef d.luftwehr Aussenstelle) for temporary duty trf to Luftgaukdo. VIII for further assignment. MOHNECK, Paul Maj., in Fest.Flak-Abt appt Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. 904 (to ) promo to Obstlt trf to Flak-Ers.Abt. 3 (to ) trf to Luftgaukdo. Westfrankreich Obstlt.(Tr.O.), Kdr. Flak-Abt. 346, trf to Lw.Befh. Mitte for further assignment as an Abt. Kdr appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 805 (still 04.45). MOHNHAUPT, Dr. (med.) Rudolf promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). MOHR, Anton. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MOHR, Clemens. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MOHR, Friedrich Oblt.(d.R./Fl.), trf from Luftverkehrsgruppe to Feldpoststaffel d.lw. MOHR, Dr. (med.) Fritz. (W.B.K. St. Wendel/Saar) promo to Stabsarzt (Zahnarzt) (Kr.O./San.).

158 MOHR, Günter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Gotha) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl). MOHR, Hans Oblt., 4./JG 1 in accident at Venlo - Fw 190 A-4 crashed at Venlo, details unknown Fw 190 A-4 damaged in a landing at Woensdrecht when brakes failed Techn.Offz. of Stab II./JG Oblt., KIA Fw 190 A-4 (Yellow 2) during combat with P-47s near Vlissingen/Holland, his Fw 190 A-4 crashing at Westerschelde. No known grave. MOHR, Dr. (med.) Harald promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). MOHR, Dr. (med.) Heinrich promo to Stabsarzt. MOHR, Jacob. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in I./KG 101, released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N). MOHR, Johann. (DOB: ) Hptm., MIA Crete. MOHR, Klaus. (DKG). (n.d.) Techn.Offz. of II./KG Oblt., appt Staka 4./KG Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., appt Staka 11./LG 1 (to ) awarded DKG, 4./KG ( ?) Oblt. in IV./KG 1, appt Kdr. II./KG 1 (to Hptm., MIA - Ju 88 A-4 (V4+EP) over the Mediterranean but crashed vic Scorcia) in III./KG 1, promo to Hptm. MOHR, Ludwig. (DOB: ) under the authority of Höh.Kdr.d.Lw.- Ausbildungsregimenter, promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.) (RDA ) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.), trf from the Luftnachrichtentruppe to the Fallschirmjäger. MOHR, Max. (DOB: in Neumünster) entered the Heer promo to Lt. (RDA ). WWI served with the Fliegertruppe joined Freikorps Görlitz returned to the ground forces promo to Maj promo to Oberst trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe and appt Ia/Luftkreis V assigned to FFS Prenzlau, Ausbildungsstab Kaufbeuren, Fliegergruppe Giebelstast and Fliegergruppe Göppingen for further pilot and observer training appt Kdr. Luftkreiskdo. 9, Hannover promo to acting Gen.Maj trf to RLM pool pending assignment Gen.Lt., appt Kdr. im Luftgau 3 Hamburg promo to Gen.Maj. with RDA of appt Komm.Gen.u.Befh. im Luftgau X, Hamburg appt Komm.Gen.u.Befh. im Luftgau XI, Hannover appt Komm.Gen.u.Befh. im Luftgau I, Königsberg trf to the RLM pool pending assignment assigned to the Reichkriegsgericht as a judge promo to Gen.Lt Gen.Lt., appt Inspekteur d. Lw.Kontrollinspektion Bourges (to 06.43) promo to Gen.d.Flieger released from active service recalled appt Deutscher Lw. Bevollmächtigter der Lfl trf to Fhr.Res. OKL retired in Hamburg. MOHR, Otto promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). MOHR, Paul. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), Wehrmachtfürsorge-Offz. Wiesbaden with Wehrmachtfürsorge-u.Versorgungsamt Kaiserslautern, promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) trf to Wehrmachtfürsorge-u.Versorgungsamt Wiesbaden. MOHR, Walter Obstlt., appt Kdr. FFS A/B 124 (to ) promo to Oberst ordered to Gasschutzschule d.lw. for temporary duty trf to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L Oberst, ordered to RLM (Gen.d.Flugbetriebes) for temporary duty ordered to Stab/Luftgaukdo. III for temporary duty. MOHR, Walther. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Schwerin/Meckl.) Hptm. (d.r./ln.). MOHR, Wilhelm promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). MOHRHAUSER, Fritz promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) with Lw.-Kontrollkommission I, trf to Luftzeugstab appt Kdr. Lw.-Berge-Btl. IX. MOHRHOFF (MOHRHOF), Karl-Heinz. (DOB: ) Lt.z.S., 1./Kü.Fl.Gr promo to Oblt Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Hptm in Erprobungs- u.lehrkdo Hptm., in 11./KG 77 (to KIA). MÖHRING, Friedrich? Oblt., in LTS (See) 222 and then 1.(F)/SAGr. 129 (to 09.44) Oblt., Lufttransportstaffel (See) 222 became the pilot of the BV 222 V3 (X4+CH) (to ) Hptm., Lufttransportstaffel (See) 222 flew the BV 222 V2 (X4+BH) Oblt. and pilot delivered a BV 222 from Travemünde to Varna/Bulgaria. [last name might be MÖHRINGER?] MÖHRING, Gerhard. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MÖHRING, Werner. (n.d.) with I./NJG 1. (n.d.) in III./NJG in NJG 101, promo to Oblt Oblt. in 1./NJG 101 killed in Bf 110 G-4 crash near Schwarzenau. Credited with one victory. MOHRMANN, Rudolf (Hans-Georg). (DOB: in Göttingen) promo to Hptm in KG 2, trf to Offiziere z.b.v./ob.d.l. (Sch.Etat) Hptm., missing on a flight between Breslau and Oppeln in Silesia.

159 MOHRMANN, Rudolf Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., Staka 15./KG promo to Hptm MOHS, Franz promo to Hptm. MOISES, Josef. (DOB: ) Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) (Ln.), released from active service. MOKROSS, Werner Oblt. (Ln.), en-route from Catania to Athens-Tatoi promo to Hptm.(Ln.) in Ln.-Kp./St.G Hptm., Kdr. I./Ln.-Rgt. 251 (to ). MOLDAENKE, Karl promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). MOLDENHAUER, Bernhard. (DOB: ) Maj., with Fl.H.Kdtr. Prenzlau appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 1/III (to ) promo to Obstlt trf from Ob.d.L. pool (previously with Feld-Ausb.Rgt. d.lw. 1) to 5. Lw.-Felddivision Obstlt. in Stab/Koflug 9/XI. MOLDENHAUER, Hans-Siegfried Oblt. in 1./KG 154, injured during a practice flight vic Lehndorf (Ju 52) Oblt. and Major beim Stab in II./KG 154 (to ) Hptm., Chef Flieger-Kp./Ln.-Rgt. 1, Berlin-Gatow promo to Maj Maj. pilot, with I./LG 1 (to Maj., I./LG 1 MIA - in Ju 88 A-4 (L1+GB) shot down by a night fighter while attacking Allied invasion shipping in Siracusa harbor/sicily) posthumous promo to Obstlt. MOLDENHAUER, Harald. (DOB: ) Oblt., 2./JG Oblt., appt Staka 5./JG 3 (to ) trf to Stab/Luftflotte promo to Hptm appt Ia/5. Jagddivision? Hptm., appt Staka 12./JG 1 (to ) Hptm., appt acting Kdr. III./JG 1 (to ). Credited with 9 victories. MOLDENHAUER, Herbert. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MOLDENHAUER, Ludwig. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt Oblt. in I./Nahaufklärungsgeschwader 102, trf to LKS 2. MOLDENHAUER, Otto Lt., O2 of Fsch.Pz-Div. "Hermann Göring". MOLDENHAUER, Siegfried Maj., Offz.beim Stabe Stab/LG Maj., Offz.beim Stabe I./LG 1 KIA vic Syracuse. MÖLDERS,?. (n.d.) Hptm., with 7./TG 5. MÖLDERS, Victor. (DOB: ) Oblt. in I./ZG Lt., 1./ZG Oblt. in 1./ZG Staka 1./ZG appt Staka 1./NJG 1 (to ) trf to JG Oblt., 2./JG Oblt., appt Staka 2./JG 51 (to ) Oblt., 2./JG POW Bf 109 E-4/B (Black 1) shot up by a Hurricane and force-landed near Guestling (Bf 109 E) promo to Hptm. Credited with 9 victories Was the younger brother of Werner Mölders. MÖLDERS, Werner ( Vati ). (DOB: in Gelsenkirchen). (RESB) joined the Army and assigned to the infantry serving with II./Inf.Rgt enrolled in the Reichswehr cadet course at LKS Dresden (to 06.33) promo to Fähnrich trf to 1.(Preussischen) Pionier-Bataillon (Inf.Rgt. 2) at the Pionierschule in München requested trf to Luftwaffe but was initially rejected as unfit, afflicted by air sickness promo to Oberfähnrich trained as pilot at the DVS Cottbus (to ) promo to Lt more training at Grosse KFS Tutow and at JFS Schliessheim (to ) received his pilots badge with Fliegergruppe Schwerin (I./St.G. 162) (to ). c assigned to RLM or appt Staka Jagdshulstaffel II./JG 134 (to ) promo to Oblt Oblt., in II./JG 134, appt Staka 2./JG 334 (to ) volunteered for the Legion Condor in Spain and appt Staka 3./J88 (to 11.38) appt Staka 3.St. of J/88 (to ) promo to Hptm returned to Germany appt Insp. d. Jagdflieger in RLM (to 03.39) Hptm., in RLM, appt Staka 1./JG appt Staka 1./JG 53 (to ) WIA - during emergency landing due to motor failure, when he overran the airfield at Birkenfeld ( ?) Hptm., appt Kdr. III./JG 53 (to ) Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz Hptm., Kdr. III./JG 53 POW in Bf 109 E-4 (black <<+I) shot down by a Dewoitine 520 to the west of Compiègne, bailed out, landing between Blincourt and Sacy-le- Petit; released on 30 June after the 22 June armistice with Erg.JGr. Merseburg (to ) promo to Maj Maj., appt Kommodore JG 51 (to ) WIA in the leg shot up and belly-landed at St.-Inglevert awarded Eichenlaub promo to Obstlt Obstlt., awarded Schwerter. 15(16?) awarded Brillanten promo to Oberst appt General der Jagdflieger (L.In. 3)/RLM (to ) due to a broken back in landing accident at Breslau-Schöngarten during a severe storm while a passenger on a He 111 H-6 (1G+BT) (WNr. 4513)(motor failure was a factor) from Crimea to Germany to attend the funeral of Ernst

160 Udet) funeral at the RLM in Berlin. Credited with 101 (115?) air victories (including 14 in Spain) in over 300 (330?) combat missions. MOLDOVAN, Aurelius promo to Obstlt. MOLENAAR, Alfred. (DOB: in Bayreuth) Oblt., in KG Oblt. in 1./KG 76, WIA - crash landed after aircraft damaged by AA fire NE of Pontoise. 16/ Oblt., Kdo. Fü. in Erg.St./NJG 2, KIA - Ju 88 C-6 (4R+LR) crashed at Ulvenhout near Breda/Holland upon return from mission. Buried originally at Princehage near Breda/Holland, now at Ysselsteyn/Holland. MOLENAAR, Otto Oblt., in St.G. 51. MOLINARI, Anton. (DOB: in Nürnberg) in JG Oblt. in 4./NJG 11 then 5./NJG 11. MOLINNUS, Heinz Lt., II./KG Lt., 6./KG 257 WIA - He 111 P (71+J26) crashed at Hagen - cause unclear in bad weather Lt., 6./KG Oblt. in 6./KG Hptm., appt Kdr. II./KG 100 (to ) KIA in an accident at Istres/S France. MOLIS, Werner. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt Oblt. at Fliegerwaffenschule (See), trf from Kriegsmarine control to Luftwaffe control promo to Hptm. MOLITOR, Hans in Lg.Kdo. Südost area, promo to Hptm. (d.r./flak). MOLITOR, Otto von Obstlt.(d.R./Fl.), trf from Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Westfrankreich to Lg.Kdo. XII/XIII for further assignment Obstlt. d.r. in Flieger-Ers.Btl. XII, trf to XII. Fliegerkorps for further assignment. MOLITOR, Paul promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.) Hptm., in Fl.H.Kdtr. E 6/III (as Offz.z.b.V.) Hptm. (f.n. not given) and Führer Transport-Kolonne d.lw. 101/XVII. MOLKENTIN, Gerhard. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 11./KG 30 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. IV./KG 30 (to ) now in 4./KG Hptm. in II./KG 30, appt Kdr. I./KG 54 (to ) promo to Maj. MOLKENTIN, Klaus. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Königsberg/Pr.) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MOLL,? Hptm. and Chef 2./Flak-Abt MOLL,? Hptm., Lw., Rgt. Barenthin. awarded the DKG. MÖLL, Alfred Oblt., appt Staka 6./ZG 26 (to ) Oblt., 6./ZG 26 KIA - Bf 110 E-2 hit by AA Ossimino. MOLL, E. (Erwin?) Oblt. in 4./KG 76, WIA - Do 17 Z (F1+FM) damaged by fighters of 41 Sqdn. over Dunkirk then force-landed behind own lines promo to Oblt in II./KG Hptm. in 3./KG76, POW (British), - in Ju 88 A-5 (F1 +DL) shot down by 219. Sqdn., crashed at Wimbeldon promo to Hptm. MOLL, Ernst. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Pforzheim) Hptm.d.R., provisional Kdr. Flak-Abt appt permanent Kdr. gem.flak-abt. 157 (still 04.45) Hptm. (d.r./flak) promo to Maj.d.R. MOLL, Ernst. (DOB: ) Hptm., in Stab/Wehr-Ers.Insp. Düsseldorf promo to Maj.(Wm.) Maj. in RLM, trf to Führer-Reserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to Rüstungsinspektion III for temporary duty ordered to Kdo.d.Rüstungsbereich Augsburg for temporary duty. MOLL, Erwin Obstlt.(Erg.O.), Kdr. Erprobungsstelle Travemünde promo to Oberst. MOLL, Gerd promo to Hptm. MOLL, Hermann. (DOB: in Schlettstadt/Elsass) entered the Marine promo to Lt.z.S. WWI served with the Marineflieger with the Flugzeugbau Friedrichshafen G.mb.H with the Dinoswerft Warnemünde Vorstand Caspar-Flugzeugwerke Travemünde Freg.Kapt. und Leiter der Flugzeug-E-Stelle Travemünde designated as an Erg.-Offizier (Luftwaffe) with a rank of Fregattenkapitän and appt Leiter der Erprobungstelle d.lw. Travemünde promo to Obstlt. (RDA ) appt Kdr. des Luftzeugamt Travemünde ordered to Vorkommando (advance detachment) and appt Vertretung (acting) Kdr. of Luftzeuggruppe VII, Braunschweig ordered to Luftkreis-Kdo. VI (See), Kiel appt acting Kdr. Luftzeuggruppe VI (See) activated; promo to Oberst; appt Kdr. der Luftzeuggruppe 6 (See), Kiel promo to Gen.Maj appt Inspekteur des Seeflugwesens/RLM promo to Gen.Lt Inspizient beim Gen.d.Lw. b. Ob.d.M assigned to Führerreserve OKL retired became Soviet POW and still being held in in Braunlage/Harz. MOLL, Karl Hptm., at Fallschirmschule promo to Maj.

161 MOLL, Werner. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Rostock) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MOLLANDIN, Franz promo to Hptm.(Ln.). MOLLAT,?. (n.d.) Lt., Nachr. Offz. I./NJG 2. MÖLLENBERG, Heinrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bremen I) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). MÖLLENDORFF, Reimar von Oblt., in KG 53. MOLLENHAUER, Kurt-Heinrich Oblt., in I./KG 40 - interned when Fw 200 C-1 (F8+KH) crashed in County Kerry/Ireland in bad weather promo to Hptm. MOLLENHAUER, Paul. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Liegnitz) Hptm. (d.r./ln.) promo to Maj.(d.R.) Maj. and Maj. beim Stabe in Stab/Ln.-Rgt MÖLLER (MOELLER), Otto. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), in II./Flak-Rgt Maj. and Kdr. le.res.flak-abt. 923, appt Kdr. Flak-Abt. 127 (to ) promo to Obstlt. (Flak) trf to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. and ordered to remain in the Luftflotte 1 area until further notice. MÖLLER,? Hptm., Kdr. Luftzeugstab 2. MÖLLER, Bruno. (n.d.) Lt., with KG Kdr.? III./KG 26. (n.d.) Hptm., with Erg.KG 1. MÖLLER, Ernst. (DOB: ) Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from Stab/Nachschubkolonnen-Abt. (mot) d.lw. 2/XVII to Feld-Ausb.Btl.d.Lw. Nr promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MÖLLER, Erwin. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MOLLER, Eugen von Oblt., appt Staka 6./JG 103 (to ). MÖLLER, Friedrich. (DOB: in Hagen/Westf.) Adjutant in II./KG 6. Last rank: Oblt. MÖLLER, Friedrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MÖLLER, Friedrich promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.). MÖLLER, Fritz Oblt. and pilot in 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 23, WIA in Hs 126 shot up by French fighters west of Zweibrücken Oblt. in 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 31. MÖLLER, Günther Hptm.(d.R.), trf to Stab Höh. Nafü/Lw.-Kdo. West. MÖLLER, Gustav Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Luftpark (See) Holtenau. MÖLLER, Hans. (DOB: in Steinbach-Hallenburg). (DKG) in 3./Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 72 (to ) in Sch./Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 43 (to ) in 2./JFS 5 (to ) in 1./Erg.JGr. Merseberg (to ) in Erg.St./JG 53 (to ) in II./JG 53 (to ) promo to Lt Lt., 6./JG Lt., 6./JG Lt., 6./JG 53 unhurt - shot down by AA vic Valetta - rescued by German seaplane Lt., 6./JG appt Adj. in III./JG Lt., II./JG trf to I./JG 53 and appt Stafü of 1./JG 53 (to POW) Lt., 1./JG 53 POW - Bf 109 shot down and captured awarded the DKG Lt. in JG 53, POW in Bf 109 G-4 shot down by AA fire 3 km north of Béja in northern Tunisia and captured by the Americans promo to Oblt. effective this date. Credited with 16 victories. MÖLLER, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Lübeck) Hptm. (d.r./flak). MÖLLER, Hans. (DOB: ) promo to Obstlt.(Flak). MÖLLER, Hans Oblt., appt Staka 2./NJG 11 ( ). MOLLER, Hans-Jürgen von. (DOB: in Halberstadt) Lt., 1./JG Lt., in I./JG Stafü 1./JG Staka 6./JG Oblt. in Erg.JG 1. Credited with 5 victories. MÖLLER, Harald Oblt. observer, in 4./LG 1 (KIA - in Ju 88 A-1 shot down by fighters at Southbourne/U.K.). MÖLLER, Heino. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MÖLLER, Heinrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm Hptm., Staka StabsSt./KG 257 (to 1939) Hptm., appt Kdr. III./KG 26 (to 09.42) Flieger-Hauptnautiker in II./Flieger- Rgt. 22, reclassified Hptm. (A 1/Fl.) with effect from MÖLLER, Heinz. (DOB: or ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O.) Oblt. in Stab/Flakscheinw.Abt Oblt. and Ia op 2 in Stab/5. Flak-Div. MÖLLER, Heinz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MÖLLER, Johannes. (DOB: ) in Trsp.Staffel II. Fliegerkorps, promo to Maj. (Tr.O.) (with RDA of ). MÖLLER, Joseph. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). MOLLER, (Joseph?) Oblt. and Fliegerverbindungsoffizier/I. SS-Panzerkorps Falaise.

162 MÖLLER, Jürgen. (DOB: ) Oblt. in 2./ZG 1, POW - Bf 110 C collided with a Spitfire of 222 Sqdn. and lost his Starboard wing 5 km east of Dunkirk promo to Hptm. MÖLLER, Karl promo to Maj.(Flak) Maj.(W), trf from Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe 2 to Flakgerätausgabestelle 4/VI Maj.(W), trf from Flakgerätausgabestelle 4/VI to Luftpark 1/XVII Maj. (W) with Luftpark 1/XVII, trf to Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Maj. (Tr.O.) in Flak-Ers.Abt. 38, released from active military service. MÖLLER, Dr. (med.) Klaus. (W.B.K. Greifswald) promo to Stabsarzt (Zahnarzt) (Kr.O./San.). MÖLLER, Kurt. (DOB: ) Oblt. in Flakscheinw.Battr. z.b.v MÖLLER, Kurt promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Kdr. I./Ln.-Rgt. 34 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./Ln.-Rgt. 3. MÖLLER, Lorenz. (DOB: ). (R) awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka in II./KG.z.b.V promo to Hptm MÖLLER, Martin. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). MÖLLER, Max promo to Hptm.(Kr.O.) Hptm. and Zugführer in 14. (mittl.flugm.leit-kp.)/ln.-rgt MÖLLER, Paul. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm in Fallschirmjäger-Rgt. 3. MOLLER, Paul. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin VI) Hptm. (d.r./flak). MÖLLER, Reinhold. (DOB: ) Oblt. (A 1/Ln.) in Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L promo to Hptm.(Ln.). MÖLLER, Dr. Siegfried Ob.Arzt., Btl.Arzt. III./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 1 KIA vic Iráklion. MOLLER, Viktor von Hptm., appt Staka 1./Erg.Aufkl.Gr.(F) Ob.d.L. (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 1./Erg.Fernaufkl.Gr. (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 5.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122 (to 09.43) promo to Maj. (Tr.O.). c appt Kdr. FAGr. 1. MÖLLER, Wilhelm Obstlt., Kdt. Luftschutztruppen of the Austrian Air Force retired. [ might never have become a member of the Luftwaffe.] MÖLLER, Wolfgang. (DOB: ) in Res.Flak-Abt. 801, promo to Oblt. MÖLLER-ASTHEIMER, Eberhard. 1941? Oblt., Chef 4. Kp./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 2. MÖLLERFRIEDRICH, Rudolf in 6./JG Oblt., Staka 6./JG POW shot down by a Spitfire over the Isle of Wight promo to Hptm. Credited with one victory. MÖLLHOFF, Erich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Iserlohn) Hptm.(d.R./Flak), trf from I./Flak- Rgt. 24 to Luftgaukdo. VII Hptm. (d.r./flak). MOLLING, Klaus. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MÖLLMANN, Wilhelm in Stab/Flakscheinw.Abt. 310, promo to Oblt. MOLLNER, Karl Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 31/VI with Fl.H.Kdtr. Göttingen, promo to Obstlt appt (acting?) Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 13/XI (to ) trf to Fl.H.Kdtr. Kölleda Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 30/III (Kölleda) (to ). MÖLLNER, Paul. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. MOLLY, Hans promo to Hptm Hptm. in Offiziere z.b.v./ob.d.l. (Sch.Etat), trf to IV./KG Hptm., appt Kdr. II./KG 100 (to ). MOLT, Richard. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) Maj. and Ib in Stab/1. Flak-Brig. MOLT, Walter. (DOB: ) Oblt.(Kr.O./Fl.), trf from Luftpark 4/XI (See) to XIII. Fliegerkorps promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MÖLTER, Kurt. (DKG). (DOB: in Sangerhausen) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ) awarded DKG, II./TG 5. [ Hptm., KIA - Ju 88 R-2 crashed into North Sea during a Tame Boar mission, cause unknown. Body later washed ashore in the area of Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 12/XI (Wittmundhafen, Norderney, Langeoog and Borkum) - Buried at Norderney. [Note: this may actually be two people.] MOLTKAU, Otto. (DOB: ). KIA (n.d.) Oblt. (Tr.O./Ln.) previously in I./Ln-Rgt. (mot) 22, posthumously promo to Hptm. (Tr.O./Ln.) with effect from MOLTKE, Helmuth, Graf von Maj.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Stargard promo to Obstlt Obstlt., trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. XI to Stab/Lg.Kdo. I (in Abt. IIb 1). MOLTKE, Helmut-Oskar von. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. MOLTRECHT, Günther promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 10./KG 40 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 3./Erg.Zerst.Gr. (to 11.43) appt Staka Erg.St./ZG 1 (to 12.43).

163 Hptm., appt Staka 13./KG 40 (to ) Hptm. and Staka 1./ZG KIA in Ju 88 R-2 when attacked by RAF Mosquitos and crashing into the sea. Credited with one victory. MÖLTS,?. (n.d.) Hptm., appt Staka 7./TG 5. MOLZAHN, Friedrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Neustettin) Hptm. (d.r./ln.). MOLZAHN, Heinrich Hptm.(d.L.z.V.), trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. XI to Feldluftzeuggruppe 2 (to ) trf to Luftzeuggruppe 3. MOLZER, Hans. (W.B.K. Wien III) promo to Oblt. (d.r.z.v./fl.). MOMBAUER, Johann. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MOMBER, Adolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Schleswig) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). MOMM, Eberhard Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 62 to OKW (Abw.I). MONAUNI, Dr. Josef promo to Stabsarzt (d.r.). MONBART, Gilbert von promo to Hptm. MÖNCH, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bautzen) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MÖNCH, Hubert. (DKG) Hptm., appt Staka 5./KG 53 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. III./KG 53 (to MIA - to unknown cause in Russia) Maj., awarded Ehrenpokal Maj., awarded DKG, III./KG 53. MÖNCKMEIER, Günther. (DOB: ) posthumous promo to Hptm KIA (KG 1). MÖNCKMEIER, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Obstlt Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak- Rgt. 42 (mot) (to 04.45). MÖNCKMEYER, Helmuth. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MONES, Theodor Oblt. (Ln.) and Fliegerverbindungsoffizier/65. Infanterie-Div. MONFANUS,? Hptm., Leiter Gruppe 3/Gen.d.Jagdflieger. MONGS, Paul Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 82 to LKS Dresden trf from Ob.d.L. pool to Luftgaukdo. Südost as IIa promo to Obstlt. MONS, Rudolf. (DOB: in Wien). (R) entered the Austrian Bundesheer, serving as an Alpenjäger, soon transferring to the Fliegertruppe Lt., with a Fliegerregiment. c Lt., with Bombenstaffel Nr. 1 of the Austrian Air Force. c entered the Luftwaffe, eventually assigned to LKS Fürstenfeldbruck. Early 1940 trf to I./KG seriously damaged a 10,000 GRT freighter 480 km NW of Donegal Bay/Ireland mentioned in dispatches Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in I./KG 40, awarded the Ritterkreuz for sinking 63,000 GRT of enemy shipping and severely damaging a further 32,000 GRT promo to Hptm temporarily attached to technische amt of the RLM as an expert about long range bombing Hptm., Kdr. Erprobungs-u.Lehr St. He in Stab/Kdo. d.erprobungsstellen d.lw., promo to Maj. (RDA ) Maj., appt Kdr. II./KG 40 (to ) MIA vic Bougie, Algeria - He 177 A-3 (F8+DM). MONSCH, Ewald Hptm. (Kr.O.) in Stab/Nachschubinspizient Genst.d.Lw., trf to Stab/Kommandierender General der deutschen Luftwaffe in Finnland for employment as a technical equipment expert. MONSCHAW, Eberhard von. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Düsseldorf) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MONSCHEUER, Paul. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (d.r./fl.) Oblt., Staka Nahaufkl.St. 11./12 (to ). MONSER, Ewald. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in Stab Nachschub-Geräte-Inspzient/Ob.d.L. (Chef NVW), released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N). MONSKA, Helmut. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). MONTAG, Karl appt Staka 12./JG appt Staka 9./JG appt Staka 9./ZG appt Staka 9./ZG appt Staka 3./JGr Oblt., 9./ZG Oblt. and Staka 9./ZG Hptm., appt Kdr. I./Zerstörerschule 2 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. III./Zerstörerschule 2 (to ) promo to Maj Maj. (Tr.O.), trf from Schlachtgeschwader 101 to Abt. Ic/Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich Maj., Ia Flieg Tag/3. Jagddivision. Credited with 3 victories. MONTAKA, Hans Maj.(Tr.O.), appt Ia/Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich. MONTANUS, Ulf Lt., 9./JG 2 WIA - Fw 190 A-3 crashed at Vannes a/f due to a servicing fault Lt., 12./JG Lt., appt Staka 12./JG 2 (to ) Lt., appt Staka

164 8./JG 2 (to KIA) Lt. 8./JG 2 KIA - Bf 109 shot down by B-17s and P-47s crashing 2 km W of Fromont (?). Credited with 2 victories. MONTANUS, Wilhelm promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./Ln.Rgt. 53 (to ) Hptm., trf to Stab/Gen.d.Jagdflieger Hptm. and Nachr.Offz. of JV 44. MONTFORT, Rudolf promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). MONTIBELLER, Josef Maj. (z.v./fl.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. IV, trf to Luftflottenkdo. 2 for further assignment. MONTIGEL, Eberhard in Stab/11. Flakdivision, promo to Hptm.(Tr.O.). MONTKA (MONTAKA?, MONTZKA?), Hans Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 201 (mot) (to ). MONTUA, Ernst Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 4 to le.flaktransportbatterie 8/VI. MONTUA, Willy Maj.(Erg.O.), at BFS Neuburg/Donau promo to Obstlt assigned to Chef für Ausz.u.Diszpl./Luftwaffenpersonalamt, promo to Oberst with RDA of MONTZKA, Hans promo to Maj.(Erg.O.) Maj., Kdr. II./Flak-Rgt Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 201 (mot) (to ). MONZ, Dr. (med.) Wilhelm promo to Stabsarzt. MOOCK, Eugen promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). MOOG,?. (n.d.) Maj., Kdr. LS-Abt.d.Lw. 25. MOOG, Dr. Heinrich Lt., appt Führer Transport-Kolonne d.lw. 18/VI. MOOG, Jakob-Heinrich. (DKG) Ausbildungsleiter with Erg.KGr. 5 at Barth Hptm., Staka 3./KGr. 106 (to 09/ POW - Ju 88 A-5 (M2+AL) in mist, flew into ground near Bridlington, Yorkshire (Version #2: collided with another Ju 88 in the mist over Speeton, near Filey) Hptm., KGr. 106 awarded the DKG promo to Maj. [RAF interrogator characterized him as an insolent, uncommunitive Nazi thug. ]. MOOG, Wilhelm Hptm., 12./JG 300 MIA - details unknown. MOOSBAUER, Goswin Oblt.(W), in III./Flak-Rgt. 29. MOOSMAIER, Friedrich. (DOB: in Wüzburg) with Fl.H. Dinard (to 03.44). Last rank: Oblt. MOOSMANN, Erich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MOOSMÜLLER, Dr. Sebastian Hptm.(W), with Feuerwerkerschule d.lw promo to Maj.(Flak) with Luftgaukdo. XI, promo to Obstlt. with RDA of MOOYER, Otto. (DOB: in Sternfelde/Kreis Angermünde) entered the Heer promo to Lt promo to Oblt promo to Hptm. WWI generally served in the infantry as a staff officer designated as an Erg.-Offizier (Luftwaffe) with a rank of Maj. and appt Leiter des Büros für Industriearbeiter (director of the bureau for industry workers) and Abt.-Leiter in RLM promo to Oberst appt Bevollmächtigter (commissioner) des Ob.d.L. für das Luftfahrt- Industriepersonal und Chef der Amtsgruppe Technische Ausb./RLM concurrently appt Kdr. Fliegertechnischen Vorschulen activated and promo to Gen.Maj promo to Gen.Lt retired at the disposition of Luftgau-Kdo. III retired in Walsrode/Hannover (suicide). MÖRATH, Edgar Hptm., Staka 5./KG.z.b.V Maj., awarded Ehrenpokal. MORAVE, Hans Hptm., Kp.-Chef Luftwaffen-Einsatzkp. Morave (formerly Fl.H.Kdtr. E 212/XI). MORAWETZ, Günther. (DOB: ) Hptm., Chef 4.Kp.(Rest)/Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 2 KIA/MIA as Maj.? on Crete. MORAWICZ,? Hptm., appt Kdr. Fsch.Pi.Btl. 7/7. Flieger-Div. MORAWIETZ, Leo. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MÖRBITZ, Karl. (DKG) promo to Hptm Hptm. in II./NAG 102, appt Staka 4. (F)/Aufkl.Gr. 123 (to 1944) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal awarded DKG, 4. (F)/Aufkl.Gr Hptm. and Staka 3./NAGr. 13. MORCHE, Georg. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Oels) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) with Prüfungslager d.lw. Dedelstorf, trf to Kampfbeobachter-Anwärter-Btl. 1. MORCHEL, Karl. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), in III./Flak-Rgt appt Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Rgt. 94 (to 01.42) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flakscheinw.Rgt promo to Oberst Oberst, appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 98 (to 04.45). MORD, Otto-Jacob Maj.?, appt Kdr. II./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 3.

165 MORDHORST, Ernst. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Kriegsmarine promo to Lt.d.Res trf from the reserves to active service and assigned to I./Flak-Rgt appt Battr.-Chef in I./Flak-Rgt appt Adjutant in Stab/Flak-Rgt appt Ia op 2 in Stab/Luftgaukdo. Belgien/Nordfrankreich appt Ia op 2 in Stab/Luftflotte 2 (later Oberbefehlshaber Süd). [ Hptm., appt Ia op 2/VIII. Fliegerkorps]? appt Ia op 2 in Stab/Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte appt Ia op 2 in Stab/Oberbefehlshaber Süd (to ) ordered temporary duty to FAS I (Rerik) (to ) ordered temporary duty to 20. Flak-Div. (to ) trf into the Generalstab d.lw. (did not attend the Luftkriegsakademie) ordered temporary duty to Abt. Ia/Gen.d.Flakartillerie Süd (to ) promo to Maj appt Ia/L in Stab/LXV. Armee-Korps (V 1 flying bomb operations) ordered temporary duty to Regiment Wachtel (V 1 flying bomb operations) (to ) Maj., appt Ia/5. Flak-Div. (W) (still 03.45). MOREAU, Rudolf Freiherr von. (DOB: 1910). (n.d.) with K/88 of the Condor Legion in Spain Hptm., E7 section crashed in Ju 89 V9 (D-ADCN) vic B-Platz West while testing a dive Hptm., died in a crash of a Ju 88 (after returning from Spain). MORELL, Erich. (DOB: ) Oblt. in 5./Ln.-Flugsicherungs-Rgt. West, promo to Hptm. (Tr.O./Ln.) Hptm., Kdr. I./Ln.-Rgt MORELL, Erich Chef Ic Gruppe III (Nordwest)/Gen.St.d.Lw promo to Oberst (Erg.O.) Oberst, appt Luftattaché Ankara (to ) trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. MORG, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm., appt Staka 9./KG (J) 27 (to 1945?). MÖRGEL, Kurt Maj., appt Kdr. Fsch.Pz.Gren.Rgt. 1 Hermann Göring (to 05.45). MORGEN, Ernst von Maj.(z.V.) in Stab/Wehrmachtbefehlshaber in den Niederlanden, trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. III and ordered to RLM (ZA-Wb) for temporary duty (to ) trf to XII. Fliegerkorps for further assignment. MORGENROTH, Hanns Hptm., appt Kdt. Flakschiessplatz Chiemsee (to 06.43). MORGENSTERN, Arnfried. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(Ln.) Maj. (Ln.) in Stab/Luftflotte 5. MORGENSTERN, Eduard. (DOB: ). (i.g.) promo to Oberst (or ?) appt Ch.d.Stabes/Chef des Nachrichtenverbindungswesens d.lw. (to 03.45). MORGENSTERN, Erich. (DOB: ). (R, DKG) Ofw. in 4./St.G. 2, awarded the DKG Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, I./SG MORGENSTERN, Dr. (med.) Georg. (W.B.K. Bernau b.berlin) promo to Oberstabsarzt (d.r.). MORGENSTERN, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Heer (Nachrichtentruppe) Beobachter training at Aufkl.Fliegerschule Braunschweig (to ) trf to the Luftwaffe trf to Aufkl.St. (F) Neuhausen as a Beobachter trf to Kdo.d.Ln.-Schule Halle as an Adjutant and Staffelführer received Lw. Beobachter license received Lw. advanced flying certificate appt Kp.-Chef in Ln.-Schul- u.versuchs-rgt. Köthen at Höh. Lw.-Schule Berlin-Gatow (5. Lehrgang) Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) appt Referent in Chef NVW/Genst.d.Lw trf into the Generalstab d.lw Hptm., Referent in RLM (Chef NVW) ordered on temporary duty as Nafü in Stab/Nahkampfführer II. Fliegerkorps (to ) appt provisional Nafü/II. Fliegerkorps and concurrently provisional Kdr. Ln.-Rgt. 32 (to ) trf to Chef NVW in RLM Obstlt., in RLM (Chef NVW), appt Chef Abteilung 1/Chef NVW in RLM Oberst, Chef d.stabes/general Nafü in RLM. MORGNER, Helmut. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal. MORICH, Gerhard. (DOB: in Peine). (R, DKG) assigned to KG 4 on completion of training at Luftkriegsschule 2, Berlin-Gatow Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., appt Adj. II./KG 4 (to ) Oblt., awarded DKG, II./KG Oblt., appt Staka 4./KG 4 (to ) promo to Hptm Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 4./KG Hptm., appt Staka 3./Bomben-und Zielfinderschule Greifswald (to ). c Hptm., Staka 6./KG 76. Credited with 362 combat missions during the war in Peine.

166 MORICH, Werner Oblt., trf from I. of K/88 Legion Condor to KG Oblt. and Staka 8./KG 2, KIA - shot down by 111 Sqdn. during attack on Eastchurch airfield crashed on the mudflats at Seasalter, believed to have bailed out too low. MÖRICKE, Friedrich. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) flight training in Russia (to ) Beobachter (observer) training in Italy (to ) trf to the Luftwaffe navigation course (to ) certified fluent in Czech to DLH Berlin for the Reichbahn-Strecke course (to ) trf to Fliegergruppe Fassberg to Ln.-Schule Halle for radio-navigation course (to ) Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) trf to officer pool/standord Berlin and ordered to Chef Zentral-Abt. in RLM for temporary duty appt Lw.- Attaché/German Embassy Prague promo to Maj trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L./RLM Maj., trf to Stab/Wehrm.Bevollmächtigter beim Reichsprotektor in Böhmen u. Mähren Prag ordered to BFS 1 (Brandis) on temporary duty to earn the instrument flying certificate (to ) appt Staka in KG appt Kdr. III./KG 28. c Maj., appt Kdr. II./KG 76 (to KIA in Ju 88 shot down by an RAF Defiant south of Manston). MORITZ, Georg Hptm.(Erg.O.), at LKS Wildpark-Werder Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from Stab/Höh.Fl.Ausb.Kdo. 4 to Stab/Höh.Fl.Ausb.Kdo trf from Stab/Fliegerdivision 10 to RLM pool with temporary duty in RLM (L.In. 6) to trf permanently to RLM (L.In. 6) promo to Obstlt. MORITZ, Heinrich Hptm., Chef Ln.-Ausbau-Kp Kdr. I./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 1, promo to Obstlt.(Ln.). MORITZ, Josef. (DOB: ) Maj. (d.r.z.v.) (Ln.), released from active service. MORITZ, Wilhelm. (DOB: in Hamburg-Altona). (R) joined the Army with II./ZG Oblt., in II./ZG 1, appt Staka 6./JG 77 (to 01.41) trf to JFS 4 and appt Staka EinsatzStaffel/JFS 4 (to 03.42) Oblt., with JFS 4, appt Staka 11./JG 1 (to ) promo to Hptm trf to Stab II./JG appt Staka 12./JG 51 (to ) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal appt Staka 6./JG Hptm., Kdr. Sturmstaffel Hptm., appt Kdr. IV.(Sturm-)/JG 3 (to ) Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz promo to Maj relieved of command due to complete nervous breakdown ( ? ?) Maj., appt Kdr. IV./Erg.JG 1 (to ) (or ?) appt Kdr. /II.JG 4. Credited with at least 44 air victories in 500+ combat missions. MORR, Hans. (DOB: 1911). (DKG) promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 3./ZG 1 (to summer 43) Hptm. and Staka 15./KG Hptm., awarded the Ehrenpokal Hptm., appt Staka 3./ZG 1 (to 01.44)? Hptm., 15./KG 40 awarded the DKG. c Hptm., appt Staka 7./ZG 1 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. III./ZG 1 (to c ) Kdr. III./JG 76 (to ) Hptm., III./JG Hptm., appt Kdr. IV./JG 53 (to KIA) Hptm., KIA - Bf 109 G-14 (Black << + ) in combat with P-51s in the Karlsruhe area, crashed at Bretten posthumous promo to Maj. Buried at Bruchsal. Credited with 12 victories. MORRÉ, Friedrich promo to Oberst (Flak). MORS, August. (DOB: in Sigmaringen/Württemberg). (R, DKG). c Gefr., assigned to II./JG 5 on completion of training and eventually flew in 6. Staffel lost Bf 109 G-2 (Yellow 7) force-landed behind enemy lines, but returned unharmed Fw. in 6./JG 5, awarded the DKG Fw., awarded the Ehrenpokal appt Staka 1./JG KIA Bf 109 G-6 (White 4) shot down over France, baled out, landed in a tree and died of his wounds two days later in the Luftwaffe hospital at Clichy Lt., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, 1./JG 5. Credited with 600 combat missions and 60 air victories. MORS, Otto-Harald. (DOB: ). (i.g.). (DKG) pre-military flight training with DVS (to ) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) pilot training with DLH and then at Gross KFS Tutow received the Lw. advanced flying certificate certified fluent in French trf to Fliegergruppe Greifswald as a pilot trf to III./KG 152 (Barth) trf to Grosse KFS Fassberg as an instructor, training supervisor and technical officer Hptm., appt Ic/7. Fliegerdivision Ic Feindlage/XI. Fliegerkorps appt Ia in Stab/XI. Fliegerkorps promo to Maj Maj., appt Kdr. I./Fsch.Jg.Rgt Maj., appt Ia/2. Fallschirmjäger-Div Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 6 (to 12.43) in a Kurlazarett (rehab hospital) in Garmisch-Partenkirchen trf into the Generalstab d.lw. (did not attend the Luftkriegsakademie).

167 hospitalized (Kriegslazarett Châlons) Maj., involved in the planning of the operation to free Mussolini on Obstlt., appt Ia/3. Fallschirmjäger-Div. (to ). MORSBACH, Karl-Heinz promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 213/XII (Merzhausen). MÖRSBERGER, Hans Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. VI to Luftflottenkdo. 3. MORSCHES, Franz. (DOB: ) Hptm.d.R. (Ln.), released from active service. MORST, Bernhard Oblt., appt Offz.z.b.V. of 8. Fsch.Jg.-Div. (to 05.45). MORSTEIN, Wilhelm von. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal. MORTENSEN, Hans promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). MÖRTH (MOERTH), Leopold. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm in Stab/le.Flak- Abt Hptm., appt provisional then permanent Kdr. le.flak-abt. 982 (still 04.45). MORTZFELD, Alwin Hptm.(d.R./Fl.), trf from 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 11 to Lw.Führungsstab Ic Hptm.d.R. in OKH (Ic/Lw.), ordered to Fliegerverbindungsgruppe/OKH for temporary duty. MORWINSKI, Bruno. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MORZIK, Friedrich-Wilhelm. (DOB: in Passenheim). (R) entered the army. WWI served with the Fliegertruppe, serving on the east and west fronts and in Turkey, rising to Lt with the Silesian police was a pilot for Deutsche Luft-Loyd, Junkers Flugzeugwerke, and an instructor for DVS Staaken and DVS Braunschweig entry into the Luftwaffe with a rank of Hptm. (RDA ) and appt Staka 3./Fliegergruppe Tutow promo to Maj appt Referent with the Inspektion für Flugsicherheit und Gerät L In 5/RLM appt Gruppenleiter with the Inspektion für Flugsicherheit und Gerät L In 5/RLM promo to Obstlt. c Kdr. IV./KG Maj., appt Kdr. KGr.z.b.V. 1 and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H. Burg near Magdeburg (to ?) Obstlt., Kdr. KGr.z.b.V (or ) Obstlt., appt Kommodore KG.z.b.V. 1 (to 05.41). 1939/40 Obstlt., appt Kdr. I./KG.z.b.V. 1 (to ) concurrently, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. Burg bei Magdeburg Kommodore KG.z.b.V appt Kdr. der Grossraum-Lastensegler-Gruppe Me appt Lufttransportführer beim Gen.Qu.d.Lw. (to ) and Kdr. der Blindflugschulen appt Lufttransportführer I Südost Oberst, awarded Ritterkreuz, Kommodore KG.z.b.V. 1. and Lufttransportführer Ost d. Lfl Lufttransportführer beim Gen.Qu.d.Lw., appt Transportfliegerführer 2 (to ) promo to Gen.Maj trf to Fhr.Res Gen.Maj., appt Fliegerführer Fallschirm-AOK 1 (to 09.44) appt General z.b.v. beim Luftgau kommando VII appt General der Transportflieger and concurrently Inspekteur der Lufttransportverbände appt Lufttransportchef der Wehrmacht (to ) attached to Fallsch.AOK became U.S. POW released in Freudenstadt. Author of two books: Die deutschen Transportflieger im Zweiten Weltkrieg (Frankfurt/Main, 1966) and German Air Force Airlift Operations. USAF Historical Studies: No. 167 (New York, 1968). MOSBACH, H Oblt. in 5./KG 53, POW - He 111 H shot down by RAF 87 Sqdn. Hurricanes S of Thionville. (Repatriated?) MOSBACH, Herbert promo to Hptm in Führer-Reserve Ob.d.L. (K.L.F.), ordered to XII. Fliegerkorps for temporary duty in Stab/7. Jagddivision promo to Maj in Stab/II. Jagdkorps Maj., Ia Flieg Nacht/2. Jagddivision. MOSCH, Georg von Obstlt. in RLM (L.P.2), ordered to Schule d.lw.-bautruppe Eefde for temporary duty ordered to Luftgaukdo. Moskau for temporary duty promo to Oberst Oberst (Tr.O.), ordered from RLM to Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich for temporary duty to train as the Kdr.d.Lw.Bautruppen of a Luftgaukommando. MOSCH, Siegfried in I./Art.Rgt. 10 (L), promo to Hptm. MOSCHNER, Franz. (DOB: in Lüneburg/Hannover). (W.B.K. Lüneburg) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl) (RDA ). (n.d.) Hptm., Ic of I./NJG Hptm. in I./NJG 2, MIA vic Wismar. MOSCHNER, Georg. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Freiberg) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). MOSCHNER, Oskar Obstlt., in Stab/Wehr-Ers.Insp. Niederdonau in Stab/Wehr- Ers.Insp. Posen, promo to Oberst (Wm.) concurrently appt provisional Lw.-Verbindungs-Offz. to stellv.gen.kdo. XXI. Armeekorps. MÖSENBACHER, Adolf promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Bau-). MOSER,? Maj., Kdr. III./Flieger-Rgt. 63.

168 MOSER, Albert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Karlsruhe) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MOSER, Carl promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). MOSER, Dr. Ernst promo to Maj.d.R Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Abt. 150 (still 04.45). MOSER, Ferdinand. (DOB: ) Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), request for release from service approved by LPA. MOSER, Franz. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). MOSER, Franz trf from Fluganwärter-Btl. VII to A./Flieger-Rgt Hptm. with 10. Fliegerdivision, trf to Ausb.Btl. (OA) Oschatz in Ausb.Btl. (O.A.), promo to Maj trf to 10. Fliegerdivision for further assignment Maj. and Kdr. III./Flieger-Rgt. 63, appt NS- Führungs-Offz./4. Fsch.Jg.Div. MOSER, Heinrich. (DOB: in München) Maj. (d.r.) with Fl.H.Kdtr. Leipheim, trf to Italuft for further assignment Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A 203/VII? 1943 Maj. (d.r.) and Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 12/IV (later renumbered E(v) 212/VII) Pistoia and then Florence. MOSER, Dr. Heinrich Paul. (DOB: in Regensburg). WWI served initially in the cavalry then with the artillery promo to acting Offz promo to Lt.d.R promo to Oblt.d.R trf to Flak-Abt. Fürth trf to II Abt. Flak Rgt. 5(?) promo to Hptm. (E) trf to Stab/Lg. Kdo. XVI promo to Maj.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Lg.Kdo. XVII trf to Luftwaffenmission Rumänien trf to Leichte Ers.-Flak Abt Maj., trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 38 to Stab/17. Flakdivision trf to Gen.Kdo. I Flak-Korps trf to Schw.Flak-Ers.Abt. 38 (to ) trf to Leichte Flak-Ers.Abt trf to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Holland (to ) promo to Obstlt.(Flak) trf to Deutschen Luftwaffenmission Rumänien (?) with Flak-Ers.Abt. 92 (to ). MOSER, Josef. (DOB: ) Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) (Ln.), released from active service. MOSER, Josef. (DOB: ) Maj., in I./Flak-Rgt Maj., Kdr. Flak-Abt. 151 (to 01.42) Maj., Kdr. III.(Scheinw.)/Flak-Rgt. 9, appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt Obstlt., Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 11, trf to Flak-Ers.Abt appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 653 (mot) (to ) promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Flak-Sturm-Rgt. 2 (a.k.a. Flak-Rgt. 36) (to 1945). MOSER, Josef promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak). MÖSER, Kurt in Flak-Ers.Abt. 19 (Führer-Reserve), trf to Lg.Kdo. III for further assignment. MOSER, Paul promo to Hptm appt provisional Kdr. le.flak-sturm-abt. 96 (still ). (n.d.) MIA. MOSER, Dr. (med.) Siegfried. (W.B.K. Leoben) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). MÖSER, Dr. Wilhelm promo to Maj.d.R. (n.d.) appt Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Abt. 228 (still 04.45). MOSIKER, Edgar. (DOB: ). (n.d.). Hptm. - [Estonian national in Luftwaffe service]. MOSKOPP, Karl-Heinz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bonn) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MOSS, Dr. (med.) Max promo to Oberstabsarzt (Kr.O.). MOSSDORF, Martin ( Mosskopf ). (DOB: in Grimma/Sachsen). (R, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe and trained as a Schlachtflieger in the rank of Lt trf to I./St.G. 76 (later I./St.G. 3) Oblt. in 3./St.G. 3. c Oblt., Staka 3./St.G awarded Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded DKG Oblt., appt Kdr. I./St.G. 3 (to ) Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. I./St.G promo to Hptm Kdr. I./St.G.3 POW shot down by P-40 fighters to the east of Hafaya Pass in Cyrenaica released from British captivity. Became a dentist in Munich after the war Credited with more than 160 missions. MOSSGRABER, Hans-Theo. (DOB: in Polensa, Mallorca/Spain). (R, DKG). Early 1941 trf to II./KG Oblt., awarded Ehrenpokal. Mid-1942 appt Staka 5./KG Oblt., awarded DKG, 5./KG KIA in Ju 88 A-4 (5K+LN) shot down W of Bely apparently by AA while attacking assembly areas near Sapelkino. Buried at Shatalovka-West Oblt., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 5./KG 3. Credited with exactly 300 combat missions. MÖSSINGER, Manfred Oblt., in I./St.G Kommodore of JG 302? Late appt Kdr. III./JG 301 (to 11.43). 19? appt Kommodore of JG 302 (to 09.44) promo to Maj promo to Obstlt appt Kommodore SG 77 (to ). MÖSSINGER, Otto Maj.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Ingolstadt Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.- Bau-Btl. 7/VII trf from Luftmuna 3/IV to Stab/Luftzeuggruppe 12/ promo to

169 Obstlt in Stab/Luftzeuggruppe 12, trf to Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Italien appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 14/VII. MOSSLER, Dr. (med.) Erich promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). MÖSSLER, Reinhold. (DOB: ) entered service with the Austrian Army (Artillerie) trf to the German Luftwaffe and assigned to the Ob.d.L./RLM pool ordered temporary duty to FFS Neukuhren and FFS Oldenburg for flight training, and FFS C Stade for advanced flight training (to ) promo to Hptm (or ?) Hptm., in KG Hptm., as a passenger aboard Ju 52 (P4+SH), strayed into Sweden and was forced down - briefly interned but expelled by truck to Norway the same day. MÖSSMER,? Maj., Adj./Komm.Gen.d.dtsch.Lw. in Italien. MÖSSMER, Werner. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) Maj., IIa/Komm.Gen.d.Dt.Lw. in Italien. MÖSSNER, Hans (Johann) Oblt., trf from LKS Berlin-Gatow to KG Oblt., 3./KG Hptm., appt Staka 2./KG 55 (to ) Oblt. in 2./KG 55, MIA - due to AA fire SW of Drogobusch. MOSTOWSKI, Franz Maj.(Flak), trf from Stab/Lw.Lehrdivision to Fl.Ausb.Rgt trf to Stab/II. Flakkorps Obstlt., trf from RLM pool to Flak-Ers.Abt. 36. MOSZCZENSKI, Karl von promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Flg.). MOTL, Hans promo to Maj.(Flak). MOTSCH, Otto Maj., trf from Stab d.kdr.d.erg.einheiten und Schulen/XI. Fliegerkorps (previously in Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 3) to RLM pool with temporary duty in RLM (Chef d.luftwehr/abt.st.a.l.) (to ) promo to Obstlt. MOTSCHMANN, Dr. (med.) Heinz promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). MOTT, Amandus Oblt. in Stab/JG 77, appt Kp.-Chef Ln.-Kp./St.G promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm. and Zugführer in 5.(mittl.Flugm.Leit-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt MÖTTINGDÖRFER, Paul promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Flg.). MOTZ, Werner. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MOTZKAT, Bruno. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Stettin I) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). MOTZKUS, Werner promo to Maj.(Flak) appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 19/III Maj., Kdr Lw.-Bau-Btl. 22/III (to ) trf to Flak-Ers.Abt trf to Stab/Luftflotte 6. MOUTHS, Walter. (DOB: in Berlin-Wilmensdorf) WIA near Posen (Poznań) Beobachter in 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr Hptm.(d.R./Fl.), trf from Erg.Nahaufkl.Gr. Döberitz to Flieger-Ers.Btl. III and assigned temporary duty to OKW (WFst/WPr.III L) to promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. III to OKW (W.Pr.III L). MOY,? Graf von Obstlt., Kdr. Flak-Abt MOYSICH, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). (n.d.) Hptm., with Lw.- Festungs-Btl. XVI. MRAZEK, Paul Hptm.(d.L.), in Feldluftzeuggruppe Belgien-Nordfrankreich. MRKVA, Rudolf. (DOB: in Wien). (R, DKG) Fw., assigned to 3./St.G. 2 following completion of training Lt., trf to 2./St.G Lt., appt Staka 2./St.G Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., awarded DKG, I./St.G appt acting Kdr. I./SG 2 (to c ) promo to Oblt promo to Hptm awarded Ritterkreuz, 2./SG Hptm., Staka in I./SG 2. Credited with 896 combat missions and 4 aerial victories in München. MROCHEN, Heinz posthumously promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Flg.) with effect from this date. MROCZKOWSKI, Hans-Horst. (DOB: ) in RLM (GL/Flak E.1), promo to Hptm. (Tr.O.). MROSS, Hans-Walter. (DOB: ) Hptm., Adjutant/Luftkriegsakademie Obstlt., trf from Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow to Ob.d.L. pool with temporary duty to in Stab/Lg.Kdo. XI permanently trf from RLM pool to Stab/Lg.Kdo. XI promo to Oberst Oberst, IIa/Luftgaukdo. XI (still ). MROTZEK, Fritz. (DOB: ) Uffz., 2./JG Fw., 2./JG Lt., appt Staka 1./JG 3 (to ) KIA - Fw 190 D shot down in the West. Credited with 19 victories.

170 MROWKA, Gustav Hptm.d.R. in Flak-Ers.Abt. 11 (Führer-Reserve), trf to Lg.Kdo. XI for further assignment. MROZEK, Oskar Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Ausb.Abt./Luftgaukdo. XI to Feld-Ausb.Rgt. d.lw. 1 (to ) trf to Flieger-Rgt. 63 (to ) Hptm. (d.r.), trf to II./Jäg.Rgt. 32 (L) and appt provisional Kdr. of this Btl. MRWA, Gert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Zittau) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MUCHSEL, Rudolf Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from le.flak-abt. 832 to Artillerie-Rgt. 19 (L) (to ) trf to Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte for further assignment promo to Maj. (d.r.z.v.) appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 337 (still 04.45). MÜCK, Franz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Leoben) Hptm. (d.r./ln.). MUCK, Karl Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.), trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. Norwegen to Stab/XIII. Fliegerkorps. MÜCKE, Willi Hptm., appt (acting?) Kp.Chef Lw.-Festungs-Btl. X (to 11.44). MÜCKENBERGER, Rudolf promo to Maj.(Erg.O./Flak), in III./Flak-Rgt Maj., in Flaketat z.b.v./luftgaukdo. VI, ordered temporary duty to Gen.d.Dt.Lw. beim Italuft Maj. (Erg.O.), on temporary duty in Stab/Flak-Abt in Flaketat/Luftgaukdo. VI, trf to Führer- Reserve/Ob.d.L appt provisional Kdr. le.flak-abt. 914 (to ) trf to Lw.-Befh. Mitte for further assignment. MÜCKLICH, Hans-E Flieger-Oberstabsingenieur and Leiter der techn.gruppe beim Lufttanklager 2/III. MUDER, Dr. (med.) Willy promo to Oberstabsarzt (Kr.O.). MUEHLBAUER, Ludwig Hptm.(d.R.), Nafü/Koflug Aibling-Schleissheim, appt Nafü/Koflug Chartres. MUELDNER, Gustav Hptm.(Erg.O.), trf from Koflug Langendiebach to Lw.Feld-Kp.z.b.V MUELLER, Hans. (DOB: ) Hptm., appt Ia op 2 (Flak)/Lg.Kdo. XII/XIII (to?) promo to Maj.(Flak). MUELLER, Ludwig Maj.(z.V.) in Stab/Luftgaukdo. III, trf to Stab/15. Lw.-Felddivision. MUELLER, Theodor. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Parchim) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). MÜER, Friedrich. (DOB: ) in 5./ZG 1, promo to Oblt Oblt., appt Staka 6./ZG Oblt., 6./ZG appt Staka 11./JG 76 (due to unit renaming) Oblt., 11./JG Oblt., Staka 15./JG 53 (due to unit renaming) Oblt., appt Staka 15./JG 53 (to ) appt Kdr. IV./JG 53 (to KIA - Bf 109 G-14 (Black << + ) shot up by a P- 51 while trying to land near Echterdingen) Hptm., IV./JG Hptm., KIA with Allied fighters over Stuttgart. (n.d.) posthumous promo to Hptm. (RDA ). Credited with 2 victories. MUERMANN,? in KG Hptm. and Staka 1./KG 66. MUES, Edmund promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak). MUES, Paul. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.) in Ln.-Kp./St.G. 1, promo to Hptm.(Ln.). MUFF, Eberhard Hptm., trf from 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122 to 3./Aufkl.Gr c Oblt., appt Staka 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr in 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 123, promo to Hptm. MUFFEY, Werner Lt., Korpsführungskette X. Fl.Korp. WIA - He 111 (F4+AA) crashed at sea on take off vic Matruk due to a servicing fault Oblt. (Kr.O.) in Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe, trf to Stab/X. Fliegerkorps as Offz.z.b.V Oblt., in Oblt., with Versuchsverband OKL but in trf to Sonderkommando Götz Oblt. with Kdo. Sperling Techn.Offz. of Kdo. Sperling Oblt., with 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr MÜFFLING, Werner (von?). (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Neustrelitz) Hptm. (d.r.) with Zentrakraft Ost/V.O. beim Kdr. Kraftfahrparktruppe 3, trf to Stab/Luftgaukdo. VII Hptm. (d.r./flak). MÜGGENBURG, Werner promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). MUGGENTHALER, Alfons. (DOB: in Burggen/Schongau). (R, DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., awarded DKG, 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Oblt.(d.R.), awarded Ritterkreuz, 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr MUGGENTHALER, Ferdinand Hptm., possibly Staka 5./KG Oberst, appt Kdr. FFS A/B 9 (to ) Hptm., Staka 5./KG 53 (to 06.39?) promo to Maj. c Maj., appt Kdr. KGr.z.b.V. 700 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. IV./TG 4 (to )

171 Maj., appt Kdr. II./Erg.TG (to 04.44) Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 7/III promo to Obstlt. MUGGENTHALER, Hermann. (DOB: in Passau) entered the Heer promo to Lt. (RDA ). WWI served in the Fliegertruppe promo to Hptm. (RDA ) trf to the Polizei trf to the Luftwaffe from the Polizei with a rank of Maj. (RDA ) and appt to the Flughafen-Leitung (airport control) München-Oberwissenfeld appt Leiter of Luftamt Stuttgart promo to Obstlt promo to Oberst appt Leiter of Luftamt Wien appt Kdr. of Fl.Ausb.Rgt promo to Gen.Maj. and appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 6/XII assigned to Führerreserve OKL appt Kdr. 19. Lw.- Feld-Div. (to )? ordered to Koflug 6/XII promo to Gen.Lt retired in München. MUGGENTHALER, Walter in Stab II./Ln.-Rgt. 222, promo to Hptm Hptm. (Tr.O.) and Kdr. II./Ln.-Rgt Hptm., Kdr. II./Ln.-Rgt MÜGLICH, Erwin. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm Hptm., in 4.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 10 ( 12.42) officially reported MIA. MUHL, Hermann Hptm.(d.R.), appt provisional Kdr. le.flak-abt in I. Flakkorps area, promo to Maj. (d.r./flak). MÜHL, Richard promo to Maj.(d.R.z.V./Bau-). MÜHLBACH, Georg Hptm., in RLM pool, granted 90 days leave. MÜHLBACH, Hans promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). MÜHLBACHER, Walter. (DOB: ). c Oblt. (Ing.), in the Austrian Air Force, assigned to tn aircraft factory (as an inspector?). c trf to the Luftwaffe Flieger-Stabsingenieur and Führer Feldwerftverband assigned to Insp. d.fliegertechnische Truppendienst, promo to Oberstabsingenieur. MÜHLBAUER, Hans. (DOB: in Friedenfels) Oblt.(d.R.), Staka 1.(F)/Aufkl. Gr killed in crash of Ju 88 A-1 (4U+EH) near Brest. MÜHLBAUER, Ludwig promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.) Maj.(d.R.), Nafü/Koflug 1/VII, appt acting Nafü/Koflug 2/VII. MÜHLBAUER, Theodor (von?). (DOB: in Augsburg) Offz.z.b.V. in 1./JG in 13./JG 77 then trf to Stab/ZG trf to 1./JG Maj. and Ia in Stab/Jagdfliegerführer Norwegen. MÜHLBAUER, Dr. Michael promo to Stabsarzt (d.r.). MÜHLBERGER, Alfons. (DOB: in Regensburg) Beobachter in 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Last rank: Lt. MÜHLDORFER, Karl von. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Düsseldorf) Hptm. (d.r./flak). MÜHLDORFER, Otto von promo to Obstlt.(Flak). MÜHLE,? Hptm.?, Ic/Luftgaukdo. IV. MÜHLEISE, Eduard. (DOB: in Rio de Janeiro/Brazil) Lt., 6./JG Lt., Stafü of 6./JG appt Adj. II./JG Lt., II./JG Lt., II./JG Lt., III./JG 77 POW vic Arnhem - Bf 109 G-6/U4 (Black <) shot down by aircraft vic Arnhem. Credited with 7 victories. MÜHLEISEN, Georg Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), in Fl.H.Kdtr. E 13/XII, appt Chef Horst-Kp./Fl.H.Kdtr. E 11/XI. MÜHLEISSEN, Eugen Obstlt., trf from Fliegertechnischen Schule 2 to RLM pool with temporary duty to Stab/Luftzeuggruppe 11 (to ). MÜHLEN, Hans-Heinrich von zur. (DOB: in Dorpat/Balikum). (R) Oblt. in I./TG Oblt.(d.R.), awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 2./TG in Irving/Texas/USA. MÜHLEN, Patrik von zur Oblt., in KG in 4./KG 4, KIA - in collision with a He 111 hit by AA fire, crashed N of Soesterberg. MÜHLEN, Peter zur. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Kriegsmarine trf to the Luftwaffe and enrolled in officer training trf to FFS Celle for pilot training trf to FFS C Neuruppin for multi-engine training trf to I./KG 255 (later I./KG 51) as a pilot Oblt., in KG Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) appt Qu. in Luftgaustab Finnland trf into the Generalstab d.lw. and promo to Maj trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. and ordered temporary duty to Abt. Ia op 1/Lw.- Führungsstab.

172 MÜHLENBERG, Ernst. (DOB: ?) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MÜHLENBERGER, Oskar promo to Hptm.(d.R.) Hptm. and Maj. beim Stabe in Stab II./Ln.-Rgt MÜHLENBRINK, Kurt Maj.(Erg.O.), trf to Wehrbezirkskdo. Wels. MÜHLEN-SCHULTE, Hans Oblt. and pilot in 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 33, MIA in Ju 88 D-1 that failed to return from a recce mission over the Chernigov-Poltava area. MÜHLENSIEFEN, Peter-Eberhard. see MÜLLENSIEFEN, Peter-Eberhard. MÜHLENSTÄDT, Hans Hptm., appt Staka 3.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 14 (and 12.42) WIA in Fw 189 shot up by a fighter and force-landed SE of Velikiye Luki Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal. MÜHLER,? von und zur Oblt. and Staka 6./TG 2. MÜHLER, Fritz Hptm. and pilot with FFS B 31 WIA in Ju 52 shot up by enemy aircraft and forced down near Dypkal/Denmark. MÜHLFRIEDEL, Urban. (DOB: ) promo to Maj. d.r. (Ln.) Maj.d.R. (Ln.), released from active service. MÜHLHÄUSER, Gustav. (DOB: in Vöhringen) with Fl.Pl.Kdo. Chinisia (Sicily) in Oberbefehlshaber Süd area, promo to Maj. (d.r./fl.) Maj. and Führer Fl.Pl.Kdo. Chinisia/Sicily with Fl.H. Marcigliano with Fl.H. Giuliani. MÜHLIG-HOFMANN, Albert. (DOB: in Oberförsterei Grünheide near Obornik/Prov. Posen) entered the Heer promo to Lt. (RDA ) began flight training with Flieger-Bataillon promo to Oblt. WWI served with the Fliegertruppe trf to the Polizei promo to acting Maj trf to the Luftwaffe from the Reichsdienst with a rank of Ministerialrat and appt Abt.-Chef in Reichskommissariat für die Luftfahrt appt Abt.chef L.B. I in RLM promo to Ministerialdirigent took part in a Reserve-Übung (maneuver) with Aufkl.Gr promo to Maj.d.R appt Chef der Abt. Luftvehrkehrswesen im Allgemein Luftamt /RLM called up to active military service as Kdr. FFS A/B promo to Obstlt.d.R appt Amtsgruppenchef L V/RLM allowed to wear the uniform and rank of a Gen.Lt released in Heidelberg. MUHLING, Siegfried Oblt. in 1./Bordfl.Gr. 196, KIA aboard the battleship Bismarck (Ar 196). MÜHLINGHAUS, Kurt Maj.(Flak), temporary duty from Stab/Luftflotte 4 to Stab/Lg.Kdo. IV in Stab/Lg.Kdo. Moskau, promo to Oberst (Flak) trf to Lg.Kdo. Rostow trf to Flak-Ers.Abt. 33. MÜHLMANN, Georg Maj. and Leiter Lufttanklager 2/III promo to Obstlt. MÜHLMANN, Lothar Flieger-Ingenieur and Werftleiter with Werft-Abt. 125/XI. MÜHLPFORTE, Kurt promo to Oblt.(A 2/Ln.) Oblt., Chef Ln.-Kp. z.b.v. 20. MUHR, Eduard. (DOB: in St.Stefan im Gaital/Kärnten). (i.g.). (DKG) entered the Heer. WWI served in the artillery promo to Hptm promo to Maj Generalstab training at the Höh.Offizier course in Wien (to ) trf into the Austrian general staff trf to the Luftwaffe from the Austrian Army with a rank of Obstlt. (RDA ) trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool (pending assignment) appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt (or 08.41?) appt Kdr. LKS 8, Göppingen appt provisional Kdr. 15.Flak-Div promo to Gen.Maj. without RDA and appt permanent Kdr. 15.Flak-Div RDA received awarded DKG assigned to Führerreserve OKL promo to Gen.Lt. (Flak) in St. Stefan im Gaital/Kärnten. MUHR, Ludwig. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Heidelberg) Hptm.(d.R./Flak), trf from 1./Res.Flak-Abt. 395 to Flak-Ers.Abt. 33 (to ) trf to 1./Res.Flak-Abt Hptm.d.R. with XIII. Fliegerkorps, appt provisional Kdr. I./Art.Rgt. 4 (L) Hptm. (d.r./flak). MÜHR, Ludwig. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Soest) Hptm. (d.r./flak). MUHRA, Dr. Erich Hptm.?, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 21/IV Hptm.?, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 13/VI Maj. (d.r./fl.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. V, trf to Luftgaukdo. III for further assignment. MUHS, Günther Oblt., in II./Flak-Rgt promo to Hptm. MUHS, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MULACH, Gerhard Oblt., Chef 1.(Fspr.)/Ln.-Rgt Hptm., appt Kdr. V./Ln.-Rgt promo to Maj.(Ln.).

173 MÜLDENER, Paul Maj.(Erg.O.), in le.flak-abt Maj., ordered temporary duty from Stab/Flakgruppe Dänemark to Stab/Lg.Kdo. XI (to ) Maj., trf from Stab/Flakgruppe Dänemark to Stab/Höheren Kdr. der Luftwaffenkommandotruppen Ost in Stab/Fliegerführer 3, ordered to Stab/Luftgaukdo. Moskau for temporary duty promo to Obstlt. (Flak). MÜLDERS, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin IX) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.), ordered from Pi.Btl. 14 (L) to Heeres-Pionierschule Dessau-Rosslau for temporary duty. MÜLDNER, Gustav Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Luftamt Wiesbaden Hptm., trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Metz (previously with Luftamt Wiesbaden) to RLM (Genst., Gen.Qu./4.Abt.) trf to Fl.H.Kdtr. Langendiebach promo to Maj Maj.(Erg.O.), appt Kp.-Chef in Fl.H.Kdtr. E 3/VII. MÜLHENS, Dr. (med.) K (rank?), Chef Feldlaboratorium (mot) d.lw. 3. MÜLLAUER, Rupert Oblt., in II.(K)/LG Oblt., observer in Stab II./LG 1 (POW - in He 111 H (L1+UC) shot down by fighters of 79 Sqdn. over Wetteren/38 km NW of Brussels) promo to Hptm. MÜLLENHAIN, Wener. (n.d.) Staka 8./KG.z.b.V. 1. (n.d.) Oblt. in 8./TG 1. MÜLLENHEIM-RECHBERG, Wendelin, Freiherr von appt Staka 6./JG appt Staka 3./JG appt Staka 3./ZG appt Staka 3./ZG 1 (to ) Hptm., in I./ZG KIA? in Bf 110 C shot down over Poland by PZL P.11 fighters. MÜLLENSIEFEN, Peter Hptm., appt Staka 2./NJG 5 (to ). MÜLLENSIEFEN, Peter-Eberhard. (DOB: in Rörchen, Krs. Greifenhagen/Pommern). (R, DKG). (n.d.) initially trained for the infantry assigned as a Bild-Offizier and Beobachter in 3. (H)/Aufkl.Gr. 21. c trf to Aufkl.Gr.(H) 31. c attached to VIII. Armeekorps as a Verbindungsoffizier promo to Hptm. (RDA ) Staka 4.(H)/Aufkl.Gr awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm., awarded DKG, 4.(H)/Aufkl.Gr trf from Heer control to Luftwaffe control Hptm., Staka Nahaufkl.St. 11./ Hptm. and Staka 1./NAGr Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 1(H)./Aufkl.Gr. 31. (n.d.) assigned to Flieger- Ausbildungs-Schule in Hildesheim (to 05.45) joined the Bundeswehr. (n.d.) commanded the Luftbildschule in Kaufbeuren. (n.d.) worked in Luftwaffen-Gruppe Nord retired with a rank of Obstlt in Oldenburg. MÜLLER (MÜLLER-BORNEMANN?), Kurt. (DOB: ) entered service promo to Lt with 4. St. J/88 of the Condor Legion in Spain (to ) promo to Oblt. (n.d.) in Erg.Gr. Merseburg (to ) appt Staka 10./NJG appt Staka 1./JG Oblt., appt Staka 1./ZG 1 (to ) appt Staka 3./JFS 4 (to ) promo to Hptm appt Gruppenleiter IV./Zerstörerschule 2 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. IV./Zerstörerschule 2 (to ) appt Kdr. Schlachtfliegerschule 1 (to ) appt Kdr. I./SG 101 (to ) Hptm., appt Kommodore JG 108 and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H. Bad Vöslau (to ) promo to Maj trf to Frontflieger- Sammelgruppe Quedlinburg and concurrently Kdr. Lehrgang ZG trf to JG 51 for training as a Gruppenkommandeur Maj., with I./JG ordered to I./JG 51 for temporary duty as a technical adviser to the Ia officer ordered to Verbandsführerschule Gen.d.Jagdflieger (to ) (or ) Maj., appt Kdr. III./JG 6 (to ). Credited with at least 2 victories. MÜLLER DIECKERT, Hans Uffz. in 7./KG Fw., awarded the Ehrenpokal. (n.d.) was Staffel Offizier in 9./KG 53 (to ) appt Adj. III./KG 53 (to ) trf to KG 4. MÜLLER von der HEYDEN, Werner. (W.B.K. Neuruppin) in Luftflottenkdo. 4 area, promo to Maj. (d.r./fl.). MÜLLER,? Hptm. with Vorkdo. X. Fliegerkorps in Athens. MÜLLER,? Hptm., Staka 4./St.G. 2, then 4./SG 2 (to 06.44) KIA. MÜLLER,? Hptm. (z.v.) in Lw.-Bau-Ers.Btl. XIII, trf to NJG 3 as Offz. z.b.v. MÜLLER,? Oberstingenieur, Chef Ln.-Ausbaustab 3. MÜLLER,? Maj. and Staka Flugbereitschaft/Luftflotte 2 at Rome-Ciampino. MÜLLER, Dr.? Oberstabsarzt, Divisionsarzt/4. Fsch.Jg.Div. MÜLLER, Dr. A Oblt. in 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 11, KIA - in Do 17 lost to unknown causes. MÜLLER, Adolf. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.).

174 MÜLLER, Adolf Oblt., appt Chef Ldssch.Kp. d.lw. 9/XII. MÜLLER, Adolf Hptm., with Flieger-GAST 2/XII. MÜLLER, Dr. (Zahnarzt) Adolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Göttingen) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). MÜLLER, Dr. Adolf Hptm., appt Kdr. le.flak-abt promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). MÜLLER, Albert. (DOB: ) in Res.Flak-Abt. 645, promo to Hptm appt Adjutant in Stab/Flak-Rgt. 45. MÜLLER, Albert. (DOB: ) promo to Obstlt Obstlt., trf from RLM to Ob.d.L. pool with temporary duty to in Stab/Luftzeuggruppe in RLM pool, assigned temporary duty to Luftzeugamt 1/XI (to ) trf to Luftzeugamt 1/XI (to ) Obstlt., appt Leiter Flieger-Geräteausgabe- und Sammelstelle 1/XI (to ) appt Nachschubführer/Dt.Lw.Mission in Rumänien (to?). MÜLLER, Albert promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). MÜLLER, Albert Maj., Kdr. Flakgerätepark Jüterbog Gruppe Saalow (to ). MÜLLER, Albrecht Oblt.(W), trf from II./Flak-Rgt. 4 to Feuerwerkerschule d.lw promo to Hptm. MÜLLER, Alfred W. ( Kugelblitz ). (DOB: in Weida/Thüringen). WWI served with the Fliegertruppe, rising to Lt Oblt. at JFS Werneuchen, appt Staka 10./JG promo to Hptm appt Staka 4./JG 3 (to ) Hptm., 4./JG 3 WIA shot up in air battle over the Channel SE of Dungeness promo to Maj in Luftwaffenlazarett Wildbad appt Kdr. Erg.Gr./JG 3 (to ) appt Kdr. Erg.JGr. Süd (to ) promo to Obstlt appt Kommodore JG 104 (to ) appt Jagdabschnittsführer Bulgarien (to or ?) Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 242/XII (Unterschlauersbach). Credited with 3 victories (plus 2 in WWI) MÜLLER, Alfred promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) trf from Luftwaffenbefehlshaber Mitte to Flieger-Ers.Btl. III. MÜLLER, Alfred Hptm.(d.R.), appt Kdr. Flak-Abt Hptm.(d.R./Flak), in Flak- Ers.Abt. 4, appt Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. 125 (to ) promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) trf to Flak-Ers.Abt. 7 (Führerreserve) appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 363 (to c.12.44). MÜLLER, Alfred Hptm.(W), in Stab/Luftzeuggruppe See promo to Maj Maj.(W), trf from Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Italien to Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Rostow Maj., appt Ib 2 in Stab/4. Flak-Brig. (still ) (this entry may be for Maj.(d.R./Flak) Alfred MÜLLER). MÜLLER, Alwin. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in Stab/Ln.-Rgt. 202, released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N) Hptm. and Maj. beim Stabe in Stab III./Ln.- Rgt MÜLLER, Aribert. see MÜLLER-ARLÊS, Aribert. MÜLLER, Aristides Hptm. d.r.z.v. with Feldbekleidungsamt d.lw. 1/XVII, trf to Feldbekleidungsamt d.lw. 1/XII. MÜLLER, Arnold. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Breslau II) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). MÜLLER, August. (DKG) with Stabsstaffel/JG in 8./JG Uffz., awarded the Ehrenpokal Uffz. in 8./JG 51, awarded the DKG with Stab/JG KIA - no details. Credited with 49 victories. MÜLLER, August. (DOB: ) (W.B.K. Dresden II) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ). MÜLLER, August promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak). MÜLLER, August Oblt., Techn.Offz. 1. Behelfskampstaffel Lw.Kdo. Don Oblt. (Kr.O.), trf from LKS 1 to Ob.d.L. pool Oblt. and probably Techn.Offz./NSGr. 9. MÜLLER, August Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Achmer to Lw.Kdo. Don Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) in Trsp.Begleit-Kp. 1/VI, trf to Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte for further assignment. MÜLLER, Balthasar. (DKG) Hptm., awarded DKG, unspecified Flak-Abt. MÜLLER, Balthasar. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. MÜLLER, Bernhard. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MÜLLER, Bruno. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Schweidnitz) Hptm. (d.r./ln.). MÜLLER, Carl-Ferdinand. (DOB: ). (n.d.1941?) Hptm., Staka 3./KGr.z.b.V promo to Maj Maj. in III./TG 3.

175 MÜLLER, Christian promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm. and provisional Kdr. II./Ln.-Rgt. 13, appt Kdr. Ln.-Betr.Kp. (mot) 129 and Nafü/9. Flakdiv. MÜLLER, Constantin Hptm. (d.r./fl.), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). MÜLLER, Curt. (DOB: ) promo to Obstlt.(Ln.) selected for promo to Oberst with effect from MÜLLER, Curt promo to Hptm.(d.L./Fl.) promo to Maj.(d.L./Fl.). MÜLLER, Curt Maj. (d.r./fl.), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). MÜLLER, Dr. (med.) Dieter. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf to Lehrgruppe Würzburg/Ärztl.Akademie d.lw Stabsarzt at the Ärztlichen Akademie d.lw. MÜLLER, Edgar. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). MÜLLER, Edmund. (DOB: ) (W.B.K. Wels) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MÜLLER, Dr. (med.) Eitel-Kraft. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf to II./Fallschirmjäger-Rgt. 12. MÜLLER, Emil. (DOB: ) Maj., in RLM pool promo to Obstlt. c Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 21/XI Grove (to c ) trf to Stab/Lw.-Kdo. Südost in Stab/Luftgaukdo. Süd, now available for further assignment Obstlt. and Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 38/XI (to c ) appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 225/VII (to ) Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 207/VII (to ) Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 211/XI (to ) Oberst, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 218/XI Tirstrup (to ) Oberst, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 102/XI Platzkdo. Tirstrup? 1945 Oberst, Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. 218/XI Tirstrup. MÜLLER, Erhard. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Grimma) Hptm. (d.r./flak). MÜLLER, Erich. (DOB: ) Lt.d.R. in 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 14. MÜLLER, Erich. (DOB: ) in le.flakbatterie z.b.v. 850, promo to Oblt. MÜLLER, Erich. (DOB: ). (R, DKG) Uffz., awarded DKG, Stab II./Sch.G in Stabstaffel II./SG 2 KIA Fw., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, StabSt./SG 2. MÜLLER, Erich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. MÜLLER, Erich. (n.d.) Hptm., Offz.beim Stabe Stab/St.G Hptm., Adj in Stab/St.G. 1. shot down by AA vic Hal Far - Bf 110 E (DB+NO). MÜLLER, Erich Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. VIII to Fliegerbildschule Hildesheim. MÜLLER, Erich Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 1/XI Maj.(z.V.), Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 1/XI, appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Ers.Btl. IV appt Kdr. Luftschutz-Ers.Abt. 1? MÜLLER, Dr. ing. Erich Oberst, appt provisional Kdr. Feldluftpark 4/III Oberst (Erg.O.), named from provisional to permanent Kdr. Feldluftpark 4/III, Oslo. MÜLLER, Ernst. (DOB: ) Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.), trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. IV to Luftgaukdo. VIII. MÜLLER, Ernst. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (RDA ) Hptm. (Tr.O./Flak), named from temporary to permanent Kdr. le.flak-abt. 743 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. Flak-Abt. 143 (still 04.45). MÜLLER, Ernst. (DOB: ) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 37 (mot) (to 06.42) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 13 (to 04.45) promo to Oberst. MÜLLER, Ernst. (DOB: in Wetter/Ruhr) entered the Heer promo to Lt. (RDA ) promo to Oblt. WWI served with the infantry promo to Rittmeister promo to Hptm promo to Maj promo to Obstlt promo to Oberst designated as an Erg.-Offizier (Luftwaffe) with a rank of Oberst and appt Offizier z.b.v. des RLM und Ob.d.L. (pending assignment, then ordered to Luftzeuggruppe II appt stellvertretender (deputy) Kdr. Fl.Gr. Jüterbog ordered to Stab der Luftzeuggruppe IV ordered to Fl.Gr. Jüterbog appt Kdr. Fl.Gr. Jüterbog appt Quartiermeister of Luftgau-Kdo. VI appt Kdr. Luftzeuggruppe appt Qu/Lg.Kdo. VI (to ) promo to Gen.Maj appt Kdr. Luftzeuggruppe appt Kdr. Luftzeuggruppe Moskau promo to Gen.Lt concurrently appt provisional Gen.z.b.V. with Lw.Kdo. Ost ordered to Stab Lfl appt Chef des Stabes der Lfl promo to Gen.d.Fl.; appt Kommandierender Gen. und Bef. des Feldjägerkorps I. (mot) at the disposition of Luftgau-Kdo. VI became Allied POW released in München (automobile accident). MÜLLER, Ernst. (DOB: ) (W.B.K. Hamburg V) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ).

176 MÜLLER, Ernst , Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 17/XII (order changed?) Maj., appt (acting?) Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 31/XIII (to 02.41) appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 12/II Maj., in Fl.Ers.Btl. XII (previously in Stab/Lg.Kdo. Rostow), assigned temporary duty to Stab/Lg.Kdo. VIII (to ) appt Qu 2 in Stab/Luftgau-Kdo. VIII Maj. in Stab/Luftgaukdo. VIII, trf to Stab/Feldluftgaukdo. XXVI promo to Obstlt. MÜLLER, Ernst in 5./JG with 8./JG 300 MIA? vic Benteler/Lippstadt Oblt. and Staka in IV./JG 300. Credited with two victories. [Perhaps this is two people?] MÜLLER, Ernst Oblt., trf from I./KG 4 to A./Fl.Ausb.Rgt promo to Hptm promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). MÜLLER, Ernst Oblt. in I./KG 40 - POW after Fw 200 C-3 (F8+GL) shot down into the sea off County Cork/Ireland by defensive fire from a convoy. MÜLLER, Ernst Maj.(d.R.), trf to Stab/1. Jagddivision for training as Ic (to ) appt IIb/1. Jagddivision (to ) appt IIb/3. Jagddivision (to ) appt Ordz.Offz./3. Jagddivision (to ). MÜLLER, Ernst-Konrad Hptm., Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 223 (to ) Maj.d.R., trf to Lg.Kdo. XI (Flaketat z.b.v.) appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 647 (to 10.43) Maj.d.R., appt Kdr. Heimat-Flak-Abt. 52/VIII (to 05.45?). MÜLLER, Erwin. (DOB: ) Hptm. and Beobachter (observer) in 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Hptm., 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 123 KIA in Ju 88 D-1 (4U+DK) that failed to return from a recce mission over the Haifa/Palestine area. MÜLLER, Erwin. (DOB: in Meiningen) with 4./JG trf to 4./JG 77 (became 7./JG 77) with 8./JG appt Staka 6./JG in JG 7. Credited with 20 victories. MÜLLER, Eugen. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Stuttgart II) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). MÜLLER, Eugen Lt. in III./KG 40, trf to IV./KG 100. MÜLLER, Ewald. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin VIII) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). MÜLLER, Ferdinand Oblt., 9./JG Oblt., 9./JG Oblt., appt acting Staka 1./JG 2 (to KIA) KIA - Fw 190 A-5 in combat over Le Bourget and Poix airfields, crashing at Mitry-Mory/France. Credited with 4 victories. MÜLLER, Ferdinand Hptm., trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. XII/XIII to Feld-Luftzeuggruppe Westfrankreich Hptm.(d.L.) and Kp.-Chef Nachschub-Kp. d.lw. 7/XII (to 09.41) promo to Maj. d.r. (Flg.). MÜLLER, Ferdinand Hptm., appt Staka, 8./KG 254 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 2./KG 254 (to ). MULLER, Ferdinand Maj. in III./TG 3. [See Carl-Ferdinand MÜLLER] MÜLLER, Franz. (DOB: in Potsdam) in JG 5 then trf to Erg.Gr./JG WIA in III./JG trf to 9./JG WIA - Bf 109 G-4 (BH+XB) lost vic Chuguyev, cause unknown; after recovery assigned to 4./Flugzeugüberführungsgeschwader 1 as an Oblt. and ferry pilot. MÜLLER, Franz. (DOB: ) (W.B.K. Wiener Neustadt) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ). MÜLLER, Franz. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Salzwedel Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. Salzwedel (to ) promo to Obstlt appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 21/XI (to ) Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. Wunstorf Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 23/XI Wunstorf promo to Oberst with RDA of MÜLLER, Franz Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Stab/Ln.Rgt. 13 to Stab/Lg.Nachr.Rgt. Westfrankreich (as Maj. beim Stabe). MÜLLER, Franz Hptm.(d.R./Flak), trf from 2./Flakscheinw.-Abt. 696 to Luftgaukdo. XI. MÜLLER, Dr. (med.) Franz. (W.B.K. Bochum) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). MÜLLER, Franz-Ferdinand Oblt.(d.R.), trf from FFS C 16 to Lufttransportführer Mittelmeer promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.). MÜLLER, Friedrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MÜLLER, Friedrich. (DOB: ) Hptm.(W), with Luftmuna Lamitzsch promo to Maj. MÜLLER, Friedrich. (DOB: ) (W.B.K. Mannheim I) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ).

177 MÜLLER, Friedrich. (DOB: ) Oblt. in KGr Oblt., appt Staka 6./KG 26 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 5./KSG 2 (to ) promo to Hptm Hptm., trf from Stab/Luftminen-Inspizient to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. (n.d.) Hptm. and Staka 4./KG 2. MÜLLER, Friedrich. (DOB: ) (W.B.K. Lübeck) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ). MÜLLER, Friedrich promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) Hptm. (d.r.z.v.), trf from Kraftfahr- Ausb.Abt. d.lw. 9 to Kdr. der Kfz.Instandsetzung d.lw. 1/XII. MÜLLER, Friedrich promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Flg.). MÜLLER, Friedrich promo to Maj.(d.L./Flak). MÜLLER, Friedrich Lt., Kdt., Flugnachrichtenkompanie of the Austrian Air Force. c trf to the Luftwaffe, assigned to Ln-Ers.Abt.II/13. MÜLLER, Friedrich-Franz. (DOB: ) Hptm.(Erg.O.), temporary duty to RLM (L.In.5) in Stab/Lg.Kdo. XI, promo to Obstlt selected for promo to Oberst with effect from MÜLLER, Friedrich-Karl ( Tutti ). (I) (DOB: in Berlin-Lichterfelde). (RE, DKG) entered the military promo to Lt with 8./JG Oblt., appt Staka 1./JG 1 (to 1942))? in 8./JG Oblt. in Stab III./JG promo to Oblt his Bf 109 E-4 ditched at sea but rescued appt Staka 1./JG Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 8./JG Hptm., in Stab III./JG 53, appt Staka 1./JG 53 (to 11.42) Oblt., Staka 1./JG 53 (to ) concurrently appt acting Staka 2./JG 53 (to c ) Oblt., awarded Eichenlaub, Staka 1./JG Hptm., appt Kdr. I./JG 53 (to ) to took extended leave due to nervous and physical exhaustion WIA - Bf 109 G-2 (Black << + ) overturned on landing at Bizerta. Early went on extended leave to recover from nervous exhaustion. 08/ Hptm., Stab/JG Hptm., appt acting Kommodore JG 53 (to 10.43) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal promo to Maj Hptm., awarded the DKG return from leave Maj., appt Kdr. IV./JG 3 (to ) Maj., appt Kommodore JG 3 (to ) killed in crash while landing at Salzwedel - Bf 109 G-6 (Black << + ) stalled at low level. (n.d.) posthumously promo to Obstlt. Credited with as many as 140 air victories in over 600 combat missions. MÜLLER, Friedrich-Karl. ( Nasen ). (II) (DOB: in Sulzbach/Saar). (R, DKG) underwent flying training and joined Lufthansa trf to 5./KGr.z.b.V. 172 as a pilot trf to BFS 4 as an instructor trf to BFS 7 (to 12.42) appt Techn.Offz. of I./KG 50. (n.d.) with Stab/JG Hptm. in Nachtjagdversuchskdo appt Techn.Offz. of JG 300. c possibly deputy Kommodore JG crashed his Fw 190 A-6 at Gummelsbach due to engine fire Hptm. in Stab/JG 300, awarded the DKG appt Staka 1./JG ordered to establish 1./NJGr Hptm., appt Staka 1./NJGr / Hptm., 1./NJGr Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 1./NJGr / Hptm., 1./NJGr Maj., appt Kdr. I./NJG 11 (to ). 20/ Maj., Stab I./NJG 11. Credited with 30 night victories in 52 combat missions in Mannheim. MÜLLER, Fritz R.G. (DOB: ) in 8./JG Uffz., 7./JG Uffz., 7./JG Fw., with 7./JG Fw., WIA - Bf 109 G-6 (White 15 + I) shot down S of Todi/Italy Lt., in 10./JG 53. (n.d.) with E-Kdo Lt., Kdo. Nowotny Lt. in 11./JG Lt., 11./JG Lt., 11./JG 7. Post war joined the Bundeswaffe, serving with JG Credited with 23 victories. MÜLLER, Fritz. (DKG) awarded the DKG (recommended while an Oblt. in 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122) Oblt. and pilot in 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122, MIA in Ju 188 D-2 from 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122 believed shot down by RAF Spitfires over Gorgona Is. during a recce mission to La Maddalena harbor/n Sardinia. MÜLLER, Fritz. (DOB: in Berlin) entered the Marine promo to Lt.z.S promo to Oblt.z.S. WWI served aboard a number of naval vessels entry into the Luftwaffe with a rank of Oblt. zur See and appt Referent in Reichskommissariat für die Luftfahrt promo to Regierungsrat appt Referent and Gruppenleiter in Technischen Amt/RLM promo to Oberregierungsrat appt Abt.-Chef L.C. IV/RLM promo to Ministerialrat authorized to wear the uniform and rank of a Gen.Maj promo to Ministerialdirigent appt Amtsgruppenchef in Wirtschaftsamt/RLM released in Hannover.

178 MÜLLER, Fritz. (DOB: ) Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Wiesbaden Hptm., with Wehr-Ers.Insp. Münster Maj.(Erg.O.), in Ob.d.L. pool with temporary duty to Stab/Lg.Kdo. XII/XIII (to ) trf to Stab/Lg.Kdo. XII/XIII promo to Obstlt. MÜLLER, Fritz. (DOB: ) promo to Maj Maj., trf from Stab/JG 51 to Ob.d.L. pool. MÜLLER, Fritz. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(Wm.). MÜLLER, Fritz promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.) Hptm. (d.r.z.v.), trf from Luftzeugstab 102 to Luftzeugstab 105. MÜLLER, Fritz promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). MÜLLER, Fritz Maj.(d.R./Flak), Kdr. le.flak-abt. 845, trf to 19. Lw.-Felddivision. MÜLLER, Fritz Hptm.(d.R.) and Offz. z.b.v. in 3.(Ln.-Kp. für Grosse Luftmelde- Sammelstelle))/Ln.-Rgt. Legion Condor 3 (to ). MÜLLER, Fritz Hptm. with FFS B 31, WIA - in Ju 52 (DP+EH) that crashed near Baelum/Denmark, 40km SE Ålborg, after being shot down by 613 Sqdn. Mosquito. MÜLLER, Fritz. c Oberst, appt Kdr. Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 21 (to ) Oberst assigned to XIII. Fliegerkorps, appt provisional Kdr. of Jäger-Rgt. 33 (L) (to ). MÜLLER, Georg. (DOB: in Lüneburg) promo to Hptm Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Budweis to Fl.H.Kdtr. 209/III Staka 15./TG promo to Maj. MÜLLER, Georg. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), with Wehrbezirkdkdo. Ansbach Wehrbezirkdkdo. München III (to ), promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) trf to Wehrbezirkskdo. Landshut. MÜLLER, Georg promo to Hptm.(Ln.). MÜLLER, Georg promo to Hptm.(d.L./Flak). MÜLLER, Georg Maj. in Stab/Höherer Kommandeur der Flugzeugführerschulen C, trf to TG 5 for employment as Maj. bein Stabe. MÜLLER, Gerhard (Gebhard). (DOB: ) promo to Hptm trf from KGr.z.b.V. 5 to IV./KG Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in 2./KGr.z.b.V. 5, WIA in the vicinity of Zhitomir by partisans Oblt., appt Staka 2./KG 55 (to ). MÜLLER, Gerhard (Gerhard-Ernst?). (I) (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin VII?) Oblt., in KG in KG in KG (or ?) promo to Hptm Staka 2./KG Staka 10./KG Hptm. and Staka 5./Erg.KG (J), appt Staka 6./Erg.KG (J) (to 03.45). MÜLLER, Dr. (med.) Gerhard Stabsarzt, 4. Kp./Fsch.-San.-Abt. 7 WIA. [probably this is the fellow below?] MÜLLER, Dr. (med.) Gerhard. (DOB: ) promo to Oberstabsarzt Oberstabsarzt, appt Div. Arzt/4. Fsch.Jg.Div. (still 04.45). MÜLLER, Gerhard. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MÜLLER, Gerhard. (DOB: in Berlin) Oblt. and Stafü 6./Fliegerzielgeschwader 2. MÜLLER, Gerhard. (DOB: ) in Gen.Qu.(2.Abt.)/Genst.d.Lw., promo to Maj.(Kr.O.). MÜLLER, Gerhard. (DOB: ) promo to Maj in Flak-Ers.Abt. 96, trf to Höheren Kdr. der Feld-Flakartillerieschulen appt Kdr. Ausb.Gr. II/FFAS (Mitte) Maj., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 138 (to 04.45). MÜLLER, Gerhard. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MÜLLER, Gerhard promo to Hptm. (Tr.O.) appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 446 (E) (still 04.45). MÜLLER, Gerhard promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Leiter Ln.-Gerätelager d.höh. Nafü des Lw.-Kdo. West. MÜLLER, Gerhard promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). MÜLLER, Gerhard promo to Oblt. (n.d.) BFS Brandis. (n.d.) appt Staka in KGr.z.b.V promo to Hptm. MÜLLER, Gerhard. (II) (DOB: ) Oblt.(Ln.), in KG promo to Hptm Hptm., Beobachter (observer) and airborne radio specialist in Ln.-Kp./19. Lw.-Feld-Div. MÜLLER, Gerhard-Joachim. (DOB: ) in I./Flak-Rgt. 3, promo to Oblt. MÜLLER, Gottfried. (DOB: ). (DKG) Hptm. in 1./Flak-Lehr-Abt. FAS I, awarded the DKG Hptm. at FAS I, trf to Gen.d.Flakwaffe (L.In.4)/RLM promo to Maj. MÜLLER, Gottfried. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. MÜLLER, Gottfried. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.

179 MÜLLER, Gottfried. (DOB: ). (DKG) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in St.G. 2 (to MIA - Hs 126 B-1) in 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 31, promo to Hptm Oblt., 3.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 31 (part of NAGr. 12?) awarded the DKG. MÜLLER, Gottlob. (DOB: in Kitzingen/Unterfranken). (R, DKS). WWI initially served in the infantry, then with the Fliegertruppe, rising to Lt badly WIA spending months in hospital severely WIA not recovering until Post war joined the Freikorps von Epp flying unit continued with the Reichswehr promo to Oblt sent to Lipezk for secret training promo to Hptm. (RDA ) appt Kdr. of the secret training facility in Lipezk/Soviet Union (to ) trf to the Luftwaffe in the rank of Hptm. and appt Kdr. JFS Schleissheim (to ) promo to Maj. and ordered to Luftkreiskdo. V appt Abt.- Chef in Luftkreiskdo. V promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. III./KG 255 and Kdt. Fl.H. Memmingen (to ) trf to RLM pool pending assignment trf to RLM (L In 5 as Gruppenleiter) promo to Oberst and appt Kdr. der Kampf-, Schlachtu.Aufklärungsfliegerschulen appt Höh.Kdr.d.Kampf-u.Sturzkampffliegerschulen (to ) appt Kdt. Koflug 10/III with Luftgau-Kdo. Belgien-Nordfrankreich promo to Gen.Maj appt Kdr. Luftgaustab z.b.v. 10? or appt Befehlshaber Lg.Stab z.b.v. Afrika (to ) appt Befehlshaber Lg.Stab z.b.v. Tunis/Luftgaukdo. Tunis (to barely escaping capture). c (concurrently?) appt Komm.Gen.u.Befh. Luftgaukommando Süd (to ) Gen.Maj., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. Luftgau Tunis appt Höh.Kdr.d.Kampf-u.Aufkl.Flieger (to ) awarded the DKS appt Ch.d.Genst./Luftflotte 2? appt Kdr. 3. Fliegerschuldivision (order rescinded?) promo to Gen.Lt. and appt Fliegerführer Berlin (to ?) appt provisional Kdt. Feldkommandantur 724 (in Netherlands) (to 01.45)? trf to Fhr.Res appt Lw.-Verbindungsoffizier beim Wehrkreis III (to ) (KIA fighting in Berlin-Gatow). MÜLLER, Günter (Günther) ( Pan ). (DOB: in Rastatt). (R, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe began operations in Russia on completion of training and by was assigned to II./Schl.G Lt. in I./Schl.G. 1, awarded the DKG in Schl.G. 1, promo to Oblt in Schl.G. 1, promo to Hptm Hptm. and Stafü 7./Schl.G. 1, awarded the Ritterkreuz on completing 600+ combat missions in the Henschel 123 biplane. c appt Staka 4./SG 2 (to ) KIA - Fw 190 F-8 (White 13) shot down E of Ploesti/Romania on his 900 th mission. MÜLLER, Günter promo to Hptm. MÜLLER, Günther. (DOB: in Burg bei Magdeburg) promo to Hptm Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm. and Staka 5./TG 3 (to 02.44). MÜLLER, Günther. (DOB: in Aurich/Ostpr.) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. and acting Staka 7./KG 6, appt Staka 12./KG 6 (to ) Oblt., Staka 8./KG (J) 6. MÜLLER, Dr. Günther. (DOB: ). (DKG) Ob.Stabsarzt, Stab/Fsch.Jg.Rgt appt Div.-Arzt/2. Fallschirmjäger-Div Oberstabsarzt, Kdr. Fsch.San.Abt. 2, awarded the DKG promo to Oberfeldarzt on MIA list. MÜLLER, Gustav. (DOB: ) Hptm.d.R. (Ln.), released from active service. MÜLLER, Gustav. (DOB: ). (DKG) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., I./KG 4 awarded the DKG Oblt. in I./KG 4. MÜLLER, Gustav Hptm.(d.R.), trf from 6.(Ln.-Ers.)/Luftgau-Nachr.Rgt. 3 to Ln.-Rgt promo to Maj Maj. and Maj. beim Stabe in I.(Betriebs-)/Ln.-Rgt MÜLLER, Hajo Oblt., appt Kp.-Chef 5. Flugh.Betr.Kp./KG 54 (to 01.41) Oblt., appt Kp.- Chef 10. Flugh.Betr.Kp./KG 54 (to 01.43) Oblt., appt Kp.-Chef 4. Flugh.Betr.Kp./KG 54 (to 06.43) Oblt./Hptm., appt Kp.-Chef 3. Flugh.Betr.Kp./KG 54 (to 08.44) Hptm., 3. FBK/KG 54 - killed in a vehicle accident in Ostfriesland? MÜLLER, Hans von Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. XII, trf to Fl.H.Kdtr. E 71/XI. MÜLLER, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Schleswig) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl). MÜLLER, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin VI) Hptm. (d.r./flak). MÜLLER, Hans. (DOB: ). (R, DKG). (n.d.) Oblt. and Techn.Offz. FAGr Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 22 awarded the DKG Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, FAGr MÜLLER, Hans. (DOB: ?). (W.B.K. Meissen?) Hptm. (d.r.) with Koflug 3/VI, trf to Koflug 18/XI Hptm. (d.r./fl.).

180 MÜLLER, Hans. (DOB: ) Hptm., appt Leiter Abt. Ausb. D. Ln. Helferinnen/Lg.Kdo. XII/XIII (to?). MÜLLER, Hans. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MÜLLER, Hans. (DOB: ) Oblt. in an unspecified St.G., awarded the Ehrenpokal Staka 4./St.G. 77 (to 02.44). Last rank: Hptm. MÜLLER, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Stendal) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). MÜLLER, Hans. (DOB: ) in I./KG promo to Hptm Oblt., appt Staka 5./KSG 2 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 5./KG 102 (to ) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal. MÜLLER, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Krefeld) Hptm. (d.r./flak). MÜLLER, Hans. (DOB: ) Hptm.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Lg.Kdo. VII in Stab/Lg.Kdo. VII, promo to Obstlt appt Ic/Luftgaukdo. VII selected for promo to Oberst with effect from MÜLLER, Hans. (DOB: ) Maj. (d.r.z.v.) (Ln.), released from active service. MÜLLER, Hans. (DOB: ) in Flak-Ers.Abt. 19, promo to Oblt. MÜLLER, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin X) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MÜLLER, Hans. (DOB: ) in I./Flak-Rgt. 37, promo to Oblt. MÜLLER, Hans promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Bau-). MÜLLER, Hans promo to Hptm.(z.V./Fl.). MÜLLER, Hans promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). MÜLLER, Hans in Flak-Rgt. 62, promo to Maj.(Flak). MÜLLER, Hans Maj.(d.R.z.V.), Kdr. III./Luftgau-Nachr.Rgt. 13, trf to 6.(Ln.-Ers.)/Luftgau- Nachr.Rgt. 13. MÜLLER, Dr. Hans Hptm., appt Kdr. III./SG 2 (to ). MÜLLER, Hans-Erich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. MÜLLER, Hans-Günther. (DOB: in Dortmund). (DKG?) in 3./JG trf to ZG 26 then to 7./ZG in 7./ZG Ofw., awarded the Ehrenpokal trf to 2./ZG Oblt., 2./ZG in 10./NJG Oblt., appt Stafü of 8./ZG 26 (to ). (n.d.) I./NJG 2. (n.d.) in Stab III./NJG appt Staka 3./JGr Oblt., unspecified NJG, awarded the DKG? trf to III./JG 6 as a Staka Oblt. (and Staka?) in 10./JG 6. (n.d.) with JV 44. Credited with 2 victories. MÜLLER, Hans-Hermann. (DOB: in Oerel/Bremervoerde). (DKG) in 3./Fl.Ausb.Rgt with LKS 5. (n.d.) with Erg/NJG with FFS C Ohlau trained at BFS promo to Lt in BFS in 3./KGr.z.b.V with Erg.St./NJG Lt., Erg./NJG 2. 12/ Lt., 7./NJG Lt., Erg/NJG Lt., III./NJG in Stab III./NJG with IV./NJG promo to Oblt. (Tr.O.) Oblt., 10./NJG with Stab IV./NJG Oblt., appt Staka 10./NJG 3 (to 11.43) Oblt., 10./NJG promo to Hptm. 10/ Hptm. in 10./NJG 3, WIA in left shoulder in Ju 88 G-1 (D5+AV) shot up by AA fire and bailed out south of Caen in Normandy awarded the DKG in 12./NJG Hptm., II./NJG Hptm., appt (acting?) Kdr. of II./NJG 3 (to 10.44) with 14./SG 151 and NSGr with 14./SG with NSGr flew his last combat sortie. Credited with 241 combat missions, and 11 night and 5 day victories. (n.d.) apparently nominated for the Ritterkreuz joined the Bundesluftwaffe retiring ( ) in the rank of Obstlt. MÜLLER, Dr. (med.) Hans-Robert. (W.B.K. Hamburg V) promo to Oberstabsarzt (d.r./san.). MÜLLER, Hans-Wolfram. (DOB: ) in I./Flak-Rgt. 501, promo to Oblt. MÜLLER, Heinrich. (DOB: ) Oblt., appt Staka 1./KG 54 (to c.10.40) promo to Hptm appt Staka 4.(Erg.)/KG 50 (to ) appt Staka 17./KG 40 (ex-4. (Erg.)/KG 50) (to ) appt Staka 10./KG 40 (to ) Staka 6./KG promo to Maj Maj. in KG(J) 30. MÜLLER, Heinrich. (DOB: in Freschen/Köln) Oblt./Hptm. in 2./KG 100, MIA - He 177 A-3 (6N+OK) shot down by Mosquito of 307 Sqdn. and crashed into the sea off Skegness. MÜLLER, Heinrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Wuppertal) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). MÜLLER, Heinrich. (DOB: ) in le.flak-abt. 841, promo to Hptm. MÜLLER, Heinrich. (W.B.K. Berlin IV?) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Flak)? Hptm. with Leiter Luftmunitions-Anstalt z.b.v. 6/III reported MIA.

181 MÜLLER, Heinrich promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak). MÜLLER, Heinrich Hptm.?, appt acting Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 218/VII (to ?). MÜLLER, Dr. (med.) Heinrich. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, appt Truppenarzt in II./Flak-Rgt. 25. MÜLLER, Heinz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm appt Ic/2. Fallschirmjäger-Div. (to 00.45?). MÜLLER, Heinz. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. and Beobachter (Aufkl.), awarded the Ehrenpokal. MÜLLER, Heinz. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt in Nahaufkl.St. 1./Aufkl.Gr. 10. MÜLLER, Heinz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MÜLLER, Heinz. (DOB: ) Lt. and Techn.Offz. in Stab/Aufkl.Gr Oblt. and pilot in 2./Aufkl.Gr Hptm., appt Staka 1. Behelfskampfstaffel Lw.-Kdo. Ost Hptm. in NAGr. 2, appt provisional Kdr. Störkampfgruppe Luftflotte 6 (to ) promo to Maj. (Tr.O.) (RDA ) appt Kdr. NSGr. 2 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. SG killed in aircraft crash near Grabow/Mecklenburg. MÜLLER, Heinz. (DOB: in Bernburg) pilot in 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Bildoffz. in I./KG Techn.Offz. in I./ZG 1; later Oblt. in II./JG 4. MÜLLER, Heinz Hptm. and Staka 6./KG 40. MÜLLER, Heinz-Emil. (DOB: ) Oblt., appt Staka Stabsstaffel I./KG.z.b.V. 323 (to 05.43) Oblt., appt Staka Stabsstaffel I./TG 5 (to ) WIA in I./TG 5 (to 11.43) Oblt. and pilot in 2./ZG 101. MÜLLER, Heinz-Joachim. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MÜLLER, Hellmuth. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Aachen) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). MÜLLER, Helmut. (DOB: in Meiszen) WIA - Bf 109 G-6 (Yellow 29) damaged in combat vic Neuschanz with 9./JG Oblt., appt Staka 9./JG 1 (to ) Oblt., KIA - Bf 109 G-6 (White 1) in combat with P-47s vic Buberow, crashed at Buberow. Buried at Neuruppin. MÜLLER, Helmut. (DOB: ) (W.B.K. Schleswig) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ). MÜLLER, Helmut. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Brieg) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). MÜLLER, Helmut Hptm. in Lw.-Bau-Btl. 5/IV (WIA). MÜLLER, Helmuth. (DOB: ) (W.B.K. Hamburg V) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ). MÜLLER, Helmuth. (DOB: ) Oblt., appt Staka 4.(schw.Jagd)/ Lehrgeschwader Greifwald (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 1.(s.)/LG 1 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 1.(Z)/LG Oblt., 1./LG Oblt., appt (acting?) Staka 3./LG 1 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 13./LG 1 (to ) Oblt., 13./LG Oblt., Staka 13. (Z)/LG 1 KIA - in Bf 110 D-1 (C-3?) (L1+IH) shot down by RAF fighters of 229 Sqdn. over Hothfield during an escort mission to London. Credited with 9 victories. MÜLLER, Helmuth. (DOB: ) (W.B.K. Eutin) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ). MÜLLER, Herbert. (DOB: ) Obstlt., Kdr. III.(Scheinw.)/Flak-Rgt. 29, appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 30 (to ) Lg.Kolonnenführer/Lg.Kdo. I (to c ) Oberst, appt Kdr. Flak-Lehr-Rgt. (to 05.42) Oberst, appt Kdr. Lg.Flakart.Schule XII/XIII (to c.10.42). c appt Kdr. Feld-FAS (Mitte) 12 (to c.11.42). c appt Kdr. Feld-FAS (Mitte) 16 (to c.12.42) Oberst, appt Kdr. Flakschn.Rgt. 8(o) (to ). MÜLLER, Herbert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Nürnberg II) Hptm. (W) (d.r.) promo to Maj.d.R Maj. and II b/2 in Stab/Luftgaukdo. VI. MÜLLER, Herbert. (DOB: ). c appt Kdr. Lw.Art.Rgt. 8 (to ) appt Kdr. Lw.Art.Rgt. 14 (to ) appt Kdr. Lw.Art.Rgt. 15 (to ) Oberst, appt Kdr. Lw.Art.Rgt. 5 (to?). c appt Kdr. Lw.Art.Rgt. 22 (to 05.43). [Note: problem: too many appts as Kdr. of Lw.Art.Rgts for just one Herbert Müller] MÜLLER, Herbert. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MÜLLER, Herbert promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt., Chef Ln.-Kp. (mot) z.b.v. 8.

182 MÜLLER, Dr. (med.) Herbert. (W.B.K. Berlin VIII) promo to Stabsarzt (Zahnarzt) (Kr.O./San.). MÜLLER, Hermann. (DOB: ) MIA previously in JG 2 and SKG 10, promo to Oblt. MÜLLER, Hermann. (DOB: ) Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 9/I Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 9/I, promo to Obstlt.(Fl.) appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A 202/VI appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 11/VI (to ). MÜLLER, Hermann. (DOB: ) promo to Obstlt.(Fl.) Obstlt., trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Radom to Koflug 6/VI (as Maj. beim Stab) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. VI (previously with Koflug 6/VI), trf to Fl.H.Kdtr. Liegnitz Obstlt. with Fl.H.Kdtr. Liegnitz, trf to Gen.d.Dt.Luftwaffe in Italien for further assignment. MÜLLER, Hermann. (IV). (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), with Wehrbezirkskdo. Klagenfurt Maj., trf from Wehr-Ers.Insp. Magdeburg to Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte in Stab/5. Jagddivision, promo to Obstlt.(Wm.). MÜLLER, Hermann promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak). MÜLLER, Hermann promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). MÜLLER, Hermann promo to Hptm.(z.V./Ln.). MÜLLER, Hermann. (I) Maj.(Erg.O./Ln.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Perleberg to Fl.H.Kdtr. Greifswald. MÜLLER, Hermann. (II) Hptm., trf from Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 51 to Waffenmeisterschule Halle. MÜLLER, Herwarth. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MÜLLER, Horst. (DOB: in Berlin). (R, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe and began training with Fl.Ausb.Rgt with 7./KG WIA - crashed at Langensalza during conversion training to Ju Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal seriously WIA - Ju 88 A-5 by AA fire over Stradishall/UK, crashed at Amsterdam/Holland. Summer 1941 appt Techn.Offz. of II./KG Oblt., in II./KG Oblt. in II./KG 76, awarded the DKG promo to Oblt Oblt., Ritterkreuz, II./KG Oblt., trf from KG 76 to KG Oblt., Stafü 1./KG 6 (MIA in Ju 88 A-14 (3E+HH) shot down by night fighters 50 km ESE of Syracuse, off SE Sicily). Remains never recovered (posthumously) promo to Hptm. MÜLLER, Horst. (DOB: ). (DKG) Lt. at FFS C Celle (later FFS C 7) Oblt., in Aufkl.Gr Oblt., Staka 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 121? promo to Hptm Lt., unspecified Aufkl.Gr. awarded the DKG. MÜLLER, Dr. (med.) Hubert. (DOB: ) entered active military service Oberfeldarzt with Luftgau-San.Abt. 7, appt Kdr. Sanitäts-Ausbildungs-Abt. d.lw. 1 (für San.Helferinnen) promo to Oberstarzt appt IVb in Stab/stellv. Gen.Kdo. IX. Armeekorps (still 03.45). MÜLLER, Dr. (med.) Hubert. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf to I./Fallschirmjäger-Rgt. 6 as a Truppenarzt Stabsarzt previously with the Fallschirm-AOK. MÜLLER, Hugo Hptm., appt Kdr. Luftzeugstab 6. MÜLLER, Janusch Oblt., appt Staka 3./KG 53 (to 09.44). MÜLLER, Joachim. (DOB: ). (DKG) Oblt., appt Staka 1./KG 26 (to ). 04/ Oblt., 1./KG 26 lightly WIA - He 111 H-6 (1H+AH) crash landed at Bardufoss after a mission over the White Sea Oblt., appt Staka 11./KG 26 (to 06.43) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in 1./KG 26 awarded the DKG promo to Hptm Hptm. Staka 1./KG 26, badly WIA - He 111 H-6 (1H+DK) damaged by AA in the W Mediterranean theater - Pl.Qu c Hptm., appt Kdr. I./KG 26 (to c ) appt Ia op/2. Fliegerdivision. MÜLLER, Joachim. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), in II./Flak-Rgt appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 122 (ETr) (to ) promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 101 (to ) (or ?) appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 135 (mot) (to 05.45) promo to Oberst. MÜLLER, Joachim promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Chef 10.(schw.Flugm.Leit- Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt MÜLLER, Johann. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm.(Kr.O.), trf from II./KG 2 to Flieger-Btl. z.b.v. Westfrankreich. MÜLLER, Johann. (DOB: ) in KG 53, promo to Oblt. MÜLLER, Johannes. (DOB: ) Maj., Kdr. II./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 3 (to ) promo to Oberst (Ln.).

183 MÜLLER, Johannes. (DOB: ) Oblt., trf from St.G. 77 to I./St.G promo to Hptm. MÜLLER, Johannes. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MÜLLER, Johannes Maj.?, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 33/IV. MÜLLER, Johann-Wilibald. (DOB: in Neuwied). (W.B.K. Neuwied) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). (n.d.) Hptm. in 5./KG 2, then III./JG 2 and then Offz.z.b.V. in 3./JG 2. MÜLLER, Josef. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Kempten/Allgäu) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). MÜLLER, Josef Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. XII, trf to Luftgaukdo. XIII for further assignment. MÜLLER, Julius. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Oldenburg i.o. I) promo to Oblt.(Kr.O./Ln.) Oblt. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 25/VII (Frankfurt Rhein/Main). MÜLLER, Julius. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Mannheim) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Ln.). MÜLLER, Julius. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MÜLLER, Julius in Stab/Luftgaukdo. VI, promo to Obstlt. (z.d.) MÜLLER, Karl Friedrich Hptm. in Stab/JG 300 MIA? - Fw 190 A-6 at Gummersbach. MÜLLER, Karl. (DKG) Oblt. in 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 121, injured in Ju 88 A-5 that force-landed near Guerand due to engine trouble Hptm., appt Staka 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Hptm. and Staka, awarded the Ehrenpokal Hptm., Staka of an Aufklärungsstaffel, awarded DKG in 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122, trf to Luftflotte 3 for further assignment. MÜLLER, Karl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Düsseldorf) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MÜLLER, Karl. (DOB: ) Oblt. (Flak) in IV./Art.Rgt. 20 (L). MÜLLER, Karl. (DOB: ) (W.B.K. Annaberg) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ). MÜLLER, Karl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Eger) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) (RDA ). MÜLLER, Karl. (DOB: ) (W.B.K. Nürnberg I) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ). MÜLLER, Karl. (DOB: ) (W.B.K. Stuttgart II) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ). MÜLLER, Karl. (DOB: in Sonneberg/Sachsen). (R, DKG) entered the Heer, serving with Inf.Rgt. 2. c.1936 Uffz., trf to the Luftwaffe. (n.d.) trf to KG with 1./KG attained over 100 missions with I./KG , trf to 12./KG Ofw., awarded the DKG Ofw. in 3./KG 2 or 12./KG 2, awarded the Ritterkreuz on completing 280 combat missions trf to 3./KG KIA - during a raid on Sunderland, Do 217 E-4 (U5+GL) was shot down by a night fighter into the sea S of Muston, near Filey/UK. Credited with about 300 missions. MÜLLER, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Ln.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.), posted to the Fallschirmjäger. MÜLLER, Karl Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Köthen to Fl.H.Kdtr. Perleberg Obstlt., in Ob.d.L. pool, appt provisional Kdr. III./Jäger-Rgt. 37 (L). MÜLLER, Karl in 6./JG Lt., 6./JG Oblt., appt Staka 6./JG 2 (to ) KIA Bf 109 E-1 shot down into the Channel by a Spitfire between Dungeness and Cap Gris Nez (Bf 109 E-1). Credited with one victory. MÜLLER, Dr. (Z) Karl promo to Stabsarzt (Zahnarzt) (Kr.O.). MÜLLER, Karl-Friedrich. (DOB: ). (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. pilot, in 1./LG 1 unhurt- Ju 88 A-4 (L1+FH) belly-landed at Elmas due to night fighter damage Oblt., awarded DKG, LG appt Staka 10./LG 1 (to ) promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 4./LG 1 (to 05.45) Hptm., IV./LG 1 fate unstated - Ju 88 A-4 made emergency landing vic Letchin during attacks vic Kienitz. MÜLLER, Karl-Friedrich Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Wien-Aspern to Gen.d.Dt.Lw. beim Italuft. MÜLLER, Karl-Heinrich. (DOB: ) Bildoffz. in 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr promo to Hptm Hptm. in Geschwader Bongart. MÜLLER, Karl-Heinz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Görlitz) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). MÜLLER, Karl-Heinz Lt., 2./JG Lt., Stafü 2./JG 302 WIA on the ground during a raid on Kassel /JG 302 KIA - Fw 190 by fighters. Credited with one victory.

184 MÜLLER, Klaus. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Luftflotte trf to Stab/Lg.Kdo. II promo to Obstlt in the Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte area, appt Kdr. Unterführerinnenschule für Flakhelferinnen (to 1944). MÜLLER, Konrad. (DOB: ) Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), in Stab II./Luftgau-Nachr.Rgt. 8. MÜLLER, Konrad. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Magdeburg I) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MÜLLER, Kurt (Kurt Alexander?). (DOB: ) promo to Maj. MÜLLER, Kurt. (DOB: in Wernigerode/Harz or in Halberstadt). (n.d.) flight instructor at LKS Oblt. and pilot in I./JG 400. MÜLLER, Kurt. (DOB: in Hamburg) Oblt., with 1. J/88 in Legion Condor Oblt., 1. J/ Oblt., appt Staka 10.(Jabo)/JG 26 (to ) KIA - Fw 190 A-4 (White 9) hit by ship's AA fire NE of Dover and attacked by a Typhoon of 609 Sqdn. then crashed into the sea 1 mile ENE of Deal Coast Guard Station, Kent). Buried at Ramsgate in St.Lawrence Cemetery/Kent. Credited with 3 victories in Spain. MÜLLER, Kurt. (DOB: in Grimma?) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. (Kr.O.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. A 221/XII to Fl.H.Kdtr. A 230/XII (as Flugleiter). MÜLLER, Kurt. (DOB: ) Oblt., in II./KG 54 (to MIA) posthumous promo to Hptm. MÜLLER, Kurt. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). MÜLLER, Kurt. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Grimma) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MÜLLER, Kurt. (DOB: ) Maj., Kdr. III./Ln.Rgt Kdr. III./Ln.Rgt. 201, promo to Obstlt Obstlt. in RLM (Stab/Chef d.nachschubwesens) promo to Oberst. c appt Kdr. Ln.Rgt. 251 (to c.12.44). MÜLLER, Kurt promo to Oblt. (d.r.) Oblt. and Zugführer in 6.(Betriebs-Kp.)/Ln.- Rgt MÜLLER, Kurt Oblt.(W), trf to Stab/Flak-Rgt MÜLLER, Kurt Oblt., appt Staka 2./ZG 2 (to , POW - Bf 110 C-4 (3M+HL) after collision vic Rye Hill/Epping). MÜLLER, Kurt Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) in JG 51, trf to FFS A/B 119. MÜLLER, Ludwig von. (DOB: ) Oblt., trf from Aufkl.Kette (See) AS/88 to 3./Kü.Fl.Gr trf to Fl.Waffenschule (See) Bug auf Rügen in III./KG Hptm. (Tr.O./Fl.) in Aufkl.Gr. 126, trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. z.b.v. (Sch.Etat) Hptm., appt Staka 4.(Erg.)/SKG 10 (to ) trf from Erg.Schnellkampfstaffel to Stab III./SKG 10 and appt Ia promo to Maj in Stab III./SG 4. MÜLLER, Ludwig. (DOB: ) in Stab/Art.Rgt. 3 (L), promo to Hptm. (RDA ) Hptm. (Tr.O.) (Ln.), trf to the Heer. MÜLLER, Ludwig. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Nienburg/Weser) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MÜLLER, Ludwig Maj. (z.v.) in Stab/15. Lw.-Felddivision, trf to Feld-Ers.Btl. d.lw. Nr. 4 (to ) trf to Luftgaustab XXX. MÜLLER, Manfred. (DOB: ) at Kampfbeobachterschule 2, promo to Hptm. MÜLLER, Martin. (DOB: ) Obstlt. (Tr.O.) (Ln.), KIA. MÜLLER, Martin promo to Maj.(d.R.z.V.) Maj. and Maj. beim Stabe in Stab IV./Ln.-Rgt MÜLLER, Martin Hptm.(z.V.) in Stab/Luftzeuggruppe 11, trf to Stab/Kdr.d.Kfz.Beständelager d.lw. 11/XI. MÜLLER, Max. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Osnabrück) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MÜLLER, Max. (DOB: ). (DKG) Maj., appt Kdr. IV.(le.)/Flak-Rgt. Hermann Göring (to 10.40) Maj., appt Kdr. II./Flak-Rgt. General Göring (to 08.41) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 57 (mot) (to 08.43) promo to Oberst appt Kdr. 22. Flakbrig. (to 04.45) Oberst, unspecified Flak-Brig. awarded the DKG. MÜLLER, Max promo to Hptm.(Kr.O.) Hptm. (d.r.) in Stab/Ln.-Rgt. 202, appt Kdr. IV./Ln.-Rgt Hptm. and Maj. beim Stabe in Stab III./Ln.-Rgt MÜLLER, Max in Luftflotte 5 area, promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). MÜLLER, Max Hptm.(d.R./Flak), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 38 to Luftgaukdo. VII. MÜLLER, Max Obstlt. (d.r./fl.) in I./Jäg.Rgt. 30 (L), trf to Annahmestelle 1 für Offz.Bewerber d.lw.

185 MÜLLER, Maximilian, Ritter von appt Kdt. d. Stabsquartier/Luftflotte Maj.(z.V.), Kdt. d. Stabsquartier/Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich, trf to Fl.H.Kdtr. A 50/XIII. MÜLLER, Maximilian. (DOB: in Oberbechingen/Kreis Dillingen) entered the Heer. WWI initially served in the Infanterie then with the Fliegertruppe entry into the Luftwaffe with a rank of Hptm. and assigned to Fl.H. Aibling promo to Maj Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. Bad Aibling (to 05.40?) appt Kdt. Koflug Quakenbrück (to 12.40?) Obstlt., appt Kdt. Koflug 26/III Kirkenes (to (42?)) promo to Oberst appt provisional Kdr. Feld-Rgt.d.Lw. 501 (to ) named from provisional to permanent Kdr. Feld-Rgt.d.Lw. 501 (to ) Oberst, appt provisional Kdt. Koflug 27/III (to or ). [ appt Kdt. Koflug 26/III?] promo to Gen.Maj ordered to Lw.- Führungsstab/RLM released from Allied captivity in Kötzting. MÜLLER, Maximilian Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XII, trf to Stab/Luftgaukdo. I. MÜLLER, Oskar. (DOB: ) Hptm. in I./Flak-Rgt. 241, KIA. Posthumous promo to Maj. with effect from MÜLLER, Dr. (med.) Oskar. (DOB: ) in RLM (L.In.14), promo to Stabsarzt Stabsarzt, trf to I./Flak-Rgt. 29 (II. Flakkorps) as a Truppenarzt reported KIA. MÜLLER, Oswald Hptm.(z.V.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. XII, trf to Fl.H.Kdtr. E 70/XI. MÜLLER, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm in II./Flak-Rgt. 26, trf to Feld- FAS (Mitte) 13. MÜLLER, Otto. (DOB: ). (Wehrbezirkskdo. Bielefeld) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.) Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.), trf from the Luftnachrichtentruppe to the Fallschirmjäger. MÜLLER, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Tr.O.) (Ln.) (LPA records give his date of death as same DOB). MÜLLER, Otto Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Herzogenaurach Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. VIII to Unter-Offz.Schule 4 d.lw. (to ) trf to XII. Fliegerkorps for further assignment promo to Obstlt. MÜLLER, Paul. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Kiel) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). MÜLLER, Peter. (DOB: ) pilot in 11./KG in 7./KG 2. 20/ Oblt., unhurt after bailing out due to technical problems in the vicinity of Dorsten (Do 217 E-4). (n.d.) Oblt. in 11./KG 2 (to 05.44) Oblt., appt Staka 7./KG 2 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 13./NJG Oblt., re-appt Staka 7./KG 2 (to ). MÜLLER, Peter Hptm. (d.r./fl.), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). MÜLLER, Philipp. (DOB: in Gossmannsdorf/Unterfranken). (R, DKG) joined the Landespolizei trf to the Luftwaffe. (n.d.) trained with FFS A/B Kaufbeuren, FFS C Neuruppin. (n.d.) with KG with Stabsstaffel/KG promo to Lt.(Kr.O.) promo to Oblt Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal. c.end of 1941 appt instructor with LKS Oblt., appt Staka 1./KG Oblt., awarded the DKG crashed attained 349 missions promo to Hptm. 02(03?) Hptm., Ritterkreuz, Staka 1./KG 55. (n.d.) exhausted, he was given staff jobs to the end of the war assigned to the Stab des General der Kampfflieger retired from the Bundeswehr as an Obstlt. Credited with over 350 missions in Gossmanndorf. MÜLLER, Reinhold Hptm.(Erg.O.), in I./Flak-Rgt. 36. MÜLLER, Reinhold Hptm., trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. E 14/XII to Fl.H.Kdtr. E 33/XIII. MÜLLER, Dr. Reinhold. (DOB: in Saarbrücken). (W.B.K. Saarbrücken) in JG 53; later Flugleiter at Fl.H. Avord in France Hptm. (d.r./fl.) Maj.d.R. MÜLLER, Richard. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ) Hptm. and Zugführer in 5.(Telegrafenbau-Kp.)/Lg.Nachr.Abt. 6. MÜLLER, Richard. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Siegen) Hptm. (d.r./flak). MÜLLER, Richard Obstlt. d.r., Kdr. Res.Flakscheinwerfer-Abt. 300 (to ) appt provisional Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 183 (to c.04.45). MÜLLER, Richard promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). MÜLLER, Richard-Karl. (DKG) Hptm., le.flak-abt. 84 awarded thr DKG Maj. (d.r.), provisional Kdr. le.flak-abt. 885, appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt named from provisional to permanent Kdr. schw.flak-abt MÜLLER, Robert. (DOB: ) with 4./Fl.Ers.Abt trf to FFS A/B Quackenbrück trf to JFS Werneuchen trf to I./JG promo to Lt

186 with Jasta Holland trf to III./JG trf to I./JG promo to Oblt.(Tr.O.) Lt., I./JG Oblt., appt Staka 3./JG 5 (to at least ) Oblt. in I./JG Oblt., WIA, appt acting Kdr. I./JG 5 (to ) Oblt., re-appt Staka 3./JG 5 (to MIA) Oblt., 3./JG Oblt., 3./JG 5 MIA - Bf 109 lost in the Caen area. Credited with 11 victories. MÜLLER, Dr. (med.) Robert. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf to Lw.-San.Abt. (o) 14/VII as a Truppenarzt. MÜLLER, Dr. Robert Oberstabsarzt, appt Kdr. San.Ausb.Abt. für Sanitätshelferinnen 1. MÜLLER, Roderich promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) Maj. (d.r.), trf from Stab/Dt.Lw.- Mission in Bulgarien to Flak-Ers.Abt. 3 (Führerreserve). MÜLLER, Rolf. (DOB: ) in IV./LG Lt., IV.(St)/LG 1 WIA - Ju 87R-2 hit by AA from minesweepers Uritskij and Kujbishev in Erg.Stukagruppe Würzburg, 3./St.G. 5 and 2./St.G Oblt. in Nachtfluggruppe Prowehren, trf to St.G Oblt. and Staka 2./SG 104. MÜLLER, Rolf. (DOB: ) Flieger-Hauptingenieur with Feldlufttanklager 3/IV. MÜLLER, Rolf. (DOB: ) in Fsch.Jäg.Erg.Rgt. 1, promo to Hptm appt Kdr. Fsch.Pz.Jäger-Abt Hptm., appt Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 16 (West) (to 04.45) appt (acting?) Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 22 (to 03.45). MÜLLER, Rudolf. (DOB: in Schönblick/Kreis Teltow). (i.g.). (R) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) ), serving with Inf.Rgt trf to the Infanterieschule des Heeres trf to the Luftwaffe as a Lt., and ordered to Grosse KFS Jüterbog to train as a Beobachter trf to Fliegergruppe Fassberg for pilot training trf to I./KG 254 (Delmenhorst) as a Beobachter received Lw. Beobachter license appt Adjutant in Stab III./KG 157 (later II./KG 27) trf to II./KG briefly Chef of 4. Flugh.Betr.Kp./KG Maj., appt Staka 5./KG 27 (to 09.39) Oblt., 6./KG Oblt., appt Adj. Stab/KG 27 (to ). late temporarily attached to IV. Fl.Korps to scout for new airfields (to mid-06.40) promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 1./KG Hptm., awarded the Erhrenpokal appt Ia op 1/IV. Fliegerkorps. Early again seconded to IV. Fl.Korps to scout for new airfields /01.42 taken Generalstab training with Stab IV.Fl.Korps Maj., appt Kdr. I./KG 27 (to ) Hptm. and Kdr. I./KG 27, awarded the Ritterkreuz on completing 320 combat missions trf into the Generalstab d.lw. (did not attend the Luftkriegsakademie) and appt Ia/II. Fliegerkorps promo to Obstlt. (RDA ) trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L ordered temporary duty to Stab/Luftflotte Reich (to ) appt Leiter Abt. Ia in Stab/Luftflotte trf to Genst.d.Lw. and appt permanent deputy General der Kampfflieger. [c appt Chef Abt. Lw.-Bodenorganisation/Gen.St.d.Lw. (to c ?)]? Chef d. Stabes/General d. Kampfflieger appt Chef Abt. Lw.-Bodenorganisation/Gen.St.d.Lw. (to c ?) promo to Oberst Oberst, one of the small circle of German officers who attended the surrender signing in Reims/France. Credited with a total of 382 combat missions during the war in Hamburg. MÜLLER, Rudolf. (DOB: ) Maj., in Flak-Rgt appt Kdr. Flak-Ers.Abt. 6 (to ?). c appt acting Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 181 (to 08.41). c appt Kdr. Lg.Flakart.Schule Holland (to 00.45?) promo to Obstlt trf from Artillerie-Rgt. 7 (L) to Gen.Kdo. I. Flakkorps appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt trf to Flak-Ers.Abt. 12 (Führerreserve) trf to Lw.-Befh. Mitte for further assignment. MÜLLER, Rudolf. (DOB: in Frankfurt/M.). (R, DKG) with the Nachrichtentruppe with Erg./JG Fw., awarded DKG, 6./JG Fw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 6./JG Fw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Ofw., MIA force-landed near Murmansk after being shot down and captured; not seen alive since Credited with 94 air victories. MÜLLER, Rudolf promo to Oblt. (n.d.) with Aufkl.Fl.Schul. Brieg. 1942? appt Techn.Offz. of KGr.z.b.V. 5. MÜLLER, Rudolf promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Flak). MÜLLER, Rudolf Oblt. and Beobachter in 3./Kü.Fl.Gr. 906, reported MIA. MÜLLER, Rudolf Oblt., appt Ord.Offz. of 6 Fsch.Jg.-Div. (to 09.44). MÜLLER, Siegfried. (DOB: ) in I./Flak-Rgt. 43, promo to Oblt. MÜLLER, Siegfried. (DOB: in Wilkau). (DKG) began flying training and then to LKS 1, then JFS Zerbst, then Erg.JGr. Süd initially posted to II./JG Fw. in III./JG 54,

187 awarded the DKG Lt., 5./JG trf to Sturmstaffel Lt., Sturm/JG 3 unhurt - Fw 190 belly-landed vic Salzwedel Staka 16./JG unhurt - Fw 190 belly-landed at Wertheim after combat Uffz., awarded the Ehrenpokal unhurt - Fw 190 force-landed at Jerxheim after combat Lt., in 11./JG Lt., with 14./JG 3. c Lt., appt Staka 16./JG 3, later trf to 13./JG 3 (to ) Lt., 16./JG 3 unhurt - Fw190 force-landed between Bracht and Marburg Lt., appt Staka 10./JG 3 (to ) trf to JG 7. Credited with 17 victories in 137 missions. MÜLLER, Siegfried. (DOB: in Chemnitz) in Erg.JGr. Süd then trf to II./JG WIA trf to JG 77 (to 05.44) again in Erg.JGr. Süd then trf to Frontflieger- Sammelbruppe Quedlinburg Oblt. in 5./SG 4 and then in 4./SG Oblt., Staka 4./SG 4 MIA - Fw 190 F-8 (White 6). MÜLLER, Siegfried Oblt. and Beobachter in Aufkl.St. 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 100, MIA in Ju 188 D-2 that failed to return from a recce of the Breslau area. MÜLLER, Theodor. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MÜLLER, Theodor. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bayreuth) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MÜLLER, Ulrich von. (DOB: ) Oblt., appt IIa in Stab/17. Flakdiv. (to 1943) appt Kolonnenführer/15. Flakdiv. (to 1945) promo to Hptm. (Tr.O.) appt Adjutant in Stab/17. Flak-Div. (still 03.45). MÜLLER, Ulrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MÜLLER, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Lübeck) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MÜLLER, Walter. (DOB: )? (W.B.K. Danzig)? promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.)? Oblt. Beobachter in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 33, KIA in Ju 88 A-14 that failed to return from a recce mission over the western Mediterranean. MÜLLER, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.). MÜLLER, Walter. (DOB: ) (W.B.K. Chemnitz) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ). MÜLLER, Walter. (DOB: ) in Stab/Luftgaukdo. Norwegen, promo to Obstlt.(Ln.). MÜLLER, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Maj Maj., trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. I (previously with Flugzeugführerschule (See) 2) to Luftgaukdo. Moskau. MÜLLER, Walter. (DOB: ) (W.B.K. Greifswald) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ). MÜLLER, Walter promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). MÜLLER, Werner. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Stettin I) Hptm.d.R., Kdr. Flak-Ers.Abt. 51 (to ) Hptm. (d.r./flak), appt Kdr. le.flak-ausb.abt promo to Maj.d.R Maj., appt Kdr. Flak-Ers.Abt. 60 (still 04.45). MÜLLER, Werner. (DOB: ) in Stab/Nachtjagdraumführer 4, promo to Oblt. MÜLLER, Werner. (DOB: ) Hptm. in 1./Ln.-Schule Halle, appt Kdr. I. (Flum.Ausb.)/Ln.-Schule Halle (and 09.43) promo to Maj.(Ln.). MÜLLER, Werner. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). MÜLLER, Werner. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(d.L./Ln.) Maj.d.R. (Ln.), released from active service. MÜLLER, Werner Hptm.(W), Kdr. Flak-Sondergerätwerkstatt 2/VI. MÜLLER, Werner Flieger-Ingenieur and Werftleiter with Werft-Abt. Halle. MÜLLER, Werner-Karl. (DOB: ) Oblt. in KGr. z.b.v c appt Staka 1./KGr. z.b.v attending Nachjagdschule appt. Staka 2./KGr. z.b.v in KGr.z.b.V. 172, promo to Hptm. 03/ Hptm. and pilot in 2./KGr. z.b.v. 172, crashed Ju 52 (4V+EU) into a hill while taking off from Tunis El Aouina due to engine failure; 3 crew and 13 passengers killed, pilot captured on MÜLLER, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in Stab/Koflug 21/XI. (n.d.) MIA. MÜLLER, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Breslau III) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). MÜLLER, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (DKG) Führer Flak-Sondergerätwerkstatt (mot) 2/VI, promo to Hptm. (W) Oblt., 3./Flak-Rgt. 231 awarded the DKG Hptm., appt (acting?) Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 231 (to?).

188 MÜLLER, Wilhelm. (DOB: in Wölkisch b. Meissen/Sachsen). (R, DKG) Oblt. in 3./Flak-Rgt. 231, awarded the DKG Hptm., appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 231 (mot) (to c ) Hptm.(d.R.), awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 231(mot) near Steyr/Austria. MÜLLER, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in 5. Reisestab Aussenstelle A II (L.In. 5)/RLM, released from active military service and reemployed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N). MÜLLER, Wilhelm Hptm.(d.R./Flak), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 24 to Luftgaukdo. XII. MÜLLER, Willi. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Schwerin/Meckl.) Hptm. (Kr.O./Flak). MÜLLER, Willi. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MÜLLER, Willi. (DOB: ) promo to Maj Maj. and Staka in II./KG 3, attended Verbandsführerschule/KG Maj., appt Kdr. II./KG 3 (to ) Maj., awarded Ehrenpokal. MÜLLER, Wolf-Dietrich. (DOB: ) previously in II./Flak-Rgt. 25, promo to Oblt. MÜLLER, Wolfgang. (DOB: ) RDA for Hptm. (d.r./fl.) Hptm., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Ers.Btl. VI Hptm., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Ers.Btl. IV promo to Maj. d.r. (Bau) Maj.(d.R.), appt Kdr. Lw.-Pi.Ers.Btl. 1. MÜLLER, Wolfgang. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt Oblt. in Offiziere z.b.v. Ob.d.L. (Sch.Etat), trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe with Höheren Kampf- und Aufklärungsfliegerkdo., trf to Erg.Nahaufkl.Gr. MÜLLER, Wolfgang Hptm., appt Staka Stabsst./KG 55 (to ) Oblt., KIA - apparently by AA fire vicinity of Fremestroff/St. Avold area/france. MÜLLER, Dr. Wolfgang. (n.d.) Ob.Arzt, Btl.Arzt. I./Flak-Rgt. 14. MÜLLER-ANDRIESEN, Johannes. (DOB: in Potsdam) entered the Heer promo to Lt. WWI served in the artillery promo to Oblt promo to acting Hptm designated an Erg.-Offizier-Anwärter (Luftwaffe) designated an Erg.-Offizier (Luftwaffe) with a rank of Hptm. (RDA ) and appt to Wach-Bataillon d. Lw., Berlin promo to Maj appt to Stab der Flak-Abt appt Kdr. Flak-Abt Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. 514 (to 08.40) appt Kdr. Res.Fest.Flak-Abt. 331 (to c.03.42) promo to Obstlt Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. 495, appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 149 (to ) Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 149 (previously Kdr. Res.Fest.Flak-Abt. 331), activated and promo to Oberst appt Kdr. 22. Flak- Brigade released from Allied captivity promo to Gen.Maj in München. MÜLLER-ARLÊS, Aribert. (DOB: in Leipzig) entered the Heer promo to Lt. (RDA ). WWI initially served in the Infanterie then the Fliegertruppe, rising to Hptm trf to Grenzflieger-Abt. I as an observer appt Führer of Flugabteilung des Reichswehr- Fliegerhorstes Grossenhain returned to the ground forces trf to the Polizei, appt Führer of the Fliegerstaffel der sächsischen Landespolizei, later Führer of the Polizei-Flugwache, Leipzig became Flugleiter with Junkers AG became Flugleiter with DLH entry into the Luftwaffe with a rank of Maj. (RDA ) and appt z.b.v. with Kl.H.Kdtr. Neuruppin concurrently appt Führer der Fliegerhorst-Kp., Neuruppin appt to Stab/Luftgau-Kdo promo to Obstlt appt Kdt. Koflug Radom (to?) promo to Oberst assignments undetermined appt Quartiermeister with Stab/Luftgau-Kdo. III (to 05.45) promo to Gen.Maj became POW released in Bad Tölz. MÜLLER-ARNDT, Botho. (DOB: ) Hptm., IIa in Stab/18. Flakdiv. (to ) Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. II./Flak-Rgt promo to Maj. and appt IIa/Luftflotte Reich appt IIa 2 in Stab/Lw.Kdo. West Maj., IIa/V. Flakkorps (to ). MÜLLER-ARNOLD, Hans. (W.B.K. Berlin VII) promo to Hptm. (d.r.z.v./fl.). MÜLLER-BOWE, Herbert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Eisenach) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). MÜLLER-BRODERS,? Hptm., appt Kdr. NSGr. 1? (to ). MÜLLER-CLEMM, Wolfgang. (DOB: in Essen) Obstlt.d.R. and Luftattaché in Rome Luftattaché in Salo (N Italy). MÜLLER-FRANK, Ulrich Oblt., Offz.beim Stabe in Stab/19. Flakdiv. (to POW?). MÜLLER-GEBÜHR, Hans promo to Hptm appt Kdr. I./7. Lw.Felddiv. (to 12.42). MÜLLER-HAGEN, Adolf Oblt. in Erg.JGr. Süd, trf to Offiziere z.b.v./ob.d.l. (Sch.Etat). MÜLLER-HOLTZENDORFF, Hellmuth. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), in I./Lg.Nachr.Rgt Kdr. III./Lg.Nachr.Rgt Maj., appt Kdr. I./Ln.-Rgt

189 promo to Obstlt.(Ln.) appt (acting?) Kdr. III./Ln.-Rgt Kdr. II./Ln.-Rgt in Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L released from active service. MÜLLER-HORN, Walter promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm., Kdr. V./Ln.-Rgt MÜLLER-KAHLE, Albert. (DOB: in Wiezen/KreisNienburg/Weser). (RkHS, PleM) entered the Heer. WWI served with the Fliegertruppe, rising to Lt awarded Ritterkreuz des königlichen Hausordens von Hohenzollern mit Schwertern awarded Pour le Mérite promo to Oblt returned to the ground forces promo to acting Hptm began involvement in the DLV entered Luftwaffe as Hptm. (RDA ) and assigned to Fliegerschule Braunschweig appt instructor at Aufkl.Fl.Schule Hildesheim (to ) promo to Maj appt Kdr. Fliegergruppe 115 later Aufkl.Gr. 115 then Aufkl.Gr. 15 (to ) promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. Aufkl.Schule Hildesheim (to ), then Kdr. Aufkl.Schule Brieg (to ) promo to Oberst promo to acting Gen.Maj appt Kdr. Aufkl.Schule 2, Brieg (to ) promo to Gen.Maj appt Koluft/AOK 9 (to ) (suicide following humiliation at the hands of Gen. Heinz Guderian). MÜLLER-KROHS, Otto Hptm. (Tr.O.) in Pz.Jäg.Abt./3. Lw.-Felddivision, appt provisional Kdr. IV./Lw.-Artillerie-Rgt. 3. MÜLLER-KÜPPERS, Hermann promo to Obstlt.(Ln.) in Stab/Lg.Kdo. II, appt Kdr. II.(Ers.)/Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 1 (to ) Obstlt., appt Kdr. I./Ln.-Rgt Obstlt., Kdr. I./Lg.Nachr.Rgt Obstlt., appt Kdr. III./Ln.-Rgt MÜLLER-LEUTERT, Hellmuth promo to Hptm.(d.R.) Hptm.(z.V.), trf to Stab Nafü/Koflug Melun (as Offz.z.b.V.) Hptm. and Zugführer in Ln.-Kp. (mot) z.b.v. 24. MÜLLER-LÖBNITZ, Fritz Oblt., in 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 10 (MIA ). MÜLLER-MICHELS, Franz. (DOB: in Dessau) entered the Heer promo to Lt. (RDA ). WWI served in the infantry promo to Maj. (RDA ) promo to Obstlt promo to Oberst trf to the Luftwaffe from the Heer with a rank of Oberst and appt Chef des Stabes of Luftkreis-Kdo. II promo to Gen.Maj promo to Gen.Lt appt Komm.Gen.u.Befh. im Luftgau VII (to or ?) assumed the name suffix Michels retired appt Generalluftschutzführer und Führer der Landesgruppe Hessen-Rheinland des (zivilen) Reichesluftschutzbund available to Wehrkreis- Kdo.IX retired in Frankfurt/Main. MÜLLER-MILBORN, Friedrich Oblt. (Ln.) and Leiter Meldekopf (reporting center) Siegfried V (Athens) for aircraft movements Oblt., with HöNafü of Stab/Luftflotte promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm., Kdr. Ln.-Abt. 39 (to 01.45). MÜLLER-RIENZBURG, Wilfried von. (DOB: in Wien) entered service with the Austrian Army trf to the German Luftwaffe and appt provisional Kdr. I./JG 138 and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H. Wien-Aspern ordered temporary duty to I./JG 132 (Döberitz) and JFS Werneuchen (to ) received the Lw. advanced flying certificate. [ appt Kdr. I./JG 134 not in his records]? received the Lw. Beobachter (observer) license appt Kdr. I./JG 76 and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H. Wien-Aspern Hptm., Kommodore JG 76 (to 12.39) Maj., at FFS C 10, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. Plauen (to?) Maj., appt Kdr. FFS A/B 7 (to ) and Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. Plauen promo to Obstlt trf to Division Hermann Göring for further assignment trf to General der Nahkampfflieger for further assignment. [09.43 appt Jagdabschnittsführer Dänemark (to 11.43?)?] Obstlt., attached to II./SG 4 (to POW). Credited with 3 victories Hptm. POW - Fw 190 G-3 (Blue G) near the river Sangro, apparently due to engine trouble. Credited with 3 victories. MÜLLER-RIENZBURG, Wilhelm von. ( in Klagenfurt) entered the Heer as a Lt promo to Oblt. WWI served on various staffs and training schools promo to Obstlt promo to acting Oberst RDA as Oberst granted promo to acting Gen.Maj available for assignment in the Luftwaffe (had been in the Austrian Army until ) with a rank of Gen.Maj. and appt Stabs-Offizier for the Kraftfahrwesen (StOKraft) in Stab/Luftflotte appt Höh.Nachschubführer/Luftflotte 4 (to ) appt Stabs-Offizier für das Kraftfahrwesen in Stab/Luftgau-Kdo. VIII appt Stabs-Offizier für das Kraftfahrwesen in Stab/Luftgau-Kdo. Kiew assigned to Führerreserve OKL retired in Klagenfurt. MÜLLER-ROHRMOSER, Fritz promo to Maj.(Ln.) Maj. and Kdr. Ausb.Abt. z.b.v./ln.-schule Halle, appt Kdr. I./Ln.-Rgt. 14.

190 MÜLLERSCHÖN, Gottlob. (DOB: ) Oblt. in Res.Flakscheinw.Abt MÜLLER-TRIMBUSCH, Gerd (Gert?). (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Kriegsmarine trf to the Luftwaffe and sent to Fliegerschule Warnemünde and FFS Travemünde for pilot training trf to 3.(M)/Kü.Fl.Gr. 106 (List) as a pilot received the Lw. advanced flying certificate (Sea) trf to Stettin for advanced pilot training (to ) trf to Jagdstaffel 2./136 (Jever) as a pilot and Adjutant trf to Stabs-Kp./JG 136 then II./JG Adjutant in JG Oblt., appt Ia op 1/1. Nachtjagddivision (to ) Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) trf to Stab/XII. Fliegerkorps Hptm., appt Ia op 1 in Stab/XII. Fliegerkorps (to ) trf into the Generalstab d.lw. and promo to Maj appt Chef d. Stabes/General d. Nachtjagd (to ) appt Chef d. Stabes/General d. Jagdflieger. MÜLLER-WILDFELDEN, Arpad Hptm.(Erg.O.), in Flakscheinwerfer-Abt Maj., Kdr. II./Flakscheinwerfer-Rgt Maj., appt Kdr. Flakscheinw.Rgt. 8(o) (to 06.42) appt Kdr. Flakscheinw.Rgt. 73 (to ) appt provisional Kdr. Flakscheinw.Rgt. 139 (to 1944) Kdr. Flakscheinw.Rgt. 139, promo to Obstlt. MÜLLMERSTADT, Ludwig promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Zugführer in 7.(Navig. Y + Egon)/Ln.-Flugsicherungs-Rgt. West. MÜLLNER, Max Hptm.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Luftzeuggruppe trf to Stab/Luftzeuggruppe with Luftpark 1/XII, promo to Maj.(Fl.). MULSCH, Otto. (DOB: in Rochau near Stendal) Oblt. and Stafü 7./SG 1, KIA - Fw 190 (White 1) after dogfight with LaGG-5 and Yak -9 a few kilometers NW of Warsaw (Pl.Qu ). MULZER, Hermann. (DKG) Oblt., 3./le.Flak-Abt. 83 awarded the DKG promo to Hptm. MULZER, Dr. (med.) Josef Stabsarzt, appt Gruppenarzt I./KG 55 (to ). MUMELTER, Max. (DOB: in Innsbruck) Oblt. and Nachschub-Offz. at Fl.H. Héraklion on Crete. MUMMENTHEY, Günter Oblt., in Stab/LG Oblt. and Flugmelde-Offz. in III./Luftgau-Nachr.Rgt. 17 in trf via Bad Vöslau for duty in the Balkans promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm. in Flieger-Kp./Ln.-Rgt. 4, appt provisional Kdr. III./Ln.-Rgt. 38 (and 06.43). MÜNCH, Arno in 2./Ln.-Rgt. Ob.d.L., promo to Oblt promo to Hptm.(Ln.). MÜNCH, Egon von. (DOB: ) with Wehrbezirkskdo. Baden bei Wien (to ), promo to Obstlt. (z.d.) trf to Wehrbezirkskdo. Wiener-Neustadt and appt provisional Wehrbezirksoffizier with Wehrmeldeamt Wiener-Neustadt Obstlt. (z.d.) (W.O.), with Wehrbezirkskdo. Wiener-Neustadt. MÜNCH, Ernst. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), Nafü/Koflug Handorf, appt Nafü/Koflug 21/XI ordered temporary duty to Stab/Ln.Rgt in III./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 6 (to ), promo to Obstlt in Stab/Ln.-Rgt. 201, appt provisional then permanent Kdr. IV./Ln.- Rgt. 201 (and 09.43) Obstlt., appt acting Nafü/2. Jagddivision and concurrently acting Kdr. Ln.- Rgt Obstlt., Kdr. Ln.-Abt. 166 (6. Flak-Brig.). MÜNCH, Ewald. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin II) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Flak). MÜNCH, Günther von Obstlt.(Erg.O.), Leiter Luftmunitionsanstalt 4/XI, trf to Feldausbildungs-Btl.d.Lw. 3 and appt Kdr promo to Oberst with XIII. Fliegerkorps, trf to Führer-Reserve/Ob.d.L. and ordered to RLM (L.In.10) for temporary duty (to ) Oberst and Kdr. Fl.Ers.Btl. XVII. MÜNCH, Karl. (DOB: ) Oblt., 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 14 WIA - Hs 126 shot down 12 km SW of El Adem by 274 Sqdn. Hurricanes and bailed out promo to Hptm Hptm. and Beobachter, appt Staka Nahaufkl.St. 11./13 (to ) KIA in Hs 126 shot down by a Russian fighter over Staraya Russa. MÜNCH, Waldemar von promo to Oberst (Erg.O.) (Wm.). MÜNCH, Werner promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Zugführer in 2. (Funk-Kp.)/Ln.-Abt. (mot) 39 (to ) trf to Stab/Ln.-Abt. (mot) 39. MÜNCH, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MÜNCHBERG, Georg. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MÜNCHEBERG, Joachim ( Jochen ). (DOB: in Friedrichshof or Friedrichsdorf in Pommern). (RES, DKG) joined the Heer and then trf to the Luftwaffe two years later trf to I./JG 234 (to ) promo to Lt trf to 10.(N)/JG 26 (to ) Lt., appt

191 Adj. in Stab III./JG 26 (to ) promo to Oblt Oblt., appt Staka 7./JG 26 (to ) Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 7./JG Oblt., awarded Eichenlaub, Staka 7./JG conferred with the Medagalia d' Oro by Mussolini promo to Hptm., and appt Kdr. II./JG 26 (to ) Hptm., awarded DKG, II/JG ( ?) trf to JG 51 and appt provisional Kommodore appt Kommodore JG Hptm., awarded Schwerter, Kommodore JG in Stab/JG 51, appt Kommodore JG 77 (to ) KIA - in Bf 109 G-6 (- +- ) in combat with a USAAF-flown Spitfire of 52 FG over Zanouch or Gafsa/Tunisia hit by parts that flew off a shot down Spitfire, crashed 45 km ESE Gafsa, Pl.Qu Buried at Les Massem/Tunisia. (n.d.) posthumously promo to Maj. (RDA ) Credited with 135 air victories in 500 combat missions. MÜNCHENHAGEN, Rolf Oblt., trf from Rgt. General Göring to RLM pool Hptm., in 10.(Stuka)/LG 1 POW - in Ju 87B shot down into the Channel near Folkestone promo to Maj. MÜNCHHAUSEN, Staats Freiherr von in Stab/stellv. Gen.Kdo. XI. Armeekorps, promo to Obstlt. (z.d.) in Stab/Wehrkreiskdo. XI, promo to Oberst (z.d.) released from service. MÜNCHMEYER, Dr. (med.) (Z) Adalbert promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). MÜNCHMEYER, Friedrich Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Barth Maj., trf from Flieger-Rgt. 52 to Flieger-Rgt. 42. MUNCK,? Oblt., Flugmelde Offz., Kurier staffel d. Lw.-Kdo. Südost. MUND, Alfons. (DOB: ) Obstlt.(W), Leiter Lufthauptmuna 1/XIII, appt Leiter Luftmuna 2/IV (to ) trf to Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe z.b.v. Südost promo to Oberst (Flak). MUND, Franz. (DOB: in Mühlgraben/Burgenland). (R, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe and trained as a bomber observer. Spring 1942 trf to 4./KG assigned to the crew of Dietrich Kornblum (to ) unhurt after being forced down by fighters N of Orel (He 111 (A1+DP) He 111 H-6 (A1+CM) shot down by AA but bailed out unhurt. c attained his 100th mission flew supply missions to Stalingrad (to ) Uffz., awarded the Ehrenpokal Uffz., awarded DKG, 4./KG 53. Summer 1944 trf to 6./KG 53. Late 1944 flew 13 V1 launch missions against the UK. 17(18?) Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 6./KG in Krieglach/Obersteiermark. Credited with 402 missions. MUND, Gotthold promo to Maj.(d.R.z.V.) appt Kdr. gem.flak-abt. 644 (still 04.45). MUND, Rudolf. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. MUND, Waldemar. (DOB: ) Hptm., appt Staka 9./KG 53 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 6./KG 53 (to 00.41) promo to Maj Maj., appt Kdr. I./Bordschützenschule 1 (to ). MUNDE, Friedrich promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). MÜNDEL, Dr. (med.) Kurt promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). MUNDHENK, Gustav. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Gelsenkirchen) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MUNDING, Karl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Ravensburg) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MUNDINGER, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Ansbach). (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., 1./KG 55 awarded the DKG promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. pilot, appt Staka 3./LG 1 (to 04.45) Oblt., 3./LG 1 WIA - Ju 88 S-3 (L1+HL) crash landed at Chièvres after being shot up. MUNDORF, Heribert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Köln II) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl). MUNDT,? Oblt. and Staka 2./NSGr. 2. MUNDT, Ernst Maj., appt Kdr. II./Grosse KFS 1 (to ). c Obstlt., appt Kdr. KGr.z.b.V. 101 (and ) promo to Oberst Leiter Annahmestelle 1 für Offizieranwärter d.lw. (to ) trf to Stab/Lw.-Kdo. Südost. MUNDT, Karl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Stettin I) Hptm. (d.r./flak). MUNDT, Paul. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MUNDT, Ulrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Köslin) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). MUNDT, Ulrich. (DOB: in Berlin). (R, DKG). c instructor with 5. and 6./SG Fw., awarded Ehrenpokal Ofw., awarded DKG, Ofw., II./St.G instructor in 4.(Pz.)/SG 152 (to ) Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 10.(Pz)/SG

192 MUNDT, Werner. (DOB: in Stettin) entered the Heer promo to Lt. (RDA ) promo to Oblt. WWI served in the Fliegertruppe furloughed promo to Hptm promo to acting Maj designated as Erg.-Offizier-Anwärter (Luftwaffe) designated as an Erg.-Offizier (Luftwaffe) with a rank of Maj. (RDA ) appt to Stab/Kommandierenden Gen. und Bef. der Lw. im Österreich activated and appt to Stab/Kommandierenden Gen. des Lw.Kdo. Ostmark promo to Obstlt. (RDA ) in Stab/Luftflotte appt to Stab/Fliegerhorst Grossenhain and subsequently Kdt. Fl.H. Grossenhain (to ) appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 24/III Drontheim (to 11.42? ?) promo to Oberst assigned to Führerreserve OKL appt Flughafenbereichs- Kdt. 1/VI and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 1/VI Kassel-Rothwesten (to ?) promo to Gen.Maj became an Allied POW released in Hildesheim. MÜNGENSDORFF (MÜNGERSDORFF?), Paul. (DOB: ). (n.d.) in JGr. 101 or JG 101? with 5./JG crashed his Bf 109 G-6 (Black 7) due to engine failure - uninjured in 5./JG Adj. of II./JG with 5./JG /Erg.JGr. Ost. WIA - Bf 109 G-6 shot down by Spitfires vic Bagnoles de l'orne with 3./JG MUNKE, Gerhard Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from 10. Fliegerdivision to Erprobungsstaffel He 177. MUNKELT, Wilhelm Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Nordhausen promo to Obstlt appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 25/III with Koflug 27/III (previously with Koflug 20/III), trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. III Obstlt., trf to Koflug 1/VIII appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 221/VIII. MUNKELT, Willi. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MUNKER, Georg. (DOB: in Schmaidbach bei Nürnberg) trf to 1./Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 72 (to ) trf to 11./Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 72 (to ) trf to Sch./Fl.Ausb.Rgt trf to FFS A/B trf to FFS C trf to Blindflugschule trf to 1./Gruppe Nord/Flugzeuguberführungsgeschwader trf to 10./KG 27 (to ) trf to 1./KG 27 (to ) Lt., I./KG 27 unhurt - Ar 96 (26+) force-landed on a road near Ermling due to motor problems trf to III./KG (J) 27 (to ). Postwar became a professional photographer MUNKWITZ, Fritz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MÜNNICH(MÜNICH?), Hans Oblt., 8./ZG 76 POW - Bf 110 C-4 (2N+CN) forced down by 234 Sqdn. Spitfires at Black Patch near Angmering promo to Hptm. MÜNNICH,? Oblt. and Bttr. Chef with gem.flak-abt. 497 (WIA in Normandy). MÜNNICHOW(MÜNICHOW?), Wilhelm. (DOB: in Stettin). (W.B.K. Stettin I) Hptm. with Luftdienstkdo. 2/4 Schatstädt, being considered for assignment to Stab/JG 27 as Chef of the Stabskp Hptm. d.r. in I./JG 27, trf to 1. Jagddivision for further assignment Hptm. (d.r./fl.) in Stab/JG appt Einsatzleiter in JG Maj.d.R. appt Ia in Stab I./JG Maj. and Kdr. I./JG 77. MUNSCHEID, Julius promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). MUNSER, Ernst Oblt. and Fliegerverbindungsoffizier/XIV. Panzerkorps. MUNSKE, Erich Obstlt., appt Kdr. II./KG 3 (to ) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 72 (to ) appt Kdr. Feld-Rgt.d.Lw promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Lw.-Schützen-Rgt. z.b.v Oberst, appt Kdr. Fl.Rgt. 93 (to ) Oberst, appt Kdr. Fl.Rgt. 92 (to ). MUNSKE, Erich Obstlt., Kdr. II./KG 3. MUNSKE, Walter. (DOB: ) Hptm.d.R. (Ln.), in Jäger-Rgt./21. Lw.-Feld-Div Hptm.d.R. (Ln.), trf to the Heer. MÜNSTER (MÜNTER?), Dr. Ernst Maj., appt Kdr. BFS 9 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. FFS B 32 (to ) and concurrently Kdt. Fl.Pl.Kdo. A 21/XVII Brünn (to ) Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 12/XVII Brünn (to ) Maj./Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 27/III. MÜNSTER, Ernst. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Kiel) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). MÜNSTER, Feodor. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). MÜNSTER, Friedrich Obstlt.(Erg.O.), trf from Wehrbezirkskdo. Berlin VII to Fl.H.Kdtr. Gleiwitz appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 1/VII (to 03.43?) promo to Oberst Oberst, Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A 211/XII (to ?) Oberst, appt Kdt. Koflug 8/XII (to 08.44?) Kdt. Fl.h.Kdtr. A 235/XII Nancy-Essey (to c ).

193 MÜNSTER, Helmut-Walter. (DOB: in Magdeburg) assigned to Erg.Gruppe SEE (to 09.40) Lt.z.S., 3./ Kü.Fl.Gr promo to Lt.z.See trf to 3./Kü.Fl.Gr. 606 (to 12.40) trf from the Seeflieger back to the Kriegsmarine in Kirchdorf-Brigachtal. MÜNSTER, Leopold ( Poldi ). (DOB: in Pohorsch/Sudetenland). (RE, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe trf to 4./JG 3 upon completion of training promo to Fw in 6./JG Fw. in II./JG 3, awarded Ehrenpokal Fw., awarded DKG, 4./JG Fw., awarded Ritterkreuz, II./JG trf to home defense Oblt., appt Staka 5./JG 3 (to ) promo to Lt Lt., Kdr. II./JG 3 (acting?) KIA Bf 109 G-6/U4 (Black 1 + -) in mid-air collision with a U.S. bomber over the Hildesheim area posthumously awarded the Eichenlaub. Credited with over 500 combat missions and 95 air victories. MÜNSTERER, Franz Maj.(d.R.), appt Ic 1/Lw.Kdo. Ost trf to Lg.Kdo. VII (to ) Maj., employed in Tunis as Leiter Weiderleitstelle (forwarding station) for air transport operations trf to 5. Jagddivision. 15/ Maj. in 7. Fsch.Jg.Div., KIA - as a passenger in Bf 110 G-4 belonging to Stab/NJG 6 that crashed 4 km E of Echterdingen. MÜNSTERMANN, Horst Oblt. (A 2/Fl.) with Kdo. d.fallschirm-ergänzungseinheiten und Schulen (RDA ). c Hptm., trf to Stab/Fsch.Ers.u.Ausb.Div. (to ). c Hptm., trf to 20. Fsch.Jg.Div. MÜNTEFERING, Franz Oblt., appt Staka 14./LG 1 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 7./NJG Oblt. in 6./NJG Oblt., Staka 7./NJG 1 (to 08.41?) promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 10./LG 1 (to 04.43) Hptm., appt Staka 2./LG 1 (to 11.43). MÜNTER, Hans-Dietrich Hptm.(W), with Luftzeugamt Rotenburg/Hann., appt Leiter Flakbeständebezirk Kassel Hptm.(W), trf from Luftzeugstab 1 to Flak-Geräteausgabestelle Warschau trf from Flakgeräteausgabestelle 2/I to Stab/7. Lw.-Felddivision (to ) Leiter Flakgeräteausgabestelle 2/I, promo to Maj trf to Stab/18. Lw.-Felddivision Maj.(W), Kdr. Flak-Instandsetzungs-Abt. 1/XIII (12. Flak-Div.). MÜNTER, Hans-Jochen Oblt. in Flak-Rgt. 18, KIA posthumous promo to Hptm. (eff ). MÜNTER, Joachim. (DOB: in Borgentreich/Warburg) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt., 7./NJG 1 KIA - Bf 110 (G9+DR) crashed 10 km SW Renslage, 10 km SW of Quakenbrück due to ground contact. MÜNTER, Walter. (DKG) promo to Hptm appt Kdr. I./LLG 2 (to 09.42) MIA promo to Maj awarded DKG, Fsch.Jg.Rgt. (unspecified). MÜNTNER, Martin Maj.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Budweis Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 35/XI, promo to Oberst. MUNTZ,? Obstlt. and Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. Giebelstadt. MUNZ, Adolf Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 15 to XIII. Fliegerkorps. MUNZ, Hermann Maj.(d.R./Ln.), trf from Stab/Luftgaukdo. I to Stab/Luftflottenkdo. 1. MUNZ, Johannes. ("Hans"). (DOB: ) in 2./JG Oblt., appt Staka 1./JG 1 (to ) KIA - Fw 190 A-4 (White 2) combat with B-17s, bailing out over the North Sea N of Ameland, crashed 80 km NW of Groningen. Body washed ashore at Sylt on Buried on Isle of Sylt. MUNZ, Karl ( Fuchs ). (DOB: in Gottsollshausen/Württemberg). (R?, DKG) in I./JG WIA? - Bf 109 F /JG 52 WIA - Bf 109 G-2 (<<+ 2) in combat 15 km NE of Uljanowo Ofw., awarded the Ehrenpokal WIA? - Bf 109 G-6 (<<) Ofw., awarded the DKG) Scored the 2,000th victory of I./JG Lt. appt Staka 3./JG trf to III./Erg.JG 2. Possibly awarded the Ritterkreuz in the last days of the war, but confirmation has not been found. Credited with over 600 combat missions and 60 air victories (including 3 in the West). MUNZ, Otto. (DOB: in Heidenheim a.d. Benz) entered the Heer. WWI served in the artillery promo to acting Oblt.d.R trf to the Marine trf to the Luftwaffe from the Marine with a rank of Oberregierungsrat and appt Oberregeierungsrat in RLM promo to Ministerialrat and appt Ministerialrat in RLM concurrently appt Intendant of the Legion Condor in Spain appt provisional Luftgau-Intendant XII promo to Luftgau-Intendant (RDA ) and appt permanent Luftgau-Intendant XII promo to General-Intendant (RDA ) appt Luftgau-Intendant VIII, Breslau ordered to Territorial-Befehlshaber d.lw. in Norwegen for temporary assignment re-appt Luftgau-Intendant VIII, Breslau.

194 appt Luftgau-Intendant Rostow appt Luftgau-Intendant VIII, Krakau appt Offizier z.b.v. des RLM und Ob.d.L. (pending assignment) appt Chef der Abt. V 5/6 RLM reassigned to the Offizieren des Truppen-Sonderdienst became POW released in Meldorf. MÜNZ, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MUNZEL, Ernst in Lg.Kdo. Belgien-Nordfrankreich area, promo to Hptm.d.R. (Flak). MUNZEL, Heinrich. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). (n.d.) Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.), KIA. MÜNZER, Hermann. (DOB: ) Oblt. (Ln.) in Stab/ZG promo to Hptm. (Ln.). MÜNZER, Martin. (DOB: ) Oblt. in Stab/X. Fliegerkorps, nominated for the award of the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klass mit Schwertern promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MUNZERT, Hermann. (DOB: ) with 8./JG Lt., 9./JG Lt., 9./JG Lt., 9./JG Lt., in 9./JG 53, appt Staka 2./JG 53 (to badly WIA - Bf 109 G-2 (Black 1) by B-17 vic Garaet-Achel). 03(06?) died of wounds Lt. and Staka, posthumously awarded the Ehrenpokal. Credited with 20 victories. MÜNZKER, Willibald Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) in Flak-Ers.Abt. 92, trf to Luftgaukdo. XII for further assignment. MÜNZNER, Wolfgang. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Tr.O.) (Ln.). POW (n.d.). MURA, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MURKEN, Dr.? Hptm. and Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 21/XI, dangerously ill and replacement requested by Luftgaustab Afrika. MURMANN, Lorenz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MURR, Richard. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(d.R./Ln.) trf from the Luftwaffe to the Waffen-SS. MUS, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.). MUSCH,?. (n.d.) Hptm., Stab/Flak-Rgt. 58 (mot.) MUSCHICK, Erhard. (W.B.K. Berlin IV) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) Hptm. and test pilot with E-Stelle Rechlin (to at least 02.44). MUSCHIK, Dr. (med.) Anton. (W.B.K. Berlin I) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). MUSCHKE, Dr. Werner Maj.(Erg.O.), trf to Flak-Abt trf to I./Flak-Rgt promo to Obstlt Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. 517 (to 03.43) Obstlt. assigned to Luftgaukdo. Westfrankreich, appt Kdr. gem.flak-abt. 124 (still 07.44). MUSCHNER, Erich. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). MÜSEBECK, Erich Hptm.(d.R./Fl.), trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. III to Lw.Führungsstab Ic promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) Maj., with Fl.H.Kdtr. A 10/III (Husby). MUSIL,? Oblt. and Chef 11.(Pz.-Pi.)/Schützen-Rgt. HG. MUSSÄUS, Walter Obstlt., appt Kdt. Koflug 21/III (to c ) appt Kdt. Koflug 25/III (to ) promo to Oberst appt Ia/2. Fliegerausbildungsdivision Oberst, appt Ib/1. Fliegerschuldivision. MUSSET, Dieter. (DOB: in Leverkusen-Wiesdorf). 17/ Lt., 5./NJG Oblt., in Stab II./NJG 1 (to severely WIA Bf 110 G-4 (G9+AC) crashed vic Harderode, 13 km SE of Hameln, during a ferry flight, cause unclear but probably due to involuntary ground contact in bad weather - died of injuries ). Buried at Harderode. Credited with 4 victories. MUSSHOFF, Walter. (DOB: in Neisse/Oberschliesien) entered the Heer promo to Lt. (RDA ) began flight training with Flieger-Bataillon I. WWI served initially with the Fliegertruppe then in staff positions promo to Oblt promo to Maj entered the Luftwaffe in the rank of Maj. and assigned to RLM promo to Obstlt. and appt Ch.d.Stabes/Luftkreiskdo. IV promo to Oberst appt Kdr. of Luftkreis 13, Nürnberg (later Luftgau XIII) (to ) (concurrently?) appt Komm.Gen.u.Befh. im Luftgau X (to ) promo to Gen.Maj trf to the Führer-Reserve OKL appt Komm.Gen.u.Befh. im Luftgau I appt Kdr. Luftgaustab z.b.v. 100 (to ) promo to Gen.Lt. and assigned to the Reichskriegsgericht as a judge promo to Gen.d.Flieger released from service recalled as Gen.d.Fl.(z.V.) and re-appt to the Reichskriegsgericht reassigned to RLM (to ) became U.S. POW released from U.S. custody in Mannheim.

195 MÜSSLER,? Hptm. and Staka Transportstaffel Fliegerführer Nord. MUSSLER, Josef Oblt., appt Chef Ldssch.Kp. d.lw. 5/XVII. MUSTER, Ludwig in Flak-Erg.Abt. 2, promo to Oblt. MUSYAL, Rolf promo to Oblt promo to Hptm. MUTH, Peter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MÜTHERICH, Hubert ( Hubs ). (DOB: in Lippstadt/Westfalen). (R) with 12./JG instructor with JFS Lt., in 3./JG Lt. in 2./JG 77, WIA - crashed in woods near Bonn-Hangelar after losing propeller blades that he shot off at a firing range due to poor synchronization Oblt., Staka 5./JG 54 (to ) Bf 109 F-2 (Black?) damaged vic Jakobstadt Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 5./JG KIA Bf 109 G-2 (Black 10) shot down by a I-18 fighter and crashed NW of Krasnoye Selo near Leningrad - ground looped in a forced-landing. Credited with 43 air victories. MUTHIG, Gerhard. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). MUTKE, Dr. Hans Guido. (DOB: in Neisse). (n.d.) three years as a night fighter pilot, before converting to the Me Fähnrich (officer cadet) in 3./Erg.JG 2, during a high altitude flight (12 km) vic Lagerlechfeld, he was approached by a P-51 and to evade he went into a steep dive. This resulted in a series of events that led to the circumstance that he was perhaps the first human to exceed the speed of sound. (n.d.) late in the war he flew to Switzerland to avoid capture, where he was interned. (postwar) he completed his schooling as a gynaecologist in Berne and Zurich. (n.d.) flew DC-3s for some years in Argentina and Bolivia. (n.d) returned to Germany to work as a gynaecologist, but also flew as a reserve pilot in the Bundesluftwaffe in München during a heart valve operation. MUTTER, Andreas (André) Maj.(Erg.O.), appt provisional Kdr. le.flak-abt. 833 (still 11.43) named from provisional to permanent Kdr. le.flak-abt promo to Obstlt. MUTZE, Werner. (n.d.) Lt., "Flavo" I./Flak-Rgt. 54 (to ) then beim Stabe XVIII. AOK in I./Flak-Rgt promo to Hptm. POW (n.d.). MUTZENBACH, Heinrich. (DOB: ) Hptm.d.R. at FAS I, trf to Stab/4. Flak-Div promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) Maj., IIa/4. Flak-Div. (still 04.45). MUTZENBECHER, Herbert Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. VII, trf to Stab/Luftgaukdo. III. MYLEK, Erich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm., appt (acting?)) Kp.Chef Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XXXVIII (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XXXVIII (to 03.45). MYLIUS, Ulrich Freiherr von. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Jülich) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). MYLIUS, Walter Kdr. IV./NJG Hptm., Kdr. I./NJG 3. MYLIUS, Wilhelm. (DOB: in Langlingen near Celle). (R, DKG). (n.d.) with KG Beobachter in 4./KG trf to Stab II./KG 55 as Navigations-und Funkoffizier appt Adj. of II./KG MIA temporarily after his He 111 H-6 (G1+AC) was hit by AA vic Kharkov, bailed out behind the lines and spent 10 days walking back Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal awarded DKG, Stab II./KG promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 6./KG 55 (to ) appt Maj. beim Stab with Stab/KG Staka 6./KG 55, awarded the Ritterkreuz on completing 343 combat missions Hptm. in 6./KG trf to Stab Lfl appt Maj. beim Stab of IV./KG Maj., appt Kdr. II./KG 55, then KG (J) 55 (to ) Maj./Obstlt., appt Kdt. Koflug 8/III, initially for instructional purposes appt Fl.H-Kdt. E (v) 201/VIII. Credited with more than 200 missions near Hitzacker-Posade in an accident. NAARMANN, Hans. (DOB: ) Flieger-Ingenieur with Lw.-Beute Sichtungs- und Weiterleitstelle 3. NABAKOWSKI, Fritz. (DOB: in Oberhausen) Offz.z.b.V. of 9./JG with I./JG with I./JG in III./JG 301. NABAKOWSKI, Kurt (Kurt-Julius). (DOB: ). (DKG) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 26 (to 06.42) appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 78 (to 12.42) promo to Oberst (z.v.) in Luftgaukdo. XI, appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 25 (to ) appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 42 (mot) (to 11.44?) Oberst (z.v.), appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt Oberst, awarded DKG appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 68 (to 04.45). NABE, Günter Oblt., trf from LKS 4 to I./NAG Oblt. in 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 14, MIA in Bf 109 G-6 (Black 4) shot down by fighters in the Muro area in Italy.

196 NABERING, Heinz promo to Maj.(Flak) in Flak-Ers.Abt. 4, trf to Luftzeuggruppe 3. NABRICH, Josef. (DOB: in Schiesnig(Schissnig?)/Leipa/Sudetenland). (DKG). 16/ Lt. in 9./NJG Lt., 3./NJG Lt., Staka 3./NJG 1 unhurt - Bf 110 shot down by B- 17 return fire over Belgium. 04/ Lt., 3./NJG 1. 20/ Oblt., 3./NJG 1. 24/ Oblt., 3./NJG 1. 10/ Oblt., 3./NJG 1. 12/ Oblt., 3./NJG Oblt., appt Staka 3./NJG 1 (to KIA) KIA at Münster-Handorf airfield during a strafing attack. Buried at Münster-Lauheide Oblt., NJG 1 awarded the DKG. Credited with 18 victories. NÄCHSTER (NAECHSTER), Fritz Felix. (DOB: in Berlin) Lt., 2./JG Lt., 2./JG trf to 1./JG trf to JGr. Drontheim trf to JFS 3 as a fighter instructor Oblt., appt Stafü and/or Staka 3./JG 25 (to ) Stafü 8./JG Oblt. and pilot in 5./JG Credited with 5 victories. NACHTIGALL, Arnold. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Darmstadt) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl). NACHTWEY, Hermann. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bernau bei Berlin) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak) Oblt. in 19. Flak-Div., appt NS-Führungsoffizier in Stab/19. Flak-Div. NACK, Ernst. (DOB: ) Lt., with 8./JG Lt., 8./JG in JG 53, promo to Oblt Oblt. in 8./JG 53, KIA - when own bomb exploded upon release vic Sciacca - Bf 109 G-4. Buried at Motta St. Anasta/Italy. Credited with 3 victories. NACK, Friedrich Oberstingenieur assigned to the Lorenz firm. NACK, Herbert. (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., awarded DKG, I./KG in KG 27, promo to Oblt Oblt., in Stab/KG 27. NACKE, Heinz. (DOB: in Ullendorf/Sachsen). (R, DKG) Aufklärungsflieger with the Legion Condor in Spain Oblt., trf from Aufkl.St.(F) A/88 to II./ZG 76 and appt Staka 6. Staffel appt Staka 3./JGr. 176 (to ) Oblt., Staka 6./ZG Hptm. and Staka 6./ZG 76, WIA - Bf 110 C (M8+KM) crash landed at St. Ingelvert Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 6./ZG trf to I./SKG 210 (to ) appt Kdr. II./ZG 76 (later became III./NJG 3) Hptm., appt Kdr. III./NJG 3 (to ) promo to Maj trf to Erprobungskdo. 25 and appt Führer appt Staffelführer Jagdstaffel/Erprobungskdo appt Kdr. II./ZG 1 (to ?) badly injured in Bf 110 G-2 (S9+KM) forced-landing at Thalfangen near Trier during a delivery flight; he is said to have flown no more combat missions after recovering from his injuries Maj., appt Kommodore ZG 101 (to ). Credited with 12 air victories. (n.d.) postwar he joined the Bundeswehr and rose to Oberst in Stuttgart. NÄCKE, Dr. (med.) Paul Oberarzt, appt Gruppenarzt I./KG 55 (to ). NACKE, Rudolf. (DOB: in Dresden). (R, DKG). (n.d.) had been a civilian glider pilot entered the Luftwaffe trf to KG began pilot training. Spring 1938 trf to 7./KG 158 (later 7./KG 76) in 7./KG with Stab III./KG Fw. in III./KG 76, awarded the Ritterkreuz on completing 130 combat missions, presented by Göring Stfw., awarded DKG, III./KG / seriously WIA when his Ju 88 C-6 (F1+CD) was shot down by a night fighter 2 km W of Fileria flight instructor with IV./KG 76 (later renamed III./Erg.KG 1) trained on Ar 234 and Me Lt./Oblt. and Stafü in Erg.KG Oblt., captured by the Russians released. Credited with at least 332 combat missions during the war in Höhr- Grenzhausen near Koblenz. NACKELSKI, Kurt in Stab/Flak-Rgt. 31, promo to Hptm. (W). NÄDER, Karl-Günther. (DKG) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in II./KG 2, awarded the DKG Oblt. and Staka 5./KG 2, injured in a vehicle accident in Eindhoven Oblt., appt Staka 5./KG 2 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 16./KG 2 (to ) killed in Me 410 A-1 that crashed after engine failure 3.4 km E of Zeist. Posthumous promo to Hptm. with effect from NADHERNY, Kurt Maj.(z.V.) assigned to Lw.-Kdo. Südost, trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. XVII. NADLER, Arthur promo to Hptm.(z.V./Flak). NADOLNY, Alfred. (DOB: in Gelsenkirchen) Nav.Offz. in II./ZG 76, appt Ia in Stab III./JG appt Staka 12./JG Oblt., appt Techn.Offz. in III./JG 54. NADOLSKI, Werner. (DOB: in Königsberg/Ostpreussen). (R) with Flak-Rgt promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) awarded Ritterkreuz, Chef 3./Flak-Rgt. 61 (mot) in Kaarst/Nordrhein-Westfalen. NADRAG, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Klagenfurt) Hptm. (d.r./flak).

197 NAEVEN, Hubert. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). NAGEL,? Hptm. at Piacenza and Führer of Aufnahme-Lager (Reception Camp) Fliegerführer Sardinien. NAGEL,? Hptm. with Flugleitung/Seefliegerhorst Friedrichshafen. NAGEL, (probably Hans) Maj., appt NS-Führungsoffizier for FFS B 35. NAGEL, Christoph Oblt., appt Staka 3./JFS 5 (to ) promo to Hptm in SKG 10, trf to Schl.G promo to Maj. with RDA of NAGEL, Emil. (DOB: ) (or ?) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.) appt Kdr. Pz.Nachr.Abt. Hermann Göring (to order rescinded?) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in I./Ln.-Rgt. 52, released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N) Hptm. and Chef 1.(Fernspr.-u.Fernschr.-Betriebs-Personal-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt. 57 (16. Flieger-Div.) (later 1./Ln.-Abt. 66). NAGEL, Erich (Erich-Richard) Obstlt., trf from RLM (Genst. 5.Abt.) to Stab/Lg.Kdo. VI (as Ic L) promo to Oberst. NAGEL, Ernst Oblt., appt Chef Ldssch.Kp. d.lw. 12/VII. NAGEL, Ewald Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. III to OKW (WFSt., Heimatstab Übersee). NAGEL, Gottfried promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) Maj. (d.r.) and provisional Kdr. Flak- Ers.Abt. 38, trf into Flak-Ers.Abt. 38. NAGEL, Gustav (Kurt-Gustav). (DOB: ). (DKG) Hptm., Staka, 4.(H)/Aufkl.Gr promo to Maj. c appt Kdr. NAGr. 1 (to 09.43) Maj., awarded Ehrenpokal Maj. and Kdr. NAGr. 1, awarded the DKG promo to Obstlt. NAGEL, Gustav Staka 2./Kü.Fl.Gr. 406 (to 1943) Hptm., appt Staka 3.(F)/SAGr. 130 (to 06.44). c Hptm., appt Staka 3./SAGr. 125 (to c ) Staka 3./SAGr NAGEL, Hans promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). NAGEL, Heinrich Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Parchim to Stab/1. Fliegerdivision. NAGEL, Herbert. (DOB: ) in JG 27, promo to Oblt Oblt., in 1./JG 27 (to ). NAGEL, Dr. Jörg-Hermann Maj.(d.R.), appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 16/VII (to ) Maj. (d.r.), ordered to Luftgaukdo. Moskau for temporary duty ordered to Feld-Luftgaukdo. XXVII for temporary duty (to ) ( ?) appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A 212/III (to or ?) Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 275/III (to 1945?). NAGEL, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Obstlt.(Ln.) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 12 (to 1944) Oberst, appt Kdr. Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 28 (still ). NAGEL, Kurt. (DOB: ) Maj.(z.V.) (Ln.), released from active service. NAGEL, Kurt. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Dresden III) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). NAGEL, Lothar. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). NAGEL, Max. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). NAGEL, Paul. (DOB: ) Maj. (d.r.z.v.) (Ln.), released from active service. NAGEL, Paul. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). NAGEL, Dr. Paul. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Lg.Kdo. XI in Stab/Lg.Kdo. XI (Aussenstelle Aarhus), promo to Obstlt.(Flak) in Stab/Lg.Kdo. XI, trf to Stab/Lg.Kdo. XII Obstlt., Ia Flak and/or IIa in Stab/Lw.-Kdo. West (and 04.45). NAGEL, Rudolf. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. NAGEL, Wilhelm promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak). NAGEL, Wolfgang. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). NÄGELE, Manfred promo to Hptm. NAGELE, Raimund. (DKG). c Lt., with Fliegerabwehr-Maschinengewehr-Kompanie of the Austrian Air Force. c trf to the Luftwaffe, eventually assigned to le.flak-abt Oblt., Ord.Offz. II./Fsch.Jg.Rgt promo to Hptm awarded DKG, I./Fsch.Jg.Rgt promo to Maj. NAGELSCHMITZ, Ernst Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 94 to Luftgaukdo. XII in Lg.Kdo. XII area, promo to Maj. (d.r./flak). NAGLER,? Lt., Stafü of Erg.St./JG 71. NAGLER, Ernst. (DOB: ). (DKG) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 14, awarded the DKG.

198 NAGLER, Otto promo to Maj.(z.V./Fl.). c Maj., appt Ordonnanzoffizier in Stab/Luftflotte 10 (still ). NAGORNY, Gerhard. (DKG) Hptm., III./Pz.GR? 1 Hermann Göring awarded the DKG. [same fellow as above?] NAGORNY, Gerhard Hptm. (Tr.O.) in Flak-Ers.Abt. 99, ordered to Lehr- und Erprobungskdo. Wachtel for temporary duty. NAGORNY, Heinz Oblt. and Chef 5./Schützen-Rgt. HG promo to Hptm. NAGORSNI, Hubert. (W.B.K. Kiel) promo to Maj. (d.r./flak). NAHM,? Hptm., appt Kdr. I./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 7. NAHM, Helmut. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Reichenberg) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). NAHR, Hans. (DOB: in Nürnberg) instructor at JG Oblt. in I./Erg.JG 2. NAHRGANG, Richard promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) (Bau). NAHRMANN, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). NAJOCK, Karl-Heinz. (DOB: in Einsiedel, Krs.Chemnitz/Sachsen). (R, DKG) Ofw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt. in Ob.d.L. pool (Sch.Etat), trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe Lt., awarded DKG, 1./NAGr Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr promo to Hptm. with RDA of in Bückeburg. NAKELSKI, Kurt promo to Hptm. NALLINGER, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin IX) Hptm. (d.r./flak). NANKER, Otto. (DOB: ) Maj.(d.R.), Ic (Abw.)/Komm.Gen.d.Dt.Lw. in Dänemark (to ). NANN, Albert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Lörrach) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). NANZ, Günther. (DOB: ). (DKG) Oblt. in 3.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 31, WIA during Russian air attack on Fp. Bereska/60 km west of Stalingrad in Erg.Nahaufkl.Gr., trf from Heer control to Luftwaffe control promo to Hptm Oblt., 1./NAGr Oblt. in 1./NAGr awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., 1./NAGr Oblt. in 1./NAGr Oblt., 1./NAGr Hptm. in 1./NAGr Hptm., 1./NAGr WIA Oblt.?, awarded DKG, unspecified Aufkl.Gr. Credited with 14 victories. NAPS, Erwin. (DOB: in Swinemünde) Lt., appt Ia and/or Ic in Stab/JG 5 (to ). NARAJEK, Johannes. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). NARBONECK, Franz Flieger-Oberingenieur and Führer Werft-Abt. Göttingen. NARESKA, Helmut promo to Hptm NARJES, Heinrich Obstlt., in 3.Abt.(Fertigungsvorbereitung)/Amtsgruppe Flakentwicklung GL in RLM, appt Chef of this Abt. effective promo to Oberst Oberst, Chef der Abt. Fertigungsvorbereitung/Chef d. Techn. Luftrüstung in Gen.St.d.Lw. NAROSKA, Helmut Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal with Erprobungs- und Lehrkdo. 15, promo to Hptm Hptm. and Adj. in Stab II/JG 300. NART, Paul. (DOB: ) Hptm.d.R. (Ln.). NARTEN, Heinrich. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Hptm Hptm., awarded DKG, Chef 1./le.Flak-Abt Hptm., appt Ib in Stab/17. Flak-Div. (still 02.45) Hptm. in Abt. Qu./Luftgaukdo. Süd. NASCHOLD, Heinz Oblt., appt Adj. in Stab/KG 51 (to ). NÄSER, Heinz promo to Hptm. NASKO, René Hptm.(Erg.O.), in Flak-Abt Maj.(Erg.O.), Kdr. Flak-Abt. 132, appt Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. 341 (still 11.43) promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 289 (still 04.45). NASO, Roger von. (DKG) Oblt. in I./Flak-Rgt Oblt., awarded DKG, 5./Flak-Rgt promo to Hptm appt provisional Kdr. le.flak-sturm-abt. 90 (Sf.). NASS, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. NASSE, Klaus von. (DOB: in Bernkastel/Mosel) with LKS 2, promo to Maj. (Tr.O.) Maj.(Tr.O.), in 10./NJG 5 (to 06/ KIA - Bf 110 G-4 (C9+RF) crashed 1 km SE of Rambin/Rügen, presumably after being hit by enemy fire). NAST, Erich Oblt., appt Staka 3./JG 108 (to ). NATHER, Ernst. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). NATHER, Karl Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) in Luftgaukdo. XVII area, trf to 2. Schüler- Kp./Fliegerbildschule Hildesheim.

199 NÄTHKE (NÄTHE?), Heinz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(A 1/Ln.) Hptm., appt Chef 3. Ln.-Kp./KG Hptm. and Chef Ln.-Kp. (mot)/kg (J) 27 (to trf to the Fallschirmjäger. NATON, Josef Hptm.(d.R./Flak), trf from schw.flak-abt. 670 to 3./Res.Flak-Abt Maj. (d.r.) in 4./schw.Flak-Abt. 872, trf to Lw.-Befh. Mitte for further assignment. NATORP, Walter Hptm.(d.L.z.V./Flak), trf from Stab/Flakscheinw.-Abt. 681 to Luftgaukdo. VII. NATRUP, Dr. (med.) Anton. (W.B.K. Münster/Westf.) promo to Stabsarzt (Zahnarzt) (Kr.O./San.). NATZMER, Gneomar (Ineomar) von Obstlt., appt Kdr. Fl.Anwärter-Btl. Monte Rosa (to ) Oberst, appt Kdr. Fl.Anwärter-Btl. I (to ) Oberst, appt Kdr. I./Fl.Rgt. 90 (to 09.44). NAUBEREIT, Martin Obstlt.(Erg.O.), trf from RLM (L Wehr) to Stab/Kommandant der Festung Kreta and appt IIb Obstlt.(Erg.O.), trf from Stab/Kommandant der Festung Kreta to Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich for training and then to Ob.d.L. pool promo to Oberst Oberst, ordered from the Luftflotte 5 area to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. NAUER, Anton. (DOB: ) Hptm., in Stab V./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 12 appt Maj. beim Stabe III./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. Westfrankreich in Stab/Ln.Abt.z.b.V. Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich, released from active service this date in rank of Maj. (d.r.z.v.) (Ln.). NAUERMANN, Bernhard Lt., Leiter Ln.Stelle E 16/IV. NAUJACK, Hans Georg promo to Oblt.(A 1/Ln.) Oblt. in Ln.-Zug (mot)/nsgr. 1. NAUJOKAT, Otto Hptm.(Kr.O.) in Stab Nafü/Luftgaubefehlsstelle Dresden. NAUJOKS, Alfred. (DOB: ) in 15. Lw.-Feld-Div., promo to Hptm appt Adjutant in Stab/10. Flak-Div. (still 03.45). NAUJOKS, Otto. (DOB: ) (W.B.K. Giessen) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA same). NAUJOKS, Otto promo to Hptm. NAUJOKS, Paul Oblt.(Kr.O./Fl.), trf from Aufstellungsstab XIII. Fliegerkorps to Koflug 3/III (to ) trf to Stab/Flak-Rgt. 3. NAUJOKS, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.), trf from the Luftnachrichtentruppe to the Fallschirmjäger. NAUK, Wolfgang. (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt. in an unspecified SG, awarded the DKG Oblt., appt Staka 10./SG 151 (to ). NAUMANN, Friedrich promo to Hptm.(d.L.z.V./Ln.). NAUMANN, Gert. (DOB: in Jüterbog). (i.g.). (DKG) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) trf to the Luftwaffe and enrolled in Aufkl. Beobachter (reconnaissance observer) training trf to Aufkl.Gr. 123 (Grossenhain) trf to III./Aufkl.Lehr- Geschwader appt Adjutant in III./Aufkl.Lehr-Geschwader Hptm., appt Ia op 1/Koluft AOK 6 (to ) appt Staka 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 14 (to ) trf to II./Flak-Rgt. 26 for training appt Ia op 1 in Stab/Luftgaukdo. Moskau appt Ia in Stab/Gen.d.Lw. beim Ob.d.H Hptm., awarded DKG trf to Stab/Gen.d.Aufklärungsflieger (L.In.1) in RLM trf into the Generalstab d.lw ordered to Reserve-Lazarett Jüterbog (to ) promo to Maj. and trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool ordered temporary duty to Luftflotte 4 and appt Führer d.verbindungskdo. to Heeresgruppe Don (to ) in Ob.d.L. pool, trf to Luftflottenkdo. 4 and appt Führer des Verbindungskdo. zur Heeresgruppe Süd. NAUMANN, Hans. (DKG) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Hptm., 6./JG 26 awarded the DKG. NAUMANN, Hans promo to Hptm.(d.L.z.V./Flak). NAUMANN, Heinz. (W.B.K. Dessau) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O.z.V./Flak). NAUMANN, Helmut. (DOB: in Magdeburg). (R, DKG). (n.d.) with St.G (n.d.) Staka 3./St.G in I./St.G Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 1./St.G promo to Hptm in I./St.G. 3 (WIA ) Hptm., Kdr. I./St.G. 3 WIA - Fi 156 (S7+KB) by Hurricanes of 80 Sqdn. (or P-40s of SAAF No. 2 Sqdn.) over Tobruk Hptm., awarded DKG, I./St.G. 3. c course leader with Stuka Schule Hptm. in Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe, trf to Stab/X. Fliegerkorps appt provisional Kdr. I./St.G. 3 (to ) Hptm., appt

200 Kdr. I./SG 3 (to c ) promo to Maj in Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe. Credited with 150 to 200 missions. NAUMANN, Johannes (Hans) ( Focke ). (DOB: in Dresden). (R, DKG) Lt., in III./JG in 9./JG Oblt., appt Staka 6./JG 26 (to ) Hptm. and Staka 6./JG 26, WIA by a P-47 vic Antwerp Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., appt acting Kdr. II./JG 26 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 6./JG 26 (to ) Hptm., awarded the DKG promo to Hptm. and appt Staka 7./JG 26 (to ) Hptm., reappt Kdr. II./JG 26 (to ) severely WIA - Fw 190 A-8 (Black 30) by AA fire SSW of Caen, then struck legs on the tail fin while bailing out. c appt Kdr. II./JG Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. II./JG promo to Maj Maj., appt Kdr. III./JG 7 (to ). Credited with over 350 combat missions and 34 air victories in Fürstenfeldbruck. NAUMANN, Johannes Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) with Koflug 2/VII, trf to Fl.Pl.Kdo. C 23/VII. NAUMANN, Karl. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). NAUMANN, Peter. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). NAUMANN, Rudolf Oblt., appt Staka 3./KG 54 (to MIA?) reported MIA - shot down by fighter vic Łuck in eastern Poland murdered (by Red Army troops?) vic Dwo Wetozceck. NAUMANN, Werner Oblt., appt Ia 2 of Flak-Brigade VIII. (to ). NAUNIN, Helmut. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O.) Oblt. and IIa in Stab/19. Flak-Div. (mot). (n.d.) Oblt., appt IIa of 19. Flak-Div. (to ). NAUTSCH, Heinz Flieger-Stabsingenieur and Gruppenleiter in Chef TLR/FL-Rüst A 1. NAVARRE, Maximilian Oberst with Wehrbezirkskdo. Wien III, trf to Wehrbezirkskdo. Wien II (to ) trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. XVII. NAWROTZKI, Herbert. (DOB: ). (n.d.) Hptm.d.R. (Ln.), KIA. NAYER, Manfred. (DOB: ) pilot in JG trf to 12./JG promo to Oblt believed to have been WIA or injured and did not fly again promo to Hptm. with RDA of NAZAREK, Georg. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin VII) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). NEBE, Erich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Döbeln) Hptm. (d.r./flak). NEBE, Hermann. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bayreuth) Hptm. (d.r./flak). NEBE, Paul-Gerhard. (DKG) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded DKG, 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 22. (n.d.) Oblt. and pilot in Wekusta 1/Lfl promo to Hptm. NEBEL, Bernhard promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). NEBEL, Fritz. (DOB: in Giessen). (W.B.K. Berlin X) assigned to III./Ln.-Rgt. Ob.d.L. (to ) trf to Ln.-Rgt acting Kdr. Ln.-Rgt promo to Obstlt. (z.v.) Kdr. Ln.-Rgt. 203, trf to RLM (Chef NVW) for employment as an Abt.-Chef für Hochfrequenz (high frequency). [01.42 Hptm., Kdr. Flugmelde-Abt. z.b.v. 11]? appt Chef Abt. 4 in Chef NVW/RLM (to ) Obstlt., appt Chef der Funkmessinspizient/Generalnachrichtenführer in Gen.St.d.Lw. (to ) promo to Oberst (z.v.). c appt (acting?) Kdr. Ln.-Rgt. 221? NEBELIN, Hans Hptm. and Staka 3./Kü.Fl.Gr. 406, appt Staka 1./Fl.Erg.Gr. (See) ? Maj. Kdr. SAGr.126. NEBELSIEK, Heinrich. (DOB: ) Maj. (Tr.O.) (Ln.), (cause unknown). NEBELTHAU, Heinrich promo to Oblt.(z.V.). NEBELUNG, Günter. (DOB: ) Hptm.d.R., IIa in Stab/6. Flak-Brig. NEBENFÜHR, Herbert. (DOB: in Wien) promo to Oblt assigned to 4./JG trf to 8./JG Hptm., appt Chef d. Stabskp./I./JG 27 (to 1940) Oblt., in Stab I./JG promo to Hptm appt Adjutant in Geschw.Stab/JG trf to Stab Ergänzungsgruppe/JG Hptm., appt Kdr. Erg.Gr./JG 27 (to ) trf to Ausbildungsgruppe/JFS promo to Maj trf to Stab/Nachtjagddivision trf to Stab/2. Jagddivision (to ) trf to Stab/7. Jagddivision trf to Stab/Schlachtfliegerführer West (to ) trf to Lw.-Verbindungskdo. beim AOK trf to Stab/Heeresgruppe B returned to Lw.-Verbindungskdo. beim AOK 7. Credited with one known victory. NEBENTHAU, Heinrich. (W.B.K. Berlin IX) promo to Hptm. (z.v./fl.).

201 NEBLIN (NEBELIN?), Hans Hptm., appt Staka 2./Fl.Erg.Gr. (See) (to ) promo to Maj Maj., appt Kdr. SAGr. 126 (to ) Maj. and Staka 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 14 (to 04.45) appt acting Kdr. FAGr. 2 (to 03.45) Maj., Kdr. SAGr. 126 and Staka 3./SAGr. 126 (to ). NECESANY, Kurt. (DOB: in Oedenburg) joined the Luftwaffe promo to Lt. Summer 1942 trf to 13./KG Lt., with 13./KG Oblt. appt Staka 14.(Z)/KG 40 (to ) Oblt., 13./KG appt Ia of I./ZG Oblt. in Stab /ZG 1 KIA in Ju 88 C-6 hit by return fire from a PB4Y-1 and crashed into the Bay of Biscay posthumously awarded the Ehrenpokal. Credited with 6 victories. NECHAY, Helmut promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Bau). NECK, Erich. (DKG) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in 3.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 21, awarded the DKG Oblt. in NAGr. 10, killed in Fw 189 accident at Fp. Minsk. NECKEL, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Parchim) Hptm. (d.r./flak). NECKER, Hanns-Horst von. (DOB: in Rudolstadt). (R, DKG) entered the Heer promo to Lt promo to Oblt promo to Rittmeister promo to Maj promo to Obstlt awarded DKG WIA, recovering until promo to Oberst trf to the Luftwaffe from the Heer with a rank of Oberst and appt Kdr. Fsch.Pz.Rgt. 2 Herman Göring awarded Ritterkreuz appt Kdr. Fsch.Pz.Div. 1 Hermann Göring (to ) assigned to Führerreserve trf from Luftwaffe back to the Heer appt Kampfkdt. of Swinemünde and the Insel Usedom became British POW released in Bad Münstereifel-Houverath. NECKER, Karl promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Chef 5.(Telegrafenbau- Kp.)/Lg.Nachr.Abt. 11. NECKNIG, Heinz. (DOB: in Berlin) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. and Staka 15./TG 1. NEDBAL, Dr. (med.) Walter. (W.B.K. Wels) promo to Stabsarzt (Zahnarzt) (Kr.O./San.). NEDDEN, Felix zur Oblt., trf from KG 77 to LKS Dresden promo to Hptm. c Hptm., appt Kdr. II./KG 77 (to 07.43) Hptm. and previously Staka 4./KG 77, said by a POW Oberfeldwebel pilot from 6./KG 77 to have been relieved and court-martialed for cowardice before the enemy MIA. NEDDEN, Hans-Günther. (DOB: ). (DKG) Oblt., Staka in KGr.z.b.V Oblt. in 8./KG 55, WIA - shot up by AA fire during a mission to attack Liverpool, force-landed W of Sens/France Hptm., appt Staka 10./KG 55 (to ) Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. I./KG 55 (to ) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm., appt Kdr. III./LG 1 (to ? ?) promo to Maj Maj., awarded DKG, III./LG Maj., Ib/4. Fsch.Jg.Div.? NEDEGG, Bruno. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). NEDEL, Erich. (DOB: ) Hptm. (Tr.O.) (Ln.), (cause unknown). NEDELA, Werner. (n.d.) in KGr.z.b.V Oblt. and pilot in 2.(F)/FAGr. 5, KIA - in Ju 290 A-3 that crashed in the Pyrenees). NEDWEB, Walter Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Lw.Bau-Ers.Btl. VII to Lw.Bau-Brig. V and appt Adj. NEEF, Oskar Flieger-Oberingenieur and Führer Werft-Abt. 104/XII. NEELSEN, H Hptm., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. (E) Volkel (to ). NEERSEN (this could be NEELSEN, H.),? Hptm. and billeting officer with Fl.H.Kdtr. Eschwege. NEESSEN, Arthur Oberstingenieur attached to Sonderkommissar Zellenbau Prof. Dr. Fock. NEETZEL, Hermann promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). NEGENBORN, Eduard Oberst (Erg.O.), Kdr. Flakzeugamt Velten, trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to Lw.Bau-Brigade II for temporary duty (to ) trf from Führerreserve Ob.d.L. to Stab/General z.b.v. IV. NEHER, Peter. (DOB: ) Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) (Ln.), released from active service. NEHLER, Georg. (DOB: ) promo to Obstlt appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 261/III promo to Oberst MIA. NEHLS,? Maj., Kdr. II./Flieger-Rgt. 32. NEHLS, Hans in XI. Fliegerkorps area, promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) (RDA ).

202 NEHMIZ, Wilhelm Flieger-Oberstabsingenieur and Techn.Gehilfe with Luft-Attaché Tokio. NEHRHOFF von HOLDERBERG, Curt Obstlt.(Erg.O.), in RLM with temporary duty to Stab/Wehr-Ers.Insp. Dresden (to ) trf to Stab/Wehr-Ers.Insp. Dresden promo to Oberst (Wm.) in Stab/Wehr-Ers.Insp. Dresden, concurrently appt provisional Lw.- Verbindungsoffizier beim stellv.gen.kdo. IV. Armee-Korps. NEHRICH, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Brieg) Hptm. (d.r./flak). NEHRING, Sigurd. (DOB: in Berlin) Maj.(z.V.), trf from Stab/Koflug 9/XII to Lg.Kdo. XI. (n.d.) Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. Aalborg, then Kastrup and then Rom (Jütland) Maj., 2 Offz.z.b.V. FH Kdtr. A 103/XI Vejle. NEIDHARDT, Paul. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Marktredwitz) Hptm. (d.r./flak). NEIDT, Karl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Mühlhausen/Thür.). (DKG) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak) Oblt., unspecified Marsch-Btl. awarded the DKG. NEIE, Erich. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). NEIGEFINK, Günter promo to Oblt.(A 1/Ln.) Oblt. and Zugführer in 10.(Navigation Y + Egon)/Ln.-Flugsicherungs-Rgt. West. NEIMANN, Fritz Hptm., Chef 6.(Funk-u.Funkh.)/Ln.-Rgt Maj., Kdr. III./Ln.-Rgt. 3 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. V./Ln.Rgt Maj., appt Kdr. IV./Lg.Nachr.Rgt Maj., Kdr. V./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. Holland Obstlt. and Kdr. Lg.Nachr.Rgt. Norwegen, promo to Oberst (Ln.) Oberst and Kdr. Ln.-Flugmelde-Rgt. Südost, appt Kdr. Ln.-Rgt. 248 (to ). NEIMANN, Rudolf. (DOB: ) Flieger-Hauptingenieur and Ausb.Ing. with Fern- Aufkl.Geschw. 101 Grossenhain. NEINDORFF, Erich von Maj., appt Kdr. I./Fsch.Jg.Rgt Maj., appt NS- Führungsoffizier/Fallschirm-AOK 1. NEIPPERG, Alfred, Graf von Maj.(Erg.O.), with Wehrkreisfürsorge-u.Versorgungs-Abt. VII. NEIS, Gerhard Hptm. (d.r./flak) in Flakscheinwerfer-Abt. 439, appt Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer- Abt. 260 (still 05.44). NEITZEL, Lothar. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). NEITZKE, Helmut. (DKG) Uffz., 7./ZG Uffz., 7./ZG Fw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Fw. in 7./ZG 26, awarded the DKG Oblt., appt Staka 2./ZG 101 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 6./ZG 101 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 6./JG 106 (to 03.45) Oblt., appt Kdr. II./JG 106 (to ). Credited with 2 victories. NEITZKE, Max promo to Hptm. d.r. (Ln.). NELKE, Herbert. (DOB: in Barnitz). (R) Uffz., awarded Ritterkreuz, Geschützführer 4./Flak-Rgt. 23 (mot.) KIA in Hungary. NELL, Günther. (DOB: in Berlin) Oblt., in Aufkl.Gr Oblt. in 1. (H)/Aufkl.Gr. 13, WIA by ground fire S of Saarbrücken Hptm., appt Staka 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 13 (to 08.42) appt Staka 1./NAGr. 13 (3.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 41) (to 12.42) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm. with Nahaufkl.Geschw. 102 injured in Bf 109 E-7 crash landing at Jüterbog in Ob.d.L. pool (Sch.Etat), trf to Höh.Kdo.d.Kampf- und Aufklärungsfliegerschulen. NELLE, Dr. Johannes promo to Oberfeldarzt (d.r.). NELLSEN, Werner. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm appt Adjutant in Stab/5. Flak-Div. (W) (still 02.45). NELS, Franz. (DOB: in Burnburg, i.e., Bernburg?) Oblt., WIA - Bf 109 E-7 damaged during a landing at Hochgraben Lt. in Erg.St./JG Oblt., appt Staka 1./JG 26 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 1./JG 101 (to ). Credited with one victory. NELSON, Georg. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Dortmund II) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). NELSON, Georg Hptm. and Chef of a Kol.Abt.Stab operating on Corsica. NELSON, Walter promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). NELZ, Heinrich promo to Hptm. d.r. (Flak) Hptm.d.R., appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 429 (E). NEMEC, Emil in 22./Luftgau-Nachr.Rgt. 25, promo to Oblt. NEMEC, Rudolf. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(z.V./Ln.) released from active service. NEMEC, Viktor. (DOB: in Wien) stationed at Deelen. Last rank: Hptm.

203 NEMECEK, Ludwig. (DOB: in Wien). (R, DKG) Oblt., awarded DKG, 3(F)/Aufkl.Gr Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz (recommended while in 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122) Oblt., trf from Ob.d.L. pool to LKS KIA. NEMITZ, Eckart in Stab/schw.Flak-Abt. 602, promo to Oblt. NEMITZ, Helmut. (DOB: ) Lt., with Wekusta 2 Ob.d.L. trf to Wetterkette Lappland/Wekusta in Wekusta 5, promo to Oblt Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 120, KIA shot down by AA fire near Lervik(Lerwick)/Shetlands - Ju 88 D-1 (A6+AH). NEMITZ, Willi ( Altvater ). (DOB: in Greifenhagen/Pommern). (R, DKG) in 4./JG Fw., awarded the Ehrenpokal in 5./JG Fw., awarded DKG, 5./JG * Ofw., appt acting Staka 5./JG 52 (to 02.43) ( ?*) Ofw., appt acting Staka 6./JG 52 (to ) Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 4./JG Ofw., Stafü 6./JG 52 KIA in Bf 109 G-4 (Yellow 3 + -) shot down by Russian fighters, crashed near Nishne-Bakanskaja (?) near Anapa in North Caucasia posthumously promo to Lt. Credited with over 500 combat missions and 81 air victories. [*acc to J.Prien] NENNER (HENNER?), Hans-Albrecht Hptm.d.R., appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 281 (to ) promo to Maj.d.R. NESCHKE, Arthur. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Döbeln) Hptm. (d.r./flak). NESKE, Günther. (DOB: in Plauen) Beobachter in 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr promo to Hptm. (RDA ) in Ob.d.L. pool (Sch.Etat), trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm., appt Kdr. NAGr. 3 (to ). NESS, Karl. (DOB: ) Flieger-Hauptnautiker in III./KG 55, reclassified as Hptm. (A 1/Fl.) (RDA ). NEST, Rudolf promo to Oblt.(Kr.O./Bau). NESTLER, Arthur promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). NESTLER, Fredo promo to Hptm in II./Flak-Rgt. 26, trf to I. Flakkorps Hptm., appt acting Kdr. schw.flak-abt NESTMANN, Fritz promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). NESTMANN, Heinz promo to Oblt.(d.R.) trf from Luftwaffe to Heer. NETAL, Hans Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. XII, trf to Kfz.-Sammelstelle d.lw. 4/VII attached to Heereskraftfahrpark Ulm. NETH, Hermann. (DOB: in Stuttgart) Beobachter in 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr Beobachter in 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr in Luftflotte 5 area, promo to Hptm. (d.r./fl.). NETSCHER, Herbert. (DOB: ) in le.flak-abt. 74, promo to Hptm. NETT, Heinrich. (DOB: ) Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from Luftgaukolonnenführer Westfrankreich to Luftgaukdo. Rostow promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). NETTE, Günther Obstlt.(Erg.O.), in RLM promo to Oberst. NETTELBECK, Kurt promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). NETZ, Kurt. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt.(d.R./Heer), trf from Erg.Nahaufkl.Gr. Bromberg to Kurierstaffel 110. NEU, Dr. Edmund. (DOB: in Ludwigshafen/Rhein) trf to Piacenza/Italy promo to Maj.d.R. (Flg.). NEU, Heinrich promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). NEU, Karl. (DOB: ) with Wehrmachtfürsorge- und Versorgungsamt Liegnitz, promo to Obstlt.(Wm.). NEU, Wolfgang. (DOB: in Eberfeld). (n.d.) Lt. attended JFS trf to 3./JG WIA - his Fw 190 A-2 overturned on landing at Wizernes Oblt., WIA in Fw 190 A-4 shot up by a Spitfire vic Marquise Oblt., 3./JG Oblt., appt (acting?) Staka 3./JG 26 (to ) trf to a training school to be an instructor trf to 8./JG Oblt., 4./JG Hptm., appt Staka 4./JG 26 (to ) Oblt., 4./JG Hptm., KIA - Fw 190 A-6 (Black 16) in combat with U.S. fighters and crashed near Katenborn-Eifel Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal. Buried Schleiden-Gemünd/Eifel. Credited with 12 victories in 111 missions. NEUBARTH, Alfred promo to Oberst (Wm.) Oberst (Erg.O.), Kdr. Wehrbezirk Ulm, appt Kdr. Wehrbezirk Augsburg.

204 NEUBAUER, Albert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin V) Hptm.(d.R.), Verb.Offz. für Luftschutz beim Befh.Nordwestfrankreich Hptm. (d.r./flak). NEUBAUER, Fritz. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Finsterwalde Maj., appt Kdr. Telegrafenbau-Abt. (mot) z.b.v. 2 d.lw. (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. II./Ln.-Rgt. 21 (to 09.42) promo to Obstlt.(Ln.) Kdr. II./Ln.-Rgt. 21, trf to Ln.-Ausb.Rgt NEUBAUER, Heinrich Maj. (d.r./fl.) in Stab/II. Lw.-Feldkorps, trf to Stab/1. Fliegerdivision. NEUBAUER, Heinz. (DOB: ) in RLM (Gen.d.Flakwaffe), promo to Hptm. (DAL/A2). NEUBAUER, Heinz promo to Hptm.(Ln.). NEUBAUER, Kurt Flieger-Stabsingenieur and Leiter of a Kfz.-Hauptwerkstatt in Luftgau VII. NEUBAUER, Michael. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm trf from Frontflieger- Sammelgruppe to Kampfbeobachterschule 2. NEUBAUER, Paul. (DOB: ) Maj.(W), in Stab/Luftzeuggruppe 3, appt Leiter Luftmuna Königstädt Obstlt.(W), Leiter Luftmuna 2/III, appt Leiter Lufthauptmuna 1/VIII promo to Oberst. NEUBAUER, Paul appt appt Kdr. Schützen-Btl. General Göring (to ) promo to Maj.(Erg.O.) Maj., appt Kdr. IV./Flak-Rgt. General Göring (to c ) appt Kdr. I. (gp.)/gren.rgt. 1 Hermann Göring (to 04.43) Maj., appt Kdr. I.(gp.)/Pz.Gren.Rgt. 1 Hermann Göring (to 05.43). NEUBAUR, Heinrich promo to Maj.(d.L./Fl.) Maj.(d.R.), trf from A./Flieger-Rgt. 63 to Stab/II. Lw.-Feldkorps. NEUBER, Alexander. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. and Ju 87 pilot in 13./SG Oblt., appt Staka Seenotstaffel 50 (to 02.45) promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 1./SG 151 (to ). [It looks like there may be two different pilots by this name: one with the Seenotdienst and the other with Stukas.] NEUBER, Fritz Hptm. (d.r.) in Luftgaustab z.b.v. Afrika, trf to Luftgau IV. NEUBER, Johannes. (DOB: in Nordhausen) at Gilze Rijen. Last rank: Major. NEUBER, Karl. (DOB: ). (n.d.) Hptm. (Tr.O.) (Ln.), MIA. NEUBER, Kurt Hptm. (d.r./flak), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). NEUBER, Paul promo to Maj Maj., II/Kdt.Stabsquartier of Stab/Luftflotte Maj., trf from Stab/Luftflotte 4 (previously with Fl.H.Kdtr. Wels) to Ob.d.L. pool with temporary duty to in Höh.Fl.Ausb.Kdo appt Kdr. II./Flieger-Rgt named from provisional to permanent Kdr. II./Jäger-Rgt. 19 (L) trf to Führer-Reserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to Unteroffizierschule d.lw. 4 for temporary duty trf permanently to Unteroffizierschule d.lw. Nr. 4. NEUBER, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (n.d.) with Seenotstaffel promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). - [check for updates]. NEUBERGER, Anton. (DOB: ) Oblt. in trf to JG 27 via Grottaglia promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm., Chef d. Stabskp. IV./JG 27 (to 1945). NEUBERT, Frank. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) trf to the Luftwaffe and ordered to Fliegerschule Hildesheim for Beobachter training Beobacher with Aufkl.Gr. 212, then 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 18, then 3.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 14 (to ) received the Lw. Beobachter license Oblt., in Aufkl.Gr appt Ia op 1 in Stab/Koluft Heeresgruppe A trf to 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool and ordered temporary duty to Abt. Ia in Stab/Oberbefehlshaber Süd (later Stab/Luftflotte 2) (to ) Hptm., appt provisional Ia op/luftflotte trf into the Generalstab d.lw. and promo to Maj appt permanent Ia op in Stab/Luftflotte Maj., appt Qu/Komm.Gen.d.dtsch.Lw. in Italien (and 04.45). NEUBERT, Frank. (DOB: in Herrenalb). (R, DKG) in 1./St.G. 2, shot down in Ju 87 B-1 (T6+GK) by PZL fighters of 121 Sqdn., becoming the first Luftwaffe loss in WWII Staka 1./St.G Staka 2./St.G Staka 1./St.G Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 2./St.G Oblt., awarded DKG, I./St.G Hptm., appt Kdr. I./Stukaschule 1 (to ) appt deputy Kdr. I./St.G Hptm., appt Kdr. II./Schl.G. 1 (to 09.43) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Hptm., appt Kdr. II./St.G. 1 (to 08.43) Hptm. in II. (Pz)/Schl.G. 1, WIA? in Hs 129 B-2 hit by AA fire vic Skurbiy Hptm., appt Kdr. II./SG 101

205 (to ) promo to Maj Maj., appt Kdr. I./SG 102 (to ). Credited with one aerial victory and 350 missions joined the Bundeswehr retired as an Obstlt in Gütersloh. NEUBERT, Helmut Oblt., trf from I. of K/88 Legion Condor to KG in 9./KG 76, KIA aircraft hit by ground fire during attack on motorized columns near Beaumont died of wounds at Venusberg hospital. NEUBERT, Henry. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Halle/Saale) Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.). NEUBERT, Johannes. (DOB: ). (DKG) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., Führungskette/KG 55 awarded the DKG Oblt. in KG 55, MIA promo to Hptm. (RDA not assigned). NEUBERT, Oskar. (DOB: in Wuppertal) Beobachter in 4.(H)/Aufkl.Gr RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) in Erg.NAGr., trf to Ob.d.L. pool (Sch.Etat) and ordered to FFS A/B 14 for temporary duty. NEUBERT, Paul Maj.?, Kdr. II./10. Lw.-Feld-Div. (to ). NEUBERT, Robert. (DOB: ) promo to Maj. NEUBERT, Rudolf Flieger-Oberstabsingenieur and Leiter with Flugzeugmotorenwerk Ostmark in Wien. NEUBERT, Werner Hptm., appt Kdr. Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XIX (to ). NEUBERT, Wilhelm promo to Maj.(d.L./Flak) trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. XII/XIII to Luftgaustab z.b.v. 21. NEUBEYER (NEUMEYER?), Stefan. (DOB: in Zweibrücken) trf to Cherbourg. Last rank: Major. NEUBITLER,? Obstlt. in III./KG 3, WIA - Do 17 Z crashed into a house at Niederwerren soon after taking off from Schweinfurt, apparently due to icing. NEUBÖCK, Ludwig. (DOB: ) Lt., with 9./JG Lt., 8./JG Lt., with 8./JG Lt., III./JG Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt. and Staka 11./JG 52. (n.d.) Oblt., became a POW. Credited with at least 27 victories. NEUBÜRGER, Gottfried promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). NEUBÜRGER, Gottfried. (DOB: in Dresden) in 2./JG trf to Stab/JG 77 as Techn.Offz trf to various schools with LKS 10. [same as Gottfried above?] NEUDECK, Herbert. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O.) Oblt. and Ia op 2 in Stab/19. Flak-Brig. NEUDORF, Otto promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) provisional then permanent Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 423 (Eisb.), appt Kdr. (still 04.45). NEUDÖRFFER,? Hptm., appt Kdr. III./KG.z.b.V. 2 (to?) Maj., Kdr. III./KG.z.b.V. 2. NEUDÖRFFER, Wolfgang. (n.d.) with K/88 of the Condor Legion in Spain Maj., temporary duty from RLM pool to LKS Wildpark-Werder. c Maj., appt Kdr. II.(Schl.)/LG 2 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. III./KG 4 (to ) Obstlt., appt Kdr. I./4. Lw.-Felddiv appt Kdr. Lw.-Jäger-Rgt with XIII. Fliegerkorps, promo to Oberst Oberst, appt Kommodore Fliegerzielgeschwader 1. NEUEN, Jakob Hptm., appt Staka 3./Erg.Gr. KG 27 (to ), then Staka 12./KG 27 (to ) promo to Maj Maj. in Flieger-Ers.Btl. V, trf to Fliegerlehrstab/Befh.d.Dt.Lw. in Rumänien. NEUENDORFF, Hans Obstlt.(Erg.O.), trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. Norwegen to Stab/Lg.Kdo. VIII trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. VIII to Stab/Dt.Lw.Mission in Rumänien (to ) trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. XVII (to ) trf to 13. Lw.-Felddivision for further assignment. NEUENFELD, Otto Maj. and Staka 3./KG 51, KIA - by altitude deprivation during a sortie over France - He 111 H. NEUENFELDT, Gustav Hptm.(d.R./Flak), trf from le.flak-abt. 757 to Lg.Kdo. Rostow area. NEUER, Hellmuth promo to Hptm in Res.Flak-Abt. 904, trf to I. Flakkorps. NEUERBURG, Erwin instructor with JFS Werneuchen Oblt., appt Staka 11./JG appt Staka 3./JG appt Staka 3./JG 77 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 7./JG 3 (to ) with 7./JG ? Oblt., Staka7./JG 3 (to ) Kdr. of Erg/JG Hptm., appt Staka Erg.St./JG 3 (later 2./Erg.Gr. JG 3) (to ) trf to

206 RLM Hptm., trf from RLM (LP 5) to JG promo to Maj. Credited with 7 victories. NEUERBURG, Hellmut. (DOB: in Straßburg/Alaace) in Kriegsmarine transfer to Luftwaffe Oblt., at Fliegerwaffenschule (See) Last rank in Kriegsmarine, Kapitänleutnant. NEUERT, Fritz. (W.B.K. Konstanz) on recommendation of OKW (Amt Ausl./Abwehr), promo to Maj. (d.r./flak). NEUF, Valentin. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Würzburg) Hptm. (d.r./flak) Maj., appt Hauptregistratur Bürooffizier in Stab/Luftflotte 10 (still ). NEUFANG, Philipp Maj., appt Kdr. of an unspecified FFS E (A/B) (to ) Obstlt., appt Kdr. FFS A/B 61 (to ) promo to Oberst Oberst, appt Kdr. FFS A/B 12 (to ) Kdr. FFS A/B 61, trf to Flugzeugführer-Überprüfungsschule LF Oberst, concurrently appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. Prenzlau (later A(o) 4/III) (to 04.45). NEUFFER, Ernst. (DOB: ) Oblt., appt Staka 5./LG 1 (to ) Lt., 5./LG 1 unhurt? - Ju 88 A-4 (L1+DN) belly-landed at Catania after combat with 249 Sqdn. Spitfires WIA/POW - in Ju 88 A-4 (L1+DN) shot down by a Beaufighter 150 km NE of Malta during an attack on the island; he suffered a fractured skull and spine Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal. NEUFFER, Georg. (DOB: in Steinbach/Oberpfalz). (R) entered the Heer. WWI served in the artillery, rising to Lt attended officer school promo to Oblt. an attended Infanterie-Schule Döberitz underwent leadership training with Wehrkreis-Kommando VII held a series of artillery related positions promo to Hptm promo to Maj trf to the Luftwaffe from the Heer with a rank of Maj appt Kdr. of the Ausbildungsstab of the Flak-Schule appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 8, Fürth appt Kdr. Flak- Abt. F/88 (Legion Condor) appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. Festungs-Flak-Abt. 34, Speyer appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt appt Ia in Stab/Luftverteidigungs-Kdo. Ruhrgebiet in RLM (St.Präs. Lw.Kommission), promo to Oberst appt Kdr. LV-Kdo. 4, Essen (later Düsseldorf) appt Chef des Stabes/II. Flakkorps RDA of received appt Chef des Stabes/Luftgau-Kdo. IV promo to Gen.Maj. and appt Chef des Stabes/Luftgau-Kdo. Moskau appt Kdr. 5. Flak-Div. (Darmstadt) appt Kdr. 20. Flak-Div. (Tunisia) became British POW promo to Gen.Lt. without RDA awarded Ritterkreuz RDA of received released in Soest. NEUGART, Wilhelm. (DOB: in Baden) in 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr Oblt. (Kr.O.) at Nahaufkl.Fl.Schule promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 2./KG 4 (to ) WIA. NEUGEBAUER, Alfred promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 102/XI - Platzkdo. Rom/Jütland. NEUGEBAUER, Georg promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). NEUGEBAUER, Hans promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) in Flak-Ers.Abt. 19, trf to Luftgaukdo. III for further assignment appt Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Abt. 500 (still 04.45). NEUGEBAUER, Josef in Res.Flak-Abt. 127, promo to Oblt. NEUGEBAUER, Werner Lt. (Kr.O.) at Fliegerbildschule Hildesheim, trf to Ob.d.L. pool (Sch.Etat) and ordered to Fernaufklärungsfliegerschule 1 for temporary duty Oblt., 1. (F)/Aufkl.Gr. 120 KIA. NEUHAUS, Fritz with Wetterflugstelle Hamburg (to KIA) with Wetterflugstelle Königsberg (to 1934) crashed in a Ju A 35 (D-898) near Hamburg promo to Hptm. (d.r./fl.) with Wetterflugstelle Norderney in Amsterdam (to 09.42) promo to Maj. (d.r./fl.) Maj., Wetterflugstelle Hamburg-Fuhlsbüttel KIA - Fw 58 E-1 crashed on take-off due to landing gear failure. NEUHAUS, Gustav Hptm.(d.L.), trf from 6. Flakdivision to Flak-Geräteausgabestelle 3/XI. NEUHAUS, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). NEUHAUSER, Robert Obstlt.(Erg.O.), ordered trf from Stab/Luftzeuggruppe 17 to Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Italien, but order later cancelled Obstlt. in Stab/Luftzeuggruppe 17, appt Kdr. der Kraftfahrtruppen d.lw. 1/XVII (to ) trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. XVII. NEUHOFF, Hans-Joachim. (DOB: ) Oblt., Chef 7. Kp./Rest-Kdo./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 3 KIA vic Galatas.

207 NEUHOFF, Hermann. (DOB: in Rheinhausen). (R, DKG) Uffz., in III./JG Uffz. trf to 7./JG in 7./JG appt acting Staka 6./JG /JG awarded the Ehrenpokal? Lt., Staka 6./JG 53 (to ) POW Bf 109 F-4 (Yellow 1 + -) accidentally shot down by a German fighter over Luqa/Malta and captured Lt., awarded the Ritterkreuz awarded the DKG, 7./JG 53. Credited with 452 combat missions and 40 air victories. Credited with 40 victories in 452 combat missions in Duisburg- Rheinhausen. NEUHOFF, Karl. (DOB: ). (R, DKG in Gevelsberg/Nordrhein-Westfalen) Ofw., awarded DKG, II./Fsch.Jg.Rgt Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, Stosstrupp Führer 6./Fsch.Jg.Rgt NEUHS, Willi Hptm. (d.r./flak), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 8 to Luftgaukdo. I for further assignment. NEUHÜTTLER, Karl. c Maj., Kdt., FHK Graz in the Austrian Air Force trf to the Luftwaffe, assigned to KG Obstlt., in KG 2, appt Kdr. III./KG 3 (to ) Kdr. III./KG 3. NEUKRANZ, Karl promo to Oblt Oblt. and Chef 2.(mittl.Flugm.Leit-Kp.)/Ln.- Flugm.Abt. (E) z.b.v. 22. NEUKUM,? Maj., Kdr. I./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 1 (to ) Kdr. Lw.-Jäger-Rgt. Neukum. NEUKUM, Otto. (DKG) Oblt., awarded DKG, I./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 1. NEULER, Ludwig Hptm.?, Kdr. I./4. Lw.-Felddiv. NEUMAIER,? Hptm., pilot KIA - vic Sagan. No details. -Me 262? NEUMAIER, Karl Oblt., in KG promo to Hptm. NEUMANN, Alexander. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from Erg.FAGr. to I./Nahaufklärungsgeschwader 102. NEUMANN, Alfred. (DOB: ) Hptm., with Fl.H.Kdtr. Fürstenfeldbruck Maj., trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich to Luftgaustab z.b.v in Luftgaustab z.b.v. 21, promo to Obstlt trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. XVII (to ) trf to Stab/Luftgaukdo. XII. NEUMANN, Alfred. (DOB: ) Hptm. Staka 8./KG 30, MIA - Ju 88 A-5 (4D+KS) shot down by fighters over Tobruk. Posthumous promo to Maj. with effect from NEUMANN, Alfred. (DOB: 1909) Oblt., trf to 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Flg.). NEUMANN, Arthur Oblt.(d.R.z.V./Fl.), trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. XI to Fl.H.Kdtr. Warschau. NEUMANN, Bernhard. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). NEUMANN, Bruno promo to Hptm.(W) (Kr.O.). NEUMANN, Christian-Friedrich von Lt. and Adj. I./ZG 52 severely WIA - Bf 110 C-4 shot down by RAF fighters NE of Calais - hospitalized in Dunkirk. NEUMANN, Eberhard in XI. Fliegerkorps area, promo to Hptm. (d.r./flak). NEUMANN, Edgar. (DOB: in Berlin) entered the Luftwaffe. (n.d.) trf to Fl.Ausb. Rgt. 11 then trf to Fl.Anwärter Btl. 'Monte Rosa' (to ) trf to Aufk.Fl.Schule (F) 3 (to ) trf to 4./Erg.Aufkl.Gr. Ob.d.L (to ) trf to 2./MSGr. 1 (to ) Lt., trf to 1./MSGr. 1( to ) trf to 2./MSGr. 1 (to ). [check for updates] NEUMANN, Edgar promo to Maj. (d.r.z.v.) (Flak) Maj., Nachschubführer/11. Flak- Div. (mot.) (to ). NEUMANN, Eduard ( Edu ). (DOB: in Molodia). (DKG) Lt., with 3. J/88 of the Condor Legion in Spain Lt., with J/ Oblt., appt Staka 4./JG appt Staka 4./JG 132 (due to unit renaming) appt Staka 4./JG 26 (due to unit renaming) (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 8./JG 26 (to ) trf to JFS 3, Stolp-Reitz appt Adjutant JG Hptm., Stab/JG Hptm., appt Kdr. I./JG 27 (to ) Hptm., I./JG 27 lost Bf 109 E-4 vic Plumetot after combat - not injured Hptm., I./JG Hptm., I./JG Hptm., awarded DKG, I./JG Maj., appt Kommodore JG 27 (to WIA in combat vic Donnafugata/Ragusa) trf to Führer-Reserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to Stab/General d.jagdflieger (L.In.3) for temporary duty permanently trf to Stab/General d.jagdflieger (L.In.3) promo to Obstlt. c appt Jagdfliegerführer Rumänien (to ). c appt Jagdfliegerführer Oberitalien (to 10.44) promo to

208 Oberst re-appt Jagdfliegerführer Oberitalien (to 04.45) Credited with 10 victories (including 2 in Spain). NEUMANN, Egon. (DOB: in Görlitz) I./JG 77 WIA - in an accident near Sola airfield in a non-operational flight - Bf 109 T trf to 2./JG WIA - combat over San Severo - Bf 109 G-6 (Red 3) trf to III./JG 77 but may not have flown again appt Stafü 9./JG Stafü of 5./JG 77. NEUMANN, Emanual. (n.d.) Hptm. in 3. Fsch.Jg.Div. NEUMANN, Emil Maj.(d.R.), trf from Auffanglager d.lw. Königsberg-Devau to Fl.H.Kdtr. 6/IV. NEUMANN, Ernst. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Oldenburg i.o. I) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). NEUMANN, Ernst. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Heer (Artillerie) trf to the Luftwaffe and appt Adjutant in Flak-Abt. Seerappen appt Battr.-Chef in I./Flak-Rgt appt Referent in 2.Abt./Genst.d.Lw attended Höh. Lw.-Schule (7. Lehrgang) (to ) Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) ordered temporary duty to Koluft Heeresgruppe Süd and appt Ia (to ) continued Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) trf to 1.Abt./Genst.d.Lw ordered temporary duty to Flugzeugführerschule at LKS Berlin-Gatow (to ) trf into the Generalstab d.lw Maj., appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt (or ?) appt Ia/1. Flakdivision appt Ia in Stab Luftgaukdo. XII/XIII appt Qu. in Stab/XIII. Fliegerkorps. [03.43 in Stab/VIII. Fliegerkorps]? promo to Obstlt appt Qu. in Stab/II. Jagdkorps trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L appt O.Qu./Luftflottenkdo. 10. NEUMANN, Ernst in Lg.Kdo. III/IV area, promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). NEUMANN, Ernst Oblt. (Kr.O.) in Stab/Lg.Kdo. XII, trf to Erg.Gr. (S) 1. NEUMANN, Friedrich promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). NEUMANN, Fritz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin IX) Hptm. (d.r./ln.). NEUMANN, Fritz. (DOB: ) in Lg.Kdo. XII area, promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) (RDA ). NEUMANN, Fritz Hptm., appt (acting?) Kp.Chef Lw.-Festungs-Btl. IV (to 11.44). NEUMANN, Gerd. (DOB: ) in Ob.d.L. pool (Sch.Etat), promo to Oblt. NEUMANN, Gert Maj.?, appt Ia op 1/Koluft AOK 10. NEUMANN, Gustav. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). NEUMANN, Hans. (DOB: ). (DKG) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded DKG, 3./St.G promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Kdr. II./St.G. 3 (to ) trf to Luftflotte 4 for further assignment promo to Maj. NEUMANN, Harry Hptm. in 5./KG 53 (to KIA in He 111 H-3 that collided on take-off and crashed at Vendeville). NEUMANN, Heinrich. (W.B.K. Hersfeld) promo to Hptm. (z.v./fl.). NEUMANN, Dr. (med.) Heinrich. (DOB: in Berlin). (R) Oberstabsarzt, appt Kdr. Fsch.Sanitäts-Abt. 7 and Divisionsarzt/7. Fliegerdivision (to 09.42) ? Ob.Stabsarzt, Stab/Luftland- Sturm-Rgt Oberstabsarzt, awarded Ritterkreuz, Fsch.Jg.Sturm-Rgt appt Korpsarzt/XI. Fliegerkorps (to 1943) appt Korpsarzt/I. Lw.-Feldkorps (to ) Korpsarzt/XIII. Fliegerkorps (to ) appt Luftgauarzt/Feld-Luftgaukdo. XXVII promo to Oberstarzt appt Divisionsarzt/6. Fsch.Jg.Div appt Korpsarzt/II. Fliegerkorps appt Korpsarzt/II. Fallshirm-Korps. (n.d.) retired from the Bundeswehr as an Oberarzt d.r in Düsseldorf. NEUMANN, Helmut. (DOB: or or in Frankfurt/M. or possibly Dortmund). (R, DKG) Uffz., assigned to 7./JG 5 on completion of training lost Bf 109 E-7 to AA with 7./JG 5. (n.d.) Lt., appt Adj. III./JG 5 (to 08.44) WIA - Bf 109 G-6 (White 9) hit by AA in Pl.Qu.37 Ost/ Lt., appt Staka 11./JG 5 (to 04.45) Lt., awarded DKG, 14./JG Lt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Stafü 14./JG Staka 14./JG 5 - unhurt? Bf 109 G- 14/AS (Black 10). (n.d.) with JV 44. Credited with 162 combat missions and 62 air victories in Frankfurt/Main. NEUMANN, Horst Oblt., at FFS Neuruppin. 06/07(05?) Oblt., 1./KG 40 MIA - Fw 200 C-3/U4 (F8+GH) crashed at sea vic Cape Soúnion - raided Suez?.

209 NEUMANN, Dr. (Zahnarzt) Hubert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Glatz) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). NEUMANN, Johannes. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Königsberg/Pr. I) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) trf from Flieger-Rgt. 51 to Stab/Div.Nachschubführer der Div. Hermann Göring. NEUMANN, Julius. (DOB: ) Lt., 6./JG Oblt. in 6./JG 27, POW Bf 109 E-4 (Yellow 6) shot up and force-landed at Shanklin on the Isle of Wight previously in JG 27, promo to Hptm. Credited with 2 victories. NEUMANN, Karl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Wuppertal) Hptm. (d.r./flak). NEUMANN, Karl-Heinz. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). NEUMANN, Klaus. (DOB: in Wettin/Saale). (R) assigned to 2./JG 51 on completion of training in IV.(Sturm-)/JG Fw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 16./JG trf to Stab/JG 7. c trf to JV 44 and end the war as a Lt. Credited with c.200 combat missions and at least 32 air victories (37 according to some accounts) joined the Bundeswehr retired as an Oberst in Mittelhof a.d. Sieg. NEUMANN, Kurt. (DOB: ). (DKG) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm., appt Staka 5./KG 4 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 3./KG 4 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. III./KG 4 (to c ) Hptm., awarded DKG, II./KG promo to Maj. NEUMANN, Kurt. (W.B.K. Passau) in Luftflotte 1 area, promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). NEUMANN, Leo Maj., appt Leiter Seenotbereichskdo. V (to ) Maj., appt Leiter Seenotbereichskdo. VII (to ) Obstlt., appt Leiter Seenot-Verbindungskdo. 10 (to 00.45?). NEUMANN, Lothar. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm in III./JG 54. NEUMANN, Max. (DOB: ) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Flak), being processed for released from active service for medical reasons. NEUMANN, Otto promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Chef 11.(mittl.Flugm.Leit- Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt NEUMANN, Paul. (DOB: ) in RLM (Aussenstelle A IV L.In.5), promo to Oberst (Tr.O.) NEUMANN, Paul. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Dortmund I) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). NEUMANN, Paul. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Wuppertal) Hptm. (d.r./flak). NEUMANN, Paul. (DOB: ) Obstlt.(Erg.O.), trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. V (previously with Fl.H.Kdtr. Detmold) to Fl.H.Kdtr. Neuburg and appt Kdt with Fl.Pl.Kdo. 27/VII, trf to Fl.H.Kdtr. Lübeck-Blankensee promo to Oberst (Erg.O.) Oberst, Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. Lübeck-Blankensee. c appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 11/XII (to ) Oberst and Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 104/XVII Plantlünne. NEUMANN, Paul. (DOB: ) promo to Oberst (Flak) trf from RLM (L Flak) to Ob.d.L. pool (to ) trf to Rüstungs-Inspektion XVII (Abt. Luftwaffe) Oberst in Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L., ordered to Rüstungsinspektion IVa for temporary duty. NEUMANN, Robert Oblt. in (Chef?) 4./le.Flak-Abt. 858 Stuttgart (KIA). NEUMANN, Rolf-Paul von Oblt., Staka in KGr.z.b.V Hptm., at Fluglehrerschule Brandenburg-Briest. NEUMANN, Rudolf (Rudi). (DOB: ). (n.d.) Oblt., Chef 1. Btr./le.Flak-Abt promo to Hptm. (Tr.O.) appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 366 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. gem.flak-sturm-abt NEUMANN, Rudolf. (DOB: in Paspenau/Sudetenland). (R, DKG) trf to 2./Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 61 (to ) trf to FFS A/B Dresden-Klotzsche (to ) trf to Stukaschule promo to Lt. (Tr. O.) trf to Erg.St. IV(St)/LG trf to 12. (St)/LG MIA - Ju 87 R-4 (L1+FW) after being damaged by own bomb splinters at the Kadda bridge - returned crashed Ju 87 R-4 during a mission to Murmansk trf to Erg. St./St.G. 5 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka Erg.St./St.G. 5 ( ) appt Adj. Stab/St.G. 5. and Staka 3./St.G. 5 (to ) promo to Oblt. (Tr.O.). (n.d.) Oblt., Staka 3./St.G awarded Ehrenpokal ordered to SG 101 for training on Fw 190 (to ) ordered to SG Geschw.Techn.Offz. of Stab/SG 1 (to ) appt Staka 2./SG 1 (to end of war) Oblt., awarded DKG, 2./SG appt Staka 2./SG 1 (to ) promo to Hptm flew last mission near Frankfurt/Oder - no details.

210 Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, 2./SG 1. Credited with 550 combat missions. Bailed out twice in either Weilheim or Weinheim. NEUMANN, Siegfried. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(Erg.O.) Maj. at Kampfbeobachterschule 1, trf to Stab/Luftgaukdo. XI Maj. (Tr.O.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. XI, released from active military service. NEUMANN, Theodor promo to Maj.(Wm.). NEUMANN, Werner promo to Maj.(d.L./Fl.). NEUMANN, Wilhelm. (DOB: in Grossenhain) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Stafü 7./TG Hptm. and now acting Staka 6./TG Staka 6./TG Hptm., Staka in II./TG 3 (KIA ). NEUMANN-SPALLART, Georg promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Bau-). NEUMAYER,? Hptm., 9./ZG 26 WIA - Bf 110 E-2 emergency landing. NEUMAYER, Johannes. (DOB: ) Oblt., in 3./JG Oblt., I./JG Oblt., appt Staka 10./JG 27 (to WIA - Bf 109 G-6 lost over the Invasion Front) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./JG 27 (to KIA - Bf 109 K-4 shot down by P-47s SE of Rheine, crashed at Ete). Credited with 15 victories. NEUMAYER, Konrad Oblt., appt Staka 1./SG 111 (to ). NEUMAYER, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.) released from active service. NEUMAYER, Dr. (med.) Rudi promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). NEUMAYR, Anton. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Sangerhausen) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). NEUMEIER (NEUMEYER?),? Hptm. in III./ZG 26. NEUMEIER, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Sankt Wendel) Hptm. (d.r./flak). NEUMEIER, Josef. (W.B.K. Aschaffenburg) promo to Maj. (d.r./flak). NEUMEIER, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.) Hptm., in I./KG 50 (to WIA) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in KG 50 Rechlin, released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N). NEUMERKEL, Ferdinand. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Kaiserslautern) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). NEUMERKEL, Walter Leiter Abwehrstelle Ukraine, promo to Oberst (Wm.). NEUMEYER (NEUMAYER?), Alfred appt Staka 2./JG 102 (to ) appt Staka 1./JG 4 (to ) Oblt., 1./JG appt Staka 2./JG 4 ( ) unhurt - Bf 109 belly-landed vic Kastellaun. Credited with 2 victories. NEUMEYER,? Maj. beim Stab and temporary Kdr. Erprobungskdo NEÜMÜLLER (NEUBEYER?),?. (DOB: ) Hptm., in Fl.H.Kdtr. E (See) 2/III. NEUMÜLLER, Fritz. (DOB: 13. or in Herford). (R, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe trf to 4./Fl.Ers.Abt trf to FFS E Mönchen Gladbach trf to Fl.Ausb.Rgt trf to 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr trf to Sturzkampffliegerschule trf to 7./St.G trf to 4./St.G trf to Erg.St./St.G trf to II./St.G Fw., awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Lt. (Kr.O.) Adj., II./St.G Lt., awarded DKG, 6./St.G Oblt., Adj., II./St.G trf to III./SG WIA - Ju 87 D-5 by AA vic Wassilkow underwent retraining on Fw 190 (to 03.44) awarded Ritterkreuz, Adj., II./SG Staka 7./SG 10 MIA Fw 190 F-8 (White 1) direct AA hit 2 km N of Daromin to the E of the Opatov-Baranov bridgehead in Pl.Qu KIA. Credited with 700 missions. NEUMÜLLER, Dr. med. Kurt. (DOB: in Oldenburg). (DKS) entered the Heer. WWI served as a physician in field hospitals promo to Oberarzt.d.R promo to Oberarzt promo to Stabsarzt (RDA ) conferred with Dr.med promo to Oberstabsarzt trf to the Luftwaffe from the Heer with a rank of Oberstabsarzt and appt Luftkreisarzt IV, Dresden appt Luftkreisarzt III appt Luftkreisarzt II, Berlin und Kdr. der Luftkreis Sanitats-Abt promo to Oberfeldarzt promo to Oberstarzt appt Lw.Gruppen-Arzt appt Luftflotten-Arzt promo to Generalarzt appt Kdr. der Arztlichen Akademie d.lw promo to Generalstabsarzt appt Lw.Kdo.- Arzt Mitte appt Armeearzt der Fsch.Armee became British POW released in Oldenburg. NEUNDLINGER, Guido. (DOB: ). (DKG) Hptm., Kdt. Schulgeschwader (Zeltweg) of the Austrian Air Force trf to the Luftwaffe, assigned to JG Maj., appt Kdr. FFS.

211 A/B 13 (to ) Maj., Staka 10./KG.z.b.V. 1 (according to Tesapsides). c Obstlt., appt Kdr. II./KG.z.b.V. 1 (to ) Obstlt., awarded DKG, II./KG.z.b.V trf to Stab/XIV. Fliegerkorps promo to Oberst ( ?) appt Kommodore TG 5 (to ?) promo to Oberst. NEUNER, Rudolf. (W.B.K. Wien I) promo to Hptm. (d.r.z.v./fl.). NEUNTEUFEL, Herbert in Ln.-Kp./KG 27, promo to Oblt.(A 1/Ln.) Oblt. and Nafü 3 in Stab Nafü/Komm.Gen.d.Dt.Lw. in Dänemark Oblt., trf to Höh. Nafü 3 in Stab Höh. Nafü/Lw.-Kdo. West. NEURATH, Dr. (Z) Heinz promo to Stabsarzt (Zahnarzt) (Kr.O.). NEUREITER, Hermann Maj., appt IIa 3 (Repr.) in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XVII (still ). NEURURER, Erich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Salzburg) Hptm. (d.r./flak). NEUSCHAEFER, Franz promo to Hptm.(Kr.O.) Hptm. and Adjutant in Stab II./Ln.-Rgt NEUSCHÄFFER, Max promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). NEUSER, Richard. (DOB: ) Hptm., with Fl.H.Kdtr. Düsseldorf in Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Moskau, promo to Obstlt appt Qu. 2/Luftflottenkdo. 10. NEUSS, Ludwig in Lg.Kdo. III area, promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) (RDA ). NEUSS, Willi promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). NEUTE, Friedrich promo to Oberst and (appt?) acting Chef Abt. LP 4 (Flak)/Lw.-Personalamt (to c ). NEUWIRTH, Alfred promo to Maj.(Wm.) Maj. with Wehrmeldeamt München 1, trf to Wehrbezirkskdo. Weilheim (to 09.43) trf to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. and ordered to Wehrbezirkskdo. Rosenheim for temporary duty. NEUWIRTH, Leopold Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from 31./Luftgau-Nachr.Rgt. Charkow to Wehrmachtgefängnis Germersheim Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) with Wehrmachtgefängnis Germersheim, trf to III./Ln.-Rgt. 42. NEUWIRTH, Rudolf Hptm.(d.R.), appt Kp.-Chef Nachschub-Kp. d.lw. 7/XIII. NEUWIRTH, Siegmund Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), appt Chef Horst-Kp./Fl.H.Kdtr. A 50/XIII Hptm., appt Kdt. Fl.Pl.Kdo. A 36/XII. NEVE, Heinrich promo to Maj Maj. in Stab/Luftzeuggruppe 3, appt provisional Leiter Kraftfahrzeug-Beständelager d.lw. 11/III Maj., trf from Stab/Kdr.d.Kfz.-Beständelager d.lw. 11/III to Koflug 8/XII. NEVELING, Anton promo to Hptm. NEVERMANN, Hans Maj., trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. III to Lg.Kdo. Moskau for further assignment Maj., Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. Orel-West with Fl.H.Kdtr. E 9/VI but on temporary duty with Fl.H.Kdtr. 212/III, promo to Obstlt. NEVOSAD, Anton. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). NEVRIES, Hans-Günther promo to Hptm Hptm., in Erg.Gr. (S) 2 Posen Hptm., appt Kdr. Erg.Gr. (S) 2 (to ; C.Zweng gives to ) Hptm., appt IIa/3. Fallschirmjäger-Div. NEWALD, Alfred reclassified from char. Hptm.(z.V.) to Hptm.(z.V./Flak). NEWE, Alfred Oblt., Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Hptm.in 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. Ob.d.L., killed in crash at Ernstnuten/Norway during a reconnnaissance mission to Scotland - Ju 88 D-6 (D5+KM). NEWRATH, Hans promo to Oberst. NEWRLY, Hans promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). NEY,? Maj., appt Kdr. LS-Abt.d.Lw. 29 (to 05.45). NEY, August. (DOB: in Oldenburg). (W.B.K. Oldenburg i.o. I) at Stendal and then trf to Derna/Libya stationed in Italy. Last rank: Hptm. NEY, Berthold ( Petz ). (DOB: in Schwerin) Oblt. in Stab/Aufkl.Gr in 4. (F)/Aufkl.Gr Oblt., appt Staka Erg.St./FAGr. 122 (to ), then Führer Frontausbildungskdo./FAGr. 122 (to ) promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 2./NJG 2 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 6./NJG Hptm., appt Kdr. III./NJG 2 (to ). 14/ Hptm., Stab III./NJG 2. 25/ Hptm., Stab III./NJG 2. 20/ uninjured when Ju 88 C-6 shot down, crashed at Beltrum/Holland. 16/ Hptm., Stab III./NJG Hptm., III./NJG promo to Maj. c Maj., appt Kdr. IV./NJG 3 (to

212 03/ WIA - Ju 88 G-6 (D5+AE) crashed vic Knesebeck bei Wesendorf, presumably after being hit by enemy fire - bailed out too low and hit a tree, resulting in permanent partial paralysis due to a broken neck). Credited with 19 victories NEY, Goswin. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Ludwigshafen/Rhein) Hptm., appt Kp.-Chef 2./Lw.Bau-Btl. 1/XIII Hptm. (d.r./flak). NEYE, Erwin. (DOB: ) Flieger-Ingenieur and Werftstaffelführer in Feldwerft-Abt. V/60. NEYMEYR, Konrad Oblt.z.See in 2./Kü.Fl.Gr reported missing in Bv 138 A-1 that ditched due to engine trouble along the coast of County Kerry/Ireland, crew interned. NICK, Alexander Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from LS-Abt.(mot) 42 to LS-Abt.(mot) appt Kdr. LS-Abt.d.Lw Hptm., Kdr. LS-Abt.d.Lw. 49. NICKEL, Curt. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(Flak) Maj., trf from Stab/Luftgaukdo. I to Stab/Luftgaukdo. XI. NICKEL, Eduard. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). NICKEL, Friedrich with Hauptbildstelle RLM, promo to Obstlt. (z.d.) trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool Obstlt.(z.D.), trf from Ob.d.L. pool to Stab/Lg.Kdo. VIII trf to Aufkl.Fl.Schule (F) in FAG 101, trf to the Kriegswissenschaftliche Abt. d.lw trf to Fl.Ers.Btl. III Oberst (z.d.) (RDA ) in Fl.Ers.Btl. III, released from service. NICKEL, Gerhard. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). NICKEL, Helmut. (DOB: in Königsberg) Oblt. pilot, in 1./LG 1 WIA - Ju 88 S-3 L1+KH) emergency landing NW of Namur due to motor damage Oblt., appt Staka 2./LG 1 (to 04.45). NICKEL, Paul Hptm., trf to Abt. Ia/Flak in Stab/Luftgaukdo. III (still 02.45) promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). NICKEL, Willi. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.), trf from the Luftnachrichtentruppe to the Fallschirmjäger. NICKELS, Max. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Rendsburg) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl). NICKELT, Ewald. (DOB: in Swinemünde). (n.d.) Nav.Offz. in KG Hptm. and Kdt Fl.H. Merville. NICKENIG, Karl promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Maj. beim Stabe in Stab I./Ln.- Flugsicherungs-Rgt. Reich. NICKISCH von ROSENEGK, Kurt Maj., with Fl.H.Kdtr. Bernburg Maj., trf from Wehrbezirkskdo. Kattowitz to Wehrbezirkskdo. Breslau III. NICKL, Ferdinand. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Weiden) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). NICKL, Ferdinand Maj.(d.R.), trf from Luftgaukdo. XI to Rüstungskdo. Regensburg (Wi Insp. XIII). NICKL, Josef. (DOB: in Wels in Erg.Fernaufkl.Gr. (Saloniki-Sedes) in Wekusta Lt., trf to Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe Quedlinburg. NICKLASCH, Hans promo to Hptm. NICKLAUS, Paul. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Münster/Westf.) Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.). NICKOLAUS, Herbert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Grimma) Oblt., award the Ehrenpokal (or ?) in I./KG 40, promo to Hptm. (A 1/Fl.) (RDA ) MIA. NICOLAI(NICCOLAI?), Wolfgang. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt Oblt. in Ob.d.L. pool (Sch.Etat), trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe Oblt., 1./NAGr Oblt., 3./NAGr Oblt., 1./NAGr Oblt., 2./NAGr Oblt., 3./NAGr Oblt., KIA - Bf 109 G-6 that failed to return from a recce mission over Hungary. Credited with 8 victories. NICOLAI, Ernst Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., pilot in 2./Versuchsverband Ob.d.L. (MIA - in Ju 88 A-4 that failed to return from a mission). NICOLAI, Gerhard Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl 8/III (to 11.42) Maj.(z.V.), Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 8/III, trf to Lw.-Bau-Ers.Btl. III. NICOLAI, Hans-Jürgen. (DOB: ). (DKG) Maj., in I./Flak-Rgt. 11 and later Kdr Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 44 (to 03.42) promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 102 (to POW) Oberst, awarded DKG, Kdr. Flak-Rgt NICOLAI, Heinz. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.).

213 NICOLAI, Max Hptm., in A./Fl.Ausb.Rgt promo to Maj Maj., trf from Luftpark 1/III to Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe trf to Luftzeugamt 3/XI in Flieger- Ers.Btl. IV, trf to Luftzeugamt 1/VI (to ) trf to Luftzeugamt 1/XI. NICOLAI, Paul. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. München II) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). NICOLAI, Ulrich. (DOB: ) promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. F/88 (to ) Oberst, appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 126 (to 05.45). NICOLAI, Ulrich Maj., appt Kdr. II./Flak-Rgt. 12 (to 06.42) Maj.(d.R./Flak), Kdr. II./Flak-Rgt. 12, trf to Lw.Befh. Mitte area Obstlt.(d.R.), in Lg.Kdo. XI area, appt Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt NICOLAUS (NIKOLAUS?), Wilhelm promo to Maj.(d.L./Flak). NICOLAYSEN, Hans promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). NIEBELSCHÜTZ, Hans-Wolfgang von. (DOB: in Stettin) Oblt. in 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 121, POW in Ju 88 A (7A+PM) shot down by GC II/2 between Besançon and Dijon unhurt - Bf 110 force-landed at Dreierswalde Hptm., with 5./NJG 4. 08/ Hptm., 5./NJG Hptm., in 5./NJG appt acting? Staka 5./NJG 5 (to 09.43) Hptm., appt Kdr. of IV./NJG 5 (to 02/ , MIA baled out vic Engelsdorf near Leipzig after being accidently hit by German Flak Hptm., IV./NJG Hptm., appt acting Kdr. I./NJG 2 (to ) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal. Credited with 11 victories. NIEBER, Erich Hptm.(d.L.z.V./Fl.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. E 6/VI to Flieger-Ers.Btl. IV Hptm. d.r. in Flieger-Ers.Btl. IV, trf to Luftgaukdo. XXV for further assignment. NIEBER, Dr.med. Friedrich von. (DOB: in Neu-Strelitz) entered the Heer. WWI served as a military physician conferred with Dr. med trf to the Polizei trf to the Luftwaffe from the Polizei and appt Lw.Kdo.-Arzt Ostpreussen promo to Oberstarzt appt Luftgauarzt XII and concurrently Kdr. Luftgau-Sanität-Abt appt Luftgauarzt Westfrankreich appt Luftgauarzt XII/XIII promo to Generalarzt at the disposition of the Sanitäts-Ausb.-Abt. d.lw retired in Wiesbaden (killed in an air raid). NIEBER, Hans-Joachim. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. NIEBERGALL, Herbert Hptm.(Kr.O.) and Chef Telegrafenbau-Kp./Ln.-Abt. 164 (4. Flak-Brig.). NIEBERLE, Franz promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). NIEBUHR, Arthur. (DOB: in Pieragienen) Oblt. in 5./ZG 26, shot up by RAF Hurricanes over Cambrai and force-landed unhurt at Asch Oblt., 5./ZG 26 unhurt after attack by 111 Sqdn. vic Amiens -bailed out Oblt., appt Staka 4./ZG Oblt., Staka 4./ZG 26 KIA - Bf 110 C-7 (3U+IM) shot down by a Spitfire of 609 Sqdn. and exploded over Salters Wood near Arne/Dorset. Buried at Wareham. Credited with one victory. NIEBUHR, Heinrich Hptm., in Fest.Flak-Abt in Stab/Lg.Kdo. VI, promo to Obstlt.(Flak) and appt Kdr. Nachschubkolonnen-Abt. 9/VI (to ) trf to Stab/Luftgaukdo. Charkow trf to Flak-Ers.Abt. 11 (Führer-Reserve) trf to Stab/Befh.d.Dt.Lw. in Rumänien. NIED, Georg promo to Oblt in 7./Ln.-Rgt Oblt., trf to Ln.- Flugsicherungs-Rgt. Reich. NIEDENTHAL, Hans promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. in 1.(schw.Flugm.Leit-Kp.)/Ln.- Rgt NIEDER, Peter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). NIEDERAUER, Karl promo to Oblt Oblt. and Chef 6. (Telegrafenbau-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt. (mot) 12. NIEDEREHE, Walter promo to Oberst Chef der Kraftfahrabt. in Nachschubamt (GL/E)/Generalluftzeugmeister trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. NIEDERHAUSEN, Erhard. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(Ln.) Maj. (Tr.O.) (Ln.), KIA. NIEDERHAUSEN, Friedrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). NIEDERMAYER, Gerhard. (DOB: ) Flieger-Ingenieur and Werftleiter with Werft-Kdo. I/107. NIEDERMAYR, Helmut. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin X) Oblt. and Chef 9. (Haubitz)/Ers.Abt. HG Oblt. in Division Herman Göring.

214 NIEDERMEIER, Wilhelm. (DOB: in Lage/Lippe) at Oslo-Fornebu (until 1944) promo to Maj. d.r. (Flg.) Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 201/III. NIEDERMEYER,? Lt., appt Kdr. I./Fsch.Pz.Ers.u. Ausb.Rgt. "Hermann Göring". [possibly this is Helmut Niedermayr?] NIEDERMEYER, Christian in Stab/14. Flakdivision, promo to Obstlt.(Flak). NIEDERMEYER, Hans. (DOB: ) Oblt. in le.flak-abt NIEDERMÜLLER, Eduard Maj.(d.R.) and RV-Überwachungsoffizier in Ln.-Rgt. Reich. NIEDERNHÖFER, Friedrich promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.) provisional Nafü/Koflug Narvik, appt permanent Nafü/Koflug Narvik Maj.(d.R.) and RV-Überwachungsoffizier in Ln.-Rgt. Reich. NIEDERSCHUH, Herbert. (DOB: ). (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal in III./TG 4, promo to Oblt. (RDA ) Oblt., III./TG 4 awarded the DKG. NIEDERSCHULTE, Dr. (med.) Erich. (W.B.K. Gelsenkirchen) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). NIEDER-WEMMER, Walter Hptm., trf from Stab/Fl.Nachsch.Kol.Abt.(mot) XII to Luftgaustab z.b.v Maj.(d.R./Fl.), trf from Stab/Luftflotte 4 to Kraftfahrtechnischen Schule d.lw. Rudolstadt (to ) trf to Stab/Lg.Kdo. VII (to ) trf to Stab/Luftgaukdo. III. NIEDLICH, Hans Oberstingenieur. NIEDNER, Bernhard Flieger-Stabsingenieur and Gruppenleiter at Erprobungsstelle Werneuchen. NIEDT, Ernst-Enno promo to Obstlt trf from RLM (Hauptbildstelle) to Flieger- Ers.Btl. III. NIEFFER, Max Hptm., trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. E 14/XII to Fl.H.Kdtr. E 22/XII Hptm. (d.l.), in Fl.H.Kdtr. A 22/XII promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). NIEGISCH, Heinz Hptm. at LKS 8, trf to I. Flakkorps Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. le.flak-abt promo to Maj appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 921 (to c ) appt Kdr. le.flak-abt NIEHAUS, Friederich. (n.d.) Hptm., with Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XVI. [isn't this really Friederich Niehuus?] NIEHOFF,? Oblt. and Kp.-Chef in KG 4. [Paul?] NIEHOFF, Heinrich. (DOB: in Bochum) entered the Heer promo to Lt. (RDA ) promo to Oblt promo to Hptm. WWI served in the infantry promo to acting Maj trf to the Polizei trf to the Luftwaffe from the Polizei with a rank of Gen.Maj. and appt Chef des Stabes und Vizpräsident des Reichsluftschutzbundes promo to acting Gen.Lt RDA received as Gen.Lt retired at the disposition of the Heer and appt Oberfeldkommandant available appt Kdr. des rückwärtigen Heeresgebietes Südfrankreich (army rear area South France) retired into Soviet captivity in Berlin-Köpenick. NIEHOFF, Oskar Maj. and IIa/Fsch.Pz.Div. Hermann Göring. NIEHOFF, Paul. (DOB: ) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). NIEHUUS, Friedrich. (DOB: in Mühlheim/Ruhr) entered the Heer. WWI served in the infantry promo to acting Oblt trf to the Polizei trf to the Luftwaffe from the Polizei with a rank of Maj. (RDA ) and appt Lehrer at the Fliegertechnischen Schule in Berlin-Adlershof promo to Obstlt (appt?) Kdr. Höh.Fl.techn.Schule Adlershof and Kdt. Fl.H. Adlershof promo to Oberst and appt Kdr. Höheren Fliegertechnischen Schule Jüterbog and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H. Jüterbog - Altes Lager concurrently appt Kdt. Fl.Pl.Kdo. A 37/III (Jüterbog-Waldlager) Jüterbog-Damm (to 11.43?) promo to Gen.Maj. and appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 5/XI became Soviet POW in Lager Woikowo (Voikovo)/USSR. NIEHUUS, Heinz. (DOB: in Braunschweig) (R, DKG) Oblt., appt Staka Erg St./St.G. 77 (to ) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal. (n.d.) Oblt., Staka 1./St.G promo to Hptm Oblt., awarded DKG, 1./St.G at LKS 1 as inspection chief Staka 8./SG 77 (to ) Hptm., appt acting Kdr. III./SG 3 (to 05.45) Hptm. in SG 77, awarded the Ritterkreuz in Hamburg. Credited with 541 missions. NIELSEN (NIELSON?), Helmut promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.).

215 NIELSEN, Andreas. (DOB: in Flensburg). (i.g.). (DKG). WWI served briefly in the infantry took part in the München "Beer Hall Putsch", and later awarded the Blutorden promo to Lt underwent secret flight training in Russia (to ) promo to Oblt. (RDA ) received general staff training promo to Hptm trf to the Luftwaffe from the Heer with a rank of Hptm. and appt Generalstabs-Offizier in the Lw.- Personalamt/RLM promo to Maj. and appt to the Generalstab d.lw appt Kdr. JGr. Düsseldorf appt Leiter of the Chefgruppe/Generalstab d.lw appt Ausb. d. Kampfflieger, ordered to Legion Condor appt Kdr. I. of K/88 Legion Condor appt Kdr. III./KG promo to Obstlt RDA of received appt provisional Chef des Generalstab/II. Fl.Korps appt Leiter of the Führungs-Abt./Luftflotte appt Chef des Genst./Lfl promo to Oberst concurrently appt Fliegerführer Nord (West) (to 03.42) awarded DKG promo to Gen.Maj appt Kommandierender Gen. der Deutschen Luftwaffe in Dänemark appt Chef des Genst.Lfl. Reich promo to Gen.Lt became British POW released in Flensburg. NIELSEN, Friedrich. (DOB: ) Hptm.d.R. (Ln.) in Stab Nafü/Luftgaukdo. Belgien/Nordfrankreich, released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N) promo to Maj.(d.R.) Maj. and Nafü 2 in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XIV. NIELSEN, Gerhard Hptm.?, appt Kdr. II./JG 234 (to ). NIELSON, Alfred. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). NIELSON, Helmut. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Marburg/Lahn) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). NIEMANN,?. (n.d.) Maj., Ic Sachbearbeiter in Stab/19. Flak-Div. NIEMANN, (Friedrich?) Hptm., Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt Hptm., Kdr. Schw.Flak-Abt NIEMANN, Burghard Oblt., in III./KG 3. NIEMANN, Erich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hamburg V) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). NIEMANN, Erich Obstlt. (d.r.) in Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L., trf to Korpsstab B d.n.s.f.k. NIEMANN, Ernst promo to Hptm. NIEMANN, Friedrich Obstlt., Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt Obstlt., appt Kdt. Flakschiessplatz Howachter Bucht (to 01.42) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 77 (to 1942) appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 138 (to ) promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 120 (to ) Oberst, appt Kdr. Feld-FAS (Nord) 50 (to ). NIEMANN, Heinz. (DKG) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded DKG, I./KGr.z.b.V Oblt. and Staka 1./KGr. z.b.v promo to Hptm. NIEMANN, Johannes promo to Hptm appt Ib/Luftflotte 2. NIEMANN, Karl (Karl-Otto). (DOB: in Kassel) Kdt. Fl.Pl.Kdo. Conches promo to Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) (Flieger) Hptm. and Kdt. Fl.Pl.Kdo. St André. NIEMANN, Willy. (DOB: ) in Stab/Ln.-Rgt. 4, promo to Obstlt. (z.d.) Obstlt.(z.D.), trf from Stab/Ln.-Rgt. 4 to Stab/Luftflotte trf to Stab/Lg.Nachr.Rgt Oberst (z.d.) (Ln.) (RDA ) in Luftgau-Nachr.Rgt. 17, released from service. NIEMAYER,? Maj. in Stab/Feldluftgaukdo. XXVIII. NIEMECZEK, Johann with Wehrbezirkskdo. Salzburg, promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) Obstlt., trf from Wehrbezirkskdo. Salzburg to Wehrbezirkskdo. Kattowitz and appt provisional Wehrbezirksoffizier beim Wehrmeldeamt Kattowitz 1. NIEMEIER, Fritz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hannover I) promo to Hptm.(d.R.) Hptm. (d.r./ln.) Hptm. and Maj. beim Stabe in Stab/Lg.Nachr.Abt. 11 (to ). NIEMEIER, Hans-Friedrich. (DOB: in Hameln) Bildoffz. and Beobachter in 6. (H)/Aufkl.Gr promo to Oblt in FAGr in 5./Erg.JG 1. NIEMEYER, Adolf. (DOB: in Hameln) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) trf to Segelflugausbildungsstelle der Luftwaffe (to 04.44) trf to Erpro.Kdo. 16 (to 08.44) trf to Erg.St./JG 400 as Staka/Stafü (to 10.44) Oblt., appt Staka 13./Erg. JG 2 (to 02.45) in Hameln. NIEMEYER, Erwin. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. and Beobachter, awarded Ehrenpokal. NIEMEYER, Friedrich. (DOB: ). (n.d.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.), KIA. NIEMEYER, Fritz Hptm. (d.r./ln.), trf from 6.(Ln.Ers.)/Luftgau-Nachr.Rgt. 6 to II./Ln.-Rgt. Ob.d.L.

216 NIEMEYER, Karl Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. A 204/XII to Fl.H.Kdtr. A 227/XII as Stabsoffizier Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. A 227/XII to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich as Qu. 2. NIEMEYER, Ludwig Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. III, trf to Stab/Luftgaukdo. XI. NIEMEYER, Walter. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. (Kr.O.) (f.n. not given) in 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Hptm. and Ia in Stab/Aufkl.Gr NIENABER, Karl Oblt., appt KrGerRat of 15. Flak-Div. (to 03.43). - (Kriegsgerichtrat?) NIEPER, Alexander. (DOB: ) Maj., Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 8 (to 11.38) Maj., appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 9 Legion Condor Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 39 (to ) appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 136 (to 02.42) promo to Oberst Chef d.abt. Flak- Rüstung/Generalluftzeugmeister (to ) appt Kdr. 22. Flak-Brig. (mot.) (to ) appt Kdr. 11. Flak-Brig. (to 09.44) Oberst, appt Kdr. 14. Flak-Brig. then 29. Flak-Div. (to 05.45). NIEPMANN, Helmut promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) in schw.flak-transport-battr. 18/III, trf to Flak-Transport-Battr. 130/VI. NIERHOFF, Dr. Hans promo to Stabsarzt (d.r.). NIERMANN, Wilhelm Obstlt., trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 97 to Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte and ordered to Stab/Flak-Rgt. 75 for temporary duty appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 234 (to ) trf to Flaketat z.b.v./luftgaukdo. VII promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 130 (to 11.44). NIES, Friedel Oblt., appt Chef 3. Flugh.Betr.Kp. III./KG 4 (to 1943) Oblt., appt Chef 4. Flugh.Betr.Kp. IV./KG 4 (to ). NIES, Ludwig in Lg.Kdo. XII area, promo to Maj. (d.r./fl.). NIESE, Erhard. ("Maxe") (DOB: in München). (DKG) was a civilian flight instructor was a flight instructor in JFS 1. Mid-1941 trf to 3./LG Lt., 3./LG Lt., with 3./JG Lt., acting Staka 3./JG 77 (to ) Lt., 3./JG Lt., 3./JG 77 unhurt - Bf 109 crash landed in the area of Tobruk/Libya Lt., 3./JG 77 shot down by P-40s vic Bir el Abd/Egypt trf from Erg.JGr. Nord to 3./JG trf to 7./JG Oblt., appt acting Staka 7./JG 77 (to ) Oblt., in 3./JG 77, appt Staka 7./JG 77 (to ) Oblt., 7./JG 77 unhurt - Bf 109 belly-landed vic Hatcarau/Romania Oblt., appt acting Kdr. III./JG 77 (to 07.44) appt Staka 7./JG appt Staka 7./JG 4 (to KIA) Staka 7.(Sturm)/JG Oblt. and Staka 7./JG 4, awarded DKG for over 570 combat missions and 23 victories KIA vic Schönfeld, no details - Fw 190 A-9 (Yellow 1+-). Credited with 21 victories. NIESEN, Johann promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). NIESER, Friedrich Maj., in III./Flak-Rgt Maj., Kdr. Res.Flakscheinwerfer-Abt. 519 (to 04.41) Maj., appt Kdr. Res.Flakscheinwerfer-Abt. 908 (to 06.42) Kdr. Flakscheinw.Abt. 908, appt Kdr. Flakscheinw.Abt. 439 (to ) promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. Flakscheinw.-Rgt. 70 (to c.07.44?) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 47 (to 09.44). NIESKE, Julius promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.) Maj.(d.R.) and RV-Überwachungsoffizier in Ln.-Rgt. Reich. NIESS (NIES?), Anton Oblt., appt Staka 7./JG 51 (to ) Oblt. and Staka 7./JG 51, POW(?) made emergency landing at Sychevka after engine trouble MIA Bf 109 F- 2 (Black 16 + I) hit by AA fire during a low level attack on a Russian airfield and force-landed at Lukovoikova. NIESSEN,? Maj. and Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. Naples-Capodichino. NIESSEN, Heinrich promo to Obstlt acting Kdr. Flak-Abt. 602, appt permanent Kdr. of this Abt. NIESSEN, Hubert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Köln II) Hptm. (d.r./flak). NIESSEN, Paul. (DOB: ) assigned to Chef TLR E-St., promo to Oberstabsingenieur. NIESWANDT, Helmut promo to Hptm. NIESWIODEK, Fritz Maj., with Fl.H.Kdtr. Brandenburg-Briest trf from RLM to Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Belg./Nordfr promo to Obstlt trf from Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Belg./Norfr. to OKH (Gen.d.Motorizierung In.12, Kraftfahrzeug Wehrmachtverteilung beim Bevollmächtigten des Kraftfahrwesens Gruppe Luftwaffe) (to ) Obstlt., trf to Stab/I. Fliegerkorps for further assignment (order rescinded) ordered to

217 Kraftfahrtechnische Schule d.lw. for temporary duty appt Leiter Kraftfahrzeug-Beständelager 11/III selected for promo to Oberst with effect from NIETING, Hermann. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). NIETSCH, Bernhard Hptm., appt Staka 7./LG 1 (to 08.40) Hptm., appt Kdr. III./LG 1 (to 12.41) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal as Hptm. and Gruppenkommandeur Maj. (f.n. not given) and Beobachter (observer) at FFS C 5 killed in Ju 86 crash near Vilnius/Lithuania. NIETSCH, Hubert. (DOB: in Gelsenkirchen (Recklingshausen). (W.B.K. Gelsenkirchen) in 4.(H)/Aufkl.Gr Hptm.(d.R./Fl.), trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. Weimar-Nohra to Erg.NAGr. Döberitz Hptm. (d.r./fl.) Hptm.(d.R.), in Stab/Koflug 3/XIII. NIETSCH, Otto Maj., appt Leiter Seenotzentrale (L) Boulogne (to 12.40) Maj., appt Leiter Seenotzentrale (L) Kanalküste (to 04.41) appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 10/XII (to 05.43) promo to Obstlt Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 20/XIII. NIEWIEN, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). NIEWOHNER, Clemens Hptm.(z.V.), trf from LS-Ers.Abt. 1 to Heimat-Nebel-Kp. 5/XII. NIEZOLDI, Otto promo to Maj.(Wm.). NIGGEMANN, Albert. (DOB: in Münster). (W.B.K. Münster/Westf.) Techn.Offz. in Stab/Aufkl.Gr. (H) Staka Kurierstaffel Hptm. (d.r./fl.). Last rank: Major. NIGGEMANN, Wilhelm Hptm.(d.R./Flak), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 4 to Lw.Befh. Mitte area. NIGGERMANN, Dr. Albert Hptm., appt Staka 3./Erg.Fernaufkl.Gr. (to ). NIGGL (NIGGEL?), Hans Oblt., in Aufkl.Gr Oblt. in 4.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 22, KIA - in Hs 126 damaged by fighters over Courtrai and crashed at Wattripont SW of Renaix. NIJMETZ, Johann Maj., in I./KG 1 (to KIA). NIKLAS, August. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm. and Nafü 1 in Stab/2. Jagddivision. NIKLAS, Fritz Flieger-Hauptingenieur and Leiter Werft-Abt. Lüneburg. NIKLAS, H Oblt. in Stab I./KG 53, KIA - shot down by RAF 501 Sqdn. fighters E of Forgesles-Eaux. NIKLAS, Helmut. J. (DOB: in München) Lt., with 6./NJG Oblt., Stab I./NJG Oblt., appt Staka 6./NJG 3 (to 12.43) Oblt., 6./NJG Oblt., Staka 2./NJG 3 (to KIA - Bf 110 G-4 (D5+MX) crashed during day combat sortie vic Alten-Rheine near Rheine/Westfalen). Credited with 4 or 5 night and 2 day victories. Buried at Rosenheim. NIKOL, Dr. (Zahnarzt) Viktor. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Wien IV) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). NIKOLAISKI, Wolfgang promo to Hptm. NIKOLAJEWSKI, Paul promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.) (RDA ) Hptm. and Chef 2.(schw.Flugm.Leit-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt NIKOLASEK, Alois Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. IV, trf to Luftzeugamt 2/XI. NIKOLAUS (NICOLAUS?), Wilhelm Maj., Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 6/VII. NIKOLAUS, Herbert. (DOB: in Cunnersdorf/Hirschberg) Hptm., Stab III./NJG 4 KIA - Ju 88 G-1 (3C+ES) failed to return from area of Belgium - East France. Buried at Lommel. NILL, Erwin. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Leipzig II) Hptm. (d.r./flak). NILL, Stefan. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Kassel I) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). NIMPFER, Dr. (med.) Theoderich. (W.B.K. Wien I) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). NIMZ, Herbert Maj., in II./Flak-Rgt in RLM (Gen. für den Personaleinsatz d.lw.), promo to Obstlt.(Flak). NIPPA, Erhard. (DOB: in Danzig-Langfuhr). (R, DKG) assigned to 10.(Jabo)/JG 2 on completion of training Oblt., appt Staka 15./SKG ( ?) Lt., awarded DKG for service in 10.(Jabo)/JG in IV./SKG 10, promo to Oblt Oblt. and Staka 6./SG Oblt. in II./SG Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz for service in 15./SKG Oblt., appt Staka 6./SG 104 (to 08.44) Oblt., appt Staka 5./SG 111 (to 04.45). Flew c.300 combat missions joined the Bundeswehr retired as an Oberst in Bellheim. NIQUET, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hamburg V) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). NISPEL, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). NISSEN,? Oblt. in Ln.-Stelle Leeuwarden, trf to 19. Lw.-Feld-Div.

218 NISSEN, Gerd Oblt., appt Staka Wekusta 51 (to ) MIA/POW in He 111 H that was shot down by RAF fighters during a weather recce mission over the Thames Estuary promo to Hptm. NISSEN, Harro. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. NISSEN, Olof proposed for promo to Maj. (d.r.z.v./fl.) by Luftgaukdo. Moskau. NISSEN, Robert Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. III, trf to Koflug 8/III. NISTLER, Franz. (DOB: in Braunschweig) Maj. and Staka 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr in 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr Obstlt., Kdr. Gruppenfliegerstab promo to Oberst Oberst in Erg.NAGr., appt Leiter Annahmestelle 1 für Offizieranwärter d.lw. NITKA, Hans (Johannes) Oberst (Erg.O.), in Stab/Wehr-Ers.Insp. Köln Oberst, Kdr. Heerespersonalprüfstelle VI, trf to Führer-Reserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to Kriegswissenschaftliche Abt. d.lw. for temporary duty (still there ) permanently trf to Kriegswissenschaftliche Abt. d.lw. NITSCH, Hubert Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Oberfefehlshaber West (Abt. Ic/Lw.) to Koflug 3/XIII as IIb. NITSCHE, Emil. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). NITSCHE, Ernst. (DKG) promo to Hptm Hptm., appt acting? Kdr. I./KG 3 (to 10.41) Hptm., awarded DKG, I./KG 3. NITSCHE, Friedrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Köln III) Hptm. d.r. in I./Flugsicherungs- Rgt. West, appt provisional Kdr. I./Flugsicherungs-Rgt. West Hptm. (d.r./ln.). NITSCHE, Günther Flieger-Oberingenieur with Werft-Abt. Hörsching. NITSCHKE,? Lt., Offz.z.b.V. Stab/JG 1. NITSCHKE, Hans Obstlt.(Flak), in Stab/Lg.Kdo. III/IV, assigned temporary duty to Stab/Lg.Kdo. I (to ) trf to Stab/Kdt.d.Schutzzone in der Slowakei promo to Oberst. NITSCHKE, Hermann in XI. Fliegerkorps area, promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) (RDA ). NITSCHKE, Walter. (DOB: ) Hptm.d.R. (Ln.), released from active service. NITZ, Bruno Maj. (d.r./flak) in Stab/Luftgaukdo. Belgien/Nordfrankreich, trf to Stab/Flak- Rgt. 91 in Greece trf to Lw.-Befh.Mitte for further assignment. NITZ, Horst. (DOB: ) unhurt - Fw 190 A-6 crash landed at Cormeilles a/f Lt., III./JG Lt., Staffelführer 11./JG 2, MIA - Fw 190 A-8 (Yellow 8) combat vic Caen. Credited with 6 victories. NITZ, Werner promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 14 (still 04.45). NITZE, Fritz (Friedrich) in IX. Fliegerkorps area, promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.) (RDA ) (as Hptm.) appt Nafü/Gen.d.Lw. in Dänemark (to ?) Maj., appt Kdr. I./Ln.- Schule Maj., appt Kdr. II./Ln.-Ausb.Rgt. 4. NITZE, Fritz. (DOB: ) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.), trf from the Luftnachrichtentruppe to the Fallschirmjäger. NITZKE, Carl-Georg. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(d.L./Ln.) released from active service. NITZL, Karl proposed for promo to Hptm. (d.r.z.v./flak) by Luftgaukdo. VI. NITZSCHE, Carl. (DOB: ) at LKS 9 (KON), promo to Maj. NITZSCHE, Hans. (DOB: ) Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from Beutepark d.lw. 2 to Beutepark d.lw. 1 (to ) Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf to Luftzeugstab promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). NITZSCHE, Herbert proposed for promo to Maj. (W) (z.v.) by Gen.d.Lw. beim Ob.d.M. NITZSCHE, Martin. (DOB: in Ouvinsk/Posen) entered the Marine promo to Lt.z.S. WWI served initially with the naval artillery, then served aboard U-boats, rising to to Korvettenkapitän designated as an Erg.-Offizier (Luftwaffe) with a rank of Obstlt. and appt Flugsicherungs-Referent im RLM promo to Oberst appt Nachrichten-Abt.-Leiter bei der Flugsicherungsstelle Potsdam appt Leiter der Flugsicherungschule Potsdam-Eiche appt Kdr. Lw.-Versuch-Rgt. Köthen appt Leiter der Flugsicherung im unbesetzten Frankreich (director of aircraft safety service in unoccupied France), Vichy activated and promo to Gen.Maj appt Höherer Nachrichtenführer beim Militärbefehlshaber im Heeresgebiet Südfrankreich promo to Gen.Lt.; assigned to Führerreserve OKL retired appt Rüstungsbeauftragter und militärischer Direktor des Fremdearbeiterlagers der Fa. Henschel

219 (armaments commissioner and military director of the foreign workers camp of the Henschel plant) in Tarbes/Südfrankreich in Tarbes/Südfrankreich. Gefallen (killed in action). NITZSCHE, Siegfried. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Oblt awarded DKG, 5./Fsch.Jg.Rgt POW (British). NITZSCHKE, Otto in Ob.d.L. pool (to ), promo to Oberst (Wm.) trf to Inspektion für wehrwirtschaftliches Ersatz- und Ausbildungswesen and concurrently appt Leiter Schule Wustrau trf to RLM (Chef d.luftwehr). NITZSCHKE, Walter Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Feld-Ers.Btl. d.lw. 1 to Feld-Ausb.Rgt. d.lw promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) appt Kdr. I./4. Lw.-Felddiv. (still ). NITZSCHMANN, Rudolf. (DOB: ) Maj., temporary duty from I./Flak-Rgt. 23 to Stab/Lg.Kdo. IV re-designated Maj.(z.D.) trf to Stab/Lg.Kdo. II in RLM (Chef A.W.), promo to Obstlt. (z.d.) (Flak) Obstlt.(z.D.) (Flak), trf from RLM to Flak-Ers.Abt. 12 (to ) trf to Annahmestelle 2 für Offizierbewerber d.lw Obstlt. (z.d.), in Flak-Ers.Abt. 12, released. NOACK, Alfred promo to Maj in Kurierstaffel des Führers? (to reported KIA) Maj. in Verb.St. 4, trf to Fliegergruppe z.b.v. 7. NOACK, Dr.? Oberstingenieur, Chef Ln.-Ausbaustab 1. (n.d.) Oberstingenieur, Chef Ln.- Ausbaustab 4. NOACK, Erich appt Staka 6./JG appt Staka 6./JG appt Staka 6./ZG Hptm., appt Kdr. II./JG 26 (to ) KIA Bf 109 E-1 in crash landing at Marquise-East in the Pas de Calais due to wing stall. NOACK, Hans Oblt. in 1./Kü.Fl.Gr. 406, trf to Fliegerwaffenschule (See). NOACK, Dr. (med.) Hans-Georg. (DOB: ) Oberstabsarzt, trf to Flak-Ers.Div. as a San.Offz. attached to the Stab. NOACK, Heinz. (DOB: ) Oblt., Chef Flughafenbereich-Ln.-Kp. z.b.v. 2 (to 11.40) Hptm. (Tr.O.) (Ln.), (suicide). NOACK, Helmut promo to Hptm.(Kr.O.) Hptm. and Zugführer in 2.(Funk- Kp.)/Lg.Nachr.Abt. 14. NOACK, Hermann. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). NOACK, Karl posthumous promo to Obstlt.(d.R./Fl.). NOACK, Kurt. (DOB: in Münster) in 7.(H)/Aufkl.Gr promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ). NOAK,? Maj., Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. 232 (to 11.41). NOBIS, Julius. (DOB: ) Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) (Ln.), (suicide). NOBIS-WICHERDING, Clemens. (n.d.) Oblt. in Wekusta promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.). NOCHER, Hans Lt., with 1./ZG in Stab/Jagdfliegerführer Berlin- Mitteldeutschland, promo to Hptm. (Tr.O.) Hptm., appt Kdr. IV./Erg.JG 2 (to 11.44) Hptm., appt acting Staka Erg.St./JG 400 (to 12.44). Credited with one victory. NOCK, Alfons Flieger-Oberingenieur with Werft-Abt. Grossachsenheim. NOCK, Erich. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt in Nahaufkl.St. 3./Aufkl.Gr. 21. NÖCKEL,? Maj., Offz.z.b.V. of NSGr. 20. NÖCKEL, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Reichenberg) promo to Oblt.(Kr.O./Ln.) Oblt. and Zugführer in Ln.-Kp. (mot)/kg (J) 6. NOCKEN, Klaus-Wilhelm. (DOB: in Krefeld). (R, DKG). (n.d.) pilot training with FFS (See) Warnemünde Oblt., trf from RLM pool to 1./Kü.Fl.Gr Hptm., appt Staka 2./KSG 2 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 7./KG 26 (to 12.42) awarded Ehrenpokal. Late appt Staka 7./KG during attacks on PQ 18, he sank a 9,000 GRT freighter loaded with munitions awarded DKG, III./KG his Ju 88 A-4 LT (1T+AR) shot down by fighters N of Algiers and ditched wounded - after several hours drifting in a life raft, was rescued by submarine appt provisional Kdr. III./KG 26 (to 02.44) promo to Maj Maj., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr.III./KG Hptm., appt Kdr. IV./KG 26 (to ) trf to Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe appt Fl.H.Kdt. of Prag-Gbell Maj., KIA in Prague under unclear circumstances during a supposed uprising. NODEN (NODER?), Fritz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Augsburg) Hptm. (d.r./ln.). c Hptm.(d.R.), appt Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 214/XII (Landsberg/Lech).

220 NODERER, Rudolf. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm., appt Staka 8./KG 100 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 6./KG 100 (to ). c Hptm., appt Staka 2./KG 200. NOE, Emil. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Karlsruhe) Hptm.(d.R.), in Stab/Koflug 6/VII Hptm. (d.r.), trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. VII to Frontleitstelle Nr Hptm. (d.r./fl.). NOE, Josef Oblt. (Kr.O.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. I, trf to I./19. Lw.-Feld-Div. NOEBEL, Wilhelm promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) Obstlt.(Erg.O.), trf from Stab/III. Armeekorps to Stab/Wehr-Ers.Insp. Berlin (to ) trf to Stab/Wehrersatzinspektion Münster and appt provisional Lw.-Verb.Offz. with stellv.gen.kdo. VI. Armeekorps. NOELL, Cornelius ( Conny ). (DOB: ). (R). (n.d.) was a pilot for Lufthansa. (n.d.) with the Condor Legion as a courier pilot flew as a recon pilot was the first recon pilot to photograph Moscow Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. Ob.d.L Hptm. in Versuchsverband OKL in Berlin. NOELL, Ludwig. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Trier I) Hptm.(d.R./Flak), trf from I./Flak-Rgt. 49 to Flak-Ers.Abt. 19 (to ) Hptm. (d.r.), trf to Luftgaukdo. XI for further assignment Hptm. (d.r./flak). NOELLE, Rudolf Maj.(d.R.), trf from Luftflottenkdo. 2 to Fliegerbildschule Hildesheim (to ) trf to Stab/Luftflotte 1. NOETZEL, Dr. (med.)?. c Stabsarzt in Luftfahrtmedizinisches Institut des RLM. NOETZOLD, Hermann Oblt.(d.R.z.V.) with Kfz.-Sammelstelle d.lw. 5/II beim Heimatkraftfahrpark Posen, trf to Koflug 5/VII. NOFFKE, Siegfried. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Schutzpolizei trf to the Luftwaffe and assigned to Ob.d.L./RLM pool and ordered temporary duty to III./Flak- Rgt. General Göring (to ) ordered temporary duty to Stab/Höh.Kdr.d.Flakartillerie II (to ) trf to Flak-Abt. F/88 (mot) (Legion Condor) appt Battr.-Chef in Flak-Abt. F/88 (mot) (Legion Condor) appt Battr.-Chef in I./Flak-Rgt ordered temporary duty to attend the Höh.Lw.-Schule Berlin-Gatow (6. Lehrgang) (to ) appt Adjutant in Flak-Rgt. 44 and then in Flak-Rgt appt Ia op 2 in LV-Kdo. 4 and then in LV-Kdo appt Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. 363 (to ) appt Ia op 2 in Stab/Luftgaukdo. Norwegen appt Ia op 2 in Stab/Luftgaukdo. IV and then Luftgaukdo. Moskau appt Ia/Lw. in Stab/Kommandant d.festung Kreta trf into the Generalstab d.lw. (did not attend the Luftkriegsakademie). [07.42 Maj., appt acting Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 27 (mot) (to ) not in his records]? appt Ia op 2 in Stab/Luftflotte promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 8 (and 01.43) MIA (Stalingrad). NOFZ, Adolf in Lg.Kdo. III area, promo to Hptm. (d.r./flak). NOGAI, Wilhelm Oblt., in Aufkl.Gr Oblt. in 4.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 41, KIA - Hs 126 shot down by RAF 56 Sqdn. fighters and crashed west of Hesdin in the north-east corner of France. NOGATZ, Max Oblt., appt Offz.z.b.V. of Nachtschlachtkommando 2. NOGHERO, Dominikus promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Flg.). NÖH, Karl-Heinrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Stettin I) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). NÖHRENBERG, Ernst. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). NOHSE, Walter Oblt. and Waffen-Offz. in Stab/Fsch.Pz.Gren.Rgt. 2 Hermann Göring. NÖLDECKE, Rolf. (DOB: ) trf from Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe to XIII. Fliegerkorps promo to Hptm. NÖLDEKE, Theodor Maj.(Erg.O.), in III./Flak-Rgt Maj., trf from Stab/Wehr- Ers.Insp. Magdeburg to Wehrmeldeamt Dessau promo to Obstlt.(Flak) Obstlt., trf from Wehrmeldeamt Dessau to Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte. NÖLDEKE, Werner Obstlt., appt Kdr. FFS A/B 51 (to ) trf to Ob.d.L. pool with temporary duty to Stab/Luftgaukdo. XI trf permanently to Stab/Luftgaukdo. XI promo to Oberst. NOLDEN, Dr. (med.) Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Düsseldorf) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). NOLDEN, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) (KIA or MIA). NOLL, Adolf Oblt.(d.R./Fl.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Kassel-Rothwesten to III./JG 51. NOLL, Günter Hptm., trf from 3./Kü.Fl.Gr. 106 to KG Hptm. and Staka 6./KG 30, POW Ju 88 A-1 (4D+AP) shot down over Vassvika Forra/Norway by Fleet Air Arm 803 Sqdn.

221 Skuas, crashing in Ofotfjorden, W of Narvik. (n.d.) held in POW camps in Canada promo to Maj. NOLL, Heinrich promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Flg.). NOLL, Hugo Hptm. (d.r./flak), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). NOLL, Willi Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) in Stab/Lg.Kdo. Charkow, trf to Stab/Lg.Kdo. I. NOLLAU, Dr. (med.) Peter. (W.B.K. Dresden II) promo to Stabsarzt (Zahnarzt) (Kr.O./San.). NÖLLE, Ernst promo to Maj.d.R appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 999 (still 04.45). NOLLE, Franz promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). NÖLLER, Hans. (DOB: ) with Fl.H.Kdtr. Göttingen Obstlt.(z.D.) (W.O.) (RDA ), temporary duty from Fl.H.Kdtr. Göttingen to Stab/Wehr-Ers.Insp. Chemnitz trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Göttingen to Wehrbezirkskdo. Eisenach (still 02.45). NOLLER, Wilhelm. (DOB: in Schwäbisch Hall). (R, DKG). c completed training and assigned to St.G Uffz., I./St.G. 2 WIA - Ju 87 D-3 in take-off accident, collided with Bf 109s at Kantemirovka - Ju 87 D Uffz., awarded the Ehrenpokal Uffz., awarded DKG, I./St.G Fahnenjunker Fw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 2./SG Lt., Fw 190 F-8 shot down near Markersdorf, made POW of the Russians but escaped. Credited with 1,058 combat missions and the destruction of 86 enemy tanks, 2 armored trains, 2 ships and 5 bridges in Erlangen. NÖLSCHER, Rudolf. (DOB: in Wien) Oblt.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Graz to Lehrgruppe für Nachtausbildung in II./JG promo to Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) (Flieger) trf to Pisa/Italy trf to Guidonia Hptm. at Diavolo/Italy. NOLTE, Ernst promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). NOLTE, Gustav. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). NOLTE, Heinrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. c (f.n. not given) Hptm., appt Staka 4./KG 1. NOLTE, Johann promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) Hptm. and Zugführer in 4.(Fernspr.- u.fernschr.betriebs-kp.)/lg.nachr.abt. 11. NOLTE, Kurt. (DOB: ) in 10./Flak-Rgt. 14, promo to Hptm Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 22. NOLTE, Peter-Heinz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm in Führerreserve Ob.d.L. (Sch.Etat), trf to IV./KG in 10./KG Hptm., Staka 4./KG Hptm. and Staka 4./KG 30. NOLTE, Theodor Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Stab d. III./Ln.-Ers.Rgt. 306 to Stab/Ln.-Betr.Abt. z.b.v. (mot) in Lg.Kdo. VI area, promo to Maj. (d.r./ln.). NÖLTER, Herbert. (DOB: in Langenforth near Hannover). (R, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe and began training with 2./Fl.Ausb.Rgt started pilot training with an unspecified FFS A/B trf to FFS C 13, trf to BFS trf to Grosse KFS 4. Late summer 1941 assigned to 10./KG Lt., trf to 8./KG appt Adj. of III./KG Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., awarded DKG, III./KG 3. c. start of 1943 appt Adj. of Stab/KG 3. Summer 1943 trf to I./KG in KG 3, promo to Hptm bailed out of their Ju 88 following engine trouble, taking 3 days to return to their lines. Summer 1944 volunteered for fighter duties trf to the Erg.-NJGr Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz on completing over 300 combat missions, Staka 2./KG appt Kdr. III./JG 300 on completion of conversion training to fighters appt Kdr. II./JG 301 (to 04.45) Hptm., Kdr. II./JG 301, WIA his Fw 190 D-9 shot down over the "Lüneburg - Rotenburg area" near Halberstadt unfit for flying in Rendsberg died in hospital of his of wounds. Credited with over 300 bomber missions. NÖLTER, Kurt. 27/ Hptm. in 2./NJG 2, KIA - failed to return from mission over the sea. NOLTERIEKE, Fritz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). NÖLTING, Edgar. (DOB: ) Hptm., appt Ic/3. Flak-Div. (still 04.45). NONN, Walter. (DOB: in Dresden). (n.d.) apparently Nachr. Offz. with Stab I./LG 2. (n.d.) Stab /JG 77. (n.d.) Stab III./JG KIA - Bf 109 F-4. Credited with 5 victories. NOOTBAAR, Max. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Schleswig) Hptm.d.R. in Flak-Ers.Abt. 60 (Führer-Reserve), trf to Nebel-Ers.Abt Hptm. (d.r./flak) Hptm. and Chef Nebel- Kp.d.Lw. 72(o). NOOTZ, Dr. Friedrich. (DOB: ) Oberstabsarzt and Kdr. Sanitäts-Ausbildungs-Abt. d.lw promo to Oberfeldarzt appt Chefarzt Lw.-Lazarett 2/III (Greifswald). NOPENEY, Theodor. (DOB: ) Lt. in SAGr. 126.

222 NOPITSCH,? Hptm., appt Führer of Sportflug G.m.b.H. Würzburg (to 1926). NORBERGER, Johannes Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XXIX (to ). NORD, Ferdinand-Ernst Maj., Kdr. Res.Flakscheinwerfer-Abt c Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flakscheinw.-Rgt Obstlt.(d.R./Flak), acting Kdr. Flakscheinw.Rgt. 146, appt Kdr. (to ) trf to 19. Lw.-Felddivision Obstlt., appt Kdr. Lw.-Art.Rgt appt NS-Führungsoffizier/Luftgaukdo. III. NORD, Helmut. (DOB: in Krefeld) in III./KG 54 then in 9./KG Oblt. and Staka 5./KG (J) 55. NORDBRUCH, Karl. (DOB: in Altona/Hamburg) in III./KG 4, promo to Oblt Oblt. in KG 100, WIA - He 177 A-3 (SL+WV) damaged in a crash landing at field vic Erlangen. vic Erlangen Oblt. in JG 7. NORDECK zu NORDECK, Heinrich, Freiherr von appt IIa/II. Fliegerkorps Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 1/I. NORDECK zu NORDECK, Hunold, Freiherr von. (DOB: ) Oblt., appt Staka 9./KG 154 (to ), then Staka 9./KG 157 (to ), then Staka 9./KG 27 (to 11.39?) Hptm., trf from KG 27 to LKS Fürstenfeldbruck promo to Maj Maj. in KG 77, appt provisional Kdr. III./KG 77 (to ) trf to Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe trf to Luftflotte 4 for further assignment NORDECK, Henning-Albert von Obstlt., Kdr. Ln.Abt. 39 and concurrently Nafü/IX. Fliegerkorps (to ) Obstlt.(Erg.O.), Kdr. Ln.Abt. 39, appt Kdr. I./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. Westfrankreich appt Kdr. Ln.-Ausb.Rgt promo to Oberst (Ln.) assigned to the Wehrmachtsstreifendienst. NORDEN, Gabriel promo to Maj.(Wm.) Maj., trf from Kdt. d.schutzzone in der Slowakei to Stab/Wehr-Ers.Insp. Potsdam (to ) trf to Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte. NORDEN, Günther. (DOB: ) Chef 8.(schw.)/Flak-Rgt. HG, promo to Hptm appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 574 (to ) appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 577 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt (mot) (ex-schw.flak-abt. 136). NORDEN, Heinrich van. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Essen II) Hptm. (d.r./flak). NORDENSKIOLD, von Obstlt., with 1./Kü.Fl.Gr NORDENSKJÖLD, Friedrich-Franz von. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) trf to the Luftwaffe and ordered to Fliegerschule Braunschweig for Beobachter training trf to 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 222 (Prenzlau) as a training officer appt Bildoffizier in Fliegerstaffel Kassel appt Adjutant in Stab/Aufkl.Gr. 124 (Kassel) appt photography instructor at Flieger-Waffenschule Hildesheim appt course leader at Flieger-Bildschule Hildesheim appt Kp.-Chef in A./Fl.Ausb.Rgt appt Staka 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 10 (to ) Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (3. Kurz-Lehrgang) (to ) appt Referent in 1.Abt./Genst.d.Lw ordered temporary duty to Finland and appt Verbindungsoffizier to the Finnish Air Force (to ) promo to Maj trf into the Generalstab d.lw trf to Abt. Ic/Lw.-Führungsstab while retaining previous position which was later reorganized and renamed Verbindungsstab der Oberbefehlshaber d.dt.lw. in Finnland (to 09.44) promo to Obstlt appt Ia/Luftflottenkdo. 10. NORDHUES, Wilhelm promo to Hptm Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. le.flak-abt NORDI, Gustav. (DOB: ) promo to Gen.Maj. (Flak). Inspekteur Wehr-Ers.Bezirk Magdeburg released from service NORDMANN, Franz Flieger-Hauptnautiker in KG 27, reported MIA proposed for retroactive posthumous promo to Flieger-Stabsnautiker. NORDMANN, Herbert. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. NORDMANN, Karl-Gottfried. (DOB: in Giessen). (RE) Techn.Offz. of IV./JG in I./JG Oblt., appt Staka 3./JG 77 (to ) appt Staka 12./JG 51 (to ) Oblt., Staka 12./JG Hptm., appt Kdr. IV./JG 51 (to ) Oblt., awarded the Ritterkreuz, Staka 12./JG 51, after 31 victories Oblt., awarded the Eichenlaub to the Ritterkreuz after 59 victories, Staka 12./JG Maj., appt Kommodore JG 51 (to ) WIA - Bf 109 F-2 crashed on landing at Manomovo airfield suffered a fractured skull WIA - Fw 190 A-2 in a mid-air collision vic Velikiye Luki airfield collision is said to have so unnerved him that he never flew again promo to Obstlt appt

223 Jagdfliegerführer Ostpreussen (to ) concurrently appt Jagdfliegerführer 6 (to ) promo to Oberst appt Inspekteur der Tagjäger Ost (to ) concurrently appt Jagdfliegerführer Ost (to c ). Credited with 78 air victories (of which 69 in Russia) in over 800 combat missions in Greenwich/USA. NORDMANN, Theodor. (DOB: in Dorsten/Westfalen). (RES, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe and began basic and then flight training assigned to Aufkl.Gr. (H) 11 at Grossenhain sent to Luftkriegsschule Berlin-Gatow promo to Lt. and sent to Stukaschule assigned to I.(Stuka-)/Tr.Gr. 186 (became III./St.G. 1 c ) appt Staka 8./St.G during transfer flight to Africa, suffered engine failure resulted in ditching into the Mediterranean. Rescue came after 28 days in a raft Lt., awarded Ritterkreuz, 8./St.G promo to Oblt Oblt. and Staka 8./St.G. 1, completed his 600 th combat sortie this date ordered to Erprobungsstelle Rechlin on temporary duty (to 12.42) Oblt., awarded DKG (recommended while in III./St.G. 1). c appt acting Kdr. III./St.G awarded Eichenlaub (No. 214) trf from III./St.G.1 to III./KG in III./St.G. 1, promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Kdr. II./St.G. 3 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. II./SG 3 (to ) promo to Maj awarded Schwerter KIA when his Fw 190 collided with his wingman during a mission near Insterburg/East Prussia in very bad weather, 4 km SE of Schillen. Credited with 1,191 combat missions over the course of the war and the destruction of at least 80 enemy tanks, one aerial victory and sunk 43,000 GRT of shipping. NORDMEYER, Emil promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Bau-). NORDMEYER, Gustav. (DOB: ) Maj., in I./Flak-Rgt Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 47 (to ) appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 144 (to ) promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 103 (to ) Oberst, appt Kdr. 21. Flak-Brig. (to 04.45). NORDSTERN, Josef. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm., appt (acting?) Kp.Chef Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XXIII (to 11.44). NORDT, Gustav. (DOB: in Trotczin/Kreis Gerdauen/Ostpreussen) entered the Heer as a Lt. without patent patent granted promo to Oblt began pilot training. WWI served in the Fliegertruppe, rising to Hptm trf to the Polizei promo to acting Maj entry into the Luftwaffe with a rank of Polizei-Maj. and appt Leiter of Luftamt Berlin promo to Obstlt promo to Oberst without RDA RDA received Kdr. Wehrbezirks-Kdo. Dresden II Kdr. Wehrbezirks-Kdo. Berlin II promo to Gen.Maj Wehrersatz-Inspekteur-Magdeburg assigned to Führerreserve OKL retired in Alfeld/Leine. NORDWIG, Dr. Carl. (DOB: ) entered active military service Oberfeldarzt, appt Divisionsarzt/2. Lw.-Feld-Div promo to Oberstarzt trf to Führerreserve OKL. NOREISCH, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ). NOREISCH, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). NÖRENBERG, Wilhelm promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). NORMANN (NORMANN und AUDENHOVE), Baldüin von Hptm., in Aufkl.Gr appt Staka 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Staka 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 123, KIA in Do 17P shot down by RAF No. 1 Sqdn. Hurricane during a recce mission south-west of Toul/France and crashed at Traveron, N of Sauvigny. NORMANN und AUDENHOVE, Baldüin von. see NORMANN, Baldüin von. NORMANN, Björn von Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. XIII to Stab/FAS IV promo to Obstlt.(Flak) Obstlt., trf from Stab/FAS IV to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Kiew in Flak- Ers.Abt. 37, ordered to Stab/Befehlshaber Südgriechenland for temporary duty. NORMANN, Klaus. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O.) Oblt. and Ib in Stab/11. Flak-Div Oblt., appt Ord. Offz. of 11. Flak-Div. (to ). NORSEN, Alfred Obstlt.?, appt Kdr. II./3. Lw.-Felddivision. NÖRTHEN, Heinrich promo to Oblt.(Kr.O./Fl.). NORZ, Jacob ( Jockel ). (DOB: in Saulgrub/Oberbayern). (R, DKG) in NJG 2, JG 1 and then 6./JG Fw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Fw., awarded the DKG Ofw., awarded the Ritterkreuz Lt. in 11./JG 5, KIA in Bf 109 G-6 (Yellow 8) shot up by return fire from an Il-2 in the vicinity of Ropelv and crashed near Gåsvatnet/Norway. Credited with 332 combat missions and 117 air victories.

224 NÖSKE, Klaus. (DOB: in Potsdam). (R, DKG) in the RLM trf to I./KG 152. Summer 1939 (acting?) Staka 2./KGr.z.b.V c Oblt., trf to I./KG Hptm., in KG 4, appt Staka 1./KG 4 (to ). Late trf to I./KG Hptm., appt acting Kdr. I./KG 4 (to ) awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 1./KG Maj., appt Kdr. I./KG 4 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. II./Grosse KFS 1 (to ) promo to Maj Maj., awarded DKG, KG Maj., appt Kdr. II./Kampfbeobachtervorschule 1 (to ) served briefly on the Staff of the General der Kampffliegr (to ) Hptm., Leiter Nachtfluglehrgang Kampfbeobachterschule 1 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. II./Kampfbeobachterschule 3 (to ) Maj., appt concurrently FHK Fürstenwalde and Kdr. FFS B 10 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. LKS 10 Fürstenwalde (to ). c trf to IV./KG 2. End of 1944 trf to the ground forces Maj., trf to Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 29, Deutsch-Brod became POW of the Russians released. Credited with at least 212 combat missions during the war. (n.d.) post war joined the Bundeswehr retired with a rank of Obstlt. Credited with 212 missions in Göttingen. NOSSEK, Rainer. (DOB: in Huttendorf/Kreis Hohenelbe). (R, DKG). (n.d.) with I./St.G in St.G Uffz., awarded the Ehrenpokal Fw., awarded the DKG in 10. (Pz)/SG FhjFw., awarded the Ritterkreuz Oblt. and Staka 3.(Pz)/SG 9, shot down by RAF 350 Sqdn. fighters over Schwerin and KIA. Credited with c.800 combat sorties and the destruction of 73+ enemy tanks. NOSTER, Herbert. (DOB: ) entered service with the Polizei trf to the Luftwaffe and assigned to 4./Rgt. General Göring trf to 4./Fallschirm-Lehrgang Stendal trf to 5./Fallschirm-Lehrgang Stendal appt Kp.-Chef in IV.(Fallsch.Schule)/Rgt. General Göring (later Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 1) promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Kdr. I./Fsch.Jg.Rgt WIA in Holland and became British POW promo to Maj released from captivity due to wounds and returned to Germany appt Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 14 (to WIA) promo to Obstlt promo to Oberst Kdr. Fallschirm- Offz.Schule II suicide in Berlin-Wandlitz. NOSTIZ, Hans, Graf Hptm. (d.r./fl.), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). NÖSTLER,? Obstlt., in the Stab of a Koflug in North Africa. NOTH, Hermann. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(d.R.z.V./Ln.) released from active service. NÖTH, Ludwig. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Halle/Saale) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.) Hptm. (Kr.O.), trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. VII to Gen.d.Dt.Lw. in Italien for further assignment. NÖTH, Richard. (n.d.) with Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XXIII. NOTHAFT, Johann promo to Maj.(d.R.z.V.) Maj. and Chef 23.(le.Flugm.-Kp.)/Ln.- Rgt NOTHER,? Hptm. and Flugleitoffizier with Fl.H.Kdtr. E 27/XII. NOTHWANG, Hermann. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Heilbronn) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak) Oblt., appt Ia op 2 of Flak-Brigade 4. (to ). NOTTBOHM, Friedrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hamburg VI) Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Flak-Trsp.Battr. 141/VII to Luftsperr-Ers.Abt. 1 (to ) trf to Luftsperr-Abt Hptm. (d.r./flak). NOTTELMANN, Hans. (DOB: ) Oblt. in 7./KG 4, WIA Oblt., appt Ia III./KG 4 (to ) Oblt., re-appt Ia III./KG 4 (to ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm., appt Ia of III. and/or IV./KG 4 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 13./KG 4 (to ). NOTTI, Erwin. (DOB: in Mannheim) entered the Heer. WWI served in the Fliegertruppe returned to ground forces assigned (Luftwaffe) reactivated (Luftwaffe) and promo to Hptm. (RDA ); appt to the Infanterie Lehrgang in Königsbrück appt Chef des Stabes and Chef der Wirtschaft-Kp.at the Aufklärungsfliegerschule Braunschweig promo to Maj appt Staka in Aufkl.Gr ordered to the Navigations- Lehrgang at the Navigationsschule Anklam promo to Obstlt appt Ia in Abt. L In 1/RLM appt Adj. of the Generalstab d. Lw. with Ob.d.H. und Bef. des Heeresflieger appt Adj. (IIa) of Luftflotte promo to Oberst appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 10/XII, Morlaix appt Kdr. des Aussenstab Nord of Luftgau-Kdo. Westfrankreich appt Gen.z.b.V. with Luftgau-Kdo. Westfrankreich promo to Gen.Maj appt Kdr.

225 Nahkampfschule Nellingen appt Kdr.Lw.-Brigade Oberrhein became POW released in Hannover. NÖTZEL, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ) Hptm. and Chef 5.(Telegrafenbau-Kp.)/Luftgau-Nachr.Abt. 3. NÖTZOLD, Horst. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). NOVAK,? Oblt. and Battr.-Chef 3./Flak-Rgt. 46. NOVAK, Hugo. (DKG) Hptm.(d.R./Flak), trf from le.flak-abt. 71 to Flak-Ers.Abt. 93 (to ) Hptm., awarded DKG, le.flak-abt trf to Personalreserve (LP-Amt) 14 beim Gen.Kdo. XIII. Fliegerkorps appt Kdr. III./6.Lw.-Feld-Div Hptm., Kdr. I./Lw.- Artillerie-Rgt. 3. NOVY, Franz Hptm.(Erg.O.), in II./Flak-Rgt with Wehrmeldeamt Linz 2, promo to Maj.(Wm.) Maj., trf from Wehrmeldeamt Linz to Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte in Stab/Flakscheinw.Rgt. 2, trf to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. and ordered to Wehrbezirkskdo. Halberstadt for temporary duty. NOVY, Josef Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Detmold Maj., with Fl.Pl.Kdo. 108/XI, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. (See) Travemünde trf to Fl.H.Kdtr. E 71/XI and appt Kdt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 71/XI, promo to Obstlt Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A 2/I. NOWAK, Franz. (DOB: in Magdeburg). (DKS) entered the Heer promo to Lt promo to Oblt trf to the kriegsakademie. WWI served in the infantry promo to Hptm designated as an Erg.-Offizier-Anwärter (Luftwaffe) and appt Referent in Lw.-Personalamt/RLM designated as an Erg.-Offizier (Luftwaffe) with a rank of Maj. (RDA ) promo to Obstlt. and appt Gruppenleiter im Lw.-Personalamt/RLM promo to Oberst and appt Abt.-Chef LP 3 (Offz.Ers.Pers.Veränderungen)/in Lw.-Personalamt/RLM activated promo to Gen.Maj. and appt Amtsgruppenchef in Lw.-Personalamt/RLM appt Wehrersatz-Inspekteur Posen at the disposition of the Fl.-Ers.-Div promoto Gen.Lt. then retired became Soviet POW in Wiesbaden. NOWAK, Franz-Ferdinand. (DOB: in Wien) in St.G. 77. Last rank: Major. NOWAK, Dipl.Ing. Fritz. (DOB: ) Hptm.(Erg.O.), in Flak-Abt promo to Maj.(Flak) Maj., trf from Koflug Thorn to Stab/Flakbrigade 8. NOWAK, Hans. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm appt provisional Kdr. le.flak- Abt. 724 (to c ). NOWAK, Ignatz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hannover) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). NOWAK, Johann promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). NOWAK, Richard promo to Hptm.(Kr.O.) Hptm. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 18/XVII (Pilsen) (to ). NOWAK, Theodor. (DOB: ) promo to Maj. NOWARRA, Siegfried. (DOB: ) assigned to XI. Fliegerkorps, promo to Oblt. (RDA ). NOWARRE, Waldemar. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). NOWOTNY, Walter ( Nowi ). (DOB: in České Velenice/Gmünd on the Austria/ Czechoslovakia border). (RESB, DKG) six months work in the RAD entered Luftwaffe and took basic training at Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 62 (to ) received his pilot s license. (n.d.) trained at JFS trf to Erg.Gr./JG Lt., trf to 9./JG 54. c trf to Stab/Erg.JGr Bf 109 E-7 shot down by an I-153 over Riga Bay - after 3 days in a dinghy he reached the shore trf to 3./JG Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., awarded DKG, I./JG crashed Bf 109 G-2 (Black 1) when while doing a victory pass over the airfield he ran out of fuel - he escaped unhurt Lt., awarded Ritterkreuz, 9./JG appt Staka 1./JG 54 (to ) promo to Oblt appt acting Kdr. I./JG Oblt., appt Kdr. I./JG 54 (to ). 04(05?) Oblt., awarded Eichenlaub, Staka 1./JG awarded Schwerter, Kdr. I./JG promo to Hptm Hptm., awarded Brillanten, Kdr. I./JG appt Kommodore JG 101 (to ) promo to Hptm promo to Maj trf to Kdo.d.Erprobungsstelle d.lw. Rechlin appt Kdr. III./JG 6 (to ) then Kommando Nowotny (to ) KIA - Me 262 A-1a (White 8) shot down by P-51 Mustangs while attempting to land at Achmer - [Version #2: shot down he dove vertically through clouds crashing at Epe 2 km E of Hesepe] buried in an honorary grave at the Wiener Zentralfriedhof. Credited with 258 air victories in 443 combat missions the Red-Green

226 Council lobbied to reduce the status of this grave from honorary (i.e., maintained at city expense) to private. NOWOTTNICK, Heinrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). NOWSKOWSKI, Paul-Ernst Oblt. in 6./NJG 102 reported missing in Ju 88 G-6 after taking off from Fp. Kastrup/Denmark. NOWY-WALLERSBERG, Viktor Maj.(Erg.O.), temporary duty from RLM pool to Fl.H.Kdtr. Altenburg promo to Obstlt Obstlt., trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Altenburg to Koflug 2/II trf to Fl.H.Kdtr. Radom Obstlt. with F.Pl.Kdo. 5/VIII, trf to Fl.H.Kdtr. 213/XI. NÜBEL, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) Oblt., in I./Flak-Rgt promo to Hptm Hptm. in Stab/13. Flak-Div., appt provisional Kdr. le.res.flak-abt appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 880 (still 02.45). NUBER, Dr.phil. Hans. (DOB: in Stuttgart) entered the Heer promo to Lt. (RDA ) promo to Oblt began flight training. WWI served with the Fliegertruppe, later filling staff positions, rising to Hptm promo to acting Maj conferred with Dr. phil designated as an L-Offizier (Luftwaffe) designated as an Erg.Offizier (Luftwaffe) with a rank of Obstlt appt Taktiklehrer (tactics instructor) at Wehrkreis-Schule II appt Kriegsgerichts-Lehrer (military justice instructor) at the Luftkriegsakademie, Berlin-Gatow promo to Oberst appt Verbindungs-Offizier der Lfl. 2 zum Marine Gr.Kdo. West appt Kdr. Nachschubverbindungsstab/Luftflotte 2 (Lw.-Stab Nuber) and Abt.-Leiter Ia with Luftzeugstab z.b.v appt Leiter des Nachschub-Verbindungstab der Lfl activated and promo to Gen.Maj appt Kdr. des Nachschub-Verbindungstab 2 with H.Gr. Mitte appt Kdr. der Luftzeuggruppe assigned to Führerreserve OKL promo to Gen.Lt retired became Soviet POW in Soviet captivity. NUCHTERLEIN, Max promo to Hptm.d.R appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt NUGENT, Carlos. (DOB: in Berlin). (R, DKG) Bordfunker in I./NJG Uffz., awarded the Ehrenpokal awarded DKG, Fw., I./NJG Fahnenjunker Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, I./NJG 2. Credited with 147 combat missions and participation 61 night victories and 1 day victory NÜHSE, Dr. (med.) Franz. (W.B.K. Soest) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). NÜLLE, Dieter Lt. and Adjutant in II./ZG 1 and later III./ZG Lt. and Adj. II./ZG 1, POW - Bf 110 C shot down by French Morane fighters of GC II/3 20 km SW of Soissons promo to Hptm promo to Maj. Hermann Göring s personal adjutant and pilot? NULLMEYER, Hans-Georg. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bernau bei Berlin) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). NÜMANN, Wilhelm Oblt.(Kr.O.), in 2./Flak-Abt NÜNNINGHOFF, Hans promo to Oberst Oberst, appt Ic/Luftgaukdo. VII. NÜNNINGHOFF, Dr. (med.) Rolf. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, appt Rgts.- Arzt/Fallschirmjäger-Rgt. 9. NÜRNBERG, Gernhard promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). NÜSE, Rudolf Maj. with Flieger-Waffentechnischen Schule 1, appt Kdr. of Lehrgang II at this school promo to Obstlt. NÜSEL,? Hptm., Kdr. le.flak-abt NÜSKEN, Rudolf. (DOB: ) Lt., 10./JG promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Lt., 10./JG 51 MIA - Fw 190 A-5 (White 7 + +) lost in combat in the area of Malo Archangelsk. Credited with 4 victories. NUSS, Alfred. (DOB: ) Oblt. in I./KG promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm., in II./KG 40 (to ) Hptm. in 6./KG 40, KIA - after combat with convoy KMF 28 N of Djedelli. NUSS, Fritz. (W.B.K. Mannheim) promo to Stabsarzt (Zahnarzt) (Kr.O./San.). NUSSBAUM, Max promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). NUSSBAUM, Otto Maj., appt Nafü/Luftgaustab z.b.v. 112 (Paris) Maj., Nafü/Luftgaustab z.b.v. 112, trf to Abt. Ia/Lw.Führungsstab Maj. (Ln.) in or attached to Stab/Luftattaché Sofia Nafü/Luftgaukdo. XVII promo to Oberst (Ln.).

227 NUSSER, Fritz. (DOB: in Stuttgart) in 4.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 12, promo to Oblt Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal in Offiziere z.b.v. Ob.d.L. (Sch.Etat), trf to LKS at LKS 7, promo to Hptm. NUSSER, Max Maj.(d.R./Flak), Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. 802, trf to Flaketat z.b.v./lg.kdo. VII. NUSSHOLZ, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). NUSSPICKEL, Richard. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Frankfurt/M. II) Hptm. (d.r./flak). NUSSRAINER, Sebastian. (DKG). (DOB: ) Ofw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., awarded DKG, 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr promo to Oblt Oblt. (Beobachter) in 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 12, WIA by ground fire south of Droskovo promo to Hptm. NÜTZEL, Carl. (DKG). (DOB: ) Oblt., awarded DKG, 6./KG Oblt., appt Adj. II./KG 4 (to ) Oblt. in in II./KG Oblt., appt Staka 9./KG 4 (to ) promo to Hptm. OBDRZALEK, Leo Flieger-Stabsingenieur and Sachbearbeiter with Flugsicherheitsstelle/Luftflottenkdo. Reich. OBELS, Hubert promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) appt provisional then permanent Kdr. Flak-Ers.Abt. 96 (still 04.45) promo to Maj.d.R. OBENAUF,? Hptm., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 25/XI (to 12.42) Hptm. and Kdt. Pl.Pl.Kdo. C 29/IV. OBENAUF, Dr. (med.) Josef. (W.B.K. Fürth) promo to Stabsarzt (Zahnarzt) (Kr.O./San.). OBENAUS, Josef promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). OBERBECK, Otto promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Ln.) Hptm. and Zugführer in 31. (mittl.flugm.leit-kp.)/ln.-rgt OBERBECKMANN, Werner. (DKG) in I. Flakkorps area, promo to Hptm.d.R. (Flak) Hptm. in 9./Flak-Rgt. 43, awarded the DKG appt provisional Kdr. II.(Sturm)/Flak-Rgt. 241 (mot) appt permanent Kdr. II.(Sturm)/Flak-Rgt. 241 (mot). OBERBERG, Dr. (med.) Karl-Johann promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). OBERBERGER, Alois. (DOB: or in Regensburg). (DKG) Beobachter in 2. (H)/Aufkl.Gr RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 23, awarded the DKG Oblt. at FFS A/B 112. OBERDANNER, Max Lt.(Ln.), with Telegraph Bataillon Nr.1 of the Austrian Air Force, then trf to the Luftwaffe with Ln-Schule Oblt., trf from Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 3 to Stab/JG promo to Hptm.(Ln.). OBERDIECK, Helmut. (DOB: ). (DKG). (n.d.) in KG 77 (to ) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Oblt appt Staka 10./KG 6 (to ) Oblt., awarded DKG, I./KG appt Ia/KG 6 (to ) Oblt., appt (acting?) Staka 10./KG 6 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 9./KG (J) 6 (to ) promo to Hptm appt Kdr. III./KG 6 (to ). OBERESCH, Dr. (med.) Hans. (DOB: ) promo to Oberstabsarzt trf to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. with station in Giessen Oberstabsarzt in Führerreserve/OKL. OBERG, Ludwig. (DOB: ) Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) (Ln.), released from active service. OBERGASSNER, Michael Hptm. (d.r./flak), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). OBERGETHMANN, Eduard. (DOB: in Paderborn). (R, DKG) Maj.(Flak), trf from Flak-Rgt. 38 to Stab/Lg.Kdo. XVII. MIA appt Kdr. le.flak-abt Maj.,awarded DKG, Kdr. le.flak-abt Obstlt., Kdr. le.flak-abt. 94. c Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 85 (to 09.42) appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 99 (to MIA) Obstlt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 99 (mot). Posthumous promo to Oberst. (n.d.) died in Soviet captivity. OBERHAGEMANN (OBERHAGE?), Herbert. (DKG) Oblt. in III./ZG Oblt.,Stab III./ZG 26 awarded the DKG promo to Hptm. OBERHEIM, Adolf with Ln.-Schule Halle, promo to Hptm.(A 1/Ln.) Hptm. and Führer Ln.-Zug (mot)/nsgr. 2. OBERHOFFER, Martin Hptm., trf from Stab/Koflug Orleans to Stab/Lg.Kdo. II promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). OBERHOLTHAUS, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Potsdam I) Oblt. in Stab/X. Fliegerkorps promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). OBERHUMMER, Erwin Flieger-Ingenieur and Werftstaffel-Führer with Feldwerft-Abt. IV/30.

228 OBERLÄNDER, Hans Maj. (d.r./fl.), trf from Kurierstaffel 9 (Staka?) to RLM (Stab d.gen. für zentrale Planung beim Staatssekretär und Generalinspekteur d.lw.). OBERLÄNDER, Karl promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.) Maj. and Zugführer in 4. (mittl.flugm.leit-kp.)/ln.-rgt OBERLÄNDER, Werner (Hans-Werner?). (DOB: in Bankauermühle). (R, DKG) trained at a private flying school entered the Luftwaffe. (attended FFS A/B Magdeburg, then FFS C Celle. (n.d.) trf to LKS 1 as a flight instructor. (n.d.) appt Ausbildungsleiter at an Grosse KFS. (n.d.) trf to Aufkl.Gr. Ob.d.L. as a pilot. (n.d.) Lt., briefly with KG 54 before joining 7./KG 55. End of 1940 trf to to 2./KG awarded Ehrenpokal awarded DKG, 2./KG Hptm., appt Staka 2./KG 55 (to ) severely WIA in He 111 H-6 (G1+RK) crash landing vic Morosovkaya after losing an engine to enemy fire during a ground support mission in foul weather west of Stalingrad, and may have been permanently removed from flight status, only serving in staff positions after this Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, 2./KG promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) (RDA ?) now in III./LG 1 (due to unit redesignation) Maj., with the Stab des General der Kampfflieger. Credited with at least 263 combat missions during the war. Postwar service in the Bundeswehr left the Bundeswehr as a Maj in Kaufbeuren. OBERLE, Bruno Flieger-Oberstabsingenieur and Bauaufsichtsleiter at the Klöckner Flugmotorenbau plant in Brünn. OBERLEIN,? Hptm. and Chef Lw.-Berge-Kp. z.b.v. 29. OBERLEITNER, Dr. (med.) Franz. (DOB: ) in RLM (L In 14), promo to Stabsarzt Stabsarzt, appt Truppenarzt in II./JG 2. OBERLOHER, Josef (Joseph) Hptm.(Erg.O.), at Waffenmeisterschule d.lw with Reichsanstalt d.lw. für Luftschutz (to ), promo to Maj.(Flak) trf to Luftgaustab XXX. OBERMAIER, Otto Maj.(Erg.O.), with Wehrbezirkskdo. Fürth promo to Obstlt. (Wm.) Obstlt. (Tr.O.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. VII, released from active military service. OBERMANN, Hans promo to Obstlt Obstlt. with Flieger-Waffentechnischen Schule 2, trf to Stab/Feld-Luftgaukdo. XXX in Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L Obstlt./Oberst, appt O.Qu./Personal in Stab/Luftflotte 10 (still ). OBERMANN, Helmut Lt.z.S., 3./ Kü.Fl.Gr Lt.z.S in 3./Kü.Fl.Gr. 806, MIA (interned) in He 111 J (M7+LE) shot down by AA fire - lost off Dutch coast and rescued from the sea by cutter Vier Gebroeders, put ashore at Ijmuiden, and interned released from internment at Fliegerwaffenschule (See), trf from the Kriegsmarine to the Luftwaffe and promo to Hptm. (RDA ) Oblt.z.S., Fliegerwaffenschule Parow MIA. OBERMAYER, Dr.? Maj., with HöNafü of Luftflotte 4. OBERMAYER, Johann promo to Maj.(Wm.) Maj., in Stab/Ln.-Rgt. 4, ordered temporary duty to Stab/FAS I trf permanently to Stab/FAS I (to ) trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to RLM (Chef d.luftwehr Stab/General z.b.v.) for temporary duty (to ) trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. XVII. OBERMEIER, Eugen. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt., in 2. (F)/Aufkl.Gr. 11 (to MIA) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal. OBERMEIER, Georg. (DOB: ). (DKG) in 10./KG Wekusta 51, trf to Wekusta WIA in a non-operational accident at Bardufoss a/f Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal trf to Wekusta 2 Ob.d.L Lt., 2. Wekusta Ob.d.L. awarded the DKG. (n.d.) Oblt., Wekusta Oblt., Wekusta 3 unhurt? - crash landed his Ju 188 D-2 (4B+B) on Leka Island due to fuel problems. OBERMEIER, Hermann promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak) Hptm., Kdr. Heimat-Flak- Abt. 28/I. OBERMÜLLER, Rudolf Oblt., in KG 55. OBERNEDER, Maximilian in III./ZG 26, promo to Oblt. OBERNHUBER, Otto Oblt. and Techn.Offz. LG 1, addressed at Techn.Abt./Fl.H. Fritzlar Oblt. pilot, in 6./LG 1 (MIA - in Ju 88 A-4 (L1+BP) shot down by a fighter of 213. Sqdn. during an attack on Alexandria/Egypt) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal. OBERNITZ, Hans-Günther von. (DKG) Maj., Staka 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 123 (to 01.42) Maj. and Staka 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 123, injured in Bf 110 C-5 (4U+ZK) damaged while taking off from Saarbrücken during a ferry flight to Guernsey Maj., Kdr. Gruppenfliegerstab appt Kdr. Aufkl.Gr. 123 (to 08.43) Maj., appt Stafü Aufkl.St. X. Fliegerkorps, awarded the DKG.

229 Maj.(d.R./Fl.), Kdr. Erg.Fernaufkl.Gr. Weimar-Nohra, trf to XIII. Fliegerkorps Obstlt. (d.r.) in III./Jäger-Rgt. 24 (L), appt Kdr. of this Bataillon Obstlt. (d.r.), appt Kdr. Lw.-Jäger- Rgt. 24/12. Lw.-Feld-Div. (to ) trf to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L Obstlt., appt Kdr. Erg.Fernaufkl.Gr. (to or ? Some accounts say he was killed in crash on ). OBERREICH, Karl Hptm., Führer Kfz.Inst.Zug d.lw. 3/XII (to 05.41) Hptm., appt Leiter Feldlufttanklager z.b.v. 3/IV La Rochelle promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). OBERSTE-LEHNN, Ernst-Hermann. (DOB: in Duisburg) assigned to Ob.d.H promo to Lt hospitalized in Laz.V of VIII. Fl.Korps trf to 5.(H)/Aufkl.Gr assigned to Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe. Last rank: Lt. OBERSTELLER, Kurt Lt., Ausb.Offz. of 29. Flak-Div. OBERTHALER, Dr. (med.) Anton. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Nikolsburg) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). OBERTHÜR, Joseph Maj.(Erg.O.), with Luftpark Brandis promo to Obstlt Kdr. Nachschubstab Rumänien (to ) Obstlt., appt provisional Leiter Feldluftpark 2/VI (Athens then Salonika) Obstlt. assigned to Chef d.nachschubwesens d.lw. OBERTHÜR, Karl-Heinz promo to Oblt Oblt. and Führer Funkverbindungstrupp II (Bitburg/Eifel)/Nafü Koflug 12/VII. OBERWEG, Dr. Heinz. (DOB: in München) Oblt., appt Staka 2./KG 54 (to ) Oblt., Staka 2./KG (J) 54 KIA at airfield by strafing Allied aircraft vic Halle - Me 262 A-1. OBERWEG, Herbert. (DOB: in Bochum). (R, DKG) Ofw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Ofw., awarded DKG, 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr Oberfahnrich, awarded Ritterkreuz, 11.(H)/Aufkl.Gr KIA at Fischhausen/Samland. OBLESER, Friedrich. (DOB: in Pottenstein near Wien). (R, DKG) assigned to 8./JG 2 on completion of training flew his first mission Lt., 8./JG 52 WIA - Bf 109 G-4 (Black 1 + ~) by AA fire, emergency landing vic Warenikowo, Pl.Qu. 34 Ost/76844 and out of action for 2 months ( ?*)Oblt., appt Staka 8./JG 52 (to ) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., awarded the DKG Lt., awarded the Ritterkreuz. (n.d.) Oblt. and acting Kdr. III./JG Oblt. and Staka 8./JG 52, badly WIA while using a Panzerfaust in the area of Zagorze/S Poland and never returned to combat Staka 10./JG 52. Credited with over 500 combat missions and 120 air victories joined the Bundesluftwaffe retired as a Gen.Lt in Neunkirchen. [*acc to J.Prien] OBRECHT, Herbert. (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., appt Techn.Offz. III./KG 4 (to ) Lt. in an unspecified KG, awarded the DKG. OBST, Hanns. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Breslau II) Hptm. (d.r./flak). OBST, Hans-Georg. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). OBST, Karl-Heinz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). OBST, Kurt. (DOB: in Berlin) Stafü Kurierstaffel 6. Last rank: Major. OCHS, Dr. Albrecht Otto Bismarck. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(d.R.) Hptm., appt Staka 4./JG 3 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 9./JG 3 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka Erg.St./JG 3 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. Erg.Gr./JG 51 (to ) appt Ia/JG 53 (to ) Kdr. IV./JG 1 (to 02.42) appt Ia/JG 27 (to ) appt Nachtjagdraumführer 3 (to ) appt Nachtjagdraumführer 8 (to 02.44) appt Ia/Fliegerzielgeschwader 2 (to ) appt Kdr. III./Fliegerzielgeschwader 2 (to ) appt Kdr. II./Fliegerzielgeschwader 2 (to?). c promo to Maj.(d.R.) Maj., in III./Erg.JG 1 and then 4./Erg.JG 1. Credited with 3 victories. OCHS, Edwin Maj., trf from Stab/Luftflotte 1 to RLM (Gen.Qu. 4.Abt.) Maj., Chef Gen.Qu./4. Abt./Gruppe II (Bodenorganisation)/Gen.St.d.Lw in Stab/Kommandanten der Festung Kreta, promo to Oberst. c appt Kdr. Luftgaustab z.b.v. Kreta (to 10.44?). OCHS, Karl-Josef Oblt. in Stab I./KG 100, MIA during raid on Kamysch promo to Hptm. (RDA not assigned). OCHSE, Hans-Erich Flieger-Ingenieur and Werftleiter with Werft-Abt. 47/III. OCKSTÄDT, Konstantin. (DOB: in Hannover) in Luftdienstkdo. 1/13 (B) now in 9./Fliegerzielgeschwader Oblt., trf to a Lw.-Festungs-Btl Oblt., appt (acting?)

230 Kp.Chef Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XXXIV (to 10.44) Oblt., appt (acting?) Kp.Chef Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XXXI (to ). ODEBRECHT, Job. (DOB: in Koblenz-Ehrenbreitsten). (R, DKG) began basic training at the naval school at the Marineschule Mürwick continued with training at Mürwick promo to Lt.z.S posted to German East Africa, serving aboard the Möwe. WWI served in Africa commanding the gunboat Hedwig von Wissmann captured by the Belgians after a short naval battle on Lake Tanganiyka escaped from prison in Belgium to Switzerland then returned to Germany in promo to Oblt.z.S. (RDA ) promo to acting Kapitänleutnant trf from the navy to the army trf to the police serving in a number of positions over the next 15 years, rising to Polizei-Major trf from the Polizei to the Luftwaffe in the rank of Maj. and assigned to Stab/Flak-Abt. Brandenburg promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 11 Königsberg appt Kdr. le.flak-abt promo to Oberst and appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 34 Münster appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 25 Wien appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 8, Wien promo to Gen.Maj appt Kdr. LV-Kdo. 5 Frankfurt/M appt Kdr. LV- Kdo promo to Gen.Lt appt Kdr. 6. Flakdivision appt provision Kdr. Lw.-Felddivision Meindl (later 21. Lw.-Feld-Div.) Gen.Lt., awarded DKG, Kdr. FlakDiv appt Komm.Gen. III. Lw.-Feldkorps promo to Gen.d.Flakart appt Kdr. II. Flakkorps (to ) Gen.d.Flakart., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kommandierender General II. Flakkorps (mot.) captured by the Americans released in Bad Homburg. ODENDOHL, Karl. (DOB: in Bochum) Hptm. and Sacharbeiter (technical adviser) in Stab II./Fliegerzielgeschwader 2. ODENHARDT, Wilhelm. (DOB: in Klein-Jerutten/Ostpreussen). (R, DKG) entered the Heer, serving with Kraftfahr-Abt trf to the Luftwaffe as an Uffz joined the ground personnel of I./KG trained as a flight engineer trf to 6./KG trf to III./KG trf to 11./KG 4 to retrain as a flight observer involved in support missions for the Channel Dash of the battlecruisers Scharnhorst and Gneisenau and cruiser Prinz Eugen attained 78 missions Ofw., awarded the Ehrenpokal WIA when his He 111 H-6 (5J+DP) was hit by AA and force-landed W of Fatezh attached to Stab/KG 4 (to ) Ofw., awarded DKG, II./KG trf to 4./KG trf to the Bomben- und Zielfinderschule at Greifswald as an instructor FjrOfw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 4./KG 4. Credited with 453 combat missions during the war. Mid trf to LKS 12 for officer training Lt., returned to II./KG 4, then flying 6 more missions, as illuminator over the Oder bridges and made supply flights to Berlin, dropping cannisters (to ) captured in Schleswig-Holstein. Credited with 453 combat missions during the war retired from the Bundeswehr as an Oblt in Zierenberg near Kassel. ODENTHAL, Hans. (DOB: in Dessau) in 2./JGr. Drontheim Oblt., JFS 3 injured in an aircraft accident - Bü 131 landing at Grove/Denmark Nav.- und Funk Offz. in Stab JG promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) in JG 110, then ZG 101 and finally JG 106. ODENWALD, Friedrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Nürnberg II) Hptm. (d.r./flak). ODENWALD, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Mannheim I) Hptm. (Kr.O./Flak) inart.rgt. 18 (L), appt provisional Kdr. III./Art.Rgt. 19 (L) Hptm.?, appt Führer I./Fsch.Art.Rgt Hptm., appt Kdr. I./Fsch.Art.Rgt appt Kdr. I./Fsch.Art.Rgt. 7. ODENWALD, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm Hptm., in Flak-Ers.Abt. 39, trf to Flakartillerie-Schiessplatz Büsum Hptm. (f.n. not given), Kdr. schw.flak-abt. z.b.v OEBEL, Edmund promo to Maj.d.R Maj.(d.R./Flak), Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 243, appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 407 (still 04.45). OEBEN, Anton in KG 6, promo to Hptm Hptm. and Ia in Stab II./KG Hptm., appt Staka 6./KG 6 (POW in Ju 88 A-4 (3E+AP) shot down by Mosquito over Arondel). OEFTIGER, Siegfried in Flak-Rgt. 53, promo to Hptm. MIA (n.d.). OEHLENBERG, Ernst Oblt., appt Staka 3./JG 102 (to 01.44). OEHLER, Dietrich. (DKG) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal awarded the DKG (recommended while an Oblt. in 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122) Oblt. and Adjutant in Stab/Aufkl.Gr OEHLSCHLÄGEL, Gotthold in RLM (L Flak), promo to Obstlt.

231 OEHLSCHLÄGER, Hans Oblt., appt Staka 2.(Erg.)/JG 52 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 2./Erg.JGr. Ost (to ) promo to Hptm Hptm., I./JG Hptm. in Stab I./JG 52, MIA Bf 109 G-2 (Yellow 2) shot down, probably by AA fire vic Dugino. (n.d.) Hptm.beim Stab in I./JG 52. Credited with 4 victories. [ Check for updates]. OEHM, Willy Oblt., in 8./JG 26 (to ) KIA Bf 109 E-4 shot down into the sea east of Margate by a Spitfire. OEHME, Horst Oblt., in IV./Rgt. General Göring promo to Hptm Hptm. and Chef 7./Schützen-Rgt. HG Hptm. in Stab/Panzer-Div. Hermann Göring. OEHME, Rudolf. (DOB: 1907) Regierungsrat (Maj.) and meteorologist in Stab/Aufkl.Gr OEHME, Werner promo to Oblt.(d.R.) Oblt. in 2. (Funk-Kp.)/Ln.-Abt. (mot) 39. OEHMICHEN, Johannes. (DOB: ?? in Oppisch bei Riesa/Sachsen) promo to Lt Maj., trf to II.(Fspr.Bau)/1 (Ln.- or Luftgau-Nachr. ) (to ) trf to Res.Lazarett Dresden IV promo to Obstlt Obstlt., appt Kdr. Ln.-Fernsprech-Betriebs-Abt. z.b.v appt Kdr. Ln.-Rgt. 12 (mot) (to ) appt Kdr. Luftgau-Nachr.Rgt. 4 (to ) promo to Oberst (Ln.) and appt Kdr. Ln.-Ausb.Rgt. 303 (to ) appt Kdr. Luftgau-Nachr.Rgt. Belgien/Nordfrankreich (to ) appt Kdr. Ln.-Ers.u.Ausb.Rgt. 1 (to ) trf to Stab/Ln.-Ausb.u.Ers.Div. OEHRING, Hans. (DKG). c Oberst (Heer), appt Kdr. Art.Rgt. General Göring (to 05.43) Oberst (Heer), appt Kdr. Pz.-Art.Rgt. Hermann Göring (to 08.44) Oberst and Kdr. Pz.-Art. Rgt. "Hermann Göring", awarded the DKG. OEHRING, Helmut promo to Hptm.d.R. (Flak) appt acting Kdr. II.(Sturm)/Flak- Rgt OEKENPÖHLER, Johann Peter ( Hansi ). (DOB: in Hiltrup/Westfalen). (R, DKG). (n.d.) was a glider pilot in his youth entered the Luftwaffe. c.end of 1938 trf to 8./KG 154 (later 8./KG 27) POW of the British after his He 111 (1G+ES) was forced down vic 35 km NW of Arras - unhurt - but escaped near Dunkirk /KG 27 unhurt He 111 (1G+AS) belly-landed at an unspecified location Ofw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Ofw., awarded DKG, 8./KG bailed out of his damaged He 111 (1G+NS) over friendly territory sunk two freighters off Kerch, and two barges on the Volga Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 8./KG 27. c underwent officer training. Start of 1945 promo to Lt. and trf to III./KG(J() 27 then retrained on Fw 190 but flew no further missions. Credited with 423 missions, was shot down 13 times and force-landed 11 times in Hiltrup/Westfalen. OEKER, Wigbert promo to Hptm. OELECKER (OELEKER), Heinz Hptm. in Flak-Abt. 111 (mot) Hptm., Kdr. Flak- Abt promo to Maj appt Kdr. Lehrgruppe 1/LKS 6 (and 02.45) ( ?) Maj., appt Kdr. Lehrgruppe 1 and Chef Insp./LKS 8, Göppingen Maj., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt OELFFEN, Götz-Kraft von promo to Hptm in Feld-Ers.Btl. 1, trf to Flak-Ers.Abt. 1 (Führer-Reserve) ordered to FAS II and FAS III for temporary duty. OELGÄRTNER, Herbert Oblt., appt Adj.in Stab/KG 27 (to 1945). OELGEKLAUS, Alfred promo to Hptm.d.R Hptm.(d.R.), in Stab/Flak-Rgt Hptm., Kdr. Flak-Abt. 261 (to 09.44) appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 952 (E.Tr.). OELHAVEN, Alfred von Oblt. pilot, appt Staka 6./LG 1 (to ) WIA/POW - Ju 88 A-1 shot down by Hurricanes over Dunkirk, belly-landed at Nieuport Oblt., 6./LG 1 KIA - crashed vic Arras (Ju 88 A-1 (L1+AP)). OELJESCHLÄGER, Georg. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt appt Leiter Wetterfunkempfangsstelle 14 (disguised Funkhorchstelle) (to ) appt. Kp.-Führer 7./Ln.- Rgt. 4 (to ) appt Kp.-Chef 10./Ln.-Rgt. 4 (to ) promo to Hptm.(Ln.) appt provisional then permanent Kdr. III./Ln.-Rgt. 4 (to ) appt permanent Kdr. III./Ln.-Rgt appt Kdr. V./Ln.-Rgt. 4 (to ) appt Gruppenleiter 3.Abt./General Nachrichtenführer (to ). OELKERS, (Ferdinand?) Oblt. and pilot in II./KG 2 and Führer of a Kdo. from the Gruppe operating from Vannes. OELKUCH, Christian. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.).

232 OELLRICH, Kurt Maj., Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 688 (to 12.42) Maj.(d.R.), Kdr. Flak-Abt. 678, appt Kdr. Flak-Ers.Abt. 33 (to ) trf to Flak-Ers.Abt. 7 (Führerreserve). OELLRICH, Rudo. (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded DKG, 4./St.G promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 16./Erg.KG 1 (to ). OELMANN, Heinrich promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) Maj. with Fl.H.Kdtr. E 12/III, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 20/XI. OELWEIN,? Hptm. and Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 15/VIII (still 12.41). OELZE, Reinhold. (DOB: ). (n.d.) with II./KG Hptm., appt Staka 11./KG 153 (to ), then Staka 5./KG 252 (to ), then Staka 5./KG 2 (to ) Hptm., trf to FFS A/B Königsberg as Lehrgangsleiter. 1939/40 concurrently an instructor with the Lehrgruppe and Führer d.schuler Kamp appt Staka 2./KGr.z.b.V appt Staka Wekusta 5 (Lfl. 5) (to c.09.43?) promo to Maj Maj. in Wekusta 5, trf to Stab/Luftgaukdo. Moskau as Ia appt Leiter Fü.Gr. Ia of Stab Feld-Lg.Kdo. XXVII due to unit renaming appt Kdr. NSGr. 3 (to ?) trf from Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe to Stab Sd.Kdo. as Leiter U.u S-Stelle assigned to Stab Lfl.Kdo assigned to Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe assigned to Lg.Kdo. VII at Horstedt trf to Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 16/VII trf to Fkl.H.Kdtr. A 34/VII as Offz.z.b.V promo to Obstlt. OELZE, Richard promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). OELZE, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). OEMICHEN, Johannes Obstlt., appt Kdr. Ln-Rgt. 12 (to 11.41). OEMLER, Erwin Flieger-Oberstabsingenieur and Gruppenleiter in Chef TLR FLE- F 1. OENICKE, Walther Maj., Kdr. Luftsperr-Abt promo to Obstlt.(Flak) Obstlt., in OKH, assigned temporary duty to Flakbeuteinstandsetzungsstelle Kiew (to ). OEPKE, Friedrich Hptm., appt Kp.-Chef of Fl.H.Kdtr. A 210/III. OERTEL, Edgar Maj., trf from RLM pool to RLM (5.Abt.) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Kriegsgefangenen-Lager appt Ic/Luftgau-Kdo. VIII (to c ) re-appt Ic/Luftgau-Kdo. VIII Obstlt.(Erg.O.), trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. VIII (previously in Stab/Lg.Kdo. Kiew) to Fl.Ers.Btl. IV and appt acting Kdr promo to Oberst. OERTEL, Herbert promo to Maj Maj. in Flieger-Ers.Btl. III (previously with Koflug 22/III), ordered to Stab/Lg.Kdo. XII for temporary duty. OERTEL, Kurt promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 12/III (Köthen). OERTEL, Martin promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). OERTEL, Paul promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Zugführer in 21.(mittl.Flugm.Leit- Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt OERTGEN, Josef Hptm. (d.r./flak), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). OERTGEN, Richard promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). OERTZEN, Adolf-Friedrich von. (DOB: ) Maj.(z.V.), in Stab/Koflug Bordeaux Maj.(z.V.), trf from RLM pool to Fl.H.Kdtr. E 3/VII to train as a Fliegerhorst Kdt appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 3/VII appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A 228/XII Maj., Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 242/XII. OERTZEN, Dietrich von. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm appt Staka 7./LG 1 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 11./KG 1 (to ) appt Ib/3. Fliegerdivision promo to Maj. OERTZEN, Fritjof von in Flugzeug-Überführungsgeschwader 1, promo to Oblt. OERTZEN, Roland von Maj.(Erg./Fl.), trf from Lw.-Führungsstab Ic to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. and ordered to Stab/Lg.Kdo. VIII for temporary duty (to ) trf from Ob.d.L. pool to Stab/19. Lw.-Felddivision and appt Ic (to ) appt Kdr. III./Lw.-Jäger- Rgt. 37. OERTZEN, Victor von promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) Obstlt., trf from Stab/Wehr-Ers.Insp. Kassel to Stab/Wehr-Ers.Insp. Schwerin. OESAU, Walter ( Gulle ). (DOB: in Farnewinkel/Holstein). (RES, DKG) joined the Heer and served with an Artillerie-Rgt promo to Fahnenjunker and undertook flying training at a DVS assigned to I./JG promo to Lt volunteered for the Legion Condor in Spain and flew with 3. J/88 (to c.02.39) trf to Stab I./JG 131 (later I./JG 2) Oblt., temporary duty from JG 2 to I./JG 20 and appt Staka 1./JG 20 (to ) appt Staka 7./JG 51 (to ) promo to Hptm Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 7./JG

233 Hptm., appt Kdr. III./JG 51 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. III./JG 3 (to ) Hptm., awarded Eichenlaub, Kdr. III./JG Hptm., awarded Schwerter, Kdr. III./JG 3 and promo to Maj Maj., appt Kommodore JG 2 (to ) involved in collision at Brest- Guivpavas a/f in poor visibility - results unknown promo to Obstlt Obstlt., appt provisional Jagdfliegerführer 4 (Lfl. 3) (to ) trf to Stab/XII. Fliegerkorps Obstlt., awarded DKG, Jagdfliegerführer Obstlt., appt Kommodore JG 1 (to KIA - in Bf 109 G-6/AS (Green 13) shot down by P-38 Lightnings over St.-Vith in the Eifel); Oesau attempted to belly-land but the aircraft cartwheeled killing him - afflicted with a high fever at the time. Buried at St. Vith awarded DKG posthumous promo to Oberst. Credited with 125 (126?) air victories (9 in Spain) in some 430 combat missions (130 in Spain). OESER, Friedrich. (n.d.) had 3 years of service in the Austrian Air Force before joining the Luftwaffe Oblt., I./KG 77 POW - Ju 88 A-1 (3Z+DK) shot up by AA-fire and fighters and brought down vic Gatwick Race Track during an afternoon raid on London promo to Hptm. OESER, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Dresden II) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). OESER, Horst. (DOB: in Hildesheim) assigned to Luftgaukdo. B/NF in Stab FK 580 Amiens Major in Toulouse (probably with an OFK or an FK). OESTEREICH (OESTREICH?), Ludwig. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Frankfurt/M. II) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). OESTERHELWEG, Paul. (DOB: in Gütersloh) with Feldluftpark Senlis promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). OESTERLING, Gerhard. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). OESTERLING, Günter "Geschwader intend" (Intendant?) - passenger aboard Ju 52 (7U+IL) of TGr crashed at Digerronden against a mountainside remains found. Buried at Havstein. OESTERREICH, Erich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Köslin) Hptm. (d.r./ln.). OESTERREICH, Johann (Johannes) Hptm.(W), trf from I./Flak-Rgt. 13 to Stab/Luftzeuggruppe Maj.(W) in Stab/Lg.Kdo. XI, trf to Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe z.b.v. Südost Maj. (W), trf to Luftmunitionslager 5/XI promo to Obstlt. OESTMANN, Karl-Heinz. (DOB: in Rostock) pilot in 2. Seenotstaffel Oblt. and pilot in Seenotstaffel Oblt. in 2./SAGr OESTREICH, Hermann Hptm. d.r. in Flak-Ers.Rgt. Hermann Göring, trf to Flak-Ers.Abt. 6. OESTREICH, Richard promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Maj. beim Stabe in Stab III./Ln.-Rgt OETER, Willi. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). OETKEN, Fritz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). OETKEN, Hans promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) Maj.(d.R.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. A 222/XII (as A.O.). OETKER, Dr. Hellmuth (Helmuth) Hptm., Chef 4.(Flugm.)/Lg.-Nachr.Rgt Maj., appt Kdr. Ln.-Abt. (H) (mot) 6 (to ) Maj.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Lg.Kdo. XI, appt Kdr. II./Lg.Nachr.Rgt appt Kdr. Lg.Nachr.Rgt appt Kdr. Lg.Nachr.Rgt. Kiew appt Kdr. Lg.Nachr.Rgt. Charkow (to 09.42) promo to Oberst (Ln.) appt Kdr. Ln.- Rgt. 250 and concurrently Nafü/Jagdfliegerführer Rumänien (to 09.43) appt Nafü/Feld- Luftgaukdo. XXX. c appt Nafü/Luftgaukdo. XII Oberst, appt Nafü/Luftgaukdo. XI (still ). OETTER, Dr. Erik. (DOB: ) promo to Oberfeldarzt appt Kdr. Lw.- San.Abt. 13/VII fell ill (Tbc) and adminnted to Lw.-Lazarett 15/VII for 8 weeks. OETTER, Fritz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Leipzig I) Hptm. (d.r./flak). OETTING, Arno Oblt., in II./Rgt. General Göring promo to Hptm. OETTINGEN, Peter von. (DKG) promo to Hptm Hptm., in Stab/19. Flak-Div.(mot.) (trop.) Hptm., trf from Stab/19. Flakdivision to Flak-Ers.Abt. 95 with temporary duty at FAS I appt Kdr. Flak-Abt Hptm., awarded DKG, unspecified Flak-Abt. OETZBACH, Heinz. (W.B.K. Königsberg/Pr. I) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). OETZMANN, Alfred Hptm.(Tr.O./Flak), at FAS I (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt promo to Maj appt Kdr. III.(Scheinw.)/Flak-Rgt. Hermann Göring Maj., appt Kdr. d.höh. Flak-Waffentechnische Schule (to ). OEXLE, Ludwig. (DOB: ) Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) (Ln.), released from active service.

234 OFENHITZER, Hans promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). OFF, Ernst. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). OFFENBERG, Udo promo to Oblt.(d.R.) Oblt. and Chef 15.(Jägerleit-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt OFFENHAMMER,? Fl.Oberstabsingenieur and chief of GL/C-B 5 (Abt. Ausrüstungs- Beschaffung) in RLM. OFFENHÄUSER, Ludwig Oblt., Stadt-Kdt. Argos and KP.Chef 2./KP/Ln.Abt. Süd Griechenland in 12./Ln.-Rgt. 40, promo to Hptm.(Ln.). OFFER, Dr. Heinz. (DOB: in Innsbruck) in Stab/Luftgaukdo. Südost stationed at Wien-Aspern Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Auffanglager d.lw. Wiener Neustadt to Flieger- Ers.Btl. XVII with temporary duty to OKW (W.Pr.III) to and then to Stab/Luftgaukdo. I Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), in Fl.Ers.Btl. XVII, appt Offz.z.b.V./Fl.H.Kdtr. A 224/XII trf to Fl.H.Kdtr. A 210/XII for Bodenorganisation training Hptm. stationed at Mondésir. OFFERMANN, Bruno promo to Hptm.(d.L.z.V./Fl.). OFFERMANN, Jakob (Jacob). (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O.) Hptm. and Chef 3.(mittl.Flugm.Leit-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt OFFTERDINGER, Heinrich. (DOB: in Milano/Italy) in ZG 26, promo to Hptm Hptm. in I./ZG 76, WIA in Me 410 A-1 vic Neuburg/Donau Hptm., appt Kdr. I./JG 76 (to 10.44) Kdr. of IV./JG promo to Maj Maj., appt Kdr. IV./Erg.JG 2 (to ) Credited with one victory. OGRISEGG, Bruno promo to Maj. (z.v.) (Flieger). OHEIM, Heinrich Hptm.d.R. with Fl.H.Kdtr. Warnemünde, trf to Nachschubleitstelle d.lw. Kreta Hptm. and (Leiter?) Feldlufttanklager 3/II reported MIA at Minsk. OHEIMB, Alfred von Maj.?, appt Kdr. I./Feld-Rgt.d.Lw appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 2/VII (to ?). OHEIMB, Ottfried (Gottfried?) von. (DOB: ) promo to Obstlt Obstlt., trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Wilhelmshaven to Lg.Kdo. Rostow with a Lw.-Kommission in Bologna. OHLEN, Dr. (med.) Heinz. (W.B.K. Braunschweig) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). OHLENBURG, Otto. (DOB: ) Oblt., appt Kp.-Chef 1. Flugh.Betr.Kp./KG 27 (to ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm., appt Kp.-Chef of Stabskompanie I./KG 27. OHLENSCHLAGER, Ernst. (DOB: ) Oblt., 9./KG 27 POW - He 111 P (1G+NT) shot down over the West Country/UK by Spitfires of 92 Sqdn., force-landed at Charterhouse/Somerset promo to Hptm. OHLER, Maximilian. (DOB: in Bremen) assigned to Luftgaukdo. B/NF trf to Luftgaukdo. Südost Oblt., appt (acting?) Kp.Chef Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XXX (to ). Last rank: Hptm. OHLETZ, Werner. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Polizei (Landespolizei) trf to the Luftwaffe and sent to Grosse KFS Tutow to train as a Beobachter assigned to III./KG 154 (Delmenhorst) as a Beobachter trf to KG 254 (later KG 54) as an Offz.z.b.V., an Adjutant and then a Kettenführer received the Lw. advanced flying certificate Oblt., appt Geschw.Adj./KG trf to V. Fliegerkorps (later renamed Lw.-Kdo. Ost) serving as Ia op, Ia op 1 and Ia (to ). [ appt Ic/V. Fliegerkorps]? [ Hptm., appt Ic/Lw.Kdo. Ost]? trf into the Generalstab d.lw. (did not attend the Luftkriegsakademie) promo to Maj trf to Reserve-Lazarett 123 (Berlin) (to ) re-appt Ia in Stab/Lw.-Kdo. Ost (later renamed Luftflotte 6) (to ) trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. and ordered temporary duty to Insp.d.Erz.u.Bildwesens d.lw. (to ) ordered temporary duty to Lw-Pers.Amt (Chef Abt.)/RLM (sick) (to ) ordered temporary duty to Gruppenleiter Abwehr I (Geheime Meldedienst) in Amt Ausland/Abwehr/OKW (to ) trf to RF-SS u.rsha (Mil.Amt) and appt Chef Abt. Mil. C (Aufkl. Ost) appt Verbindungsoffizier d.lw. beim RF-SS u.rsha (Mil.Amt) promo to Obstlt. OHLIES, Karl. (DOB: ) Oblt. in 8./JG promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm., appt Chef d. Stabskp. III./JG 27 (to 1945). OHLIGER (OHLIGEN?), Siegfried promo to Hptm.d.R Hptm.d.R., appt provisional Kdr. le.flak-abt. 991 (Fähre). OHLROGGE, Walter ( Altmeister ). (DOB: in Bochum). (R, DKG) assigned to 5./JG Fw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Fw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 5./JG /JG 3.

235 severely WIA - Bf 109 F-4 and did not return to flying status until c Lt., awarded DKG, 9./JG Lt., in Erg.JGr. Süd, Erg.JG 1 and then JG Lt., appt Stafü 8./JG 108 (to ). Credited with over 400 combat missions and 77 air victories in Bochum. OHLSEN, Olav promo to Hptm Hptm. at Feld-FAS (Süd) 20, appt Kdr. II./Flak- Rgt Hptm., Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 653 (and 06.44). OHLY, Hans. (DOB: ) Oblt. in 1./JG 53, WIA - Bf 109 E (White 1) force-landed at Hoppstädten after being shot up by a French H-75A fighter of GC II/ Oblt., 1./JG Oblt., appt Staka 1./JG 53 (to ) Oblt., Staka 1./JG Oblt., 1./JG Oblt., appt Staka 7./JG 3 (to ) promo to Hptm Hptm., 7./JG Hptm., appt Staka 1./Erg.JGr. Süd (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 4./Erg.JGr. Ost (to ) Oblt., LKS 3 KIA?/WIA? in an air raid on Halberstadt promo to Maj. Credited with 7 victories OHM, Alfred. (DOB: ) Oblt. (Kr.O.) at Kraftfahrtechnischen Schule d.lw., trf to Div. Hermann Göring promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). OHM, Hans Hptm. (z.v.) in Feld-Ers.Btl. d.lw. Nr. 1, trf to Fliegerführer Sardinien. OHM, Joachim. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Oblt Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded DKG, III./KG in KG 40, promo to Hptm. OHM, Wilhelm promo to Hptm appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 646 (to ) appt acting Kdr. gem.flak-abt. 373 (E). OHME, Günter. (DOB: ). (DKG) Oblt., awarded DKG, 4./Pz.Jg.Abt. 12(L) promo to Hptm Hptm., Ib/27. Flak-Div. OHMS, Erich. (DOB: ) Hptm.d.R. (Ln.), released from active service. OHMSEN, Wilhelm Oblt. and pilot in 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Oblt. in 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122, POW after his He 111 H-2 (F6+EK) shot down by a Hurricane of 87 Sqdn. near Hazebrouck/NE France promo to Hptm. c appt Staka Wekusta 1 (Lfl. 1) (to 03.43?) Hptm., Staka 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 22 (to ) MIA in Ju 88 D-1 that failed to return from a reconnaissance mission over North Russia Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal. OHNEMÜLLER, Ernst promo to Maj.d.R Maj.(d.R./Flak), Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. 324, trf to 17. Lw.-Felddivision Maj., appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 283 (still 04.45). OHNEMÜLLER, Friedrich Maj., in Flak-Rgt. 5, appt Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. 504 (T) Kdr. Luftgau-FAS XVII (to 08.42) promo to Oberst. c appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 133 (mot) (to ) Oberst, appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 138 (to ). OHRT, Gerhard Lt.(W), appt Führer Lm.Zug d.lw. 10. OHRT, Werner Oblt.(d.R.), trf from KGr.z.b.V. 102 to IV./KG 4. ÖLBERG (OELBERG), Hermann. (DOB: ) Obstlt., appt Nafü/Luftgaukdo. Kiew (to ?) appt Nafü/Luftgaukdo. XVII (to ). c Obstlt (z.v.), appt acting Kdr. Ln.- Rgt. 4 (to 03.42) Oberst (z.v.) and Ln.-Fernsprechinspizient d.lw., appt Nafü/Lg.Kdo. VII. OLBERT, Kilian Oblt. in I./St.G in I./St.G. 3, promo to Hptm. OLBINSKI, Werner with Kdtr. d.versuchsplatz Kühlungsborn, promo to Hptm. (W). OLBRECHT, Heinz in Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L., promo to Oblt. (Ing.). OLBRICH, Alexander Oblt., in A./Fl.Ausb.Rgt promo to Hptm Hptm., trf from XIII. Fliegerkorps to 18. Lw.-Felddivision and appt Ia in 18. Lw.-Felddiv., ordered temporary duty to Heereskriegsakademie. OLBRICH, Herbert. (DOB: in Friedheim/Kreis Wirsitz). (i.g.) entered the Marine, began training at the Marineschule Mürwick. WWI served in the Marine released to the reserves promo to Lt.z.S re-entered the Reichsmarine. 1920s served aboard a series of vessels promo to Oblt.z.S promo to Kapitänleutnant trf to Luftwaffe from Marine with a rank of Kapitänleutnant and underwent Seeflieger u. Beobachter training in Warnemünde appt Staka SeeFl.St. M 1 at List and Kdr. Katapultflieger der Flotte assigned a rank of Maj appt Referent im Gen.Stab d.lw. 2. Abt promo to Obstlt trf into the Generalstab d.lw promo to Oberst appt Chef des Generalstab/Luftgau Kdo. III appt Chef des Stabes/Führer der Seeluft-Streitkrafte Ost appt Chef des Genst./Luftflotte appt Chef des Stabes/Gen.d.Lw. beim Ob.d.M promo to Gen.Maj appt provisional Kdr. 13. Lw.-Feld-Div appt Kdr. 17. Lw.-Feld-Div provisionally assigned to special duties in Generalstab d.lw promo to Gen.Lt appt Chef des Amt für Sonderaufgaben u. Truppenvorschlage/RLM (chief of the office

236 for special tasks and troop proposals/recommendations) trf to Denmark assigned to Führerreserve OKL appt Kdr. Lw. Div. See captured by the British in Flensburg released in München. OLDENBURG, Erich promo to Hptm.(d.L./Ln.). OLDENBURG, Fritz. (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in NAGr. 15, WIA by infantry fire in roadside ambush south of Zlobin (Zhlobin) in the Bobruisk area Oblt. in 11.(H)/NAGr. 12, awarded the DKG. OLDENBURG, Gustav Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 214/I (to 02.45?). OLDENDORF (OLDENBURG?), Heinrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Wiener-Neustadt) Oblt., MIA, Staka 8./KG Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). OLDENDORF, Karl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hamburg V) Hptm. (d.r./flak). OLEJNIK, Robert. (DOB: in Essen-Borbeck). (W.B.K. Dessau). (R) began flight training at a DVS entered the Luftwaffe Ofw., in I./JG promo to Lt Hptm., appt Staka 1./JG 3 (to ) was the first Luftwaffe pilot to claim a victory on the Eastern Front, an I-16, no details Oblt., awarded the Ritterkreuz shot down - no details Hptm., appt Staka 4./JG 1 (to c ). c appt acting Kdr. II./JG re-appt Staka 4./JG 1 (to ) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.), appt Kdr. III./JG 1 (to ) Hptm., trf to Erprobungskdo. 16.; Staka 1./JG Hptm., appt acting Kdr. Erg.JGr. Süd (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 1./JG 400 (to 04.44) WIA when his Me 163 exploded on landing at Wittmundhaven, resulting in a broken back and facial injuries upon release from hospital, appt Staka 1./JG appt Kdr. I./JG trf to IV./Erg.JG 2 as Kdr. (to or 03.45) Hptm. (later Maj.), Staka Erg.St./JG 400 (later upgraded to a Gruppe) (to ). Credited with 680 combat missions and 42 air victories in Munich. OLESCH, Karl Hptm. in Stab/NJG promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) Maj., Adj., Stab/NJG 2. OLFENIUS,?. (n.d.) Maj., Kdr. LS-Abt.d.Lw. 27. OLFERMANN, Gerhard promo to Hptm. OLIVIER, Dr. Gerhard promo to Oberstabsarzt (d.r.). OLIVIER, Konrad promo to Maj.(Erg.O./Flak) and placed on temporary duty from I./Flak-Rgt. 64 to Stab/Lw.Kdo. Ostpreussen trf to Stab/Lg.Kdo. II Maj., in Stab/Lg.Kdo. VI, appt Kdr. Nachschubkolonnen-Abt. II/200 (to ) Maj., trf to Flak-Ers.Abt. 95 (to ) trf to Luftgaukdo. VI. OLLMER,? Maj., associated with Fl.H.Kdtr. Kitzingen (Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 27/VII). OLMA, Johann Hptm., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A 5/VI promo to Maj.(z.V./Fl.). OLOFF, Heinz. (DOB: ) /NJG 1 WIA - Bf 110 D when he overshot the runway at Rom/Denmark and struck an AA position. 23/ Uffz., 3./NJG in 2./NJG 1. 20/ Lt., 2./NJG Oblt., appt Staka 3./NJG 1 (to ) / in 1./NJG 1 WIA - He 219 A-2 (G9+KL) shot up by a Mosquito of 85 Sqdn., bailed out vic Schleiden. Credited with 6 victories OLOFFS, Hans Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Heiligenbeil promo to Maj Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. 16/IV to Fl.H.Kdtr. 10/N and appt Kdt Maj., with Fl.H.Kdtr. 17/III, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 16/IV (to ) trf to Fl.H.Kdtr. E 17/III and appt Kdt appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 204/III (to ). OLOWINSKY, Franz. (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Hptm., appt Staka 11./KG 55 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 8./KG 55 (to ) Oblt., awarded DKG, unspecified KG. OLSCHEWSKI, Paul. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Danzig) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). OLSCHEWSKI, Reinhold. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Gumbinnen) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). OLSZEWSKI, Kurt Maj. with Sonderkdo. Demjansk with Koflug 1/I (previously with Fl.H.Kdtr. 3/XI), promo to Obstlt trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Schaulen (previously with Koflug 1/I) to Fl.H.Kdtr. E 23/XI and appt Kdt. MIA, n.d. OLTMANN, Arno Oblt. and Ia in Stab/TGr. 30. ÖLTZE, Reinhold. (n.d.1941?) Hptm., Staka 2./KGr.z.b.V OLTZE, Werner Oblt.(Kr.O.), appt Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 19/XI (Achmer). OMANSEN, Dr. Fritz promo to Oberstabsarzt (d.r.z.v.).

237 OMERT, Emil. (DOB: in Ginolfs/Rhön). (R, DKG) Ofw., in II./JG 3 and then II./JG in II/JG with 4./JG trf to III./JG in 9./JG 77. (n.d.) with 6./Tr.Gr Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., appt Staka 8./JG 77 (to WIA) Lt., awarded Ritterkreuz, III./JG Oblt., awarded DKG, III./JG Hptm. and Staka 8./JG 77, WIA Bf 109 G-6 (Black 2) shot up by P-38s and made an emergency landing NNE of Enna previously in JG 77, reclassified as Hptm. (A 1/Fl.) promo to Hptm.? Hptm., re-appt Staka 8./JG 77 (to at least ) lost Bf 109 G-6 (White 2) W of Amesano - uninjured appt acting Kdr. II./JG 77 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. III./JG 77 (to ) KIA Bf 109 G-6 (Yellow 1) shot down over Finta Mare vic Ploeşti/Romania and killed in his parachute after baling out. Credited with over 700 combat missions, 70 air victories, 25 more destroyed on the ground, and the sinking of a Russian motor torpedo boat. OMNUS, Albert. (W.B.K. Zwickau) on recommendation of Luftgaukdo. III, promo to Maj. (d.r./fl.). OMPTEDA, Christian, Freiherr von Maj., appt IIa/I. Fliegerkorps Leiter d. Siedlungsreferat Ost-Oberschlesien in Kattowitz, promo to Oberst. ONISCHKE, Heinrich promo to Maj Maj., trf from Koflug 3/VII to Ob.d.L. pool trf to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Kiew trf from Stab/Luftgaukdo. Charkow to Stab/Luftgaukdo. III (to ) trf to Stab/Luftgaukdo. Westfrankreich Maj., appt Ia op 1/Luftflotte Maj., appt Ia op 1 in Stab/Luftgaukdo. VII. ONKEN, Henry. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). OPALKA, Bruno. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). OPATZ, Kurt. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Breslau) promo to Oblt.(Kr.O./Fl.). OPDERBECK, Kurt. (DOB: ) Beobachter in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Oblt. in 1. (F)/Aufkl.Gr. 22, POW and WIA in Do 17P (4N+FH) shot up by GC I/5 N between Bourguignon and Jully -sur-sarce - reported MIA but later returned. Later, reassigned to LKS promo to Hptm. OPEL, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) Hptm.d.R. (Ln.), released from active service. OPHOVEN, Dr. Johannes van promo to Stabsarzt (d.r.). OPITZ, Dr.Ing.? Oberstingenieur, Bevollmächtigter (Beauftragter) für die Verbindungsstellen des Generalluftzeugmeister. OPITZ, Ernst. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Weimar) Hptm.(d.R./Flak), trf from Stab/Flak-Rgt. 58 to Flak-Ers.Abt trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 39 to Res.Flak-Abt Hptm. (d.r./flak) Hptm., appt Kdt. Flakschiessplatz Howachter Bucht (to 01.45) Maj., Ib/21. Flak-Div. OPITZ, Dr. Gerhard. (n.d.) Hptm., appt medical officer Stabsstaffel /TG 5. OPITZ, Hermann. (DOB: ). (DKG) Oblt., Stab III./St.G. 77 awarded the DKG promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). OPITZ, Konrad Nafü/Koflug Jüterbog-Damm, promo to Obstlt.(Ln.) Obstlt. and Nafü Koflug 12/VII (Neustadt/Weinstrasse). OPITZ, Reinhard. (DOB: in Rüdesheim am Rhein) received glider licence entered the Luftwaffe as an officer candidate. (n.d.) trained at LKS Berlin-Gatow underwent fighter training at Zerstörerschule II Neubiberg promo to Lt. (n.d.) with ZG 101 as an instructor (to 08.44) trf to Erg.St./JG trf to II./JG appt Stafü/Staka 7./JG became POW released earned a Dipl.Ing. in metallurgy regained his glider licence regained his private pilot's licence conferred with a doctorate (Dr.-Ing.E.h.). [ Not to be confused with Rudi Opitz]. OPITZ, Robert promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) at Lw.-Sportschule Berlin-Spandau, temporary duty to Inspektion des Erziehungs- u.bildungswesens d.lw. (L.In.10) trf to Luftgaukdo. XII for further assignment. OPITZ, Rudi. (DKG) in 3./ZG was Deputy Chief Instructor in Erprobungskdo Lt., in 3./ZG Oblt., appt Staka 1./JG 400 (to 07.44) appt acting Kdr. I./JG 400 for 4 weeks Hptm., appt Kdr. II./JG Oblt., awarded DKG, Erprobungsstelle Rechlin?. c Hptm. in JG 400, WIA in a rough landing of a burning Me 163 at Husum - hospitalized with several broken bones. Credited with one victory. OPITZ, Werner (DOB: in Oldenburg) Oblt., appt Staka 1./KGr.z.b.V. 300 (to ) Oblt. and Staka 3./KGr. z.b.v. Frankfurt promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). 1943

238 Staka 9./TG 1. [Version #2: Hptm., Staka 10./TG 2] Staka 3./TGr. 20. [c Hptm., appt Staka 5./SG 103 (to )]? Staka 9./TG Hptm., Staka in III./TG 2. OPKAMP, Herbert. (DOB: in Moers). (W.B.K. Moers) in 2. Flugh.Betr.Kp./ZG in 2. Flugh.Betr.Kp./SKG promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). OPOLKA, Hermann promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Ln.). OPPEL,? Hptm. with Jägerleitstand Ost (Udine)/Jagdfliegerführer Oberitalien. OPPEL, Karl-Friedrich (Friedrich-Karl?) von Hptm., appt Geschw.Adj./KG 54 (to WIA in an accident at Giebelstadt) promo to Hptm. OPPELN-BRONIKOWSKI, Bernhard von. (DOB: ). 1938/39? Hptm., Bttr.chef 5./Flak-Rgt Maj., Kdr. III./Flak-Rgt. General Göring, appt Kdr. III.(Scheinw.)/Flak-Rgt. 8. c appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 54 (to 12.41) appt Kdr. Flakschn.Rgt promo to Oberst Oberst and Kdr. Flakscheinw.Rgt. 54, appt Kdr. Flak-Ers.Rgt Oberst, appt Kdr. Flak-Ers.Rgt. 2 (to ). OPPEN, Günther von promo to Oberst Oberst, Kdr. Wehrbezirk Berlin III. OPPEN, Heinrich von. (DOB: ) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) trf to the Luftwaffe and sent to Fliegerschule Braunschweig for Beobachter (observer) training to Kreisflugpark Seerappen as Kp.-Führer appt Waffen-Offz. in Fliegerstaffel Neuhausen trf to Fliegergruppe Göppingen as Beobachter and Kp.-Führer trf to Ln.-Schule Halle for radio/navigation course trf to Ausbildungsstelle Neustrelitz appt Adjutant in Aufkl.Gr. 115 (Göppingen) promo to Hptm appt Staka in Aufkl.Gr. 115 (Göppingen) appt Staka in Aufkl.Gr. 123 (Grossenhain). [02.38 Hptm., appt Ic/Luftwaffengruppenkdo. 1 - not in his records]? appt Kp.-Chef at LKS Dresden trf to Stab/Koluft AOK Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (3. Kurz- Lehrgang) (to ) appt Ia/Koluft Panzergruppe promo to Maj appt Kdr. NAGr. 5 (to 07.42) appt Kdr. NAGr. 14 (to ) WIA shot down over Stalingrad in Erg.NAGr., ordered to RLM (Gen.d.Aufklärungsflieger L.In.1) for temporary duty promo to Obstlt. OPPEN, Robert von posthumously promo to Hptm. d.r. (Flg.). OPPERMANN, Heinrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.), posted to the Fallschirmjäger. OPPERMANN, Rudolf Hptm.(d.L./Fl.), trf from III./KG 26 to Luftzeuggruppe 11 (to ) Hptm.(d.R.), trf to Transportkolonne (mot) d.lw. 44/III. OPPERMANN, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Obstlt.(Flak) Obstlt., IIa in Stab/15. Flak-Div. (to ) trf to Flak-Ers.Abt. 62 (Führer-Reserve) ordered to RLM (L.I.Pers.) for temporary duty trf to Stab/Feldluftgaukdo. XXVI trf to Flak- Ers.Abt. 11. OPPERMANN, Willy promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Bau). OPPITZ,? Oblt., Staka 4./KGr.z.b.V OPPITZ, Hermann. (n.d.) Oblt., (acting?) Kdr. III./St.G. 77. OPROTKOWITZ, Heinz. (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt. in I./SG 2, awarded the DKG Oblt., with 2./SG Oblt., WIA - Fw 190 F-8 damaged on take-off due to poor ground conditions Oblt., appt Staka 2./SG 103 (to ). Credited with one victory. ORDA, Karl-Heinz promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) Hptm. d.r. in Flakscheinw.Abt. 128, appt provisional Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Abt. 808 (still 04.45). OREMUS, Dr. Konrad promo to Stabsarzt (d.r.). ORGELMANN, Otto Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Rgt. 5/VI appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Rgt. 84/VI (or Bau-Btl. 5/VI?)? Obstlt., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Rgt. 4/VI. ORGLMEISTER, Franz promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.) with Abwicklungsstab/Lg.Kdo. II, trf to Stab/Lg.Kdo. I. ORLAMÜNDER, Wilfried promo to Oblt.(d.R.) Oblt. and Chef 21. (mittl.flugm.leit-kp.)/ln.-rgt ORLOPP, Heinrich. (DOB: ) Oblt. (Flak) in 3./Pz.Jäg.Abt. 4. Lw.-Feld-Div promo to Hptm. ORLOWSKI, Helmut. (DOB: ). (R, DKG) Oblt., trf from Aufkl.Gr. 10 to LKS Dresden Hptm., appt Staka Aufkl.St. 1.(F)/120 (to 11.42) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal.

239 Hptm., awarded DKG, 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Hptm., trf from Ob.d.L. pool to Fernaufkl.Gr Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. Aufkl.Gr promo to Maj appt permanent Kdr. Aufkl.Gr. 122 (to ) Maj., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. FAGr MIA in Ju 88 D-1 believed shot down by P-38s NE of Pescara/Italy. ORPKY, Horst-Helmut. E. (DOB: in Weizenrodau/Schweidnitz) in NJG 3, promo to Oblt. 03/ Oblt., 2./NJG Oblt., appt Staka 6./NJG 3. 27/ Oblt. in 6./NJG 3, KIA - Ju 88 C-6 crashed vic Briesen near Cottbus. Buried in Potsdam. Credited with 3 victories. ORTEGEL, Ernst. (DOB: in Bayreuth). (DKG) in 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr Lt. in 4.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 10, awarded the DKG. Last rank: Oblt. ORTELT, Erich. c Hptm. d.r. (Flg.), retired. ORTH, Dieter Lt., 4.(Pz)/Schl.G Lt., WIA when belly-landing at Melitopol West following technical problems - helping Rumanians convert to the Hs shot down by ground fire vic Sviatogorovka Lt.?, Staka 11./SG Lt., (pilot) awarded the Ehrenpokal. ORTH, Heinrich. (DOB: in Duttweiler/Saarland). (R) KIA near Shaikovka Ofw., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, 4./Fsch.Jg. Sturm-Rgt. ORTH, Heinz. (DOB: ). (DKG) at FAS I, promo to Oblt Oblt., 5./Lehr- Bttr. awarded the DKG. ORTH, Paul promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Bau-). ORTHEIL, Herbert promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Chef 8. (Telegrafenbau-Kp.)/Ln.- Rgt. (mot) 12. ORTHLIEB, Hans promo to Obstlt Obstlt., in Stab/Koflug 22/XI (as Maj. beim Stab and Ia) trf from Fl.Pl.Kdo. 24/VI to Fl.H.Kdtr. 207/VI Twente and appt Kdt. (to c ). c Obstlt., appr Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 204/XI Twente. ORTHMANN, Kurt. (i.g.). (DKG) Hptm., appt Ia/10. Lw.-Feld-Div trf to the Generalstabskorps d.lw. and promo to Maj Hptm., Ia/3. Lw.-Felddivision Maj., awarded DKG, Stab/II. Fsch.Korps. ORTHMANN, Kurt Oblt., in Aufkl.Gr. 10. ORTHMANN, Manfred Hptm.d.R. in Flieger-Ers.Btl. XVII, trf to Luftflotte 3. ORTHMANN, Werner. (DOB: ) Oblt. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in II./Ln.-Rgt. 32, released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N). ORTHMANN, Wilhelm promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). ORTHNER, Dr. (med.) Hans. (W.B.K. Innsbruck) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). ORTHOFER, Alfons ( Ali ). (DOB: in Neustadt/Donau). (R) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) pre-military flight training at the Dt. Verkehrsfliegerschule Schleissheim (to ) trf to the Luftwaffe and appt Kp.-Offz. in Fahr-Abt. Rendsburg appt Adjutant in Flieger-Ers.Abt. 15 (Neubiberg) promo to Oblt appt Adjutant in Fliegergeschwader 134 (Dortmund) ordered temporary duty to JGr. Lippstadt for fighter pilot training (to ) awarded the Lw. pilot license assigned to I./KG 165 at Kitzingen for fighter pilot training trf to II./St.G. 165 at Schweinfurt ordered temporary duty to Fliegertechnische Schule Jüterbog to attend Staffelkapitäne training course (to ) appt Staffelführer in II./St.G. 165 (Schweinfurt) awarded the Lw. instrument flying certificate promo to Hptm appt Stafü and then Staka in I./St.G. 162 at Jever (to ) ordered temporary duty to attend the Höh.Lw.-Schule Berlin-Gatow (7. Lehrgang) (to ) Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to did not complete the course and dropped as a Generalstab candidate) ordered temporary duty to Stab/General z.b.v. d.luftflotte 4 (to ) ordered temporary duty to Stab/Luftgaukdo. XII )to ) appt Ia op in Stab/Luftflotte 2. (n.d.) appt (acting?) Ia in Stab/Flieger-Div. 7 (to ) awarded the E.K. II Hptm., appt Kdr. II./St.G. 77 (to ) or Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. II./St.G Maj., appt Kdr. Stukaschule 1 (to ) Maj., appt Kommodore St.G. 77 (to ) KIA in Ju 87B destroyed on the runway during a surprise Russian air attack on Belorechenskaya, a Luftwaffe field strip in North Caucasia. Posthumously promo to Obstlt. with effect from Credited with 437 missions, destroyed 10 warships, 27 freighters (50,000 GRT), 140 tanks, 45 AA guns and 43 artillery positions. ORTHWEIN, Fritz promo to Maj. ÖRTKEN, Dr.? Maj., in Stab/Gen.d.Flakwaffe.

240 ORTLIEB, Fritz promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 1/XI (Westerland/Sylt). ORTLIEB, Hans Obstlt.(Erg.O.), trf from Koflug 22/XI to Fl.H.Kdtr. 103/XI (See) and appt Kdt. ORTLOFF, Oskar promo to Oblt.(d.R.) Oblt. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 31/VII (Ansbach). ORTMANN, Emil. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm. (Ln.), trf from the Luftnachrichtentruppe to the Fallschirmjäger. ORTMANN, Erich. (DOB: ) promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) trf from Rüstungsinspektion III to Rüstungsinspektion XI b. ORTMANN, Felix promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). ORTMANN, Gerhard. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.), trf from the Luftnachrichtentruppe to the Fallschirmjäger. ORTMANN, Günter. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). (n.d.) Oblt., appt Ia op 2 F of 16. Flak-Div. (to ) Oblt., appt Ia op 2 Fa MG of VI. Flakkorps. (to ). ORTMANN, Hans-Uwe (Hans-Ute?) promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 1./KG 2 (to ) WIA by ground fire E of Volos in the Aegean - Do 17 Z (U5+AH) KIA - struck mid-air by a bomb near Sharok in the vicinity of Lake Ilmen (Do 17 Z) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal. ORTMANN, Willi. (DOB: ) Oblt. (A 1/Ln.) at Ln.-Schule promo to Hptm.(A 1/Ln.) Hptm. and Chef Ln.-Flieger-Kp./Ln.-Rgt. 3 Legion Condor. ORTNER, Dr. (med.) Ludwig promo to Oberstabsarzt (d.r.z.v.). ORTNER, Franz Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Kraftfahrtechnischen Schule d.lw. Rudolstadt to Heereskraftfahrpark Luga. ORTNER, Fritz. (W.B.K. Nürnberg I) promo to Maj. (d.r./flak). ORTNER-WEIGAND, Wolfgang Obstlt., appt Kdr. Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 62 (to ) Obstlt., appt Kdr. FFS C 7 (to ). ORTNER-WIEGAND, Rudolf. (DOB: in Klagenfurt) entered the österreichische Armee promo to Lt. WWI served with the Infanterie, then with the Fliegertruppe served with the Kärntner Alpenjäger-Rgt. 11 (to ) promo to Maj. (Titel) promo to Stabshauptmann promo to Maj. (RDA) trf to the Zivil-Bundesdienst reactivated into the Austrian Bundesheer and promo to Obstlt. c Obstlt., Referent with Kdo. d.luftstreitkräfte of the Austrian Air Force trf to the Luftwaffe from the Austrian Bundesheer with a rank of Obstlt. (RDA ) RDA of received assigned to Abwichlungsstelle Kdo. d.luftstreitkräfte Oberst, appt Kdr. Fliegerwaffenschule E Leipzig-Mockau (to 1938) appt Kdr. Fl.Ers.Abt. 12 later Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 12 (to ) appt Kdr. Fliegerschule Celle and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H. Celle promo to Oberst (RDA ) appt Kdr. Fliegerschule FFS C 7, Finsterwalde and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H. Finsterwalde promo to Gen.Maj appt Offizier z.b.v. des RLM and Ob.d.L. (pending assignment) released from service available but without assignment available retired in Wien. ORTWEIN, Fritz Kdr. Fluganwärter-Btl. 4, promo to Maj ordered to Ausb.Btl. (OA) Oschatz for temporary duty Maj., appt provisional Kdr. Ausbildungs-Btl. Offizieranwärter Oschatz. ORZEGOWSKI, Ernst. (DOB: in Hamburg). (R, DKG). c completed training and assigned to St.G Uffz., awarded the Ehrenpokal Uffz., awarded DKG, 4./St.G Fahnenjunker Fw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 7./SG 10. Credited with over 600 combat missions in Tangstedt. OSCHLIES, Ernst Hptm.(W), trf from RLM pool to Luftmunitionsanstalt Oberndorf promo to Maj appt acting Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 405 (still 04.45). OSIUS, Gert Oblt., Chef Fernmeldekompanie I./Luftlande-Sturm-Rgt. WIA vic Chania. OSSEK, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Leitmeritz) promo to Oblt.(Kr.O./Ln.) Oblt. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 2/III (Greifswald). OSSIG, Richard. (DOB: in Rengersdorf near Glatz) entered the Heer. WWI served initially in the Infanterie then with the Fliegertruppe trf to the Polizei promo to Polizei-Lt promo to Polizei-Oblt promo to Polizei-Hptm appt Erg.-

241 Offizier (Luftwaffe) with a rank of Maj appt Kdt. Flughafen Hannover appt Militär- Leiter Fl.Üb. (air maneuver) Hannover promo to Obstlt activated appt Flughafenbereichs Kdt. Travemünde promo to Oberst appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. Seeland appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 2/XI (to 09.44) appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 2/XVII, Prag promo to Gen.Maj in Soviet captivity released in Hannover. OSSMANN, Rüdiger. (DKG) Lt., 1./SKG 210 WIA - Bf 110 E-2 (S9+DH) crashed S of Tenkewe due to engine damage Lt., 1./ZG Lt., 1./ZG 1 awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., I./ZG 1 awarded the DKG Oblt., 1./ZG Oblt. and Staka 1./ZG 1, KIA in Bf 110 G-2 (S9+AH) shot down by Allied bombers 20 km E of Dümmersee. Credited with 3 victories. OSSOWSKI, Otto. (DOB: in Schleswig) assigned to a Transportstaffel (See) trf to 6. Seenotstaffel Oblt., in 9. Seenotstaffel, WIA in 9. Seenotstaffel Hptm., appt Staka Seenotstaffel 80 (to ). OSSWALD, Friedrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Jena) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). OSSWALD, Gerhard Oblt. and Staka Stabsstaffel /KG 2, POW - Do 17 Z (U5+KA) shot down by Hurricanes of 111 Sqdn. during raid on Eastchurch aerodrome, crashed at Pherbec Bridge, Barham promo to Hptm. OSSWALD, Gotthilf Hptm., appt Führer Heimat-Flak-Abt. 40/IV. OSSWALD, Heinrich. (DOB: in Buer) Ofw., with 1./JG promo to Hptm appt Staka 4./JG 77 (to Oblt., KIA in Bf 109 G-6/trop) shot down by Spitfire SE of Gabes, ditched at sea. Credited with 5 victories. OSSWALD, Heinrich Oblt. and Staka 2./KG 26, POW(KIA?) - He 111 H-5 (1H+MK) shot down by ships AA fire while on a mission to Newcastle/Tyne crashed at sea 96 km ESE of Seaham Harbour, picked up after drifting for 37 hours and made POW. OSSWALD, Johannes promo to Hptm.(Kr.O.) Hptm. and Führer kleine Luftmeldesammelstelle/Lg.Nachr.Abt. 14. OSSWALD, Paul. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Halle/Saale) Hptm. (d.r./flak). OSTEN, Artur Hptm., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 7/I promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) Maj., Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 207/XII (Hiwi). OSTEN, Eugen von der promo to Oberst (Flak) Oberst, appt Kdt. Flakschiessplatz Deep (to 1945). OSTEN, Hans von der. (DOB: ) Maj.(z.D.), with Wehrmeldeamt Bernau trf to Wehrmeldeamt Berlin-Neukölln Obstlt. (z.d.) (W.O.) (RDA ), with Wehrmeldeamt Berlin-Neukölln. OSTEN, Hans-Georg von der. (DOB: ) Maj., appt IIa/Jagdfliegerführer promo to Obstlt appt IIa/1. Nachtjagddivision Obstlt.(Erg.O.), temporary duty from RLM pool (previously in Stab/1. Jagddivision) to Koflug 8/XII for Bodenorganisation training trf to Lg.Kdo. Belg./Nordfr. for assignment as a Fliegerhorst Kdt Obstlt., in Stab/Koflug 22/XI Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 4/VI (to 04.45?) appt NS-Führungsoffizier/3. Fliegerschuldivision. OSTEN, Otto Maj., Kdr. V./Lg.Nachr.Rgt promo to Obstlt.(Ln.). OSTEN, Wedig von der Oblt. pilot, in 4./LG 1 (MIA - in Ju 88 A-5 (L1+JM) shot down by AA fire over Benghazi). OSTENDORF, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Oldenburg i.o. I) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). OSTENDORF, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt in Ln.-Rgt OSTENDORP, Helmut Oblt., 9./JG Oblt., Staka 5./JG 301 KIA - Fw 190 A-9 shot down Jävenitz. Buried at Gardelegen. Credited with one victory. OSTENDORP, Karl. (DOB: ) Oblt. (Tr.O.) (Ln.) in IV./Ln.-Rgt. (mot) 120, KIA. Posthumously promo to Hptm. with effect from OSTER, Dieter. (DOB: in Dresden). (R, DKG) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded DKG, 2./Flak-Rgt Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Chef 2./Flak-Rgt. 8 (mot) in schw.flak-ers.abt. 38, promo to Hptm. Credited with at least 17 tanks destroyed and 7 more damaged.

242 OSTERHAUSEN, Hans von Oblt., with 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Koluft Afrika (to 02.42)? 1942 Hptm. and (acting?) Staka 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 121 (to 07.42) promo to Maj Hptm., Staka, awarded the Ehrenpokal Maj., Kdr. Aufklärungsgruppe Afrika, trf to FFS C 2. OSTERHOLD, August. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Oblt in Nahaufkl.St. 7./Aufkl.Gr Oblt. and Beobachter (observer) in NAGr. 6, KIA in Fw 189 A-2 shot down by a fighter over Korushi Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in 1. (H)/Aufkl.Gr. 21, awarded the DKG. OSTERKAMP, Heinz. (DOB: in Schleswig). (DKG) Ofw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 21, awarded the DKG Oblt. and pilot in 9./KG 6. OSTERKAMP, Theodor. (DOB: in Düren-Rölsdorf). (RkHS, PleM, R) joined the navy as a reservist after the army rejected him for medical reasons. WWI served with the Seeflieger, rising to Lt.z.S awarded Pour le Mérite. (n.d.) awarded the Ritterkreuz des Königsliche Haus Ordens von Hohenzollern mit Schwerter left the navy. 1920s worked at many aviation related odd jobs Lt.z.See a.d. Flugleiter of LD Severa. 1920s set up Jagdfliegerschule was Leiter of Seeflugstation Holtenau (to 1931) appt Leiter Seeflugstation Norderney (to ) flew in international aviation competitions entry into the Luftwaffe with a rank of Hptm. (RDA ) promo to Maj appt Staka in JG 132 ( to ) appt Kdr. in JG 134 (to ) promo to Obstlt. (RDA from ) appt Kdr. JFS 1 Werneuchen and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H. Werneuchen appt Kdr. IV./JG 132 (to ) promo to acting Oberst appt Kommodore. JG 51 (to ) promo to Oberst promo to Gen.Maj appt Jagdfliegerführer 1 (to ) awarded Ritterkreuz appt Jagdfliegerführer 2 (to ) appt Fliegerführer Afrika and Kdr. Luftgaustab Afrika assigned to Führerreserve OKL appt Höhere Fliegerausbildungskommandeur 3, Berlin promo to Gen.Lt appt Höherer Flieger- Ausbildung-Kdr. 17, Wien appt Offizier z.b.v.des RLM und OKL. (pending assignment) at the disposition of Luftflotten-Kdo appt Jagdfliegerführer Sizilien (to ) appt Kdr. Inspektion der Bodenorganisation West der Luftwaffe/RLM in Luftwaffen Kurlazarett Oberschreiberau-Rupprechtssteg at the disposition of the Flieger-Ersatz- Div released from service due to criticism of the High Command. Credited with as many as 38 air victories (6 in WW II) in Baden Baden, buried there at the Hauptfriedhof. OSTERKORN, Alfred Flieger-Oberingenieur and Führer Werft-Abt. 69/III. OSTERLOH, Heinz. (DOB: or ) promo to Oblt Oblt. and Ln.Offz. in Stab/Btl. Burckhardt, ordered to Stab/Ramke in Rome for temporary duty Oblt. (Ln.), posted to the Fallschirmjäger promo to Hptm.(Ln.) OSTERMANN, Hugo. (DOB: ) Oblt., in LLG promo to Hptm. OSTERMANN, Josef. (DOB: in Ahlen/Westf.) Hptm., trf from Feldluftpark Flers to Feldluftpark Cambrai trf to Luftpark Paderborn. OSTERMANN, Klaus Maj., appt Kdr. NSGr. 7 (to ). [Perhaps this is the same fellow as OSTMANN, Klaus?]. OSTERMANN, Max-Hellmuth. (DOB: in Hamburg). (RES) joined the Luftwaffe as a Fahnenjunker promo to Lt in I./ZG 1 (to 03.40) trf to 1./JG 21 (later renamed 7./JG 54) in 7./JG downed JG 54's 1,000 victory Lt., Staka 7./JG promo to Oblt Lt., awarded Ritterkreuz and promo to Oblt. (RDA ) appt Staka 3./JG 54 (to at least ) Oblt., awarded Eichenlaub and appt Staka 8./JG 54 (to at least ) shot down and severely WIA - Bf 109 F-4 (Black 1) Oblt., awarded the Schwerter to the Ritterkreuz. c re-appt Staka 8./JG 54 (to ) KIA in Bf 109 G-2 (Black 1) shot down by 9 P-40 Russian fighters over Lake Ilmen or near Amossovo north of Velikiye Luki, depending on the version; Ammosovo is also given as the location). Credited with 102 air victories in more than 300 combat missions. Downed 5 times. OSTERMANN, Dr. Waldemar Oberarzt and Gruppenarzt II./JG 5 (to 1944). OSTERMAYER, Hans (Paul?) appt Kdr. II./3. Lw.-Felddivision Hptm.(Tr.O.), trf Höheren Kdo. der Feldausbildungsregimenter und Feldersatz-Btle. d.lw. to Flieger-Btl.z.b.V. Westfrankreich Hptm., appt Kdr. Flieger-Btl. z.b.v. Westfrankreich promo to Maj. d.r. (Flg.). c appt Kdr. II./Flughafenschutz-Rgt. Westfrankreich (to 07.44?). OSTERMAYER, Hans Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XXIII (to 11.44).

243 OSTERMAYER, Hermann Maj.(Erg.O.), at FFS C Zeltweg in Stab/XI. Fliegerkorps, promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. Fallschirm-Granatwerfer-Btl. 2. OSTERMAYER, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Obstlt.(Flak) Obstlt., appt Ic in Stab/26. Flak-Div. (still ). OSTERMEIER, Hans-Arno. (DOB: in Budapest). (RE) Maj.(Heer?), appt Kdr. Fsch.Pz.Sturm-Btl. Hermann Göring (still 02.45) Hptm.d.R., Führer Kampfgruppe Pz.Gren.Div. "Feldherrnhalle" awarded the Ritterkreuz Obstlt., appt Kdr. Fsch.Pz.Gren.Rgt. 3 Hermann Göring (to ) Maj.d.R., Führer Fsch.Pz.Gren.Rgt. 3 "Hermann Göring"awarded the Eichenlaub in Waldkraiburg. OSTERMEIER, Ludwig. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Würzburg) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). OSTERMEYER, Karlheinz (Karl-Heinz) in 5./Ln.-Rgt. 34, promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm., appt Nafü/12. Flak-Div. (mot.). OSTERMEYER, Wilhelm with Wehrbezirkskdo. Braunschweig, promo to Obstlt. (z.d.) released from service. OSTERMÜNCHNER, Dr. Max Hptm., appt Kdt. Flakschiessplatz Quiberville (to 01.42) promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) with Wehrmachtortskommandantur Amsterdam, trf to Wehrmachtortskommandantur Hilversum. OSTERNDORF,? Hptm., Ib in Stab/Kü.Fl.Gr. 706 or 506?). OSTERRITTER, Karl. (DOB: in Baden) in 6. Seenotstaffel Lt., trf to 4. Seenotstaffel. OSTERROHT, Hans-Joachim. (DOB: ). (i.g.). (DKG) pre-military flight training with DVS (to ) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) trf to the Luftwaffe and sent to Grosse KFS Lechfeld for pilot training trf to KG 154 (Fassberg) as a pilot trf to I./KG 154 (Hannover) appt Kp.-Chef in I./KG 254. o appt Staka in I./KG appt Ia in Stab/Lehrgeschwader (Greifswald) received the Lw. advanced flying certificate appt Ia/Luftflottenkdo appt Ia op 1 (or Ib?) in Stab/7. Flieger-Div Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (4. Kurz-Lehrgang) (to ) appt Ia op 1 in Stab/XI. Fliegerkorps trf into the Generalstab d.lw promo to Maj appt Ia in Stab/Nahkampfführer beim VIII. Fliegerkorps Maj., appt Ia in Stab/1. Fliegerdivision Maj., awarded DKG, Stab/Flieger-Div promo to Obstlt. OSTERROTH, Fritz Hptm., trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. XII to RLM pool temporary duty to Fl.Ausb.Rgt promo to Maj. OSTERTAG, Dr. Erwin Maj., Kdr. Ausbildungsstab für Sperrbatterien/Luftgau II Maj., appt Kdt. Flakschiessplatz Radom (to 02.44?) appt Kdr. IV./Feld-Rgt.d.Lw appt Kdr. IV./9. Lw.-Feld-Div Maj.(d.R./Flak), Kdr. IV./Lw.-Felddivision 9, trf to 9. Lw.- Felddivision and appt Kdr. I. Btl in Art.Rgt. 9 (L), trf to Feld-Ers.Btl. d.lw. 3 (to ) Maj. (d.r.), trf to Luftflottenkdo. 1 for further assignment trf to II. Lw.-Feldkorps for further assignment. OSTERWALD, Friedrich Flieger-Stabsingenieur and Führer Werft-Abt. Wesendorf. OSTFELDEN, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Wien IV) Hptm. (d.r./flak). OSTHOLT, Erwin Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. II./Feld-Rgt.d.Lw promo to Maj. OSTHUES, Wilhelm promo to Hptm.(Kr.O.) Hptm. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 23/III (Guben). OSTLER, Anton Oblt. and Staka 6./St.G. 3, shot down in Ju 87 (S7+HN). OSTLER, Hans promo to Maj.d.R Maj.(d.R.), Kdr. Flak-Abt. 687, appt Kdr. Flak- Ers.Abt. 94 (to ) appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt Maj., appt Kdr. Flak- Ers.Abt. 36 (still 04.45). OSTLER, Karl. (DOB: in Ingolstadt) promo to Oblt trf to I./ZG 1 and subsequently appt Adjutant promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). c Adjutant I./ZG now Adjutant I./JG Hptm., Adj. I./JG OSTLER, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Fürth) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). OSTMANN, Klaus. (DOB: in Schoppenstedt/Wolf.) Oblt. in 8./St.G. 1, WIA 20 km S of the Isle of Wight; MG rounds or fragments hit in right knee and right arm hospitalized at Valognes in II./St.G. 1, promo to Maj. [Perhaps this is the same fellow as OSTERMANN, Klaus?] OSTMANN, Rüdiger Oblt. in I./ZG 1, KIA in Bf 110 G-2 shot down in air combat SW of Bremen.

244 OSTWALD,? Oblt., Adj. in Stab/Flak-Abt OSTWALD, Engelbert. (DOB: in Achmer) promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.) in Stab/DLM Rumänien Hptm. d.r. in Flieger-Ers.Btl. XVII, trf to Stab/XIV. Fliegerkorps. OSTWALD, Ernst. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Wesermünde) Hptm. (d.r./flak). OSTWALDT, Kurt. (i.g.) promo to Hptm (or ?) appt Referent Ia op 2 in Lw.-Führungsstab Ia op (Flak). OSWALD, Franz. (DOB: in Jena). (R, DKG) Beobachter in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 123, shot down and became POW of the French - Ju began flying operations (Pz)/Schl.G. 1 MIA - Hs 129 B-2 hit by AA in Pl.Qu but evaded capture and later returned - no further details Oblt., appt Staka 8.(Pz.)/Schl.G. 2 (to ) WIA by ground fire near Bou Arada (Hs 129 B-2) Oblt., awarded DKG, 8.(Pz.)/Sch.G. 2. Late Oblt. in 8./Schl.G. 2, WIA - badly burned hands, face and thighs by an accidental flare discharge in the Hs 129 cockpit - hospitalized for 6 weeks at Oberföhring appt Staka 13.(Pz.)/SG 9 (to 12.44) Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 13.(Pz.)/SG promo to Hptm Hptm., trf from SG 9 to Erp.Kdo. 26 as Kommandoführer in München. Credited with over 300 missions and 44 tanks destroyed. OSWALD, Heinrich Oblt., appt Staka 2./KG 26 (to POW off Norway) - He 111 H-5 (1H+MK) - ditched c.95 km ESE of Seaham Harbour, drifted for 37 hours before being picked up by the British. OSWALD, Richard promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Chef 7. (Telegrafenbau-Kp.)/Ln.- Rgt. (mot) 14. OSWICZINSKI, Franz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). OTERSEN, Heinrich. (W.B.K. Hamburg II) as recommended by Luftgaukdo. Westfrankreich, promo to Maj. (d.r./flak). OTHEGRAVEN, Maximilian von Hptm.(d.L.), appt Kdr. Res.Fest.Flak-Abt. 341 (to c.06.42) Maj., Kdr. Flak-Abt. 497 (still 02.44) Maj., Kdr. Flak-Abt. 901 (to 09.44). OTHERS, Dr. (med.) Paul promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). OTHMER, Willy. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). OTOLSKI, Oskar. (DOB: in Ayssehnen, Krs. Memel/Ostpreussen). (R, DKG) Hptm., Staka 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm., awarded DKG, 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Hptm., in 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 121, appt provisional Kdr. FAGr named from provisional to permanent Kdr. FAGr promo to Maj Maj., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. FAGr Maj., appt Kdr. II./Erg.Aufkl.Geschw. 1 (to ) KIA near Pardubitz. OTT, Dr.? Stabsarzt III./KG 51. [Note: likely Heinz or Walter]. OTT, Adolf promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak). OTT, Ernst. c Hptm., Kdr. Fliegergruppe Hptm., Kdr. II./St.G Hptm., appt Kdr. III./St.G. 2 (to ) in Stab I./ZG Hptm., appt Kdr. I./ZG 2 (to KIA - in Bf 110 C (3M+AB) shot down S of Portland by fighters during attack on Portland naval base/u.k.). OTT, Franz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). OTT, Friedrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Meissen) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). OTT, Friedrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). OTT, Friedrich Hptm. (z.v.) with Auffanglager Ütersen, trf to Aufklärungsgeschwader 102 (to ) trf to Luftflotte 2 for further assignment. OTT, Heinz. (DKG) Fw., awarded the DKG Uffz., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. and Staka 3./SG 77. OTT, Heinz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Fulda) Hptm., Kdr. Flak-Ers.Abt. 3 (to ) Hptm. (d.r./flak) Maj. and Kdr., awarded the Ehrenpokal. OTT, Heinz Hptm.?, appt Staka 5./LG 1 (to 12.40) promo to Maj ( ?) Maj., appt provisional Kdr. IV./LG 1 (to 09.43). c Maj., appt Kdr. I./LG 1 (to 03.44) Maj., awarded Ehrenpokal Maj., appt Kdr. I./LG 1 (2d appt to 11.44). OTT, Dr. Heinz promo to Stabsarzt (d.r.). OTT, Dr. Herbert. (DOB: in München) trf to Fliegergruppe Neubrandenburg (to ) trf to Lw.San.St. Neubiberg (to ) promo to Assistenarzt promo to Oberarzt trf to III./KG 51 (to ) promo to Stabsarzt trf to

245 San.-Ers.Abt.d.Lw. (to ) trf to Lw.-San.St. Stammersdorf (to ) trf to Lw.-San.St. Baden (to ) trf to Lw.-San.Abt./24 Flak-Div. (to ). OTT, Josef promo to Hptm.(d.R.) Hptm. and Maj. beim Stabe in Stab II./Ln.-Rgt OTT, Josef Hptm., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 19/VII. OTT, Martin. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Neuwied) Hptm., trf from 1./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 12 to II./Lg.Nachr.Rgt.z.b.V Hptm.(d.R.), Nafü/Koflug 6/XIII, trf to Stab/Deutschen Verbindungsoffizier beim Führungsstab der Finnischen Luftwaffe Hptm. (d.r./ln.). OTT, Rudolf Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Luftgaukolonnenführer Belgien-Nordfrankreich to Kraftfahrausbildungsstelle der Fliegertruppe 6. OTT, Dr. Walter promo to Stabsarzt (d.r.). OTT, Willy Hptm.(Kr.O.), trf from Kampfbeobachtervorschule 2 to Kampfbeobachterschule Hptm., appt Staka 12./JG 110 (to ). OTTA, Erich Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. 6/VI to Lg.Kdo. VI. OTTE,? Hptm., Stab I./JG 54 WIA - a passenger on a Go 145 A-1 (D-IEGY), that crashed at Böblingen due to a fractured wing spar. OTTE, Adolf. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). OTTE, Heinrich. (DOB: in Freihert/Kreis Osterode i.h.) assigned to Fl.H. Lille promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) Maj. (d.r.) with Fl.H.Kdtr. A 209/XI, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 17/IV appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 16/IV. c appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 208.XVII Maj., released from active duty. OTTE, Heinrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). OTTE, Karl Oberst, Leiter Luftpark Eschwege (later Kitzingen) (to 01.41) appt Leiter Feldluftpark Cyr (later 4/XII) (to 04.41) Oberst, appt Leiter Luftzeugamt 1/XI, Schwerin (or Luftpark 2/VIII, Gleiwitz?) Oberst, Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A Lemberg (Lvov) Oberst (Erg.O.), trf from Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Moskau to Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Westfrankreich Oberst, stellv. Kdr. Feldluftzeuggruppe Westfrankreich. OTTE, Dr.(jur.) Maximilian. (DOB in Rawitsch/Provinz Posen). (RE, DKG). (n.d.) attained a law degree joined the Kriegsmarine. c trf from the Kriegsmarine to the Luftwaffe Lt., Offizier z.b.v. in RLM, trf to II./ZG 1 as a pilot (to ). (n.d.) briefly with JGr promo to Oblt trf to Stab/JG Oblt.in Stab /JG 77, WIA in take-off accident at Bonn-Hangelar. Late trf to Stukaschule training completed, assigned to 9./St.G appt Staka 9./St.G Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded DKG, 9./St.G Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz Hptm. at LKS 3, trf to Stab/St.G Hptm., appt Kdr. II./St.G. 2 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. II./SG 2 (to KIA) promo to Maj Maj., awarded Eichenlaub (No. 433) after 1,000 th combat mission. 20(05?) KIA Ju 87 D shot down 3km SE of Koshnitsa vic Iaşi/Romania, probably by AA or ground fire. Credited with 1,179 combat missions. Shot down 4 times. OTTE, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). OTTE, Walter. (DOB: ) Oblt., 3./JG Oblt., appt Staka 3./JG 26 (to ) Staka 2./Erg.JGr. West Oblt., appt Staka 11./JG 26 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 5./JG 27 (to , KIA following combat with a B-17, force-landing 25 km N of Cosenza due to fuel starvation). Buried at Cassino-Cairo. OTTE, Wilhelm Maj. and Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 114/XVII Niš (to 10.44). ÖTTEKING, Heinrich Ofw., III./JG Lt., 8./JG Oblt., appt Staka 7./Zerstörerschule 2 (to ) appt Staka 2./Schlachtfliegerschule Oblt., appt Staka 2./JG 108 (to ). c Oblt., appt Staka 1./JG Oblt., Staka 1./JG 302 KIA shot down by defensive fire vic Bugyi. Credited with 3 victories. [two people?] OTTEMEYER, Adolf. c Obstlt., appt Kdt. Lw.-Übungsplatz Ahrbrück (to 01.42) Obstlt., appt Kdr. I./9. Lw.-Feld-Div Obstlt., appt Kdr. I./Jäger-Rgt. 17 (L) (to ) appt Kdr. Lw.-Jäger-Rgt in Einsatzstab Don/Lw.-Bautruppe, promo to Oberst. OTTEN, Heinrich Oblt. and Hs 129 pilot in 5./Schl.G. 1 - damaged on landing at Pl.Qu promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.). OTTEN, Oskar promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak) in Flak-Ers.Abt. 4, trf to Nachschub- Kp. 6/XVII.

246 OTTENBERG, Ernst. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Königsberg/Pr. I) Hptm.?, appt Kdr. I./7. Lw.-Feld-Div Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). OTTER, Josef. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. München II) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). OTTERNBERG, Siegfried Oblt.(Kr.O./Fl.), trf from Luftdienstkdo. 61 to Erg.Fernaufkl.Gr. Weimar-Nohra trf from Erg.FAGr. to 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Oblt. in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 120, KIA shot down by a Spitfire 8 km W of Sumburgh Head/Shetlands - Ju 88 D-5 (A6+BH). OTTICH, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). ÖTTING, Friedrich Hptm., in Stab/KG 3 (to ) Hptm. and Staka Stabsstaffel/KG 3, MIA in Do 17 Z-3 (5K+DA) damaged by AA fire in the London area in the evening and later crashed in the North Sea off the Dutch coast vic Westerschelde remains washed ashore. OTTISCH(OTTITSCH?), Ferdinand. (DKG) Lt., unspecified Aufkl.Gr., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded the DKG Oblt. in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122, KIA on the ground during Allied air attack on Elmas airfield on Sardinia. OTTMAIER, Franz promo to Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) (Flieger). OTTMANN, Erwin. (DOB: ) in Flak-Ers.Abt. 12, promo to Hptm. (Tr.O.) appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 424 (E) (still 04.45). OTTMAR, Emil promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) Maj., Ic 5 Presse/Luftflotte 6. OTTMAR, Dr. (med.) Walter promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). OTTNAD, Alexander. (DKG) Ofhr., 8./JG Ofhr., 8./JG with 11./JG Lt., 8./JG Lt., 8./JG WIA - Bf 109 G-6 (Red 10 + I) crashed at Crailsheim during a transfer flight Lt., appt acting Staka 7./JG 27 (to POW) /JG 27 - lost Bf 109 G-6 (Blue 9+I) crashing W of Evreux due to AA Lt. in III./JG 27, awarded the DKG. Credited with 12 victories. OTTNAD, Manfred Ritter von. (DOB: ) Maj., appt Kdr. Ln.-Abt. 133 and Nafü/13. Flak-Div. (mot.) (to 06.42) assigned to the staff of a call-up examination center. OTTO,? Oberst, Kdr. Flieger-Rgt. 63. OTTO,? Lt. (Kr.O.) appt Führer Trsp.Kol. d.lw. 164/III. OTTO,? Lt. and Ju 52 pilot in 10.(Flieger)/Ln.-Rgt. 40. OTTO, Alfred. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). OTTO, Alfred. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Magdeburg II) Hptm. (d.r./flak). OTTO, Erwin. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bochum) Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Stab/Flakscheinw.Rgt. 7 to 13. Flakdiv Hptm. (d.r./flak). OTTO, Fritz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. OTTO, Hans. (DOB: ) Oblt., trf from Aufkl.St.(F) A/88 to Aufkl.Gr promo to Hptm in Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe, trf to LKS promo to Maj. OTTO, Heinrich. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt promo to Hptm. OTTO, Heinrich promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) in IV./KG 2, trf to Luftgaukdo. XI for further assignment. OTTO, Herbert. (DOB: ) Maj., in RLM (L.In.4), appt Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 40 (mot) (to ) promo to Oberst in RLM (Gen.d.Flakwaffe), appt Abt.-Chef (Flakbeute) in Gen.d.Flakwaffe and concurrently Inspizient (inspector) of Flakbeute Oberst, appt Kdr. Fallschirm-Flak-Rgt. 12. OTTO, Johann promo to Hptm. d.r. (Flieger). OTTO, Johannes. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Hptm awarded DKG, I./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. OTTO, Johannes Hptm. (Tr.O./Fl.) in NAGr. 2, trf to NAGr. 11. OTTO, Klaus Hptm., in 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122 (WIA ) trf from Frontflieger- Sammelgruppe to Stab/Luftgaukdo. XVII promo to Maj. OTTO, Lothar. (DKG). (DOB: ) Staka 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr promo to Hptm Hptm. in 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122, WIA in Ju 88 attacked by a fighter near Ramsgate/Kent Hptm., appt Staka 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122 (to ) Hptm. and Staka 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122, injured in Ju 88 D-1/trop that force-landed at St.-Remis en l Eau due to engine fire Hptm., awarded DKG, 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Staka 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122, trf to Erg.FAGr. and ordered to Stab/AOK 15 for temporary duty promo to Maj. c appt Kdr. Aufkl.Gr. 123 (to 01.45). Credited with more than 110 missions.

247 OTTO, Dr. Ludwig. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), with Hauptbildstelle/RLM with Hauptbildstelle/RLM, promo to Obstlt trf from Hauptbildstelle/RLM to Fliegerbildschule Hildesheim trf to Kampfbeobachterschule 2. OTTO, Paul promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Bau-). OTTO, Robert Maj.?, Kdr. IV./7. Lw.-Feld-Div Maj. (d.r./flak) and Kdr. IV./Art.Rgt. 15 (L), trf to Feld-Ers.Btl. 4 (to ) trf to Lw.-Befh. Mitte for further assignment. OTTO, Dr. Rudolf promo to Oberst Kdr. Flieger-Rgt. 63 (to ) WIA and captured by U.S. forces Oberst, reported MIA by German authorities. OTTO, Siegfried. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Oblt.? awarded the Ehrenpokal awarded DKG (recommended while in 2.(F)/Nacht-Aufkl.St.) promo to Hptm. OTTO, Dr. (med.) Walter. (W.B.K. Arnsberg) promo to Stabsarzt (Zahnarzt) (Kr.O./San.). OTTO, Werner. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Grimma) Hptm. d.r. in Flak-Ers.Abt. 95, trf to Heimatflakbatterie 29/XII Hptm. (d.r./flak). OTTO, Werner. (W.B.K. Hannover I) promo to Hptm. (d.r.z.v./fl.). OTTOGRAFFEN,?von Maj., Kdr. Flak-Abt OTTOWITZ,?. (DOB: 1915) Oblt. and pilot in 7./KG 51, KIA in Fw 190 that failed to return from night operations in the Deurne/Belgium area. OULEHLA, Leopold promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). OURSIN, Hermann Flieger-Oberstabsingenieur on temporary duty with Stab Generalkommissar Kessler. OVERDYCK, Paul. (DOB: in Hersfeld). (DKS) entered the Heer, appt Kompanie- Offizier in Telegraphen-Bataillon trf to Kriegsschule Potsdam promo to Lt. WWI served in Nachrichtentruppe entered the Polizei and assigned a rank of Polizei-Oblt., serving in Oberschlesien and Berlin (to 1935) promo to acting Oblt. (Heer) promo to Polizei-Hptm promo to Polizei-Maj appt Kdr. II. Abt. Landespolizeigruppe "General Göring" trf to Luftwaffe and promo to Maj. (RDA ); appt Kdr. II./Lw.-Rgt. General Göring appt Offizier des RLM u. Ob.d.L. (pending assignment) appt to Stab/Ln.-Abt. I./Ln.-Rgt appt I/NVW in Stab/Luftkreis-Kdo. IV promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. I./Ln.-Rgt appt Kdr. II./Ln.-Rgt appt Kdr. Ln.-Rgt appt Kdr. Ln.-Rgt. Overdyk promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Ln.-Rgt appt Kdr. der Offiziers- u. Offizieranwärter-Lehrgänge (officer and officer-candidate courses), Ln.-Schule Halle/Saale appt provisional Kdr. Ln.-Schule Halle/Saale and Kdt. Fl.H. Halle appt Nachrichtenführer with VIII. Fl.Korps (to ) promo to Gen.Maj appt Höherer Nahrichtenführer/Luftflotte awarded DKS appt Kdr. Ln.-Ausb.u. Ers.Div appt Kdr. Ln.-Ausb.u. Ers. Truppen Nord became POW released in Berlin. OVERHAGEN, Heinrich. (DOB: in Herne) unhurt - Fw 190 force-landed vic Wateringen in JG 1, promo to Oblt. c Oblt., appt Staka 8./JG 1 (to ) Oblt., 8./JG Oblt., 8./JG killed when his aircraft crashed during a training exercise at Fels am Wagram - Bf 109 G-6/R6. Buried at Herne. Credited with 2 known victories. OVERHAMM, Alfred promo to Hptm.d.R Hptm.d.R., appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 432 (still 04.45). OVERKAMP, Georg promo to Hptm trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 2 to Ob.d.L. pool with temporary duty to RLM (L.In.10). OVERWEG, Carl Oblt., trf from KG 26 to I.(J)/LG Oblt. and Staka 5./KG 30, KIA - by return fire from an RAF 204 Sqdn. Sunderland and apparently crashed into the North Sea. OWE, Herbert. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) trf to the Luftwaffe and sent to Fliegerschule Tutow for Beobachter training assigned to I./KG 153 (Merseburg) received the Lw. Beobachter license ordered temporary duty to Brandis for navigation training (to ) trf to KG 355 (later II./KG 53) Oblt. in 2./KG 53, WIA or injured aircraft crashed at Eltersdorf due to technical problems Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) Hptm., trf to Abt. Ic in Stab/1. Fliegerdivision (to ) trf into the Generalstab d.lw. and promo to Maj trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L appt Ic/L in Stab/Heeresgruppe z.b.v. (to ) trf to Abt. Ic.Lw.-Führungsstab appt Chef Ic Unterabt. Fremde Luftwaffen West/Gen.St.d.Lw.

248 OXÉ, Werner Obstlt., Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 16/XII (and 03.41) promo to Oberst. OZINEK, Paul Oblt., appt Staka 3.(Erg.)/Flugzeugüberführungsgeschwader 1 (to ). PAALZOW, Hans Hptm.(Erg.O./Flak), trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. VI to Stab/Lg.Kdo. XIII promo to Maj.(Wm.) Maj. in Stab/Luftgaukdo. III, trf to Luftgaukdo. I for further assignment Maj. in Stab/Luftgaukdo. III, trf to Flak-Ers.Abt. 12. PAAS, Hans-Werner Lt., 9./KG 4 unhurt? - He 111 P crashed at Goudswaard, SW of Spijkenisse, no details Oblt. and pilot in 8./KG 4, POW shot down by a night fighter in He 111 (5J+FS) near South Reston/5 miles SE of Louth while inbound for a planned attack on Birmingham promo to Hptm. PAASCH, Lothar promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 761 (still 04.45). PAASHAUS, Karl. ("Peter") (DOB: ). (DKG) with 5./JG Lt.,5./JG Lt., 5./JG 53 WIA - Bf 109 G-6 (Black 7 + -) crash landed E of Castel Volturno due to engine trouble Oblt., appt Staka 5./JG 53 (to ) appt Staka 8./JG 53 (to KIA - Bf 109 G-14/AS (Red 1 + -) shot down by a P-38 N of Achery/France - shot in his parachute) Lt., unspecified JG unit awarded the DKG. Credited with 15 victories. PABEL, Bruno. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Fl.). PABST, Dr. Hans Reg,Rat., Wekusta 5 unhurt due to AA vic Moskushamn/Svalbard - Ju 88 D- 5 (1B+GH) damaged by a Catalina of 210 Sqdn. while parked at Adventdalen, Svalbard Regrat. (=Maj.) and Meteorologe, awarded the Ehrenpokal. PABST, Herbert. (DKG) Oblt., trf from I./St.G. 1 to St.G Staka 6./St.G Hptm., appt Staka Erg.St./St.G. 77 (to ) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Kdr. I./St.G. 76 (III./St.G. 77) Hptm., awarded DKG, I./St.G Hptm., in St.G. 77, trf to II./St.G appt provisional Kdr. II./St.G. 101 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. II./SG 103 (to ) promo to Maj. PABST, Walter. (DOB: ) Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from VIII. Fliegerkorps to Ob.d.L. pool with temporary duty to Kampfbeobachterschule promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PABST, Walter Hptm., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 3/VI promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). PABST, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(Ln.) in Stab Nafü/VIII. Fliegerkorps Hptm., appt Kdr. I./Ln.-Rgt. Ob.d.L. (still 04.45). PABST, Wilhelm Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) in OKW, trf to Stabsamt d.reichsmarschall. PACHALY, Eberhard promo to Maj Maj. assigned to Gen.d.Dt.Lw. in Italien, appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 327 (still 10.43) Maj., appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 12 (still 04.45). PACHMAYR, Josef. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Traunstein) Hptm. (d.r./ln.). PACHNICKE, Alfred. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PACHTA,? Graf Hptm., attached to Stokraft (?) of Stab/Luftflotte 4, but ill at the time. PACHUR, Wilhelm Hptm. d.r. in Kw.-Werkstatt-Abt. 1/XII, appt Chef Kfz.Instandsetzung/Luftgaukdo. Belgien-Nordfrankreich. PACK, Ewald promo to Maj. d.r. (Flg.). PACKEISER, Joseph. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bartenstein/Ostpr.) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). PACZOCH, Heinz Oblt., in Aufkl.Gr PADE, Gerhard. (DOB: in Berlin). (R, DKG) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Maj., appt acting Kdr. II./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 1 (to c ) awarded DKG, 14./Fsch.Jg. Rgt Maj., appt Kdr. I./Fsch.Jg.Rgt Maj. and Kdr. I./Fsch.Jg.-Rgt. 4, awarded the Ritterkreuz. PADELL, Hans. (DKG) Lt., unspecified KG unit awarded the DKG Hptm., E- Stelle Rechlin - ferried the Do 335 A-02 from Oberpfaffenhofen to Cherbourg via Neubiberg and Roth (near Nurnberg). Aircraft to be shipped to the US. PADOAN, Guiseppe. (DOB: ). (n.d.) Maj. - [Italian national in Luftwaffe service]. PAECH, Heinz Lt., Staka 10./LG 1 KIA - Ju 88 A-4 (L1+AF) shot down in the area of Derna by 260 Sqdn. fighters during nuissance attack on Cyrenaica. PAECKEL, Heinz Oblt., at Sch./Fl.Ausb.Rgt Oblt. and pilot in 3./LG 1, KIA - in Ju 88 A-1 (L1+LL) crash during mission to London. PAEPCKE, Heinrich. (DOB: in Wattenscheid/Westfalen). (RE) joined the merchant marine and trained as a ship's officer joined the Heer, serving with Inf.-Rgt. 16 as an officer candidate trf to the Luftwaffe promo to Lt promo to Oblt. and trf to the RLM as a specialist Oblt., appt Staka 7./KG awarted the Ritterkreuz. Fall 1940 promo to

249 Hptm. then trf back to the RLM Hptm., appt Staka Erg.St./KG 30 (to ). c Hptm., appt Kdr. II./KG 77 (to ) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal KIA in Ju 88 A-4 (3Z+AC) that was (accidentally?) rammed head-on by an RAF Spitfire 15 km off the coast of Malta during a raid on Luqa airfield posthumously promoted to Maj. and awarded the Eichenlaub. Credited with over 180 missions, sunk at least 22,000 GRT of shipping and 5 enemy aircraft shot down as a bomber pilot. PAEPKE, Alexis Maj., in Stab/Koflug 6/XVII Maj., duty stationed at Sarajevo-Butmir as a Verbindungsoffizier Maj. in Stab Koflug 6/XVII Agram (Zagreb) promo to Obstlt. PAESELER, Erhard MIA promo to Hptm. PAETEL, Hans promo to Hptm Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. II./Ln.-Rgt. Afrika (delayed) in 3./Ln.-Rgt. Afrika, appt provisional Kdr. II./Ln.-Rgt. Tunis Hptm., Kdr. III./Ln.-Rgt PAETOW, Karl-Friedrich. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). PAETOW, Otto. (W.B.K. Frankfurt/M. II) Hptm. d.r. and Leiter Schiessstab/Flakart.Schiessplatz Büsum, appt provisional Kdr. le.flak-abt. 762 (to ) trf to Luftgaukdo. XI for further assignment promo to Maj. (d.r./flak) Maj., Kdr. Heimat- Flak-Abt. 5/III (still 01.45) appt Kdr. gem.flak-abt PAETZ, Albert. (n.d.) Hptm., Stab I./JG 300. (n.d.) 2./NJG 11. Credited with one night victory. PAETZKE, Heinz Oblt., trf from RLM pool to III./Flak-Rgt promo to Hptm. MIA (n.d.). PAFFEN, Heinrich promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). PAFFRATH, Alfred Maj., appt Kdr. III./Ln.-Rgt Maj., Ln.Verb.Offz. beim Heeresgruppe Nord Obstlt., Kdr. I./Ln.-Rgt. 10 (to ) trf to RLM (L.Wehr - Abt. 3/III) promo to Oberst (Ln.) "Oblt.", appt Chef 5.Kp./LnRgt Oberst and Kdr. Ln.-Rgt. 12 (orders rescinded or changed). [obviously something wrong here] PAFFRATH, Arno. (DOB: ) assigned to 5./JG Lt., appt Staka 6./JG 27 (to WIA). PAFFRATH, Bernhard (Bernhardt). (DOB: in Köln) at Zerstörerschule Stafü 9./ZG 1, later 6./ZG Oblt., 9./ZG 1 WIA - Me 210 A (2N+HT) engines failed after combat, crash landed at Gerbini with 6./ZG Oblt., 8./ZG 26 WIA Stafü in Erg.St./ZG appt Staka 4./ZG 26 (to ) appt Staka 5./JG Oblt., WIA - Fw Staka 5./JG Oblt. and Staka 6./JG Oblt., KIA - Fw 190 D-9 lost in bad weather vic Holtendorf. Credited with 2 victories. PAFFRATH, Erich promo to Obstlt appt Ib/II. Lw.-Feldkorps Obstlt. in Feld-Ers.Btl. d.lw. Nr. 2 and ordered to Gen.d.Dt.Lw. in Italien for temporary duty (to ) in Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. with temporary duty in RLM (Gen.d.Flugbetrieb) (to ). PAGEL, Wolfgang Oblt., trf from KG 51 to 1./KG Oblt. in 1./KG 51, KIA over the UK. PAGELS, Dr. (med.) Erich. (DOB: ) Oberfeldarzt and Chefarzt Lw.-Lazarett Posen (still 07.43) promo to Oberstarzt Oberstarzt, appt Chefarzt/Lw.-Lazarett 5/VII (Gauting). PAGELS, Hans-Joachim promo to Hptm. PAGELS, Walter. (DOB: ) Oblt., in Fsch.Jg.Rgt Oblt., Chef 10. Kp./Rest-Kdo./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 3 KIA vic Galatas. PAGLIARINI, Dr. (med.) Friedrich. (W.B.K. Wien II) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). PAHL, Richard Ludwig. (DOB: in Ludwigshafen). (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded DKG, III./KG Hptm., in 1./KG Hptm., 1./KG 51 KIA - Me 410 A-1 (9K+KH) shot down by a 96 Sqdn. Mosquito and crashed in St. Nicholas Churchyard, Brighton/Sussex promo to Hptm. Buried at Brighton Borough Cemetery, Bear Road. PAHL, Wilhelm (Willy) Hptm., Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 4/VIII Hptm., appt Kdr. Lw.- Bau-Ers.Btl Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), appt provisional Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 20/XVII. PAHLKE, Erich Oblt. (Kr.O.) in III./KG 101, trf to Störkampfgruppe Luftflotte 1. (n.d.) Oblt., with Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XXXIV. PAHLKE, Gustav. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.).

250 PAHNKE, Dr. (med.) Carl-Hans. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf to 1./Fallschirm-San.Abt. XI Fliegerkorps reported MIA. PAJONK, Georg Hptm., trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Grossenhain to RLM pool trf to Luftzeugamt Schwerin Maj., trf from Luftzeugamt 1/XI to Luftpark 1/XVII promo to Obstlt. PAKULLA,? Hptm. and Führer Transport-Kolonne d.lw. 110/IV. PAKUSA, Josef. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PALAND, Ernst Maj.(Erg.O./Fl.), trf from Luftzeugamt Erding to RLM (LE 1) Maj., appt Kdr. Nachschubkolonnen-Abt. 1/VIII Maj. and Kdr. Nachschubkolonnen-Abt. d.lw. 2/VIII (to 05.41) Oberst, Nachschubkolonnen-Kdr. 100, trf to Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Ostland (to ) trf to Stab/Luftzeuggruppe KIA shot down by enemy fighters south of Cognac while piloting a Fi 156 C-3 belonging to Koflug 8/XII. PALAND, Walter Hptm., Nachschubführer/9. Flak-Div promo to Maj.d.R acting Kdr. le.flak-abt. 821 (Eis.), appt Kdr Kdr. le.flak-abt. 821 (Eis.), appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 864 (Eis.) (still 04.45). PALCZEWSKI, Bronislaw. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PALEHNER, Hans Hptm., 5. Btr. Chef I./Flak-Rgt. 14. PALIGA, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Breslau) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). PALING, Alexander. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt Oblt. and Ia/21. Flak-Brig. PALINICEK, Josef Maj., appt Staka 13.(slowak)/JG 54 (to ). PALITZSCH, Walther. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), in Fest.Flak-Rgt. 31, appt Kdr. Flak- Abt Maj./Obstlt., appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 51 (still 07.42) appt Kdr. Art.Rgt. 16 (L) Obstlt., Kdr. Art.Rgt. 16 (L), appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 132 (mot) (to c.01.45?) promo to Oberst Oberst, Kdr. Feld-FAS (West) Oberst, appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 111 (mot) (to 05.45). PALLASCH, Otto promo to Maj.(d.L./Fl.). PALLASCH, Wilhelm Hptm., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 18/III Hptm., appt Kdr. Lw.- Pi.Btl. 5. PALLEDUHN, Bruno. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in Ln.-Zeugamt Teltow, released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N). PALLIARDI, Karl. (DKG) Lt., 3./KG 54 survived a crash at Schellingwoude/Holland - Ju 88 A Oblt., appt Staka 3./KG 54 (to ) awarded DKG, I./KG Oblt., appt Staka 1./KG 54 (to ) promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Kdr. II./KG 54 (to ). PALLMANN, Karlheinz promo to Hptm. PALLOR, Josef. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Landshut) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). PALM, Georg Hptm.(W), appt Leiter Flakbeständebezirk Königsberg-Ballieth Maj.(W) with Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe 25, appt Leiter Luftmunitions-Anstalt z.b.v. 1/II (and 08.43) promo to Obstlt. (W). PALM, Heinz. (DOB: in Berlin) Lt., trf to Stab I./JG 6 and appt Sacharbeiter (technical adviser) or Offz. z.b.v. PALM, Hermann Oblt., trf from I./St.G. 2 to LKS Berlin-Gatow Hptm. and Staka 3. (F)/Aufkl.Gr promo to Maj PALM, Horst. (DOB: ) in 1./Ln.-Rgt. Tunis, promo to Hptm.(Ln.). PALM, Julius. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), in RLM in Stab/Lg.Kdo. VI (Aussenstelle Köln), promo to Obstlt.(Flak) Obstlt.(Tr.O.), Ia op 3/Komm.Gen.d.Dt.Lw. in Dänemark (to ). PALM, Werner. (DOB: ) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) promo to Hptm appt Staka 1. J/88 of the Legion Condor in Spain (to ) Hptm., 1. J/ WIA - Bf 109 bailed out appt Staka 4./JG appt Kdr. II./JG Hptm., appt Kdr. II./JG 26 (to ). c appt Leiter Annahmestelle 4 für Offizieranwärter d.lw. Wien (to 11.39) promo to Maj Maj. assigned to Luftflotte 3, trf to Luftgaukdo. XI for further assignment. Credited with one victory in Spain.

251 PALMER, Paul. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Oblt in 2. Nachtaufkl.St Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. and Staka Nachtaufkl.St promo to Hptm Oblt., awarded the DKiG. PALTING, Walter Oblt. and Staka 8./JG 2, KIA - Bf 109 E-4 at Grandcamp - cause unknown. PALZER, Otto Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), in 1./Lw.Bau-Btl. 6/XII, released from active service this date. PAMMER, Ludwig Hptm., trf from Fl.Rgt. 11 to Wehrbezirkskdo. Wien II (still 06.43) promo to Maj. PAMPE, Hans. c Obstlt., appt Kdr. Aufkl.Gr. 22 (to 11.39) appt Kdr. Schule/LKS Wildpark-Werder promo to Oberst. PANCHYRZ, Walter Oblt. and pilot in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122, MIA in Ju 88 D-1 (F6+AH) that failed to return from a recce mission to Alexandria/Egypt. PANCRITIUS, Hans ( Pankraz ) in 9./JG Lt., with 8./JG Lt., appt Staka 3./JG 11 (to ) in JG 11, promo to Oblt Oblt., in 3./JG KIA in Fw 190 A-5/U12 ("Gul" 12) shot down by a B-17, 80 km N of Borkum. Credited with 10 victories. PANDER, Sebastian-Wolfgang von. (DOB: ) Oblt. in 3.(F)/SAGr. 130, KIA in BV 138 C-1 (K6+GK) shot down by RAF fighters in the Shetland Faroe Islands area. Another version states that he was with 2./Kü.Fl.Gr. 406 and killed in combat with a RAF Beaufighter in or near the Shetlands. PANDIKOW, Heinz promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). PANELSA, Willibald promo to Obstlt. PANGERL, Dr. Wilhelm promo to Stabsarzt (d.r.). PANHORST, Karl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin X) Hptm. (d.r./ln.). PANITZKI, Werner. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Polizei trf to the Luftwaffe and assigned to Fliegergruppe (P) Holtenau trf to Flieger-Ers.Abt. 16 (See) (Schleswig) ordered temporary duty to Fliegergruppe (See) Neumünster (to ) trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool ordered to Grosse KFS Tutow to train as a Beobachter (to ) received the Lw. Beobachter license Hptm., temporary duty from RLM pool to FFS C Ludwigslust (to ) ordered temporary duty to Abt. Ia in Stab/Luftgaukdo. I (to ) appt Ia op 1/Luftgaukdo. I trf to Ib/Luftflotte 1 for training and appt Ib on ordered temporary duty to FFS C 2 (Neuruppin) and then to BFS 5 (Stargard) (to ) trf to Ergänzungsgruppe 4 (Ju 88) appt Staka in KG trf to Lw.-Lazarett Wien ordered temporary duty to Abt. Ic in Stab/Luftflotte 3 (to ) promo to Maj. and permanently trf to Abt. Ic in Stab/Luftflotte trf into the Generalstab d.lw. (did not attend the Luftkriegsakademie) appt Ia op in Stab/Luftflotte appt Abt.-Leiter I in Stab/Luftflotte appt Chef Ia Gruppe I (Führung)/Gen.St.d.Lw promo to Obstlt. PANJAS, Alfons. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Oldenburg i.o.) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl). PANK, Pauleduard in RLM (L.In.5), promo to Oberst. PANKOTSCH, Dr. (med.) Gerhard. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Breslau II) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). PANKOW, Wilhelm promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). PANNASCH, Hermann. (DOB: ) in Lw.-Befh.Mitte area, promo to Hptm. (Tr.O.). PANNEMANN, Gustav. (W.B.K. Oldenburg i.o. II) promo to Oblt.(Kr.O./Fl.) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). PANNENBORG, Rüdiger promo to Hptm. c Hptm., appt Staka 2./LG 1 (to 11.44) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./LG 1 (to KIA - in Ju 88 S-3 (L1+AB) shot down by AA fire over Huy during attack on the Maas bridges at Namur). PANNHAUSEN, Konrad. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Minden) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl). PANNIER, Carl promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). PANNWITZ, Günter. (DOB: ). (n.d.) in the Condor Legion Hptm., appt Staka 4. (F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122 (to 06.40) promo to Maj in Stab/Fliegerführer Tunis, trf to Dt.Lw.- Mission in Bulgarien Maj., appt Kdr. Aufkl.Gr. 122 (to MIA in Ju 188 D-2 (F6+HM) from 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122 believed shot down by RAF 92 Sqdn. Spitfires over Gorgona Is. during a recce mission to La Maddalena harbor/n Sardinia and crashed near Cervarezza). Credited with 10 victories. PANNWITZ, Kurt von. (DOB: in Hirschberg/Gunsdorf) Maj.?, appt Führer II./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 5 (to ) trf to Norway as a Fl.H. Kdt. (of Lister a/f?) Maj.?, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 19/III Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 203/III.

252 PANSE, Heinrich. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal. PANSE, Werner. (DOB: in Berlin). (R, DKG) assigned to St.G. 1 on completion of training promo to Lt in 9./St.G Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., awarded DKG, 9./St.G promo to Oblt. (RDA ) Staka 9./SG Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Stafü 9./SG in III./SG 1, promo to Hptm Hptm. in 7./SG 1, WIA in Fw 190 shot up by AA fire while attacking enemy concentrations in the Baranow bridgehead area in Poland and severely burned on his face and neck before bailing out near Gora Kolyava (Pl.Qu ) - suffered second and third degree burns in the face and neck after hospitalization and convalescence, assigned to Stab/General der Schlachtflieger and tested experimental aircraft at Adlershof released from a French prison. Credited with 836 (or 635?) combat missions. Served in the Bundeswehr after the war as an Oberst. PANSEGRAU, Hans-Werner. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Luftwaffe (Flakartillerie) and sent to I./Flak-Rgt. 1 and LKS Dresden for officer training trf to III./Flak- Lehr-Rgt appt Adjutant in III./Flak-Lehr-Rgt appt Battr.-Chef in I./Flakscheinw.Rgt appt Ia op 2 in Stab/XII. Fliegerkorps (later I. Jagdkorps) (to ) trf into the Generalstab d.lw. (did not attend the Luftkriegsakademie) promo to Maj appt Ia in Stab/Befehlshaber d.dt.lw. in Rumänien trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L ordered temporary duty to 3. Flak-Div. (to ) trf to Luftflotte 3 for further assignment as an Abt. Kdr Maj., appt provisional Kdr. I.(Sturm)/Flak-Rgt appt permanent Kdr. I. (Sturm)/Flak-Rgt. 20. PANTELMANN, Hans Hptm. (d.r./flak), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). PANTEN, Ernst Lt., 8./JG in JG 104, promo to Hptm. Credited with 2 victories. PANTEN, Willi. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Köslin) Hptm. (d.r./ln.). PANTENBURG,? Stabsoberingenieur and Leiter Erprobungsstelle Arktis-Finse. PANTER, Dr. (med.) Herbert promo to Oberstabsarzt d.r. PANTHEN, Dr. (med.) Hans promo to Stabsarzt. PANTLEN, Kurt Hptm., in Sch./Fl.Ausb.Rgt Obstlt.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Wehrm.Befehlshaber Ukraine assigned temporary duty to Lw.Kdo. Ost (to ) trf to Stab/Lw.Kdo. Don. PANTLISCHKO, Theodor promo to Oblt Oblt. and Chef 20.(schw.Flugm.Leit- Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt PANTUCEK, Dr. (med.) Felix. (W.B.K. Wien III) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). PANTZER (PANZER?), Ruprecht D.E /NJG 3. 2/ Oblt., 5./NJG Oblt., appt Staka 5./NJG 3. 18/ Oblt., in 4./NJG 3. 30/ Oblt., 2./NJG 3 WIA - Ju 88 C-6 vic Hollfeld/Moggendorf, 10 km SW Bayreuth Oblt. (Kr.O.) and Ju 88 pilot in 4./NJG 3, recommended for Staka. Credited with 4 victories. PANZER,? Maj. and Leiter Nachschubbezirk d.lw. 3/II. PANZER, Adolf Hptm.(W), trf from RLM pool to Stab/Flakartillerie-Schiessplatz (West) Deep promo to Maj. PANZER, Ludwig Hptm.(Erg.O.), in A./Fl.Ausb.Rgt promo to Maj Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from Koflug 3/IV to Fl.H.Kdtr. 10/XII Maj., trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. 10/XII to Fl.H.Kdtr. A 304/XI (See) Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 12/I (See) Maj. with Fl.H.Kdtr. 304/XI, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E (See) 123/XI. PANZER, Dr. (med.) Werner promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). PANZERT, Georg. (DKG) Lt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt. in 7./KG 4, awarded the DKG Oblt., appt Ic in III./KG 4 (to ) Oblt., appt Ia in I./KG 4 (to ) KIA in He 111 H-16 (5J+DB) shot down by fighters vic Studenec. PAPCKE, Dr. (med.) Gustav. (DOB: ) entered military service promo to Oberstarzt trf to San.Ers.-u.Ausb.Abt. d.lw Oberstarzt and Wehr-Ers.Bezirkarzt Wien, appt Divisionsarzt/19. Lw.-Feld-Div Oberstarzt in San.-Ers.u.Ausb.Abt. d.lw., released from active military service. PAPE, Dr.? Flieger-Stabsingenieur and probable Leiter of Feldwerft-Abt.d.Lw. LE 2 Benina. PAPE, Albert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Königsberg/Pr. I). (DKG) Ofw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. nacht awarded the DKG promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.).

253 PAPE, Dr. Anton Oblt., appt Offz. beim Stabe of 4. Flak-Div Oblt., appt Offz b. Stabe with unknown tasks in 11. Flak-Div. (to 05.45). PAPE, Ernst von. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PAPE, Hans promo to Obstlt appt Leiter Kraftfahr-Ausb.Stelle d.lw. 3. PAPE, Heinrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin X) Hptm. (d.r./flak). PAPE, Heinz. (DOB: ) Oblt. in 4.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 22, WIA in Hs 126 shot up by a French fighter near Pirmasens/Rheinpfalz promo to Hptm Hptm. in Offiziere z.b.v./ob.d.l. (Sch.Etat), trf to Erg.NAGr. and ordered to Luftflotte 1 for temporary duty. PAPE, Horst. (DOB: ). (i.g.) pilot training in Russia and Beobachter training at Fliegerschule Braunschweig (to ) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) trf to the Luftwaffe and assigned to Aufkl.St. (F) Neuhausen as a pilot ordered temporary duty to BFS Celle (to ) trf to 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 121 (Neuhausen) as a pilot received the Lw. advanced flying certificate appt Staka 2./JG 131 (to ) appt Staka 1./ZG appt Staka 2./JG appt Staka 4./ZG appt Staka 1./ZG Hptm., appt Gruppenleiter in JFS Wien-Schwechat (later JFS 5) (to ) Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (3. Kurz-Lehrgang) Maj., appt Ia op 1/Luftgaukdo. I appt Referent in 4.Abt./Genst.d.Lw ordered temporary duty to I. Fliegerkorps for training as Qu. (to ) Maj., trf into the Generalstab d.lw. and appt Qu. in Stab/I. Fliegerkorps in Stab/Lw.-Kdo. Don, promo to Obstlt trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to Genst.d.Lw. (Gen.Qu.) for temporary duty appt O.Qu./Lw.-Kdo. Südost (to ) appt O.Qu./Luftflotte appt Qu./Lw.-Kdo. Kurland (to ). Credited with one victory. PAPE, Joachim. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PAPE, Kurt-Albert. (DOB: in Rendsburg/Schleswig-Holstein). (R, DKG) trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe and began flight training trf to Fl.Ausb.Rgt promo to Oblt ordered to Stukaschule assigned to IV.Stuka)/LG now in I./St.G. 5 due to redesignation in II./St.G. 5, promo to Hptm Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 3./St.G Hptm. and Staka 3./St.G. 1, KIA in Ju 87 D-3 (L1+AL) that blew up over Samodurovka/Russia (Kursk salient) when bomb load detonated after being attacked by Russian fighters. Credited with c.350 combat missions, sunk several ships, destroyed harbour facilities. PAPE, Rolf in Ln.-Abt. 63, promo to Oblt Oblt. in Ln.-Kp. (mot)/kg (J) 6 (to ) Oblt. appt Zugführer in 2. (Funk-Kp.)/Ln.-Abt. (mot) 39. PAPE, Werner von. (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., awarded DKG, 2./KG in KG 51, promo to Oblt Oblt., Adj., I./KG Oblt. in 1./KG 51, KIA in France. PAPENDIECK, Albrecht Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from RLM to OKH promo to Obstlt. PAPKE, Johannes. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.) Oblt. (Ln.) and Führer Ln.-Stelle E 14/XVII, ordered to attend National Socialist Leaders selection course at Bad Morczyn near Lemberg (Lvov). PAPOUSCHEK, Fritz. (DOB: ) in Wekusta Oblt. at JG 107 for fighter training. PAPP, Alfred Oblt., observer in 1./Versuchsverband Ob.d.L. (MIA - in Ju 88 T-1 shot down by a fighter east of Boulogne). PAPP, Otto Hptm. (d.r./ln.), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). PAPPENHEIM, Ernst Rabe von. see under RABE. PAPPERT, Willi promo to Hptm.(d.L./Flak). (n.d.) Hptm., appt Kdt. d.stabsquartier/11. Flak- Div. (mot.) (to 1944). PAPST, Wilhelm Oblt., Chef 11. Kp.(Rest)/Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 2 KIA vic Rethymnon. PARCHE, Hans in Flieger-Rgt. 32, promo to Maj. (RDA ). PARDEMANN, Kurt. (DOB: ) in Stab/XI. Fliegerkorps, promo to Hptm. (W). PARDY, Willibald. (W.B.K. Wiener Neustadt) as recommended by I. Flakkorps, promo to Hptm. (z.v./flak). PARIES, Hermann. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Neuruppin) in Stab/1. Flak-Div. (to 05.45?) Hptm. (d.r./flak). PARIS, Helmut. (DOB: ) at Zerst.Sch. 2, then assigned to ZG 1 and later to ZG Lt., 7./ZG in 7./ZG WIA - Bf 109 G-14 in combat with Typhoons of

254 193 Sqdn. - died some weeks later Lt., 7./ZG WIA - Fw 190 A-8 vic Quakenbrück - died of wounds Oblt. and Offz.z.b.V. in 1./ZG 26 and then in 1./JG 6. Credited with 3 victories. PARIS, Hendrik von in KG 40, promo to Oblt Oblt., 14./JG 300 WIA - Bf 109 G-14 lost by enemy action vic Hannover. PARISH, Richard von promo to Obstlt.(Flak) Obstlt., trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. Südost to Ob.d.L. pool with temporary duty to Bevollm. Für Sonderfragen bei Beauftragten für den Vierjahresplan. PARISIUS, Heinrich. (DOB: in Lintel). (R, DKG) Uffz., awarded the Ehrenpokal Uffz., awarded DKG, 12.(H)/Aufkl.Gr Fw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 12.(H)/Aufkl.Gr KIA. PARR, Max. (DOB: (20?) in Wiener Neustadt) pilot in 8./KG Lt., Nachr.Offz. JG 300? in KG 53, promo to Flieger-Hauptnautiker. PARRISIUS, Horst. (i.g.) Obstlt., in Stab/Lg.Kdo. VIII Obstlt., Qu/VIII. Fliegerkorps (still 05.41) promo to Oberst Oberst, Qu/VIII. Fliegerkorps appt Chef d.stabes/luftgaukdo. Charkow named from provision to permanent Chef d.genst. Luftgaukdo. Rostow Chef d.genst./feld-luftgaukdo. XXV (formerly Rostow) Oberst, appt Ib in Stab/Luftgaukdo. VII. PARRISIUS, Werner promo to Oberst. PÄRSCH (PARSCH?), Walter promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). PARSCHE,? Hptm. and Kdr. le.flak-abt PARSCHE, Franz. (DOB: ) Flieger-Ingenieur and Gruppen Techn.Offz. III./JG 51. PARTEINA, Ernst. (DKG) promo to Hptm Hptm. (Tr.O.) assigned to 6. Flak-Div. (mot), trf to Luftflotte 1 for further assignment appt Kdr. I.(Sturm)/Flak-Rgt. 411 (still 04.45) Hptm., awarded DKG. PARTILLA, Wilhelm Maj., appt Nafü 1/Luftgaukdo. XVII (still ). PARTL, Willibald Lt. at FFS C Celle (later FFS C 7) Oblt., in KG Oblt. in 5./KG 53, POW - He 111 H shot down by RAF 87 Sqdn. Hurricanes S of Thionville promo to Hptm. PARTSCH, Otto Lt., appt Offz. beim Stabe with 12. Flak-Div. (to 05.45). PARUSEL, Heinrich Hptm., trf to 10. Fsch.Jg.Div. PARUSEL, Heinz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PARWICK,? Hptm., Kdr. Luftzeugstab 14. PARZER, Rudolf Maj.(z.V./Fl.), trf from Luftgaukdo. Südost to Flieger-Ers.Btl. XI and assigned temporary duty in Stab/Lg.Kdo. XI Maj., addressed at Olbia/Sardinia Maj. (z.v.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. XI, trf to Stab/OB Südost. PASCHEN, Heinrich promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.) Hptm.(Kr.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Posen, appt Chef Horst-Kp./Fl.H.Kdtr. A 231/XII. PASCHERT, Dr. Leo promo to Oberstabsarzt (d.r.). PASCHKE, Hermann. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PASCHKE, Kurt in 21.(Ln.-Verb.Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt. 4, promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm., Chef Ln.-Verbindungs-Kp. z.b.v. 18. PASCHKE, Walter in Lg.Kdo. XI area, promo to Maj. (d.r./fl.). PASCHMANN, Jakob. (DOB: in Düsseldorf) Techn.Offz. of I./JG 26. PASCHMANNS, Josef. (DOB: in Köln). (W.B.K. Köln II) Luftpark Paderborn Hptm. (d.r./fl.). PASEWALD, Richard promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). PASEWALDT, Eberhard Hptm., in I./Rgt. General Göring trf from Luftsperr-Abt. 104 to Wehrm.Gefängnis Glatz trf to 14. Lw.-Felddivision promo to Maj.(Flak). PASEWALDT, Dr. Georg. (DOB: ). (i.g.). (DKG) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) appt Leiter DVS (See) Stettin-Altdamm (to 1936) reactivated in the Luftwaffe and sent to Fliegertechnische Schule Jüterbog and then to the Beobachter course at Gross KFS Tutow trf to I./KG152 (Neubrandenburg) received the Lw. advanced flying certificate trf to IV./KG appt Staka in KGr.z.b.V attended Höh. Lw.-Schule Berlin-Gatow (5. Lehrgang) (to ) Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) appt Gruppenleiter III in Gen.Qu./Genst.d.Lw trf into the Generalstab d.lw Maj., in Genst.d.Lw. (Gen.Qu.) Chef 6.

255 Abt./Gruppe III (Flugzeug-u.fliegende Gerät)/Gen.St.d.Lw appt Kdr. II./KG Obstlt., appt provisional Kommodore KG 40 (to ) Obstlt., appt Kommodore KG 2 (to ) trf to Gen.Luftzeugmeister/RLM. [05.42 appt (acting?) Kdr. of Erprobungsstelle Rechlin (to 09.42)]? appt Amtsgruppe-Chef d.amtsgruppe Entwicklung von fliegerischem Gerät in Technisches Amt/Gen.Luftzeugmeister RLM (to ) Obstlt., awarded DKG for service while Kommodore KG promo to Oberst Chef d.amtsgruppe Entwicklung/Generalluftzeugmeister trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. and immediately ordered temporary duty to Stab/Feld-Luftgaukdo. Westfrankreich to train as Ch.d.Genst. (to ) appt provisional and then permanent Chef d.genst./feld-luftgaukdo. Westfrankreich (to ) trf to Führerreserve OKL. PASHON, Georg promo to Hptm.(Ln.). PASQUAY, Frithjof. (DOB: ). (i.g.). (DKG) entered service with the Heer (Kraftfahrtruppe) certified fluent in English flight training in Russia (to ) Beobachter (observer) training in Italy (to ) trf to the Luftwaffe and sent to Technische Schule Jüterbog for a weapons and bombardier course (to ) to DLH Berlin for advanced observer training with the Reichbahn-Strecke course (to ) attended Luftkreisschule II Berlin (to ) Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin- Gatow (to ) trf to Abt. Ia op in Stab/Luftkreiskdo. V trf to L.In.10 in RLM as a Generalstabs-Offz trf into the Generalstab d.lw appt Ia in Stab/Luftübung Rügen trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool Maj., ordered temporary duty to Abt. Ia in Stab/Luftflotte 4 (to ) trf to RLM (Gen.z.b.V. beim Gen.Insp.d.Lw.) appt Ia in Stab/Luftflotte trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool ordered temporary duty to Grosse KFS 1 (Tutow) for refresher training (to ) appt provisional Kdr. I./KG appt permanent Kdr. I./KG 3 (to ) appt Ia op in Stab/Luftflotte trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool promo to Obstlt Obstlt., re-appt Kdr. I./KG 3 (to MIA - Ju 88 A-4 (5K+BB) near Tambow, cause unknown) Obstlt. and Kdr., awarded the Ehrenpokal Obstlt., awarded DKG, Kdr. I./KG 3. PASQUAY, Otto promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.). PASS, H Oblt. and Staka 8./KG 4 POW - forced down by fighters of 25 Sqdn. at South Reston, Lincolnshire. PASS, Dr. (med.) Karl-Ernst promo to Stabsarzt. PASSAT, Fritz Maj., appt acting Kdt. Koflug 3/I? (to 01.42). PASSBERG, Georg Hptm., (appt?) Ic/5. Fsch.Jg.Div. PASSLICK, Paul. (i.g.) Hptm., appt Ia/3. Lw.-Felddivision in Stab/9. Lw.- Felddivision, trf to the Generalstabskorps d.lw. and promo to Maj Ia/II. Flakkorps (to ) (acting?) Ia/5. Fsch.Jg.Div. PASSOW, Friedrich (Fritz) Obstlt., appt Kdt. Koflug 8/VI (to ) appt Kdt. Koflug 2/VI, Werl (to ) appt Kdt. Koflug 5/VI (to c ) appt Kdt. Koflug 5/I? appt to disband Koflug 5/I (to 09.42) promo to Oberst appt Kdt. Koflug 2/IV, Grossenhain Kdt. Koflug 2/IV, appt Kdt. Koflug 7/III. PASSOW, Fritz. (DOB: ) at ZG trf to ZG Lt.,1./JG Staka 4./JG 76, trf to 16./JG Lt. and pilot in 13./JG 300. Credited with one victory. PASTERNAK, Emil. (DOB: ) Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from III./St.G. 77 to Fl.Rgt promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PATALAS, Franz Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Münster Maj., temporary duty from Koluft/H.Gr. D (previously in Stab Koluft/AOK 12) to RLM (LP). PATAY, Alois von promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.) trf from Luftwaffenbefehlshaber Mitte to Flieger-Ers.Btl. III (to ) trf to Sonderkdo. Fähre (Rotterdam). PATAY, Stephan (Stephan-Johann) von. (DOB: in Spital an der Drau) in 2./Erg.JGr. Süd trf to 4./JG trf to Stab/Fliegerführer Atlantik (or 01.44?) Oblt., appt Führer Industrieschutzstaffel WNF Wiener Neustadt (to 1944/45). PATEK, Johann Oblt., Staka 13./JG Oblt., Staka 13./JG 301 KIA - Bf 109 G-10 shot down vic Burg - Bf 109 G-10 (White 5). PATER, Dr. (med.) Helmut. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Dresden II) promo to Stabsarzt (d.r.). PATEWTOWO (?), Otto Hptm. (d.r./flak), appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 871.

256 PATHO, Wolfgang. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Mannheim) Fw., with 4./JG promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl) (RDA ) Hptm., 10./JG Hptm., appt Staka 7. (10.?)/JG 53 (to , KIA - Bf 109 G-14 (White 10 + I) by AA fire, crashed in the area of Huttenheim). Buried at Niederbronn-les-Bains/France. Credited with 5 victories. PATNEUS,? Lt., Chef 1.Kp./Flieger-Rgt. 91 (WIA). PATRY, Walter. (DOB: in Iglau). (R, DKG) Uffz., awarded the Ehrenpokal Uffz., awarded DKG, 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr KIA Fw., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 22. PATSCHKE, Wilhelm (Friedrich-Wilhelm) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 131 (to ) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt appt Kdr. Lw.-Übungsplatz Rippin promo to Oberst (Flak). PATSCHKOWSKI, Otto. (DKG) Oblt. and observer in Geschw.Stab/LG 1, WIA by AA fire near Wervik promo to Hptm Hptm., awarded the Ehrenpokal Hptm. in 7./St.G. 3 (to KIA - Ju 87 D-3 (S7+AR) by AA fire vic Wervik) Hptm., awarded DKG, 7./St.G. 3. PATTBERG, Adolf. (W.B.K. Dortmund II) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). PATTBERG, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (DKG) entered the Luftwaffe Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Hptm Hptm., awarded DKG, 3.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 32. (n.d.) with Aufkl.Gr with Offiziere z.b.v. Ob.d.L. (Sch.Etat), trf from Heer control to Luftwaffe control trf to FFS A/B trf to NAG Hptm. with 1./NAGr. 102, killed in crash vic Märzdorf in a Bf 109T-1 (WNr. 7791). PATTERSON, Friedrich Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm. (Ln.), trf from the Luftnachrichtentruppe to the Fallschirmjäger. PATUSCHKA, Dr. Horst. (DOB: in Kahla/Thüringen). (R, DKG) Oblt., appt Staka 7./NJG 2. 12/ Oblt., with Erg./NJG promo to Hptm Hptm., Staka 8./NJG 2 (to ) Hptm., awarded the Ehrenpokal appt Staka 4./NJG 2 (to ) Hptm., awarded DKG, 7./NJG Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. II./NJG 2 (to ). 06/ MIA Ju 88 C-6 (R4+AC) failed to return from a mission over Tunisia and later declared KIA in the vicinity of Bizerta apparently due to engine failure Hptm., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. II./NJG 2. Credited with 23 to 25 night victories. PÄTZ, Albert. (DOB: in Stralsund). (W.B.K. Stralsund) in III./KG Oblt., III./KG 77 WIA - Ju 88 A-4 lost to fighters vic Gerbini Hptm., appt Staka 10./KG 77 (to 11.43?) appt Staka 1./JG Hptm., Stab I./JG in 6./NJG Hptm., appt Staka 1./NJG 11 (to ) Hptm. and Staka 2./NJG 11. Credited with one victory. PÄTZ, Erich. (DOB: in Mühlberg-Lobenstein). (R) KIA Ofw., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, SG 2. PATZ, Erich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PÄTZ, Rudi Flieger-Stabsingenieur and Gruppenleiter at Erprobungsstelle Tarnewitz. PÄTZ, Rudolph. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PÄTZ, Dr. (med.) Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Weimar) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). PATZ, Werner Lt. at FFS C Celle (later FFS C 7) Oblt., in I./ZG Oblt., appt Staka 3./JFS 4 (to 00.41) shot down a Yugoslavian Bf Oblt., II./JG Oblt. in JG 77?, WIA by AA - Bf 109 E-7 shot down by AA and crash landed at Larrisa/Greece promo to Hptm appt Adjutant JG 26 (to ) trf to 11./JG Hptm., appt Staka 11./JG 26 (to ) with an operational training unit Hptm. in III./JG 54, trf to Lw.-Kdo. Südost for further assignment. Credited with one victory. PATZAK, Ernst Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Fl.Ers.Btl. III to Lw.Div. Meindl. PATZAK, Rudolf. (DOB: ) Lt., in 9./JG Lt., 9./JG 54 unhurt - Bf 109 damaged by AA over Demjansk Lt., 9./JG 54 unhurt - Bf 109 belly-landed Oblt., appt Staka 8./JG 54 (to ) Lt., 8./JG 54 WIA - Bf 109 G-6 (Black 7) over Borkum acting Kdr. of III./JG Lt., 8./JG 54 KIA - Bf 109 G-6 (Black 1) shot down by Americans over Hildesheim Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal. Credited with 15 victories. PATZELT,? Oblt., Chef 6.Battr./gem.Flak-Abt PATZELT, Dr. (med.) Erich. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf to the Fallschirm- AOL for further assignment (still 03.45).

257 PATZELT, Theodor. (DOB: ) Flieger-Hauptingenieur and Ausb.Ing. in the Ing.Abt./Höh.Fl.Techn.Schule Jüterbog. PATZELT, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hamburg V) Hptm. (d.r./flak). PATZER,? a Flugkapitän Patzer was piloting Ju 52 (KB+LC) belonging to the Göring Staatswerke from Bucharest to Krivoy Rog/Ukraine. [Walter? Hptm. d.r.]. PATZER, Franz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Mühlhausen/Thür.) Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.). (n.d.) Maj.d.R. (Ln.), MIA. PATZER, Georg promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) trf from the Luftwaffe to the Waffen- SS. PATZER, Karl promo to Hptm Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. gem.flak-abt. 553 (still 04.45). PATZER, Walter promo to Hptm. d.r. (Flg.). PATZIA, Julius promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.). PATZNER, Georg. (DOB: in Breslau) Techn.Offz. 1./NJG in 2./NJG Oblt., 2./NJG Oblt. in 4./NJG 100. Credited with one victory. PÄTZOLD, Fritz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ). PÄTZOLD, Fritz Oblt. and Chef 2./Ln.-RV-Abt. z.b.v. 2. PÄTZOLD, Kurt. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Jena) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). PATZWALL, Kurt promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. in 1.(Stabs-Nachr.Kp.)/Lg.Nachr.Abt. 14 but temporarily attached to AOK 15. PAUCHER, Wilhelm (Paul?). (DOB: in München) Offz.z.b.V. of 3./JG 5. (n.d.) Maj.beim Stab of I./JG 5. PAUDLER, Willi. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). PAUER, Karl Lt.(Ln.), with HTelAbt (Hafen-Telegraph-Abteilung?) of the Austrian Air Force, then trf to the Luftwaffe with Ln.-Ers.Abt. II/ promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm. in Stab/Ln.-Rgt. 40, appt Kdr. II./Ln.-Rgt. 40. PAUL,? Maj., Kdr. Flak-Abt PAUL, Adalbert Maj.(z.V.), trf from Luftgaukdo. XVII to Gen.Kdo. IV. Lw.-Feldkorps. PAUL, Alfred Maj.(d.R.), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 37 (Führer-Reserve) to Stab/Flak-Rgt. 86. PAUL, Dr. (med.) Anton). (W.B.K. Spittal) promo to Stabsarzt (z.v./san.). PAUL, Artur. (DOB: in Kawentschin/Langensalza). (DKS, RkkvkS) entered the Heer. WWI served as a volunteer in an unknown capacity left the military entered the LDV Staaken as a Werkmeister trf to the Fliegerschule at Lipezk as a Werkmeister appt Technischer Leiter (technical director) with Fliegergruppe Lechfeld trf to the Luftwaffe and promo to Fliegerstabs-Ingenieur. (n.d.) trf to 5/RLM as a Referent concurrently ordered to I./JG appt Technischer Sachverständiger für Fluggerät (technical expert for aviation equipment) of the Condor Legion appt Div. later Korps-Ingenieur/5. Fl.-Div. later V.Fl.Korps promo to Fliegeroberstabs-Ingenieur appt Luftgau-Ingenieur des Luftgau-Kdos. Westfrankreich, Étampes promo to Obst-Ing appt Chefingenieur with Lw.Kdo. Ost. later Luftflotte appt Chefingenieur/Lfl. Reich, Berlin promo to Gen.- Ing awarded Ritterkreuz zum kriegsverdienstkreuz mit Schwertern appt Chefingenieur d. Lw./OKL. (n.d.) Referent 1 In 5 RLM became POW released in Vaterstetten. PAUL, Erwin. (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., in 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 11 ( WIA) Oblt., awarded DKG, 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Oblt., trf from LKS 2 to 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 22 (to ) trf to Erg.FAGr Oblt. and pilot in 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 22, injured in a Klemm Kl 35 crash at Fp. Dno. PAUL, Friedrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Frankfurt/O.) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). PAUL, George. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. PAUL, Hans promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 644 (to 05.43) Maj. d.r. in Flak-Ers.Abt. 36, trf to Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte for further assignment Maj., appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 282 (still 10.43) Kdr. Flak-Abt. 685 (to 09.44) Maj., appt Kdr. Heimat-Flak-Abt. 58/VIII (still 04.45). PAUL, Hans-Werner. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(Ln.) in Ln.-Kp./NJG 2, appt provisional Kdr. II./Ln.-Rgt. 200 (to ) trf to Stab/NJG 2. (n.d.) Hptm., Nachr. Offz., I./NJG 2.

258 PAUL, Hartmut. (DOB: ) Lt. in II./KG Oblt., in KG Oblt. in Stab/KG 26, POW He 111 H-3 (1H+KA) shot down by Gloster Gladiators vic Lavangen near Narvik/Norway promo to Hptm. PAUL, Hugo. (DOB: in Villingen, Krs. Giessen/Oberhessen). (R) Oblt., Chef 8. Kp. (Rest)/Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 2. c Oblt., appt Chef 10. Kp.(Rest)/Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 2 (to WIA) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Führer Fsch.Jäg.Btl. Paul joined the Bundeswehr retired as an Obstlt in Worms. PAUL, Joachim. (DKG) Oblt., trf from Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 1 to II./Fsch.Jg.Rgt Hptm., appt Adj. Stab/Fsch.Jg.Rgt ? Hptm., Kdr. II./Fsch.Jg.Rgt promo to Maj appt IIa/2. Fallschirmjäger-Div Maj., awarded DKG, Fhr. I./Fsch. Jg. Rgt. 18. PAUL, Johann. (DOB: ) Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from LKS 9 to Luftgaukdo. Holland with temporary duty to Sonderkdo. Fähre in Rotterdam promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PAUL, Johannes. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PAUL, Johannes. (DOB: ) Obstlt.(W), in Stab/Luftzeuggruppe 11, trf to Lufthauptmuna 5/XI, and appt Leiter promo to Oberst. PAUL, Rudolf Oblt.(W), appt Kdr. Flak-Sondergerätwerkstatt (mot) Kdr. Flak- Sondergerätwerkstatt 1/I, promo to Hptm. (W). PAUL, Siegfried. (DOB: ). (DKG) Hptm., Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 64 (still 05.44) Hptm., awarded DKG, Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt promo to Maj Maj., appt IIa in Stab/12. Flak-Div. (mot.) (still ). PAUL, Willi. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Königsberg/Pr. I) Hptm. d.r. with Luftzeuggruppe 4, trf to Dt.Lw.-Mission in Rumänien Hptm. (d.r./fl.). PAUL, Willy Maj., Kdr. Flak-Abt. 112 (to 04.41) Maj., trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. VI to Lg.Kdo. Rostow area Leiter Nachschubbezirk d.lw. 3/VIII, promo to Obstlt.(Flak). PAULAY, Dr. (med.) Stefan. (DOB: ) entered active military service Leiter Fliegeruntersuchungsstelle Rochefort, promo to Oberstarzt Oberstarzt and IVb in Stab/stellv.Kdr. XVII. Armeekorps. PAULI, Balduin. (DOB: in München) training and service with KG 54 (to 1944) Mistel pilot in 2./Einsatzgruppe in 8./KG Oblt., Staka 6./KG 200. PAULI, Hermann promo to Hptm appt provisional Kdr. gem.flak-abt. 476 (c Stab became II./Flak-Rgt. 39). PAULICK, Dr. (med.) Hans-Joachim. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Dresden II) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). PAULICK, Rudolf Maj. (d.r.) assigned to Luftgaustab Finnland, appt Kdr. Flak-Abt PAULIN, Michael promo to Maj.(d.L./Fl.). PAULINI, Georg Oblt., appt Offz. beim Stabe with 20. Flak-Div. (to 05.43). PAULINITSCH, Albin. (DOB: in Marburg/Drau) in 9. Seenotstaffel trf to Seenotdienst Eupatoria (8. Seenotstaffel? Seenotkommando 18?). Last rank: Hptm. PAULISCH, Hans Werner WIA with leg wounds from a MS 406 and bailed out Staka 2./JG Ofw., 8./JG Lt., Staka 8./JG Lt., 8./JG Lt., MIA - Bf 109 F-2 (Black 6) over Tikvin, 160 km E of Leningrad. Credited with 5 victories. [conflict with PAULITSCH, Richard.] PAULITSCH, Franz promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak). PAULITSCH, Richard. (DOB: ) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie Alpenjäger) Austrian Army Generalstab training in Vienna (to ) Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow ( ) trf from the Austrian Army to the German Luftwaffe orientation instruction and refresher flight training at Reichs- Sportfliegerschule Berlin-Rangsdorf, with various Flak units, at LKA Berlin-Gatow and with Stab/Luftgaukdo. VI (to ) promo to Hptm continued Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (short course) (to ) trf to JFS Schleissheim for training Hptm., temporary duty from RLM pool to 2./JG 70 as Staka (to ) trf to I./JG appt Staka 2./JG Hptm. and Staka 2./JG 54, WIA in both legs by return fire from a French Potez in the Karlsruhe-Aachen area andcrashed N of Gottenheim Maj., Staka 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 11 (to killed in crash) Maj., awarded Ehrenpokal. [conflict with PAULISCH, Hans Werner.] PAULMANN, Alfred Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 12 to Wach-Btl. Hermann Göring.

259 PAULS, Uvo Fl.-Oberstabsingenieur, appt Leiter Versuchs- und Erprobungsstelle d.lw. Peenemünde-West Flieger-Oberstabsingenieur and Gruppenleiter in Chef TLR FLE-BFB. PAULSEN,?. (i.g.) Hptm., Ia/28. Flak-Div. (being replaced due to illness). PAULSEN,?. (n.d.) Lt., Nachr. Offz. IV./JG 27. PAULSEN, Bruno promo to Hptm Hptm., Kdr. gem.flak-abt. 527(v)? PAULSEN, Franz promo to Hptm appt provisional Kdr. gem.flak-abt. 526 (still 04.45). PAULSEN, Gottfried promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.) Maj. and Nafü Koflug 5/VIII (Brünn) (to ). PAULSEN, Karl-August. (DOB: in Stolk near Schleswig). (R, DKG) trained at the DVS Neuruppin as a civilian. Spring 1940 Fw., trf to III./KG 30. Start of 1941 trf to Erg.St./KG 30 (later 10./KG 30) promo to Oblt. Start of 1942 trf to III./KG 30 as Techn.Offz Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal. Early appt Staka 9./KG Oblt. and Stafü in III./KG 30, attended Verbandsführerschule/KG Oblt., awarded DKG, III./KG Staka 9./KG Hptm., appt Staka 13./KG 30 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 12./KG 30 (to ) Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz,Staka 9./KG appt Kdr. III./KG(J) 30. Credited with about 200 missions in Stolk near Schleswig. PAULSEN, Willy. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Schleswig) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). PAULSSEN, Franz promo to Hptm. PAULUS, Heinrich Oblt., in Sch./Fl.Ausb.Rgt Oblt., appt Staka 1./LG 1 (to ) Oblt., Staka awarded the Ehrenpokal POW in Ju 88 A-5 (L1+HH) that was forced to make an emergency landing in the desert during a raid on Bir Hacheim promo to Hptm Lt., 12./JG 2. Credited with one victory. PAULUS, Helmut. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PAULUS, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm Flieger-Hauptnautiker in II./KG 100, reclassified Hptm. (A 1/Fl.) with effect from promo to Maj. PAULUS, Peter. (DKG) Hptm., awarded DKG, 1./Pz.Aufkl.Abt. HG. PAULUS, Theobald promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). PAULUSSEN, Wilhelm Hptm. (d.r.z.v./flak in Flaketat z.b.v./luftgaukdo. XVII, appt Kdr. Heimat-Flak-Abt. 10/XVII. PAULY,? Maj., Offz.z.b.V. Fl.H.Kdtr. A 104/XI (Odense). PAULY, Karl-Joseph appt IIa/Luftflotte 5. PAULY, Ladi-Josef Hptm. (d.r.), trf from KG 51 to Luftflottenkdo. 5 for further assignment. PAULY, Dr. (med.) Otto-Ernst. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Schleswig) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). PAULY, Xaver. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm., Techn.Offz. in I./LG 1 ( - in Ju 88 S-3 (L1+AH) crashed on take-off at Melsbroek/Belgium). PAUNOWITSCH, Alexander promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). PAUR, Hans Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Fl.Ers.Btl. VII to Lw.Feld-Kp.z.b.V PAUSCH, Anton. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Regensburg) promo to Hptm.(d.R.) Hptm. (d.r./ln.) Hptm. and Zugführer in 13.(mittl.Flugm.Leit-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt PAUSCH, Otto. (DOB: in Breslau) promo to Hptm in KG in 7./Erg.JG trf to JG 2 as a pilot ( ?) Hptm. with Verbandsführer-Lehrgang General d. Jagdflieger - killed in Bf 109 G-14 crash near Straussberg due to icing. PAUSCH, Walter Hptm.(d.L./Flak), in Flak-Ers.Abt. 6. PAUSCHER (PAUCHER?), Wilhelm (Paul?). (DOB: in München) Hptm. in 3./JG 5; later trf to Stab I./JG 5 and appt Hptm. beim Stab. PAUSE, Horst. (DOB: in Gotha). 13/ Oblt., 1./NJG Oblt., appt Staka 1./NJG 1 (to 12/ KIA Bf 110 G-4 (G9+HH) shot up by a Stirling of 15 Sqdn. and crashed in flames 21 km NE of Hertogenbosch/Holland). Credited with 4 victories. Buried at Arnhem. PAUSE, Willi. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PAUSTIAN, Gustav Hptm., appt Kp.-Chef 5. Flugh.Betr.Kp./KG 26 (to 1942) promo to Maj named from provisional to permanent Kdr. IV./Feld-Rgt. d.lw Maj. assigned to XIII. Fliegerkorps, trf to the Erg.NAGr. and ordered to Stab/Befh.d.Dt.Truppen in Kroatien for temporary duty. PAUTZ,? Hptm., appt Kdr. Fsch.Pz.Aufkl.Abt. 1 Hermann Göring (to 12.44).

260 PAUWELS, Otto. (DOB: ) in III./Jäger-Rgt. d.div. Hermann Göring, promo to Oblt. (with RDA from ). PAVEL, Paul. (DOB: in Neumarkt/Schlesien) entered the Heer as a reservist. WWI served with the Artillerie furloughed, and entered the Polizei as a Polizei-Lt left the military promo to Polizei-Oblt promo to Polizei-Hptm. (RDA ) promo to Polizei-Maj trf to Luftwaffe and assigned rank of Maj. (RDA ) appt Batterie-Chef (Flak) in Stettin and Tutow appt Kdr. II./Flak-Rgt appt Abt. Kdr Flak-Rgt promo to Obstlt appt. Kdr. le. Flak-Abt appt acting Kdr. Fest.Flak-Rgt. 32 (to ) Kdr. Flak-Abt. 86, appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Flak-Brig. VI (mot) appt Kdr. Flak-Brig. X (mot) (to ) appt provisional Kdr. 19. Flak-Div promo to Gen.Maj appt permanent Kdr. 19. Flak-Div became U.S. POW released in Krefeld. PAWELETZ, Ernst Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Wien-Aspern to Lg.Kdo. Norwegen. PAWELKA, Dipl.Ing. Anton Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Flakgeräteinspizienten Maj. (Erg.O.), trf to Ob.d.L. pool Maj., trf from Ob.d.L. pool to Stab/Lg.Kdo. VII (to ) Maj., trf to Stab/XIV. Fliegerkorps promo to Obstlt.(Flak). PAWELKE, Dr. Günther Oblt., appt Adj. and Ic/Fliegerführer Irak Oblt., 4./ZG 76. PAWELKE, Günther Oblt., 4./KG 4 - briefly part of Sd.Kdo. Junck Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from KG 27 to OB Süd. PAWELKE, Walther. (DOB: in Mittelwalde/Kreis Habelschwerdt in Schlesien). WWI served in the Infanterie entered the Polizei as a Polizei-Lt. and appt Zug and Büro-Offizier of the Sicherheit-Polizei Konigsberg-Land. 1920s held a series of police positions promo to Polizei- Oblt promo to Polizei-Hptm promo to Polizei-Maj trf to Luftwaffe and assigned rank of Maj (RDA ); assigned to bomber observer training in Fassberg appt Kp.-Chef Fliegergruppe Z, Jüterbog appt Kdr. of courses in Waffenmeisterschule d. Lw. Halle/Saale promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. Waffenmeisterschule d.lw. at Merseburg, later numbered Flieger-Waffentechnische Schule 2 Merseburg (to 12.42) promo to Oberst appt Kdr., Lw.-Jg.Rgt promo to Gen.Maj appt Kdr. Hoheretechnischen Schule d.lw. Jüterbog and concurrently appt Kdt. Fl.Pl.Kdo. A 37/III Jüterbog-Waldlager POW released in Köln. PAWLAK, Erich Oblt. and Ia in II./KG 55, MIA - shot down by a Beaufighter from No. 604 Squadron and crashed into the sea off Portland Bill, Dorset during a mission to Belfast. PAWLICK (PAWLIK?), Hubertus. (DOB: in Karlsruhe) in 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr promo to Hptm Staka 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Hptm., appt Staka 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 11 (to ). PAWLITKE, Willi. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). (n.d.) Hptm. in 2./NJG Hptm. with 1./FAGr. 5. PAWLOWSKI, Erich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PAYENBERG, Gerhard. (DOB: in Greifswald) Oblt. and Techn.Offz. III./KG 6. PAYR, Josef Maj., appt Ic/Zens.Offz. (Linz) in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XVII (still ). PAYREBRUNE de SAINT SÈVE, Ernst, Baron de Maj.(d.R.), trf from Stab/Oberbefehlshaber Süd to Stab/Dt.Gen. beim Hauptquartier der ital. Wehrmacht. PAZMANN, Josef. (DOB: ) Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), in Ln.-Ausbau-Kp. 3, released from active service this date. PECH, Georg. (DOB: ) Oblt. (Kr.O.) in 1./Lw.-Bau-Btl. 7/IV, trf to Feld-Ausb.Rgt. d.lw promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PECH, Rudi. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. in 13.(Pz)/SG 151, MIA in a Fw 190 F-8 in the area of Rechlin, cause unknown. PECHER, Herbert promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Bau-). PECHMANN, Adalbert, Freiherr von Oblt., in I./KG 200. PECHMANN, Karl, Freiherr von promo to Oberst (Wm.) Oberst (Erg.O.), in Stab/Wehr-Ers.Insp. Köln, appt Kdr. Wehrbezirk Greifswald. PECHMANN, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(d.R.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in 5./Ln.-Rgt. 14, released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N) Hptm. and Maj. beim Stabe in Stab II./Ln.-Rgt. (mot) 12. PECHMANN, Paul, Freiherr von Obstlt., in Flak-Rgt. 14.

261 PECHMANN, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Kassel I) Hptm. (d.r./flak). PECHSTEIN, Herbert. (DOB: ) with Wehrbezirkskdo. Halle, promo to Obstlt. (z.d.) Obstlt. (z.d.) (W.O.), with Wehrbezirkskdo. Halle. PECHTOLD, Georg. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PECKMANN, Werner Hptm. (d.r./fl.), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). PECNIK, Heinrich Hptm., Wehrmachtfürsorge-Offz. Villach Maj., with Wehrmachtfürsorge-u.Versorgungsamt Augsburg, trf to Wehrmachtfürsorge-u.Versorgungsamt Salzburg promo to Obstlt.(Wm.). PEDELL, Kurt Obstlt.(z.D.) (W.O.) (RDA ), trf from Wehrbezirkskdo. Dresden II to Wehrbezirkskdo. Reichenberg Obstlt.(z.D.), trf from Wehrbezirkskdo. Reichenberg to Lw.- Befehlshaber Mitte in Stab/Jagdfliegerführer Berlin-Mitteldeutschland, trf to Wehrbezirkskdo. Rudolstadt Obstlt. (z.d.), with Wehrbezirkskdo. Rudolstadt. PEECK, Joachim entered the Austrian military promo to Hptm Hptm. in 5. (H)/Aufkl.Gr. 14. PEECK, Siegfried Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from FFS A/B 33 to Ob.d.L. pool in Lg.Kdo. III area, promo to Hptm. (d.r./fl.). PEEKEN, Theodor. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bremen II) Hptm. (d.r./flak). PEEMÜLLER, Lothar. (DOB: in Hamburg) with LKS with Jagdfliegervorschule with JGr. Drontheim in Erg.JGr. Ost trf to 5./JG Lt., 5./JG WIA - Bf 109 G/Trop at Camigliatello due to a technical fault Stafü 5./JG Lt., 6./JG 77 KIA - Bf 109 G-6 downed between Arnhem and Nijmegen/Netherlands. Credited with 2 victories. PEEZ, Dr. (med.) Otto. (W.B.K. Traunstein) promo to Stabsarzt (Zahnarzt) (Kr.O./San.). PEGLOW, Kurt promo to Hptm. PEHAR, Anton. (DOB: ). (n.d.) Hptm. - [Croatian national in Luftwaffe service]. PEHEIM, Anton. c Hptm., with the Stab/Fl.Rgt. 1 of the Austrian Air Force trf to the Luftwaffe promo to Oberst. PEHL, Karl promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Flak). PEHL, Dr. (med.)werner promo to Stabsarzt. PEIFFER, Dr. (med.) Hermann Stabsarzt, trf from III./KG 77 to RLM (L.In.14) Stabsarzt in Führerreserve OKL. PEIFFER, Josef Hptm.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Lg.Kdo. XI promo to Obstlt. PEIL, Gustav. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Neustadt/Weinstrasse) Hptm. (d.r./flak). PEILER, Arthur promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Chef 12.(mittl.Flugm.Leit- Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt PEIMANN,? Maj. with Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 8/XI Warnemünde. PEIN, Adolf promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) Maj., Kdr. le.flak-abt. 723 (still 04.45). PEIN, Alfred. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PEINEMANN,? Oblt. z.s. in 1./Kü.Fl.Gr. 406, MIA - crashed into The Wash after being shot down by RAF Hurricanes. PEINERT, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Zittau) Hptm., provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt Hptm. d.r., appt permanent Kdr. schw.flak-abt Hptm. (d.r./flak). PEINPFER,? Hptm., Chef 12.Kp./Flieger-Rgt. 32. PEISER, Adolf. (DKG) promo to Oblt awarded DKG, 4.Kp. Lehr-Btl./Fsch.Jg.Rgt promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Kdr. I./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 6. PEISERT, Rolf in Ob.d.L. pool (Sch.Etat), promo to Hptm. (RDA ). PEISSL, Hans. (DOB: ) entered active military service promo to Obstlt.d.R appt permanent Vertreter (deputy or representative) in Stab/Höh.Nafü/Ob.d.L. (Gen.Lt. Aschenbrenner). PEISSNER,?. (n.d.) Flg.Oberstabsingenieur, Leiter Ln.-Ausbaustab 2. (n.d.) Flg.Oberstabsingenieur, Leiter Ln.-Ausbaustab 5. PEITSCH, Herbert. (DOB: in Berlin). (R) Gef., awarded Ritterkreuz, 7./Fsch.Jg.Rgt.6. PEITSMEYER, Wolf-Dietrich. (DOB: in Stargard/Pommern). (R) trf from the Polizei to the Luftwaffe promo to Oblt in 6.(Schl.)/LG Oblt., probable Staka 4. (Schl.)/LG appt Staka 6.(Schl.)/LG Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 6.

262 (Schl.)/LG Hptm., formerly Staka 6.(Schl.)/LG 2, appointed Kdr. I./Schl.G. 2 and reported MIA in the Mediterranean theater (as a passenger on BV 222 (X7+HH) flying between Tarent and Tripoli, when shot down by Beaufighters) and then declared KIA. Credited with over 100 missions. PEITZ, Gerhard promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). PEKNY, Max. (DOB: ) Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from 10./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 7 to Ln.-Abt. Kreta as Kdr Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) (Ln.), KIA. PEKRUN,? Oblt. and Battr.-Chef 3./Flak-Rgt. 28. PEKRUN, Dieter. (i.g.). (DOB in Dresden). (R, DKG) Lt., Adjutant in I./St.G or Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Adj./St.G. 2 and deputy Kdr. I./St.G. 2. c Hptm., Kdr. I./St.G Hptm., Kdr. II./St.G Hptm., Ia op/viii. Fliegerkorps awarded DKG, Stab/St.G attended the Luftkriegsakademie and became an officer of the Generalstab Hptm. with the Kriegslehrgängen für Führergehilfen (war courses for general staff assistants), appt Ia/Fliegerführer Sardinien Hptm. in Stab/Fliegerführer 2, trf to Stab/General der Nahkampfflieger (i.e., Schlachtflieger) promo to Maj. c Maj., Ia/General der Schlachtflieger (to 04.45). Credited with more than 250 missions in Aachen. PEKRUN, Hans-Arthur. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm trf from RLM (L In 9) to IV./KG 40. PELIEGER, Dr. Friedrich Oblt., appt IIb/Gen.d.Lw. Kanalinseln (to ). PELIZAEUS, Leopold Hptm., I Bild in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XIII Obstlt.(Erg.O.), trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. XII/XIII to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Norwegen in Stab/Lg.Kdo. Norwegen, promo to Oberst Oberst, Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 36/VII, Würzburg. PELKMANN,? Hptm., at Vaernes. PELLER, Egon promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Kdr. II./Fsch.Art.Rgt. 7. PELLIONIS, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Wien II) Hptm.d.R. in Flak-Ers.Abt. 95 (Führer-Reserve), trf to Lg.Kdo. XI for further assignment Hptm. (d.r./flak). PELLO, Dr. (med.) Ernst. (W.B.K. Wels) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). PELS-LEUSDEN, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bitterfeld) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). PELTZ, Dietrich. (DOB: in Gera/Thüringen). (i.g.). (RES, DKG). (n.d.) trained as an engineer Offiziers-Anwärter bei der Kraftfahr-Abt to Kriegschule München and Dresden trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe in the rank of Oberfähnrich and sent to Fliegerschule Salzwedel for pilot training promo to Lt. and appt Staffel Offizier and Adj. in JG Immelmann and ordered to Blindflugschule Wesendorf-Neuburg/Donau for training trf to Fliegergruppe Lübeck-Blankensee for further pilot training trf to II./St.G. 162 as a pilot appt Adj. of I./St.G. 167 (later I./168) Adj in I./St.G promo to Oblt trf to IV. (Stuka)/LG 1 for training appt Staka 1./St.G Staka 1./St.G acting Kdr. III./St.G Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 1./St.G promo to Hptm appt Kdr. II./KG 77 (to ) flew his 200th combat mission appt instruction director for dive class of Verbandesführerschule Foggia awarded Eichenlaub, Kdr., II./KG awarded DKG, Stab/St.G trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool promo to Maj appt Kdr. Verbandsführerschule der Kampfflieger, Tours (to ) appt Kdr. I./KG 60 (to ) promo to Obstlt trf into the Generalstab d.lw. (did not attend the Luftkriegsakademie) appt provisional General der Kampfflieger (L.In.2)/RLM (to ) promo to Oberst (RDA ) appt Angriffsführer England (to ) Angriffsführer England, concurrently appt General der Kampfflieger oncurrently appt Kampffliegerführer Mittelmeer (to 08.43) awarded Schwerter, Angriffsführer England appt Komm.Gen. IX. Fliegerkorps (to ) promo to Gen.Maj. with RDA appt Komm.Gen. II. Jagdkorps (to ) appt Komm.Gen. IX. Fliegerkorps (J) (to ) concurrently appt Komm.Gen. I. Fliegerkorps? (n.d.) postwar worked in private industry in München. Cremains buried in Stuttgart. Credited with about 350 missions including 102 as a Stuka pilot. PELTZER, Alfred. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hannover I) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). PELTZER, Christoph. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). PELTZER, Felix. (DOB: ) RDA for Hptm. (d.r./fl.) Hptm.(d.R./Fl.), trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. XI to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Südost promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) appt Kdt.

263 Fl.H.Kdtr. E 13/VIII appt Kdt. Fl.Pl.Kdo. C 26/IV Maj., appt Kdt. Koflug 7/XVII (Crete) (to 03.45?) Maj. and Kdt. Fl.Pl.Kdo. A 41/XI (to c.01.04/44). PELTZER, Fritz promo to Hptm.(W)(d.L.). PELZ, Arno promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). PELZ, Hans Maj. in Stab III./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 6, appt provisional Kdr. III./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 6. PELZ, Willi. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Neisse) Hptm.d.R. in Res.Flak-Abt. 341, appt provisional Kdr. gem.flak-abt. 517 (still 04.45) Hptm. (d.r./flak) promo to Maj.d.R. PELZELMAYER(PELZEMYER?), Otto Lt., Bttr.Offz., Austrian Air Force, trf to the Luftwaffe and assigned to 3. Flakstamm-Bttr. Wiener Neustadt promo to Hptm. PELZER, Werner promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) in Stab/Luftzeuggruppe 6, trf to Stab/Kdr.d.Kfz.Beständelager d.lw. 11/VI (to ) trf to Kfz.Beständebezirk d.lw. 1/VI. PEMBERGER, Anton Flieger-Ingenieur and Werftleiter with Werft-Abt. 131/XI. PEMBERGER, Erich Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 4/I. PENDELE, Max promo to Oberst Chef d.adjutant-abt./generalluftzeugmeister Oberst and Abt.-Chef in Stab/TLR (Technischen Luftrüstung) in RLM. PENETER, Herbert. (DOB: ) Oblt., 6./KG Oblt. and pilot with BFS 1 killed in Ju 52 crash at Fp. Altenhain posthumously promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PENITSCHKA, Alois promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). PENKERT, Josef. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Neuruppin) Hptm., Staka awarded the Ehrenpokal Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) (RDA ). [same as the other Josef Penkert?] PENKERT, Josef Maj., Kdr. II./KG.z.b.V Kdr. KGr.z.b.V Maj., Kdr. KGr.z.b.V awarded Ehrenpokal Maj. and Kdr. IV./TG 1, appt Kdr. III./TG 3 (to ). PENNEKAMP, Dr. (Zahnarzt) Leopold. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Münster/Westf.) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). PENNER, Artur. (W.B.K. Neustrelitz) promo to Oblt. (d.r.z.v./fl.). PENNER, Gerhard Hptm.(d.R.), in Stab/Ln.-Abt. 39, appt provisional then permanent Kdr. Ln.- Abt. z.b.v./ln.-rgt. Westfrankreich (still 06.44). PENNER, Hans Hptm.(d.R.), in Flak-Ers.Abt. 24, appt provisional Kdr. Flakscheinw.Abt. 329 (trop.) appt permanent Kdr. Flakscheinw.Abt. 329 (trop.) (still 11.43) promo to Maj. (d.r./flak) appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt PENNER, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PENNING, Franz-Josef. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Wiesbaden) Hptm. (d.r./flak) Maj. with Koflug 23/XI Kopenhagen-Dragör, KIA in Copenhagen this date after being shot through the head and chest. Pronounced dead at Kriegslazarett (mot) 936 Kopenhagen. PENNINGSDORF (PENNIGSTORFF?), Hans. (DOB: in Neubrandenburg) Hptm., Staka in KGr. 806 (to WIA) in IV./KG Hptm. in III./KG 54, trf this date but destination not stated in IV./KG 6 (to 09.44). Last rank: Hptm. (RDA: ). PENNRICH, Eberhard (Eberhardt) Hptm., appt Chef Ldssch.Kp. d.lw. 12/VII promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). PENTENRIEDER, Alfred. ("Fred") (DOB: ) /JG 54 WIA - Bf 109 E-1/B shot down vic Arad in 7./JG Lt., 7./JG trf to 6./JG instructor at JFS Stafü 1./JG Oblt., appt Staka 2./JG 101 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 5./JG 101 (to 01.45). (n.d.) Gruppenkommandeur in JG 103 (probably acting) Staka 5./JG Oblt., appt Staka 7./JG 101 (to ) Credited with 2 victories. PENTZAK, Ernst promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.). PENTZIEN, Hans. (DOB: in Bad Doberan/Rostock). (R, DKG) promo to Hptm Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal awarded the DKG (recommended while in 3. (F)/Aufkl.Gr. 121) Hptm., appt Staka 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 121 (to 10.43) Hptm.d.R., appt Staka 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 124 (to ). 07(or 02?) awarded the Ritterkreuz retired from the Bundeswehr as an Oberst. PENZ, Werner promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak). PENZEL, Lothar. (DOB: ) in Ln.-Betr.Kp./Korps-Nachr.Abt. 2, promo to Oblt. (with RDA from ).

264 PEPER, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hamburg V) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) appt Kdt. d.stabsquartier/luftflotte Hptm., Stellv. Kdt. d.stabsquartier/luftflotte 6. PERCIC, Johann Hptm., trf from LS-Abt.(mot) 35 to Stab/LS-Rgt.z.b.V. 1. PERCIG, Egon Hptm.(Erg.O.), in le.flak-abt promo to Maj Maj., Kdr. Luftschutz-Nebel-Abt. 2 (mot) (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. Nebel-Abt Maj. in LS-Nebel-Abt. 6, trf to LS-Nebel-Abt. 8 for employment as Kdr. PERES, Karl Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. VIII to Wehrm.Fürsorge- und Versorgungsamt Breslau Leiter Wehrm.Fürsorge- und Versorgungsamt Kattowitz, appt Leiter Wehrm.Fürsorge- und Versorgungsamt Koblenz promo to Oberst (Wm.). PERES, Karl-Heinz promo to Hptm. PEREZ-CALDOS, José. (DOB: in Spain) Oblt. in 15./JG 51. PERGHER, Hermann promo to Maj.(Flak) Maj., with Annahmeu.Entlassungsstelle/Lg.Kdo. VI, assigned temporary duty to Inspizient d. Personal d.lw. (to ). PÉRIGNON, Theodor (Karl-Theodor). (DKG) promo to Hptm Hptm., awarded DKG, 1.(H)/Aufkl. Gr Staka 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 21? Hptm., appt Staka 1./Erg.Nahaufkl.Gr. (to ) Hptm., re-appt Staka 1./Erg.Nahaufkl.Gr. (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. NAGr Maj., appt acting Kdr. NAGr. 15 (to 06.44) promo to Maj. [ appt Kdr. NAGr. 3 (to c.02.45?)]? ordered trf to Erg.NAGr. (Bromberg) with temporary duty at Panzertruppenschule Bergen. [04.45 Maj. and Kdr. NAGr. 10? had been disbanded 10.44]. PERINO, Karl. (DOB: in Walldorf/Heidelburg). (n.d.) 3./NJG Oblt., 3./NJG 2 WIA - Ju 88 C-6 ditched off shore of Castelvetrano due to a technical problem Oblt., 3./NJG Oblt., Adj. I./NJG 2 KIA - Ju 88 R-2 shot down 9 km E of Ostersander near Aurich. Buried at Walldorf. Credited with one victory. PERKO, Wolfgang. (DOB: ) Oblt. in Erg.JGr. Ost and then trf to 12./JG 51. PERL, Josef. (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Oblt awarded DKG, I./St.G. 3. (n.d.) Oblt., appt Staka 2./St.G. 3 (to 08.43) Oblt., appt Staka 3./St.G. 3 (to ) Staka 3./SG 3, promo to Hptm. PERL. Hans-Joachim Oblt., trf from Stab/Lw.-Felddivision 17 to Stab/Lw.-Felddivision 13. PERLBACH, Richard promo to Maj.(Flak) Maj.(W), trf from Flak-Inst.Werkstatt 2/VI to Flakpark 1/XI trf to Stab/Lg.Kdo. XI Obstlt. (Tr.O.) assigned to Luftgaukdo. XI, released from active military service. PERLITZ, Georg. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Halle/Saale) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Ln.). PERLITZ, Heinz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin II) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) promo to Hptm. PERMANN, Dr.? Hptm. and Führer Transport-Kolonne d.lw. 107/IV. PERNER,? Oblt. in 7./Ln.-Rgt. 202, appt Zugführer in 9./Ln.-Rgt PERNET, Heinz Hptm. (z.v.), trf from Koflug 2/VII to Befh.d.Dt.Lw.-Mission in Rumänien for further assignment. PERNICE, Hugo. (DOB: ) Oblt., appt Erk.Offz. and then Ordonnanz-Offz. in I./Flak- Rgt. 11 (to ) Hptm.d.R., appt Referent A/A in Stab/Gen.d.Flakwaffe in RLM. PERR, Dr. (med.) Erich. (W.B.K. Leoben) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). PERSCH, Edwin. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PERSCHE, Walter Lt., Chef FlAMkn-Kompanie 7 (Fliegerabwehr-Maschinenkanone-Kompanie 7?) of the Austrian Air Force promo to Hptm in Stab/3. Lw.-Feld-Div. PERSICKE, Herbert promo to Hptm. d.r. (Flak). PERTHOLD, Hans (Johann) Oblt./Hptm., appt Ia/LS-Warndienst in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XVII (still ) proposed for promo to Hptm. (d.r.z.v./bau) by Luftgaukdo. XVII. PERTSCH, Kurt promo to Hptm. d.r. (Flak). PERTUS, Walter. (DOB: ). (n.d.) Hptm.d.R. (Ln.), KIA. PERUCHE (PERUCKE?), Richard Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 10/IV (or 10/VII?). PERZIG, Egon Maj., appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 84. PESCH, Albert. (DOB: ). (DKG) Lt., 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. nacht awarded the DKG promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). PESCH, Roman. (n.d.) with 14./JG 102. (n.d.) Staka? 4./JG Hptm. with Rammkommando Elbe WIA - after ramming a B-17, bailed out injuring his leg.

265 PESCHEL, (Johannes?) Maj., appt NS-Führungsoffizier for Fl.Pl.Kdo. Rerik. PESCHEL, Erich Hptm., temporary duty from RLM pool to Fl.H.Kdtr. Eschwege. PESCHEL, Hermann. (DOB: ) Flieger-Ingenieur and Prüfleiter with Werft-Abt. Wien- Aspern. PESCHEL, Johannes. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Leipzig II) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). PESCHEL, Johannes Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Merseburg promo to Maj trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. III (previously with Koflug 26/III) to Koflug 1/XI. PESCHEL, Martin promo to Stabsarzt. PESCHEL, Oswald promo to Maj.(d.L./Fl.) Maj. d.r. with Kriegsgefangenlager 3 d.lw. (Sagan), trf to Kriegsgefangenlager 7 d.lw. (Moritzfelde). PESCHEL, Willi promo to Maj.(Flak) Maj.(W), trf from Lufthauptmuna 2/III to Feldluftmunitionslager 7/VIII (to ) trf to RLM (Chef d.nachschubwesens). PESCHKE, Ernst promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). PESCHKE, Siegfried Oblt., trf from II./KG 77 to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. and ordered to Stab/Angriffsführer England for temporary duty in Stab/IX. Fliegerkorps, promo to Hptm. PESCHKEN, Erich Hptm.?, appt Kdr. Luftzeugstab Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) with Luftzeugstab 105, appt Kdr. Lw.-Berge-Btl. V. PESORKAN,? Hptm., Kdr. Luftzeugstab 5. PESSLER, Konrad Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Lw.Bau-Rgt. 5/XII to Stab/Lw.Bau-Rgt. 1/XIII. PESTE, Wilhelm Hptm.d.R. in le.flakbatterie z.b.v. 2014, trf to Lg.Kdo. III for further assignment. PETAK, Alfred. (DOB: ). (n.d.) Hptm.d.R. (Ln.), KIA. PETASCH, Richard. (W.B.K. Bautzen) promo to Maj. (d.r./flak) Maj. (d.r.) in schw.flak-abt. 457, appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt PETEANI, Josef. (DOB: ). (R, DKG) Oblt., awarded DKG, 7.(F)/LG KIA in the Stalingrad area Oblt., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, 7./LG 2. PETER, Eduard promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). PETER, Edwin promo to Hptm.(Kr.O.) Hptm. and Chef 2.(Telegrafenbau-Kp.)/Ln.- Rgt PETER, Erich. (DOB: in Wehlau/Ostpreussen). (R, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe assigned to 3./St.G. 2 on completion of training severe WIA and did not return to the Geschwader until trf to Stab/St.G. 2 as a pilot awarded the Ehrenpokal Uffz., awarded DKG, I./St.G Uffz., awarded Ritterkreuz on completion of 570 combat missions, StabsSt/St.G trf to 11.(K)/LG trf to Stab II./SG KIA shot down by Russian fighters over Rheinsberg during an armed recce flight to Berlin. Buried in Berlin. PETER, Ernst. (DOB: ). or (DOB: )? (n.d.) Oblt., appt Staka Stabsstaffel I./KG.z.b.V promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) trf to I./ZG 101. PETER, Friedrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin X) Hptm.(d.R.), in Res.Flak-Abt. 517, appt provisional Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. 645 (still 09.43) Hptm. (d.r./flak) promo to Maj.d.R appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 333 (still 04.45). PETER, Georg Hptm.(z.V.), trf from Luftgaukdo. XVII to Flak-Ers.Abt. 12 with temporary duty to Reichanstalt d.lw. für Luftschutz trf to LS-Ers.Abt. 1. PETER, Dr. (Zahnarzt) Joachim. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Breslau II) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). PETER, Josef. (DOB: in Wien) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Offz.z.b.V. in Stab/Jagdfliegerführer Rumänien in 6./JG in 7./JG Hptm. and Kp.-Offz. in II./JG 300. PETER, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. PETER, Karl. (DOB: ) in ZG 26, promo to Oblt Oblt., 7./ZG WIA - Bf KIA. Credited with 2 victories. PETER, Karl promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) Maj. d.r. with Stab/Flak-Rgt. 103, trf to Stab/Flak-Brig. 17 (to ) trf to Flak-Ers.Abt. 9 (Führerreserve) (to ) trf to Flak-Ers.Abt. 12 and ordered to Abwehrstelle im Wehrkreiskdo. III for temporary duty. PETER, Manfred promo to Hptm Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal appt Staka 2.(F)/SAGr. 130 (to 11.43).

266 PETER, Paul. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in Stab/Ln.-RV-Abt. (mot) z.b.v. 2, released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N) Hptm. in Stab Nafü/Luftgaukdo. XI (to ?) released from active service. PETER, Rolf Oblt.(d.R./Fl.), trf from Erg.Nahaufkl.Gr. to Stab/Lw.-Kdo. Ost. PETERBURS, Hans. (DOB: in Herne/Westfalen). (R, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe to Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 13. (n.d.) trf to Fliegerschule Neuruppin trf to III./Lehrgeschwader in III./ZG in III./ZG trf to Zerstörerschule Schleissheim trf to II./ZG in II./SKG trf to IV./KG awarded Ehrenpokal now in II./ZG Ofw., awarded DKG, 6./ZG Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, II./ZG trf to Stab II./SKG WIA. c trf to II./SG KIA shot down by RAF fighters near Salerno. Credited with c.300 combat missions and 18 air victories, plus a further 26 aircraft and 19 tanks destroyed on the ground. PETEREIT, Fritz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Kiel) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.) Hptm. (Kr.O.), trf from Luftflottenkdo. 6 to Fl.H.Kdtr. E 32/VI. PETERLEIT, Fritz-Karl Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 32/VI Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 225/XVII (to ). PETERLEUSCH, Wilhelm Oblt., in Geschw.Stab/LG 1 (KIA - in He 111 H (1H+CA) shot down by AA fire near Bocki/Poland). PETERLIC, Vinko. (DOB: ). (n.d.) Maj. - [Croatian national in Luftwaffe service]. PETERMANN, Alfred. (DOB: ) Oblt., appt O1 (1. Ordonannzoffizier)/10. Lw.-Feld- Div promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). PETERMANN, Heinrich promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) Maj., appt Leiter der Kfz.- Beständebezirk d.lw. 3/XII. PETERMANN, Heinz. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Hptm Hptm., awarded DKG, 7./KG Hptm., in Stab/KG promo to Maj in Stab/I. Fliegerkorps, appt Lw.-Führungsstab Ia op (Flak) Verbindungsoffizier d.lw. beim Gen.St.d.Heeres Maj., Verbindungsoffizier des OKL zum Stab General Kinczel (Heer). PETERMANN, Rudolf Flieger-Stabsingenieur and Gruppenleiter at Torpedowaffenplatz Gotenhafen. PETERMANN, Viktor. (DOB: in Weipert/Sudetenland). (R, DKG) joined the Luftwaffe. (n.d.) trained with Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 53 for 6 months trf to JFS trf to JGr. Drontheim trf to 2./Erg.Gr./JG Stab/JG 52 accident on take-off - results unstated Uffz., trf to 6./JG with Stab/JG promo to Fw in 5./JG 52. c trf to 5./JG lost his Bf 109 G-4 shot down behind enemy lines, but evaded and returned after three days promo to Lt Fw., awarded DKG, 5./JG rammed a I-153 but flew back to Mineralyje Wody with 5./JG his Bf 109 G-4 shot down behind the lines SW of Petrowskaja - evaded capture and returned after 3 days awarded the Ehrenpokal trf to 6./JG Lt., 6./JG 52 WIA - Bf 109 G-6 (Yellow 3 + -) due to direct German AA hit, emergency landing at Novo-Zaporozhye, Pl.Qu. 35 Ost /58523 lost left arm and the fourth left toe to amputation, although another source states that the wound was to his right hand which was amputated in a field hospital Lt., awarded Ritterkreuz, III./JG assigned to the Kriegswissenschaftliche Abteilung der Luftwaffe trf to Stab/JG 52 with a prosthetic limb appt Staka? 10./JG 52 flew with a prosthetic arm in II./JG trf to JG 7 to retrain on Me 262 (to ) trf to Stab/JG promo to Oblt surrendered to the Americans who passed him to the Russians a day later released by the Russians as a war invalid. Postwar, worked as a farm laborer then later as an engineer with a manufacturer of farm equipment. Credited with c.550 combat missions and 64 air victories in Freiburg/Sachsen, buried there at the Zentralefriedhof. PETERS gen. SCHOOF, Egon promo to Hptm in 2./Flak-Rgt. 13, trf to Höh.Kdr.f.Flakartillerieschulen Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. le.flak-abt (ETr.) (still 04.45). PETERS,? Hptm., KG 27. PETERS, Dr. (med.)?. c Stabsarzt with the Institut für Luftfahrtmedizinische Pathologie in Freiburg.

267 PETERS, Arnold promo to Hptm.(d.R.) Hptm. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 7/VI (Paderborn). PETERS, Arthur Maj., in III./Flak-Rgt appt Kdr. III.(Scheinw.)/Flak-Rgt. 9. c Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Rgt. 84 (to ) Obstlt., trf to Flaketat z.b.v./luftgaukdo. VI appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 120 (to 02.44) promo to Oberst. PETERS, Carl (Karl?). (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Coburg) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). PETERS, Claus. (DOB: in Achim) assigned to 2./Flieger-Ausb.Rgt. 62 in France trf to 6./Flieger-Rgt trf to 1. Fahnenjunker-Kp./LKS 1 Dresden (to ) trf to St.G trf to 4./St.G trf to 5./SG trf to I./SG trf to 3./SG 111 Stubendorf assigned to 5./SG promo to Leutnant with R.D.A. of trf to 6./SG awarded the EK PETERS, Edwin. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Brünn) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) (RDA ). PETERS, Erhard. (DOB: in Hohenkamp) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./NJG 3 (to ) Kdr. of V./NJG Oblt., with Stab III./NJG Oblt., 9./NJG Hptm., Stab/NJG Hptm., appt Staka 9./NJG 3 (to ). 19/ Hptm., 9./NJG 3 KIA ( ?) in Bf 110 G-4 (D5+MT) after being shot up (possibly by a Wilde Sau night fighter), crashed due to engine and control failure, vic Brandenburg-Briest). Buried at Werder/Havel Hptm., awarded the Ehrenpokal. Credited with at least 12 victories. PETERS, Erhard. (DOB: ). (n.d.) with Stab I./NJG 4. (n.d.) with II./NJG Lt., with 8./NJG 4. 14/ Oblt., WIA- in combat with Mosquitos of 157 Sqdn. - bailed out 10 km NE of Reims Oblt. and Stafü 5./NJG 4 (to ). Credited with 2 victories PETERS, Erich Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) in Feld-Ers.Btl. d.lw. Nr. 5, trf to III./Jäg.Btl. 34 (L) and appt provisional Kdr. of this Btl. PETERS, Ernst-August. (DOB: ). (DKG) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., unspecified Aufkl.Gr. awarded the DKG. PETERS, Dipl.Ing. Franz. (DOB: ) Hptm., with Wehrwirtschaftstelle Köln Wirtschaftskdr. 3 (Wirtschaftsinsp. Don-Donez), promo to Obstlt.(Wm.). PETERS, Gustav. (DOB: ) promo to Maj. PETERS, Gustav. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PETERS, H Lt. and Adj. II./ZG 76, KIA - shot down by RAF fighters between Calais and Gravelines. PETERS, Hans. (DOB: ) Obstlt. in Stab/Feldluftgaukdo. XXV. PETERS, Hans promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) Maj. (d.r.) in Lw.-Führungsstab Ic, trf to Stab/Flak-Brig. 8 with retention in his present position until further notice. PETERS, Hans Maj. (z.d.) in Stab/LV-Kdo. Berlin Obstlt.(z.D.) (W.O.) (RDA ), trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. III/IV to Wehr-Ers.Insp. Potsdam trf to Wehrbezirkskdo. Potsdam I (still 02.45). PETERS, Hans-Georg Oblt., appt Staka Stabsstaffel/KG Oblt. and Staka Stabsstaffel/KG 2, KIA in Do 17 Z shot down by fighters near Sendwoje (Sendvoye or Zendvoye?). PETERS, Hans-Heinz. (DOB: ) in le.flak-abt. 979, promo to Oblt. PETERS, Heinrich. (DOB: ) promo to Obstlt Obstlt. (Tr.O.) in Flieger- Ers.Btl. V, released from active military service. PETERS, Heinz. (DOB: in Niederkruchten near Mönchen Gladbach) obtained a glider pilot's A licence received a glider pilot's C licence flew in the Rhön glider competitions became a gliding instructor at several locations won the Silver C award for a 452 km glider flight began basic flight training in the Luftwaffe and 1938 flew in the Rhön competitions, winning a Silver C. c called up to serve as an instructor. (n.d.) appt Staka in an LLG. (n.d.) promo to Oblt became a POW for 18 months, handed over to the French and conducted gliding instruction returned to Germany continued in gliding competions into the mid 1950s in Fulda. PETERS, Helmut. (DOB: ) entered service with the Polizei trf to the Luftwaffe and appt Kp.-Offz. at Fliegerschule Salzwedel received the Lw. Beobachter (observer) license appt Kp.-Führer at FFS Fürth (to ) ordered temporary duty to Kraftfahrschule d.lw. Rudolstadt (to ) promo to Hptm attended the Höh.Lw.-Schule Berlin-Gatow (to ) trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool trf to ZG 26 then to ZG trf to ZG Hptm., appt acting Kdr. V.(Zerst.)/LG 1 (to just two days) Hptm., appt Staka 1./NJG 3 (to 02.41?) appt provisional Kdr.

268 Erg.Gr./NJG Hptm., appt permanent Kdr. Erg.Gr./NJG 1 (to ) removed from list of Lw. Generalstab candidates promo to Maj Maj., appt Kdr. III./NJ-Schule 1 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. III./NJG 101 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. I./NJG Hptm., appt Kdr. V./NJG 5 (to ). (n.d.) retired from the Bundeswehr as a Maj Credited with 5 victories. PETERS, Herbert Lt., II./ZG Lt, Adj. II./ZG 76 KIA - Bf 110 shot down by Spitfires of 54 Sqdn. in the Calais - Gravelines - Ardres area. Credited with 3 victories. PETERS, Herbert Oblt., Stab/Gem.Flak-Abt. 131 MIA - en route Iráklion - Athens. PETERS, Hermann. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Köln II) promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.) trf from the Fliegertruppe to the Luftnachrichtentruppe Hptm. (d.r./ln.). PETERS, Iwo promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). PETERS, Johann. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PETERS, Johann Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), in Stab/Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich (Abt. Befestigung). PETERS, Johannes. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PETERS, Josef Richard. (DOB: in Essen-Borbeck). (R, DKG). Fall 1938 joined the Kriegsmarine. (n.d.) served aboard the cruiser Köln (to 05.40) trained as an observer with Flieger- Erg.Gr. (See) Lt.z.S. trf to Kü.Fl.Gr Start of 1942 trf to Erg.St./Kü.Fl.Gr trf to 12./KG 26. (n.d.) trained with the Torpedoschule Grosseto, then returned to 3./Kü.Fl.Gr. 506 ( soon renamed 9./KG 26) WIA - Ju 88 A-4 (1T+FT) when hit by AA N of the Kanin Peninsula, crash landed at Banak a/f Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal. Start of trf to Stab III./KG 26 as Maj. beim Stab appt Staka 9./KG Oblt., awarded DKG, III./KG appt Maj. beim Stab of IV./KG appt Ia of III./KG Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, 12./KG 26. Summer 1944, volunteered for pilot training trf to the Luftwaffe trf to FFS A 10 for pilot training trf to FFS A 12. Late trf to the ground forces, serving with 1. Fsch.Jg.Korps. Credited with about 100 missions in Essen. PETERS, Josef promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 15/XI (Zwischenahn). PETERS, Karl. (DOB: in Frankfurt am Main). (W.B.K. Hanau). (R, DKG) joined the DLV, at Übungstelle Krefeld (to ) joined the Luftwaffe., to 1./Fl.Ers.Abt. Neukuhren (to ) trf to 1./Aufkl.Gr. 111 (to ) trf to Fl.Ers.Abt. 12 (to ) trf to 2./Fliegergruppe (S) Schleissheim (to ) trf to 2./FFS Fürth (to ) trf to 1./KG 254 for blind flying training (to ) to I./KG 254 for Uffz training (to ) trf to 1./KG 155 (to ) trf to 2./FFS Furth (to ) trf to 1./KG 55 (to ) trf to Erg.St./ KG 55 (to ) zum Kriegsoffizier ernannt promo to Ofw trf to 10./KG 55 (to ) /LG 2 - Bf 110 crash landed in Yugoslavia - cause and results unstated promo to Lt. (Kr.O.) trf to I./KG 55 (to ) awarded Ehrenpokal WIA by shrapnel - trf to Hauptverbandsplatz Charkow (to ) appt Tech.Offz. III./LG promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) at Reserve hospital at Bad Wiessee (to ) appt Stafü 8./LG Hptm., appt Staka 8./LG 1 (to ) Oblt., awarded DKG, III./LG appt Staka 13./LG 1 (to 06.44) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). 22/ Hptm., Stab II./JG appt Staka 13.(K)/LG appt provisional Kdr. II./LG Maj., appt Kdr. II./LG 1 (to ) Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. II./LG in an auto accident near Montabauer/Westerwald at Montabaur in an auto accident. Credited with 235 combat missions. PETERS, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Obstlt.(Wm.). PETERS, Karl promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.) in Stab/Ln.-Flugsicherungs-Rgt. West, appt Kdr. Ln.-Flugsicherungs-Abt. Mitte Maj., Kdr. III./Ln.-Flugsicherungs-Rgt. Reich. PETERS, Karl Hptm., Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 34/XIII. PETERS, Karl-Heinz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Essen II) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). PETERS, Karl-Heinz. (DOB: ) in 10./Ln.-Rgt. 55, promo to Oblt. (RDA ) promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm. (Ln.), trf from the Luftnachrichtentruppe to the Fallschirmjäger. PETERS, Kurd. (DOB: in Braunschweig). (R, DKG) promo to Hptm Hptm., Staka 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 22 (and 11.42) Hptm., awarded the Ehrenpokal Hptm.,awarded DKG, 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr appt Kdr. of II./JG 300 (to ) WIA - Fw 190 A-7

269 (Green 5) combat over Naumberg promo to Maj Maj., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. II./JG appt acting Kommodore JG 300 (to 03.45) in Fürstenfeldbruck. Credited with 4 victories in 170 missions. PETERS, Kurt. (DKG). c Hptm., appt Kdr. II./KG 3 (to MIA - Ju 88 A-4 (5K+AC) vic Kaluga, cause unknown) Hptm., awarded DKG, Stab II./KG promo to Maj. PETERS, Leo promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). PETERS, Mathias promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak). PETERS, Paul. (DOB: ) Obstlt.(W) and Leiter Luftmunitions-Anstalt 2/II Obstlt.(W), Leiter Luftmuna 2/II, trf to Stab/Luftzeuggruppe promo to Oberst (Flak). PETERS, Walter promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) appt acting then permanent Kdr. le.flak- Abt. 842 (still 04.45). PETERS, Walter promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). PETERS, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hamburg V) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). PETERS, Wilhelm Hptm.?, appt provisional Kdr. Flak-Ers.Abt. 9. PETERS, Wilhelm Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Feldluftpark 5/III to Fl.H.Kdtr. Anklam. PETERS, Willi. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm Hptm., in 5./KG 53 (to KIA - crashed in Russia). PETERS, Wolfgang. (DOB: ) in le.flak-batterie z.b.v. 6776, promo to Oblt. PETERSCHMITT, Josef promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). PETERSDORFF, Detlev von. (DOB: in Oldenburg/Old.) in 9. Seenotstaffel in 4. Seenotstaffel Oblt., appt Führer of the Me 410 Schwarm of Seenotstaffel 81 (to ). PETERSDORFF-CAMPEN, Friedrich von promo to Hptm Hptm. in Erg.Nahaufkl.Gr., trf to NAGr Maj., appt Kdr. Fliegerverbindungsgruppe beim OKH (to 11.43) Maj., appt Kdr. I./Fliegerverbindungsgeschwader 2 (to in crash). PETERSEN,? Hptm., 5./Bo.Fl.Gr PETERSEN,? Maj., Führer Flugplatzkommando Kopenhagen-See. PETERSEN, (Ernst? Johannes?) Maj. and Kdt. Flugplatzkdo. Norderney of Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 12/XI (Wittmundhafen) Maj. and Führer Flugplatzkdo. Norderney. PETERSEN,? Hptm. and Adjutant in Stab/NJG 3. [Heinrich?] PETERSEN,? Hptm. in JG 27. PETERSEN, Edgar. (DOB: in Strassburg). (R) joined the Heer began pilot training with DVS Stettin became an instructor with DVS Schleissheim (to 1929) became a flight instructor at the secret training base at Lipezk (to 10.31) appt Staka of the Reklamestaffel at Berlin-Staaken (to 1934) trf to the Infantrieschule in Dresden promo to Oblt. Early 1935 trf to the Luftwaffe appt Leiter of the Blindfluglehrgang of the Flugschule Celle-Wesendorf promo to Hptm Maj., appt Kdr. BFS Celle (to ). (n.d.) with KG Maj., appt Staka Fernaufklärungsstaffel Ob.d.L. (to ) appt Staka 1./KG Maj., appt Kdr. I./KG 40 (to 12.40) Maj., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. I./KG mentioned in despatches Maj., appt Kommodore KG 40 (to 08.41). c appt Kdr. Kdo. d. Erprobungsstellen d. Lw. and concurrently Kdr. Erprobungsstelle Rechlin (to or 05.45). [ Maj., Kdr. Aufkl. Gr. Ob.d.L. - according to several sources, but not likely] promo to Oberst PETERSEN, Erich. (DOB: in Heidelberg). (DKG) entered the Heer promo to Lt. WWI served in the Infanterie, rising to Oblt promo to Hptm promo to Maj promo to Obstlt promo to Oberst trf from Heer to the Luftwaffe, promo to Gen.Lt. and appt Kdr. 7. Fliegerdivision (to ) Gen.Maj., awarded DKG, Kdr. Flieger-Div promo to Gen.d.Flieger and appt Inspekteur d.lw.-feldeinheiten/rlm (L In 18) appt Komm.Gen. IV. Lw.-Feldkorps (to ) appt Komm.Gen. LXXXX. Armeekorps (to ) POW of the French released from French captivity after being tried for alleged war crimes and acquited in Allmannshausen/Starnberger See. PETERSEN, Ernst promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.) promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) Maj. d.r. with Fl.H.Kdtr. E 126/XI, trf to Fl.Pl.Kdo. 101/XI. PETERSEN, Fritz. (DOB: in Münster/Westfalen). (RE) with 6./Flak-Rgt with 6./Flak-Rgt his battery had destroyed 36 tanks by this point Wachtmeister, awarded Ritterkreuz, 6./Flak-Rgt. 4 (mot). Early 1944 his battery had accumulated a score of 50 tanks and

270 41 aircraft destroyed by this time Wachtmeister, awarded Eichenlaub, 6./Flak-Rgt. 4 (mot) in St. Mauritz near Münster/Westfalen. PETERSEN, Gerhard. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PETERSEN, Gerhard Obstlt.(Erg.O.), trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. Norwegen to Fl.H.Kdtr. 9/N and appt Kdt Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 16/III (to ) Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 16/III, concurrently appt provisional Kdt. Koflug 25/III promo to Oberst named from provisional to permanent Kdt. Koflug 25/III (to ) Oberst, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 207/III (Bodø) (to ). PETERSEN, Hans. (W.B.K. Königsberg/Pr. I) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). PETERSEN, Hans promo to Maj.(d.L./Ln.) Maj. d.r. with Stab II./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. Holland, trf to Ln.-Schule Halle Maj. in 4.(Fernspr.-u.Fernschr.Betr.-Kp.)/Luftgau-Nachr.Abt. 3. PETERSEN, Heinrich. (DOB: ). (n.d.) with I./ZG 76. (n.d.) in 10./NJG with 6./NJG 1. 05/ Oblt., 6./NJG 1 WIA - collided with a Stirling. 15/ Oblt. in Stab/NJG 1, WIA - Bf 110 F-4 crashed on landing at Deelen/Holland promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). Credited with 2 victories. PETERSEN, Herbert Oblt., (pilot) awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., appt Staka 1./JG Oblt., Staka 1./JG 301 KIA - Bf 109 crashed vic Kamenz NE of Dresden. PETERSEN, Hermann. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PETERSEN, Hermann. (DOB: ?) Oblt. (Kr.O.) in III./KG 100, trf to 8. Lw.-Feld- Div promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PETERSEN, Hermann Oblt. and pilot in 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 32, MIA in Fw 189 A-3 (V7+1C) that failed to return from operations in North Finland - apparently shot down by a 255 IAP YAK-1. PETERSEN, Hermann Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Luftdienstkdo. 1/6 to Fl.H.Kdtr. Pilsen Hptm. d.r. with Fl.Pl.Kdo. 23/XVII, trf to Fl.H.Kdtr. Braunschweig-Waggum. PETERSEN, Jens-Peter. (DOB: in Bredebro /Kreis Tonern) entered the Heer as a reservist. WWI served with the Infanterie then with the Fliegertruppe released from military service assigned rank of Hptm. and appt Staka in Fliegergruppe Göppingen Maj, appt Kdr. FFS A/B promo to Maj. and assigned to Stab/Luftkreis-Kdo VII assigned to VorKdo. Fl.Ausb.Stab Henningsdorf appt Führer Ausb.Stab Henningsdorf and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H. Henningsdorf (Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 12) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Fl.H.Kdtr. Berlin- Schönwalde (to ) promo to Obstlt appt Abt.-Leiter Luftkreis XI promo to Oberst and appt Luftattaché Kopenhagen appt Luftattaché Stockholm and Helsinki appt Kdt. Flughafenbereichs Kdo. 1/VI appt Kdt. Flughafenbereichs Kdo. 6/XVII, Agram (Zagreb) (to ) promo to Gen.Maj assigned to Führerreserve OKL appt Kdr. Luftgautruppen POW released in Stuttgart. PETERSEN, Johannes. (DKG) Hptm. in Res.Flak-Abt. 247, trf to Flak-Ers.Abt. 12 and ordered to Führer-Flak-Abt. for temporary duty Hptm., awarded DKG, 1./Flak-Lehr-Rgt. PETERSEN, Johannes. (DOB: ) Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from FFS C 2 to Ob.d.L. pool with temporary duty to Kampfbeobachterschule in Ob.d.L. pool, promo to Hptm. (with RDA from ). PETERSEN, Johannes. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm Maj., Kdt. Fl.Pl.Kdo. D 107/XI (See)? PETERSEN, Johannes promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Bau-). PETERSEN, Karl-August (Carl-August). (DOB: in Neukirchen/Kreis Nordfriesland). (R, DKG) in KG 154, then KG 157 and then KG 27, except in 1938 while in Spain with the Legion Condor Hptm., appt Staka 9./KG 27 (to ) promo to Hptm Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 9./KG Leiter Abt. Ia op 1 Angriff: Führung und Einsatz der Luftangriffskräfte, Einsatzbereitschaft der Luftangriffskräfte und Flugbetrieb in RLM ( ?) Maj., in IV./KG 27, appt provisional then permanent Kdr. II./KG 27 (to ) promo to Maj. (RDA ) Maj., appt provisional Kommodore KG 27 (to ) Maj., awarded DKG, II./KG Maj. and Kdr. II./KG 27? Credited with over 250 missions PETERSEN, Max promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). PETERSEN, Max Hptm.(d.R./Fl.), trf from Luftzeuggruppe 6 to Kraftfahrzeugsammelstelle d.lw. 4/VI.

271 PETERSEN, Otto promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.) Maj. and Nafü Koflug 23/XI Seeland (Dragør). PETERSEN, Rudolf. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, appt Führer of a San.Bereitschaft (mot) in the Luftflotte 1 area. PETERSEN, Thomas. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PETERSEN, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Braunschweig) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). PETERSEN, Wilfried. (DOB: ) Oblt., in Aufkl.Gr promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Führer Erg.Nachtaufkl.Kette (to ) trf from Erg.Fernaufkl.Gr. to 2. Nacht-Aufkl.St in Erg.Nachtaufkl.St., trf to 1. Nachtaufkl.St Hptm. and Staka Nachtaufkl.St. 1 (to 04.45) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal. PETERSSON, Günter. (DOB: ) Hptm., trf from I. of K/88 to KG promo to Maj Maj. in Abt. IIa/Luftflotte appt IIa/Luftflotte promo to Obstlt appt IIa/Luftflottenkdo. 10 (still 03.45). PETERSSON, Kurt Obstlt. with Luftmunitionsanstalt 1/I (previously with Luftmunitionsanstalt 2/III), appt Kdr. Flieger-Ers.Btl. VII promo to Oberst. PETERTHALNER, Josef Hptm. and probable Chef Nebel-Kp.d.Lw. 87(o), reported MIA in Ploesti area. PETH, Hans-Günter. (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt. in 3./KG 3, awarded the DKG Oblt. in IV./KG 3, trf to LKS 1. PETITJEAN, Walter promo to Maj Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from Koflug 1/III (previously in Fl.H.Kdtr. Wittstock) to Luftgaukdo. XXV. PETKE, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). PETRAT, Kurt. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Mannheim II) Hptm.(d.R./Fl.), trf from Flieger- Ers.Btl. XII to Koflug 1/XII Hptm.(d.R.), temporary duty from Lg.Kdo. XII to Koflug 8/VII for Bodenorganisation training Hptm. (d.r./fl.). PETRAUSCHKE, Rudolf. (DOB: in Trachenberg/Kreis Militisch in Schlesien) entered the Heer as a reservist promo to Lt.d.R. WWI serving with the Infanterie trf from the Heer to the Polizei and promo to Polizei-Lt furloughed from the Heer. 1920/30s served in a series of police positions (to 1935) promo to Polizei-Oblt promo to Polizei-Hptm promo to Polizei-Maj trf from the Polizei to the Luftwaffe and promo to Maj. (RDA ) and assigned to bomber observer training at Fliegergruppe (S) Fassberg appt Kp.-Chef in Flieger-Ers.Btl. XIII Erding promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 82 and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H. Quakenbrück (to ) promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 82 and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H. Deblin-Irena (to ) appt Kdr. Lw.- Sicherungsabschnitt Olsufyevo/Lw.-Kdo. Ost Kdr. Feld-Ausb.Rgt.d.Lw promo to Gen.Maj. and appt Kdr. Offizier-Lehrstab/Erdkampfschule d.lw. Clermont Ferrand appt Kdr. 1. Lw.-Felddiv. (to WIA) in hospital (to ) Führer-Reserve OKL Sonderbeauftragter für Jägerhilfsaktion/Lg.Kdo. III (to ) appt Kdr. Luftgau- Sonderstab Nettelbeck /Lg.Kdo. III to ) POW released from Allied custody in Wunstorf. PETRI, Ewald. (DOB: ) Oblt. at FAS II. PETRI, Otto Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) in Flak-Ers.Abt. 19, trf to Luftgaukdo. XII for further assignment. PETRI, Walther promo to Oberst (Flak) Oberst in Stab/Wirtschaftsinspektion Kaukasus Oberst in Wehrwirtschaftliche Ers.Abt. 3, ordered to Rüstungs- u.beschaffungsstab Frankreich and appt provisional Chef d.amtsgruppe Rüstung. PETRIKOWSKY, Friedrich von promo to Maj. PETRINI-MONTEFERRI, Friedrich Maj.(Erg.O.), in II./Flak-Rgt Maj., Kdr. le.res.flak-abt in Flak-Ers.Abt Maj., trf to Wehrbezirkskdo. Bayreuth promo to Obstlt.(Flak). PETRISCH, Dr. Ludwig Ob.Arzt, Stab/Fsch.Jg.Rgt Ob.Arzt, I./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 3 KIA in the East. PETRONI, Emil Lt. and Fliegerverbindungsoffizier attached to Gen.Kdo. XII. Armeekorps promo to Oblt Oblt. and Chef 2.(Funk-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt PETROWSKY, Friedrich promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.).

272 PETRUN, Hans Hptm. in IV./KG 40, injured in accident at Oberingelheim due to engine failure. PETSCHELT,? Hptm. and probably Kp.-Chef Nachschub-Kp. d.lw. 16/IV. PETSCHOW, Georg Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from II./Flak-Rgt. 12 to Flak-Rgt. 28. PETSCHOW, Robert promo to Oberst (Flak) in RLM (GL/Flak E), trf to Flak- Ers.Abt. 12 (Führer-Reserve). PETTELKAU, Rudolf Oblt.(W), trf from Stab/Flak-Abt. F/88 to Feuerwerkerschule d.lw Hptm., Hptm.beim Stabe Stab/Luftlande-Sturm-Rgt promo to Maj. PETTENPAUL, Gustav-Wilhelm Hptm. and Staka 3.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 14 (to c.11.40). c appt Staka 5.(H)/Aufkl.Gr WIA in Hs 126 shot up by ground fire over southeast Poland Hptm. (Tr.O.) in Ob.d.L. pool (Sch.Etat), trf to NAGr. 1 and appt Kdr. (to c.05.43) promo to Maj appt provisional Kdr. NAGr. 9 (to c.05.44?). PETTINGER, Karl Hptm.(d.R.), trf from IV./KG 53 to Fl.H.Kdtr. 6/VI promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. VI, trf to LKS 5. PETZENHAUSER, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. München II) Hptm.(d.R.), in Res.Flak-Abt Hptm. (d.r./flak). PETZET, Hans Obstlt.(Erg.O.), trf from Stab/Luftflottenkdo. 1 to Ob.d.L. pool with temporary duty to Luftgaukdo. XI Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. (See) List (to ) trf to Luftgaukdo. Süd for further assignment appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 11/VI promo to Oberst Oberst and (acting?) Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 6/IV appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 211/VII appt Kdt. Koflug 10/VII (to ). PETZINGER, Ernst Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), appt Kp.-Chef 1./Lw.Bau-Btl. 4/XII. PETZL, Paul promo to Obstlt. PETZOLD, (Robert? Rupert?) Hptm. in Stab/Koflug Memmingen, requested by VIII. Fliegerkorps to be assigned as Major beim Stabe in Stab/ZG 26. PETZOLD, Dr. Eckehard promo to Stabsarzt (d.r.). PETZOLD, Erich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PETZOLD, Ernst. (DOB: in Rammenau/Kreis Bautzen). (R, DKG) entered the Heer trf to the Luftwaffe after receiving officer training, then trained as a pilot Lt., trf to 9./KG awarded the Ehrenpokal unhurt when his He 111 P-2 (B3+DT) was shot down vic Dunkirk by British fighters, making his way on foot to friendly lines. c trf to Erg.KGr. 5 to convert to Ju trf to 6./KG Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 5./KG Oblt., appt Staka 5./KG 54 (to WIA) seriously WIA when his Ju 88 A-4 (B3+VN) took a direct AA hit to the cockpit during an attack on the Yukhnov railway station - safely returned to base, but hospitalized for a year ( ?) appt Ia op/fliegerführer promo to Hptm Hptm. in Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe, trf to Stab/Fliegerführer appt Ia op/4. Fliegerdivision Oblt., awarded DKG, 5./KG trf to KG 101 as an instructor Hptm., appt Staka 2./Verbandsführerschule KG 101 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 2./Verbandsführerschule General der Kampfflieger (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. II./KG (J) 54 (to ?) with a ground combat unit in Überlingen/Bodensee. PETZOLD, Gerhard. (DOB: in Göttingen). (W.B.K. Göttingen) at Jagdfliegervorschule Kamenz in IV./JG in 11./JG Techn.Offz. in 14./JG in III./JG promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) trf to the Fliegerschuldivision. PETZOLD, Heinz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Göttingen) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt., in I./TG 4 (KIA ). PETZOLD, Hellmuth. (DOB: ). (DKG) Maj., appt Kdr. I./Grosse KFS 2 (to ) Maj., appt (acting?) Kdr. Flieger-Ausb.Rgt Maj.?, appt Kdr. Fluganwärter-Btl. X promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Flieger-Rgt appt Kdr. 2. Lw.-Felddivision (to c.07.43) Oberst, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 21/VII (and 03.45). PETZOLD, Joachim. (DOB: in Loschwitz/ Krs. Dresden). (R, DKG) entered the Heer, serving with 6.Div.-Nachr.Abt. (n.d.) after officer training, trf to the Luftwaffe trf to Aufkl.Gr reassigned to Flieger-Ers.Abt. 47 Stade (to ) Lt., reassigned to KG was Techn.Offz. with Stab/KG Hptm. in Stab I./KG 27, WIA by AA and force-landed vic Brest-Litovsk Oblt., appt Staka 2./Erg.Gr. KG 27 (to 03.41?) promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 3./KG 27 (to ) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm., awarded DKG, I./KG Hptm., appt Kdr. I./KG 27 (to 05.44) /01.43

273 flew supply missions into Stalingrad Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. I./KG promo to Maj trf to the Personalamt der Luftwaffe reassigned to Stab/Luftflottenkdo. 4 (to ) attended general staff training at LKS Berlin-Gatow retired from the Bundeswehr as an Oberst i.g in Salem (Bodensee). PETZOLD, Robert. (W.B.K. Leibnitz) Hptm., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 35/IV promo to Maj. (z.v./fl.). PETZOLD, Rupert promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). PETZOLDT, Franz. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). PETZOLT, Otto. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Heer (Artillerie) trf to the Luftwaffe and appt Adjutant in Flak-Abt. Fürth appt Battr.-Chef in I./Flak- Rgt appt instructor at LKS Wildpark-Werder appt Adjutant with Oberbefehlshaber der Luftwaffe/RLM trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool attended Höh. Lw.-Schule Berlin- Gatow (to ) appt Referent in Abt. I D/Luftwaffenpersonalamt in RLM Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) appt Ia op 2 in Stab/Koluft Heeresgruppe Nord (to ) appt Ia op 2 in Stab/Koluft Heeresgruppe C continued Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) Maj., appt Ia/Luftgaukdo. VII trf into the Generalstab d.lw appt Ia in Stab/Höh.Kdr.d.Festungs-Flakartillerie III (later renamed 11. Flak-Div.) ordered temporary duty as acting Kdr. III./Flak-Rgt. 32 (Flakuntergruppe Boulogne) (to ). [ appt Ia op 2/Luftflotte 2]? trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool ordered temporary duty as acting Ia op 2 in Stab/Luftflotte 3 (to ) appt Kdr. I./Flak-Lehr-Rgt Obstlt., Kdr. I./Flak-Lehr- Rgt., appt provisional Ch.d.Genst./Luftgaukdo. VII promo to Oberst and appt permanent Ch.d.Genst./Luftgaukdo. VII. PEUCKER, Arthur promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Bau.). PEUKERT, Eberhard. (DOB: ) Oblt., in 1./Kü.Fl.Gr Oblt., appt acting? Staka 1./Kü.Fl.Gr. 506 (to 00.40) promo to Hptm WIA - shot down in North Sea - He 115 C (8L+BH). c Hptm., appt Staka 1./Kü.Fl.Gr. 906 (to ) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm., appt Staka 8./KG 26 (to ) Hptm., 8./KG 26 MIA/KIA - Ju 88 A-4 (1H+AS) collided with another Ju 88 vic Cap Bougaron while attacking convoy KMF 25A between Sardinia and Algeria. PEUKERT, Hans-Joachim. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt promo to Hptm. PEUKERT, Helmut in I./Flak-Rgt in I./Flak-Rgt. 7, promo to Hptm. PEULEN, Karl. (DOB: ) Oblt.(Kr.O./Fl.), trf from Wehrbezirkskdo. Soest to Luftpark 1/VI promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PEUSE, Ernst. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Breslau II) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). PEUSTER, Fritz promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Zugführer in 12.(mittl.Flugm.Leit- Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt PEVELING-SCHLÜTER, Dr. Ludwig promo to Oberstabsarzt (d.r.). PEVESTORF, Arnold promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). PEVESTORFF, Heinz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PEYERL, Franz Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) in Stab/Luftzeuggruppe 8, trf to Stab/Kfz.Instandsetzung d.lw. 1/VIII. PEZENBURG, Horst. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Halle/Saale) Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Flakscheinwerfer-Abt. 686 to Luftgaukdo. XVII Hptm. (d.r./flak). PFAB, Alois promo to Maj Maj.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. 3/VII, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 34/IV (to or to ?) trf to Fl.H.Kdtr. E 19/XII and appt Kdt. PFAB, August Oblt. and Beobachter in 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122, MIA. PFAB, Johann promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Chef 13.(Navigation Y + Egon)/Ln.- Rgt. 1. PFAENER, Alfred promo to Hptm.(Kr.O.) Hptm. in Stab I./Ln.-Rgt PFAFF,? Oblt. and Ln.-Offz. attached to Stab III./NJG 1. PFAFF, Dr. Karl promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) Maj., Kdr. le.flak-abt. 876 (still 04.45). PFAFF, Josef promo to Maj.(d.L./Flak) trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 33 to Luftwaffenbefehlshaber Mitte appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 388 (to ) Maj. (d.r./flak), appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. (Beute) 383 (still 11.43).

274 PFAFF, Dr. (med.) Otto. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Kassel II) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.) (Zahnarzt). PFAFFENDORF, Armin. (DOB: in Elbing/East Prussia). (R). (n.d.) Lt., began flight training with Heeresaufklärungschule Brieg trf to 3.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 23, then 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 13. c WIA and no longer able to fly not yet recovered, he returned to the Heer and assigned to 1./Sturmgeschützabteilung KIA as Battr.-Chef 1./Sturmgeschützabteilung 184 in combat on Hill near Rybki-Wishenga. (n.d.) posthumously promo to Hptm. PFAFFENDORF, Wilhelm. (W.B.K. Frankfurt/M. II) as recommended by OKW, promo to Maj. (d.r.z.v./fl.). PFAFF-GIESBERG, Robert promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). PFÄFFLE, Max Oblt.(Kr.O./Fl.), trf from Koflug 2/VII to Kraftfahrzeugsammelstelle beim Heereskraftfahrpark 559. PFAHL, Berengar. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. PFÄHLER, Hugo Maj.(z.V.), appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 21/III. PFAND, Georg. (DOB: in Nürnberg) in 4.(Gr.Nord)/Flugzeugüberführungsgeschwader 1, then appt Staka of its 3. Staffel Stafü 4.(Gr.Nord)/Flugzeugüberführungsgeschwader Oblt. and Stafü St.F. 2.(Nord)/Flugzeugüberführungsgeschwader 1. PFANDER, Walter Hptm. (d.r./ln.), trf from Wehrmachtnachrichtenkommandantur Riga to Dulag Oberursel. PFANNENSTIEL, Rudolf. (DOB: ) Hptm.(d.L./Flak), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 1 to Lg.Kdo. Holland area promo to Maj.(d.L./Flak) Maj.d.R. and II a/2 in Stab/Luftgaukdo. VIII. PFANNES, Hans. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PFANNKUCHE, Ludwig promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 3/XI (Husum). PFANNSTIEL,? Hptm. and Kdr. Nachschubkolonnen-Abt. d.lw. 7/III. PFANZ, Heinrich Maj. (d.r./flak) in Flak-Ers.Abt. 95 (Führerreserve), appt provisional Kdr. Flak-Ers.Abt. 9 (to ). PFAU, Friedrich. (DOB: in Berlin) Hptm., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 10/III promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) in KG 6 (to 09.43). PFAU, Georg promo to Obstlt appt Luftgaukolonnenführer/Luftgaukdo. II Obstlt., trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. Moskau to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich (as Sachbearbeiter bei Stokraft) Obstlt., trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich to Stab/Luftflotte 5. PFAUNTZ, Eduard promo to Maj.(Flak) Maj.(Erg.O.), temporary duty from Flak- Ers.Abt. 92 to Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich. PFEFFER, August Hptm. (d.r./flak), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). PFEFFER, Georg Lt., appt Offz. beim Stabe with 19. Flak-Div. (to 05.43). PFEFFER, Dr. Heinz (Heinrich-Peter). (DOB: ) Obstlt.?, appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 131 (to c.07.41) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 21 (mot) (to 06.41) appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 62 (to 10.44) promo to Oberst appt Kdr. 15. Flak-Brig. (to ) Oberst, appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 34 (to 04.45). PFEFFER, Helfried Oblt., Ord.Offz.. of 6. Flak-Div. PFEFFER, Herbert. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm trf to Ob.d.L. pool with temporary duty to Stab/Lw.Kdo. Don Hptm., Kdr. III./KG 100 (to KIA - shot down by Mosquito of 406 Sqdn., crashed into sea off Plymouth harbour). PFEFFER, Johannes Hptm.(W), with Luftmuna Hartmannshain trf from Luftmuna 2/XII to Lufthauptmuna 1/XIII promo to Maj. (W) (Flak). PFEFFERER, Richard Maj.(Erg.O.), in Flak-Abt in Stab/10. Flak-Div. (mot) (to ), promo to Obstlt.(Flak) trf to Stab/Wehrersatzinspektion Düsseldorf (to ) trf to Wehrbezirkskdo. Moers. PFEIFER, Helmut. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Halberstadt) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). PFEIFER, Helmut Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from FFS A/B 62 to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. PFEIFER, Josef. (DOB: ). (DKG) in Feld-Rgt. d.lw. 16, promo to Hptm in 16./Lw.-Feld-Rgt. 1, awarded the DKG Hptm. in 18./Art.Rgt. 21 (L).

275 PFEIFER, Karl Heinz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) Führer Flg.Betr.Stoff-Kol. 19/IV. PFEIFER, Werner. (DOB: ) in Stab Nafü/Luftgaukdo. Rostow, promo to Hptm.(Ln.). PFEIFER, Willi. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PFEIFFER,? Fl.Ing., Techn.Offz. Stab/JG 1. PFEIFFER,? Hptm. and (acting?) Staka 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr PFEIFFER,? Oblt. and Staka 1./KG 66, reported MIA after failing to return from a mission. PFEIFFER, Adolf ). (W.B.K. Kaiserslautern) promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Maj. beim Stabe in Stab IV./Ln.-Rgt PFEIFFER, Albrecht promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak). PFEIFFER, Dieter. (DOB: ). (DKG) in 9./KG Staka 8./KG Oblt., Staka, awarded the Ehrenpokal Hptm., awarded DKG, Staka 3./KG Hptm., appt Staka 11./LG 1 (to ) trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to Genst. d.lw. (Gen.Qu./6.Abt.) for temporary duty permanently trf to Genst. d.lw. (Gen.Qu./6.Abt.) promo to Maj Maj., Ia Flieg Nacht in Stab/1. Jagddivision. PFEIFFER, Georg. (DOB: ) Oblt., Kp.-Chef 7. Flugh.Betr.Kp./KG 53 (to 00.40) promo to Hptm Hptm., Staka 9./KG 53, MIA in He 111 H-1 shot down by 41 Sqdn. into sea E of Scarborough. PFEIFFER, Georg. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Rudolstadt) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) with Feldluftzeuggruppe Charkow, trf to Kraftfahrausbildungs-Abt. d.lw. 9 (to ) trf to Stab/Kdr. d.kfz.-beständelager d.lw. 11/XII. PFEIFFER, Gerhard promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Chef 2.(schw.Flugm.Leit- Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt PFEIFFER, Günter Oblt. (Kr.O.) in I./FAG 101, trf to 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr PFEIFFER, Hanns appt provisional Kdr. Fallschirm-Pz.Jäg.Abt promo to Maj. (d.r./fl.) named from provisional to permanent Kdr. Fallschirm-Pz.Jäg.Abt. 2. PFEIFFER, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Landsberg/Warthe) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). PFEIFFER, Hans Maj., appt Divisions-Nachschubführer/4. Fsch.Jg.Div. PFEIFFER, Hans-Dietrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm. (A 1/Ln.) at Luftflotten-Nachr.Schule 5, appt Kp.-Chef Ln.Kp./KG 55 (to ) Hptm. (Ln.), trf from the Luftnachrichtentruppe to the Fallschirmjäger. PFEIFFER, Heinrich. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.) Maj. d.r. in II./Ln.-Ausb.Rgt. 302, trf to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. (to ) trf to Stab/Gen. für den Personaleinsatz d.lw released from active service. PFEIFFER, Heinrich Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. II to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Südost Hptm. (d.r.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. IV, trf to RLM (LP 1) promo to Maj. d.r. (Flg.). PFEIFFER, Heinz. (DOB: ) Lt. in LLG 2, posthumously promo to Oblt. with effect from PFEIFFER, Herbert. (DOB: in Liegnitz) entered the Heer. WWI served in the Infanterie then with the Fliegertruppe trf to the Grenzschutz Posen-Brandenburg. 1920s held a series of minor army positions promo to Oblt posted to foreign locations for secret flight training (to ) promo to Rittmeister trf to Luftwaffe and assigned rank of Maj.; appt Gruppenleiter in Lw. Personalamt RLM promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. I./KG 157 (to ) ordered to the Reichskriegsgericht promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Annahmestelle für Offizierbewerber/RLM (reception center for officer aspirants) appt Kdr. Fl.Ausb.Rgt re-appt Kdr. Annahmestelle für Offizierbewerber/RLM Sonder-Beauftrager (special representative) of the Amtschef des Luftwaffen-Personalamt/RLM Verbindungs-Offizier zu Heerführern und Verbandführern an der Front (liaison officer to army and formation commands at the front) appt Inspizient für Bekleidung und Verpflegung (inspector for clothing and rations) der Lw/RLM (to ) promo to Gen.Maj in Stab-Luftgau Kdo. III Kdr. Kontrollkommandos/Luftflotte assigned to Führerreserve Luftgau Kdo. III and later at the disposition of the Fl.-Ers.-Div retired in Hannover. PFEIFFER, Dr. (med.) Hermann. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf to Stab/4. Fliegerschuldivision. PFEIFFER, Johannes. (DOB: in Babst). (i.g.). (R) with IV.(St)/LG appt Staka 12.(Stuka)/LG 1 (to ) Oblt., appt (acting?) Kdr. Erprobungsgruppe 210.

276 re-appt Staka 12./LG 1 (to ) Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka (12.?) in IV. (St)/LG appt Verbindungsoffizier to AOK Norwegen promo to Hptm trf to Ausb.Abt./RLM, as Gruppenleiter (to ) in RLM (Gen. für Fliegerausbildung) trf to LKS Berlin-Gatow (to ) assigned to Jagerführung in Lfl. Reich with Stab 1. Jagddivision as Sacharbeiter Ia Nacht (technical adviser/night fighter operations). Credited with about 200 combat missions retired from Bundeswehr as an Oberst i.g in Timmendorfer Strand near Lübeck. PFEIFFER, Klaus. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Breslau II) promo to Oblt.(Kr.O./Ln.) Oblt. in II.(Jägerleit)/Ln.-Rgt PFEIFFER, Otto in Lg.Kdo. Tunis area, promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). PFEIFFER, Reinhard. (DKG) Hptm., appt Kdr. II./Gren.Rgt. 2 Hermann Göring (to 05.43) Hptm., awarded DKG, II./Pz.Gr. 2 HG. PFEIFFER, Robert promo to Hptm.(d.L./Flak) discharged from the Luftwaffe. PFEIFFER, Walther promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). PFEIFFER, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Dessau) Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.) (RDA ) Hptm.d.R. (Ln.) in Ln.-Versuchs-Rgt. Koethen, released from active military service and reemployed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N) Hptm., Kdr. IV./Ln.-Rgt. 221? PFEIFFER, Willy Hptm. (W) d.r. with Luftmunitionsanstalt 4/XI, trf to Lufthauptmunitionsanstalt 2/XI. PFEIFLE, Helmut. (DOB: ) Oblt. (A 1/Ln.) in Luftflotten-Nachr.Schule 2. PFEIL und KLEIN-ELLGUTH, Dietrich, Graf von. (DOB: ). (i.g.) pilot training with DVS (to ) entered service with the Heer (Kavallerie) trf to the Luftwaffe and sent to Fliegerschule Braunschweig for Beobachter (observer) training appt Adjutant at Fliegerschule Cottbus appt inspecting officer at Marine-Schule Mürwik appt supervising officer at LKS Berlin-Gatow and LKS Dresden appt Adjutant in Stab/Kdo.d.Luftkriegsschulen appt Staka 3./JG Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. Fliegergruppe appt provisional Kdr. I./JG Hptm., appt Kdr. I./JG 52 (to ) WIA Bf 109 E-3 shot up by a Morane-Saulnier 406 and crashed at Hinterweidental near Pirmasens; had 2d and 3d degree burns of the face and hands and hospitalized to appt Ib in Stab/Nahkampfführer II. Fliegerkorps appt Ia in Stab/Jagddivision Mitte (later renamed 3. Jagd-Div.) trf into the Generalstab d.lw. (did not attend the Luftkriegsakademie) promo to Obstlt Ia in Stab/4. Jagddivision (died of his wounds). PFEIL, Heinrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Ludwigsburg) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Flak) in Flak-Ers.Abt. 9, trf to Luftgaukdo. III for further assignment. PFEIL, Heinrich promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.). PFENNIG, Karl promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). PFENNIG, Richard. (DOB: in Crossen) in 5./LLG Stafü 8./LLG WIA Oblt. and Staka in NSGr. 10. PFETTNER, Ernst. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PFEUFFER, Karl promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe. PFINGST, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Eutin) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl). PFINGSTEN, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PFIRRMANN, August Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Landau promo to Maj Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from Stab/II. Fliegerkorps to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Holland trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. Holland to Luftzeugamt 1/XI trf from Luftzeugamt 1/XI to Luftzeugamt 1/IV as Leiter Gruppe B Maj. with Luftzeugamt 3/XI (previously with Luftzeugamt 1/IV), trf to Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Italien. PFISTER,? Hptm. and Ia in Stab/Koflug 5/I. PFISTER, Adam. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PFISTER, Artur. (DKG) Oblt. in II./KG Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., appt Staka 8./KG 53 (to ) promo to Hptm PFISTER, Heinz Fl.St.Ing., 11./ZG 1 unhurt? - Me 210 A-1 (2N+RV) belly-landed 2 km N of Bizerta Fl.St.Ing., 11./ZG 1 unhurt? - Me 210 A-1 (2N+QV) belly-landed 60 km S of Kairun after combat Flieger-Stabsingenieur and Gruppenleiter with Erprobungsstelle Tarnewitz. PFISTER, Josef. c Hptm. d.r. (Ln.), retired from active service.

277 PFISTER, Otto Hptm., trf from Stab/OKW (Vers.) to KG Hptm., appt Kdr. II./LLG 1. c Maj., appt Kdr. KGr.z.b.V. 400 (to c ) promo to Obstlt Kdr. KGr.z.b.V. 400, trf to Ob.d.L. pool with temporary duty to KGr.z.b.V Kdr. II./LLG Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 8/VI, Köln-Ostheim (to c ) promo to Oberst. 1943/44 Kdr. III./TG 4. PFISTER, Walter in VIII. Fliegerkorps area, promo to Hptm.(d.R.) Hptm. in 25. (Technische-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt Hptm. in Stab Nafü/Luftgaubefehlsstelle Dresden. PFISTERER, Alfred in I. Flakkorps area, promo to Maj. (d.r./flak). PFISTERER, Emil Hptm. and Staka 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 33 (to KIA in Bf 110 G-3 crash near Krasnogvardeisk after being shot up by AA fire. PFITZENMAIER, Kurt. (DOB: ) assigned to Höh.Kdr.d.Flakartillerieschulen, promo to Hptm appt Battr.-Chef in a Flak-Abt appt Chef le.flak-abt Hptm., IIa in Stab/25. Flak-Div. (still ). PFITZER,? Obstlt., injured in crash of a 1. Fliegerdivision Do 17. PFITZNER, Ludwig Flieger-Oberstabsingenieur and Gruppenleiter with Kdo. der Erprobungsstellen at Rechlin. PFLÄGING, Heinrich promo to Hptm.(d.R./Ln.) in Ln.-Kp./KG 53, trf to Kampfbeobachterschule 3. PFLANZ, Erwin Oblt.(d.R.), trf from Erg.Fernaufkl.Gr. to 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Oblt. and Beobachter (observer) in 3(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 121, MIA in Ju 88 D-1 that failed to return from a mission Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal. PFLANZ, Rudolf. (DOB: in Ichenheim/Baden). (R, DKG) with JG in Gesch.Stab/JG 2 amd 3./JG in 3./JG awarded Ritterkreuz, 1./JG Oblt., in 11./JG Staka 11.(Höhen)/JG Oblt., Staka 1./JG 2 (to ) awarded DKG, I./JG KIA Bf 109 G-1 (White 1) shot down by Spitfires near Abbeville or Berck-sur- Mer. Credited with 52 air victories. PFLANZ, Wilhelm. (DKG) Staka 11./ZG in ZG 26, promo to Hptm. (later demoted) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal. PFLAUME, Reinhard Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.Pl.Kdo. A 49/XI Wesendorf Maj. (d.r.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. XI, trf to Nachschubschule d.lw. Göttingen. PFLAUME, Siegfried in Flakscheinw.Abt. 190, promo to Hptm. (Tr.O.) (RDA ). PFLEIDERER, Albert Maj., trf from Fliegertechnischen Schule 2 to Ob.d.L. pool with temporary duty to at Kraftfahrtechnischen Schule d.lw trf to Verb.St.d.Lw. 2/XVII beim Zentral-Ers.Teillager d.heeres in Belgrad trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to Stab/Lg.Kdo. XI on temporary duty (to ) appt provisional Leiter Kraftfahrzeug- Beständelager d.lw. 15/III promo to Obstlt. PFLEIDERER, Eberhard Oblt. and Staffelführer 3./JG 6, KIA his Fw 190 A-8 crashing west of Fp. Delmenhorst due to engine failure during the Operation Bodenplatte New Year s Day airfield attacks. PFLEIDERER, Georg Hptm. (d.r./fl.), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). PFLEIDERER, Dr. (med.) Heinrich promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). PFLIEFKE, Helmut Hptm., in Transportfliegergruppe 30 (to MIA). PFLIEGER, Friedrich. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). PFLIEGER, Karl Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Luftamt München with Sonderflugleitung München-Riem trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. München-Riem to Fl.H.Kdtr. 201/VII with Koflug 5/VII, promo to Maj trf from Koflug 5/VII to Koflug 2/VII. PFLITSCH, Siegfried. (DOB: ) in 6./JG Lt., 6./JG Lt., 5./JG Lt., appt Staka 5./JG 51 (to WIA) WIA - Bf 109 shot down by Russian fighters vic Budapest Lt., re-appt Staka 5./JG 51 (to ). Survived the war. Credited with 3 victories. PFLÜCKMANN, Friedrich Hptm., appt (acting?) Kp.Chef (to 10.44). PFLUG, Martin. (DOB: ). (n.d.) Hptm. - [Croatian national in Luftwaffe service]. PFLUG, Martin Hptm., trf to Stab/21. Flak-Div. (to ). PFLUG, Peter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. München II) Hptm. (Kr.O.) in schw.flak-abt. 602, trf to Flakbatterie z.b.v

278 PFLUGBEIL, Curt. (DOB: in Hütten bei Königstein/Elbe). (RkHS, RkM, RE) entered the Heer promo to Lt.(RDA ). WWI served in the Fliegertruppe, rising to Oblt awarded Ritterkreuz des königlich-sächsischen Militär-St. Heinrichs-Orden awarded Ritterkreuz des königlich-preussischen Hausordens von Hohenzollern mit Schwerten. Postwar, stayed with the Reichswehr serving in the infantry promo to Hptm., (RDA ) appt Rittmeister underwent secret bomber training in Russia, Sweden and Italy (to 1931) assigned to Stab of 3. Div. as a Rittmeister trf to Luftwaffe from the Heer with a rank of Maj promo to Maj Obstlt., appt Kdr. Bombenschule Lechfeld (to ) promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. Grosse KFS Lechfeld assigned as Offizier z.b.v. des RLM und Ob.d.L. (pending assignment) appt Inspekteur der Kampfu.Sturzkampfflieger/RLM promo to Oberst appt provisional Höhere Kdr. der Lehrtruppen der Luftwaffe concurrently Vertreter (deputy) Kdr. 4. Fl.Div promo to Gen.Maj appt Kdr. Luftgaustab z.b.v appt Kdr. Luftgaustab z.b.v appt Kommandierender General und Befehlshaber in Luftgau Belgien-Nordfrankreich appt Kdr. IV. Fl.Korps promo to Gen.Lt awarded Ritterkreuz promo to Gen.d.Fl appt Chef then (from summer 1944) Oberbefehlshaber of Luftflotte awarded Eichenlaub appt Komm.Gen.u.Befh. Lw.Kdo. Kurland (to ) into Soviet captivity - sentenced to 25 years hard labor released - apparently due to poor health in Weende/Kreis Göttingen. PFLUGBEIL, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). PFLÜGEL, Heinrich Hptm. (d.r./ln.), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). PFLÜGER, Ernst. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Maj Maj., awarded Ehrenpokal Maj., awarded DKG, I./KG Maj. in I./KG 40, appt provisional Kdr. II./KG 30 (to 04.44?) Maj., Kdr. II./KG 30. PFLÜGER, Ernst promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. XII, trf to Luftgaukdo. XII for further assignment. PFLÜGER, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PFLÜGER, Dr. (med.) Walter. (W.B.K. Wien I) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). PFLÜGNER, August. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Breslau II) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). PFLUGRADT, Dr. (med.) Rolf. (W.B.K. Schwerin/Meckl.) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). PFOHL, Friedrich Obstlt. (Tr.O.) (Ln.), released from active service. PFOHL, Martin Obstlt., in Stab/Lg.Kdo. II, assigned temporary duty to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Holland trf from Ob.d.L. pool to 2. Lw.-Felddivision and appt Ib (to ) trf to Stab/II. Lw.-Feldkorps promo to Oberst appt Ib/I. Fallschirmkorps (to 07.44). PFORDTE, Klaus Oblt., in KG Oblt. in 1./KG 51, KIA - crashed at Marzia, NW of Merano/Italy, during a leaflet dropping mission between Nantes and Brest in very bad weather and became disoriented. PFORR, Karl Maj.?, appt Kdr. LS-Abt.d.Lw. 33 (to 03.44) (or ?) Maj., appt provisional Kdr. Luftschutz-Rgt. z.b.v appt permanent Kdr. Luftschutz-Rgt. z.b.v. 8 (to ). PFORTE, Gert (von?) Oblt., 8./KG 4 WIA Oblt., appt Adj. III./KG 4 (to ) promo to Hptm Hptm. in Abt. IIa Stab/Luftflotte promo to Maj. PFRETZSCHNER, Richard Hptm.d.R.z.V. in Stab/Lg.Kdo. Charkow, trf to Stab/Lw.-Kdo. Ost. PFREUNDSCHUH, Karl Maj., appt Ib in Stab/Luftgaukdo. VII Obstlt., trf from Stab/Gen.d.Dt.Lw. bei Italuft to Stab/Lg.Kdo. VII (as Qu 2) promo to Oberst Oberst (Tr.O.), Qu/Komm.Gen.d.Dt.Lw. in Dänemark (to ). PFUDERER, Rudolf Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Illesheim Maj., Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 31/XIII (and 10.42, 01.44). PFUHL, Kurt. (DOB: ) in 6.(Ln.Ers.)/Luftgau-Nachr.Rgt. 8, promoted to Oblt. (with RDA from ). PFUND, Franz Hptm.(d.L.z.V.), in Stab/Koflug 2/VII Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Koflug Böblingen to Lw.-Befestigungsabschnitt 2/VI. PFÜNDL, Philipp. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. München II) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl). PFUNDSTEIN, Rudolf promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Maj. beim Stabe in Stab/Ln.-Rgt. 237.

279 PFÜTZER, Nikolaus Oblt., Techn.Offz. of I./JG 3 ( ) MIA Bf 109 G-2 (White 15) shot down by AA fire 15 km NW of Stalingrad. Credited with 3 victories. PHILIPP, Alfred. (DOB: ) Maj., in Res.Flak-Abt. 181, appt temporary Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt temporary Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. 142, promo to Obstlt.(Flak). PHILIPP, Franz Oblt. and Beobachter (observer) in 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 121, MIA in Ju 88 D-1 that failed to return from a recce mission over eastern Ukraine. PHILIPP, Gerhard. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Hptm. Late Hptm., trf to Stab/JG 26 as Ia was Ia in Stab/JG 26. PHILIPP, Hans. (DOB: in Meissen/Sachsen). (RES, DKG) began his 6 month service with the RAD joined the Luftwaffe, and assigned to LKS Berlin-Gatow as a cadet promo to Lt ordered to I./KG 253 but soon reassigned to JFS Werneuchen in I./JG 76 (renamed II./JG 54 on ) promo to Oblt., appt Staka 4./JG awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 4./JG Oblt., Staka 4./JG Oblt., awarded Eichenlaub, Staka 4./JG 54 directly from Hitler's hand promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Kdr. I./JG 54 (to ) Hptm., awarded Schwerter, Kdr. I./JG Hptm., awarded DKG, II./JG promo to Maj Maj, appt Kommodore JG 1 (to ) and went on furlough KIA in Fw 190 A-6 (Red 3) shot down by P-47s over Neuenhaus (Hardenhaus) while intercepting a raid on Bremen - crashed NE of Balderhaar (52 31' 44" N ; ' 08" E) posthumous promo to Obstlt. Buried at Meissen, NW of Dresden. Credited with 206 air victories. PHILIPP, Hans-Peter. (DOB: in Berlin-Wilmersdorf) Lt., Nachr. Offz. I./NJG 3 KIA - Bf 110 G-4 (D5+GL) crashed while returning to base in an apparent accident, 1 km S of Witterda near Erfurt. PHILIPP, Heinrich. (DKG) Oblt. in Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 8, awarded the DKG. PHILIPP, Heinz. (DOB: ) Lt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. at Fliegerwaffenschule (See), reassigned from Kriegsmarine control to Luftwaffe control Oblt., appt Staka 5./KG 102 (to ) Oblt. in II./Erg.KG 1, KIA. Posthumous promo to Hptm. effective PHILIPP, Hermann promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Bau). PHILIPP, Josef. (DOB: ) Oblt. attached to the Heer, KIA. Posthumous promo to Hptm. effective PHILIPP, Karl promo to Oblt.(d.R.z.V./Bau). PHILIPP, Richard. (DOB: in Traunstein) Fw., III./NJG in 10./ZG Fw., 9./NJG 1 WIA - Bf 110 shot down vic Twente in 7./NJG 1. 25/ Lt., 7./NJG Oblt., appt Staka 12./NJG 101 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 3./NJG 102 (to ) Oblt., 3./NJG Oblt., appt Staka 3./NJG 102 (to 03.45). Credited with 4 victories. PHILIPP, Richard Oblt. in JG 7. PHILIPP, Roland Hptm., trf to Dv.Stelle Berlin/Luftgaukdo. III (still 02.45). PHILIPP, Wilhelm. (DOB: in Böhla/Sachsen). (R, DKG) in 4./JG Ofw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Ofw., awarded DKG, 4./JG 26. c trf to 3./JG Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 3./JG trf to IV./JG severely WIA. Credited with over 500 combat missions and 81 air victories in Duisburg. PHILIPP, Dr. (med.) Wolfgang. (DOB: ) Oberstabsarzt, appt Divisionsarzt/4. Jagddivision Oberstabsarzt, appt Div.-Arzt/2. Jagddivision (still 1945). PHILIPPS, Wolfram. (DOB: 05. or ) Oblt., in Aufkl.Gr promo to Hptm Hptm., in Stab/JG in Erg.Gr./JG 2, then Offz.z.b.V. in JG WIA shot down by a Spitfire 10 km NW of Abbeville in JG 51? ? Hptm., appt Adj. of Stab/JG 51 (to at least ) Hptm., appt acting Staka Stabsstaffel/JG 51 (to 09.43) promo to Maj. PHILLIPP, Ottfried with 6./JG Oblt., Staka 6./JG Lt., 6./JG Lt., III./JG Oblt., appt Staka 7./JG 2 (to , KIA - shot down at le Planquay, S of Thiberville) Oblt., in 7./JG 2 WIA - Fw 190 A-5 crashed near Nantes after combat. Credited with 5 victories. PHILLIPPI, K.H Oblt., appt an unknown staff position within 2.Fsch.Jg.-Div. (04.45). PHILLIPPS, Ernst. (DOB: ) in gem.flak-abt./5. Lw.-Felddivision, promo to Hptm.

280 PHILLIPPS, H. (Huno) Oblt., 6./KG 26 unhurt - He 111 H (1H+DH) shot up by fighters off Scottish coast in area of Firth of Forth Oblt. in I./KG 26, badly WIA in Norway - He 111 H hit by ground fire 150 km W Utsire. 19/ Oblt. and Staka 1./KG 26 KIA in He 111 H-5 (1H+AH) that snagged a balloon cable and crashed at Beckton Marshes/Essex during a night raid on Birmingham. PHILLIPPS, Karl. (DOB: ) in Stab/III. Lw.-Feldkorps, promo to Hptm. PHILLIPPS, Wilhelm Oblt., Staka 10.(Jabo)/JG 2. - [ same fellow as PHILIPP, Wilhelm.?] PIAZZA, Dr. Georg promo to Oberfeldarzt (d.r.). PICH, Dr. (med.) Hans. (DOB: ) entered active military service Oberstabsarzt, Divisionsarzt/9. Flak-Div. (to ) trf to Lw.-Befh. Mitte for further assignment Oberstabsarzt in San.-Ers.u.Ausb.Abt. d.lw released from active military service. PICH, Erich-Konrad Oblt.z.See, appt Staka 2./Aufkl.Gr. 126? promo to Hptm. PICHL, Ferdinand. (W.B.K. Linz) as recommended by Luftgaukdo. VII, promo to Maj. (d.r.z.v./fl.). PICHL, Dipl.Ing. Max Hptm.(Erg.O.), in RLM (Chef d.ausb.wesens) promo to Maj.(Ln.) trf to Ln.-RV-Abt.z.b.V Maj., trf to Ln.-RV-Abt.z.b.V Maj. in 19./Ln.-Rgt. Ob.d.L., ordered to Ln.-Versuchs-Rgt. Köthen for temporary duty. PICHLER, Franz promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). PICHLER, Johan. (DOB: in Oberschweinbach/Oberbayern). (R, DKG) entered the Wehrmacht began training as a pilot in 7./JG in 7./JG Ofw., awarded DKG, 7./JG Ofw., awarded the Ehrenpokal WIA - Bf 109 G-6 (White 3) returned to 7./JG Fahnenjunker Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 7./JG Lt., WIA POW captured by the Russians while a patient in a hospital in Romania - Bf 109 G-6 (White 13) shot down by American fighters SE of Titu/Romania released. Credited with c.700 combat missions and 52 air victories (75 according to earlier sources) PICHLER, Johann. (DOB: in Wien) pilot in 6./LG 1. Last rank: Oblt. PICHLER, Johannes. (DOB: ) Maj. in III./KG 27, KIA in He 111 H-6 (1G+SK) that collided in mid-air with another He 111 some 12 km S of Kirovograd. PICHLER, Kurt Oblt. pilot, in 9./LG 1 (MIA - in Ju 88 A-5 (L1+CT) shot down by a Fairey Fulmar fighter over Malta). PICHLER, Norbert. (DKG) Lt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt. in 2. (H)/Aufkl.Gr. 14, awarded the DKG in 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 14, promo to Oblt. PICHLER, Oskar promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) Hptm. and Chef 1.(Fernspr.- u.fernschr.-betr.-kp.)/ln.-rgt PICHLER, Dr. (med.) Siegfried promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). PICHON-KALAU vom HOFE, Werner. (DOB: in Hamburg). (n.d.) in JG 54 and JG Lt., with Stab III./JG Oblt., Stab/JG WIA - Bf 109 E-4 (Black <o+) near Le Mans Oblt., Stab/JG unhurt - Bf 109 force-landed at Krasnowardeisk due to a technical problem Techn.Offz. and appt Staka of 7./JG Oblt., 7./JG 54 MIA - Bf 109 F-4 (White 1) near Tolsstowa but soon returned MIA - force-landed at Finew Lug due to AA damage, but returned after 2 days Oblt., 7./JG promo to Hptm in III./JG 54, trf to Stab/Jagdfliegerführer Süd. Credited with 21 victories PICHOTKA, Dr. (med.) Josef. (W.B.K. Freiburg/Breisgau) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). c Stabsarzt with the Luftfahrtmedizinisches Institut des RLM. PICK, Georg Maj., Kp.-Chef 5. Flugh.Betr.Kp./KG Maj.(d.R./Fl.), trf from JFS 1 to 10. Fliegerdivision Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XVI (to ). PICK, Heinrich. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). PICKARDT, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak) Oblt. and Referent (Gr.Personal) in Stab GL/Flak-E. PICKEROTT, Karl-Heinrich Hptm., MIA while aboard a Ju 52 of 2./KGr.z.b.V. 11 during invasion of Holland. PICKERT, Friedrich-Karl. (DOB: ) with Wehrbezirkskdo. Köln III (to ) trf to Wehrbezirkskdo. Siegburg Obstlt. (z.d.) (W.O.) (RDA ), with Wehrbezirkskdo. Siegburg. PICKERT, Walter. (DOB: ) Maj., Ia/Höherer Flak-Kdr Maj., in RLM (L.In.4) Obstlt., in OKW (WZ) appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 135 (mot) (to 06.43) promo to Oberst.

281 PICKERT, Wolfgang. (DOB: in Posen). (i.g.). (RE, DKG) entered the Heer as a reservist promo to Lt.d.R. WW I served in the Artillerie, rising to Lt RDA changed to Generalstab training with Wehrkreiskommando I (to 1926) promo to Oblt.(RDA ) promo to Hptm participated in 6 weeks of Red Army maneuvers in southern Caucasia promo to Hptm certified fluent in Russian appt instructor at Flakartillerie-Schule Döberitz later Wustrow/Rerik trf to Luftwaffe from the Heer with rank of Hptm appt referent in Inspektion der Flakartillerie/RLM promo to Maj appt Kdr. of Abteilung in Flak-Reg appt Ch.d.Stabes/Lg.Kdo. XIII trf into the Generalstab d.lw. (did not attend the Luftkriegsakademie) promo to Obstlt appt Ia in Luftverteidigung Kdo. 4. Düsseldorf promo to Oberst (RDA ) appt appt Chef des Genst./I.Flakkorps appt Chef des Generalstab/Lw.Befehlshaber Mitte appt Kdr. 9. Flak-Div promo to Gen.Maj awarded DKG evacuated out of the Stalingrad pocket awarded Ritterkreuz promo to Gen.Lt. (RDA ) appt Kdr. III.Flakkorps awarded Eichenlaub escaped the Falais pocket promo to Gen.d.Flakartillerie appt Gen.d. Flakwaffe/OKL POW of U.S and the British released from British captivity in Weinheim. PICKHARDT, Walther Hptm.(z.V.), trf from Wehrmeldeamt Weimar to Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte. PICKRUN, Hartmann. (DOB: in Hagen/Westf.) in 2./Erg.JGr. Ost in Erprobungskdo. Me in 11/JG 54, then trf to 14./JG 54 and 16./JG Lt., 11./JG Lt., 14./JG Lt., 16./JG Staka 14./JG 54 then Lt. and Staka 6./JG 7. Credited with 4 victories. PIDOLL, Karl von Maj.(Erg.O.), in II./Flak-Rgt trf from Stab/General der Luftwaffe Nordnorwegen to Lg.Kdo. I for further assignment trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 2 to Stab/Lg.Kdo. XI (to ) trf to Stab/LS-Rgt. z.b.v promo to Obstlt.(Flak) and appt Kdr. Luftschutz-Rgt. z.b.v. 2 (to 01.44) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Luftschutz-Rgt. z.b.v. 3 (to ). PIE, Albrecht (Albrecht Heinrich Karl). (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Polizei trf to the Luftwaffe and ordered to LKS Berlin-Eiche for officer training trf to Ln.-Schule Halle trf to 1.(Fernspr.Kp.) in Ln.-Abt. II./ appt Nafü/Flak-Abt. F/88 (mot) (Legion Condor) trf to I./Ln.-Rgt appt Adjutant in II./Ln.-Rgt trf to 6./Lg.Nachr.Rgt trf to officer course in 16./Ln.-Schule Halle (to ) appt Sachbearbeiter (technical adviser) in Stab Höh.Nafü/Luftflotte appt Ia in Stab Nafü/VIII. Fliegerkorps appt Ia in Stab Höh. Nafü beim OB Süd (Luftflotte 2), Nafü/Nahkampfkorps Süd and concurrently Kdr. Ln.-Abt trf into the Generalstab d.lw. effective this date promo to Maj Maj., appt Nafü/III. Flakkorps Maj., Kdr. Ln.-Abt PIECQ, Heinrich. (DOB: in Göttingen) with Feldluftzeugamt Gosselies Obstlt., appt Leiter Feldluftpark 3/XI (Pori/Finland) (to 01.45) Obstlt., concurrently appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 37/IV Kdr. Feldluftpark 3/XI, promo to Oberst. PIEHL, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PIEHL, Willi. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bartenstein/Ostpr.) Hptm. (d.r./ln.). PIEHLER, Franz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PIEHLER, Heinz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Halberstadt) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). PIELMEIER, Hans. (DOB: in Dahn, Krs. Pirmasens). (R, DKG) in le.flak-abt. 89, promo to Hptm. (Tr.O.) (RDA Hptm., awarded DKG, 2./le. Flak-Abt Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, acting Kdr. le.flak-abt. 89(mot). PIELMEYER, Kurt. Early 1939 joined JG Oblt. and Adj. in Stab I./JG 26 (to ) KIA - Bf 109 E-3 shot down over Nieuport and bailed out but struck ground at Mannekensvere, SE of Ostend, and recovered dead. PIEP, Walter. (DOB: in Hamburg) promo to Hptm in 1./ZG in Stab/KG Hptm. and Nav.Offz. IV./KG 6. PIEPENSTOCK, Ewald. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Trier I) Hptm. (d.r./flak), trf from schw.flak-abt. 356 to le.flak-abt Hptm. (d.r./flak). PIEPER, Ernst promo to Hptm Hptm., with FAS II, appt Kdr. III./FAS II (to c.11.44).

282 PIEPER, Gustav. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Dresden II) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.) in Kraftfahrausbildungs-Abt. d.lw. 2, trf to Kraftfahrausbildungs-Abt. d.lw. 20. PIEPER, Hermann. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin II) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). PIEPER, Johann. (DOB: ) Hptm., in Stab/Lg.Kdo. VI Maj.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Höh.Fl.Ausb.Kdo Maj., trf to RLM (Chef AW) promo to Obstlt. PIEPER, Karl in VIII. Fliegerkorps area, promo to Maj. (d.r./flak) trf from Nachschub-Kol.Abt./VIII. Fliegerkorps to I. Flakkorps for further assignment Maj. (d.r./flak) in le.flak-abt. 86, trf to Koflug 5/XVII. PIEPER, Richard Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. III, trf to Koflug 18/XI. PIEPER, Rudolf promo to Oberst (Flak) Oberst, Ia op 3 in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XIV. PIEPER, Ulrich. (DOB: in Stettin) entered the Luftwaffe in LKS 5 (to 02.43). Early 1943 with JFS in Erg.JGr. Süd. Mid trf to 1./JG WIA - Bf 109 G-6 (White 5) in combat vic Cavita Castellana. c Lt., in 1./JG 77, appt Staka 2./JG 77 (to 04.45). Credited with 2 victories. PIEPER, Walter Maj.(d.R./Fl.), trf from Stab/AOK 15 to Erg.NAGr. Döberitz trf to Fl.Ers.Btl. XII Maj. (d.r.) in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XII, trf to Stab/Lw.-Kdo. Südost. PIEPER, Werner. (DOB: ) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Ln.-Rgt. 21 (to 09.41) Obstlt., (appt?) Kdr. III./Ln.-Rgt appt Kdr. Ln.-Rgt. 110 (still 02.42) Oberst (Erg.O.), in OKW, appt Kdr. I./Ln.Rgt appt Führer Ln.Rgt. 4 and concurrently provisional Kdr. I./Ln.- Rgt. 4. (n.d.) Oberst (Tr.O.) (Ln.), KIA. PIEPER, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). PIEPERT, Max Hptm.(W), trf from Luftmuna Domnau to Stab/Luftzeuggruppe promo to Maj.(Flak) Maj.(W), trf from Feldluftmunitionslager in the Luftgaukdo. I area to Feldluftmunitionslager 4/I and appt Leiter. PIEPKE, Karl. (DOB: in Hamburg). (W.B.K. Hamburg V) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) Hptm. and Kp.-Führer in I./JG 76. PIEPLOW, Rudolf. (DKG) Ofw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., awarded the DKG Oblt. and Staka 1./SG shot down down by Soviet fighters while fleeing Litthausdorf airfield near Palmnicken on the Sambian Peninsula, 40 km W of Königsberg/East Prussia, and made POW. PIERRO, Paul. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Heidelberg) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). PIERSDORF, Ernst Hptm.(d.L./Flak), trf from le.res.flak-abt. 763 to I./Flak-Rgt. 14. PIERSTORF, Ernst Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 91 to Luftgaukdo. XVII. PIESCHEL, Ottokar Hptm., appt Kp.-Chef 1./Lw.Bau-Btl. 6/XII Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from LS-Ers.Abt. 1 to Heimat-Nebel-Kp. 2/XII trf to LS-Ers.Abt. 1 Wurzen. PIETHE, Erich. (W.B.K. Oppeln) promo to Oblt. (d.r.z.v./flak). PIETRUSKA, Hermann. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Weimar) promo to Hptm. (d.r./ln.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in Ln.-Hauptlager für fremdländische Nachrichten-Geräte 1/XII (St.-Cyr), released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N). PIETRUSKY, Peter-Paul Maj., in KG Maj. and Staka 2./KG 77, KIA - aircraft took a direct AA hit 10 km S of Armentières and crashed NE of Fromelles. PIETRZAK, Josef promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Ln.). PIETSCH,? Hptm., Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Abt PIETSCH, Helmut. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). PIETSCH, Helmut Flieger-Ingenieur and Prüfleiter with Werft-Abt. 102/XVII. PIETSCH, Herbert promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.) Hptm. (Kr.O.), trf from Erg.NAGr. Bromberg to Dt.Lw.-Mission in Rumänien for further assignment in Stab/Jagdfliegerführer Rumänien Hptm. in Stab/Jagdfliegerführer Balkan. PIETSCH, Josef. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PIETSCHMANN, Julius Hptm.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Lg.Kdo. XVII promo to Maj Maj., attached to IIb of Stab/Luftflotte 4. PIETZKA, Hubert (Hubertus). (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ) Hptm. and Maj. beim Stabe in Stab/Ln.-Abt. 142 (to ). PIETZKE, Hubert promo to Hptm.(Kr.O.) Hptm. and Zugführer in 1. (Feldfernkabelbau-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt. 13. PIETZKE, Karl Maj., with Fl.H.Kdtr. Wels promo to Obstlt. PIETZNER, Generalführerin Dr. Ruth. appt stellv. Kdr. d.helferinnenkorps d.lw.

283 PIETZONKA, Erich. (DOB: in Plümkenau Krs. Oppeln/Schlesien). (RE, DKG) entered service in the Reichswehr entered the Luftwaffe and trained on bombers appt Kp.-Chef in Wach-Btl.d.Lw. in Berlin appt Kp.-Chef in III./Fsch.Jg.Rgt Hptm., trf from Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 1 to II./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 2 and appt provisional Kdr Kdr. I./Fsch.Jg.Rgt Maj., awarded DKG, Kdr. II./Fsch.Jg. Rgt appt Kdr. III./Fsch.Jg.Rgt Maj., appt provisional Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt appt provisional Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt promo to Obstlt promo to Oberst and appt permanent Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr., Fsch.Jg.Rgt Oberst, awarded Eichenlaub, Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt captured by the Americans and released on in Bad Sassendorf. PIETZSCH, Herbert promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) Hptm.d.R., appt provisional Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Abt. 585 (still 04.45). PIETZSCHMANN, Hans Maj.(d.R.), trf from RLM (L.In.4) to Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte appt provisional Kdr. le.flak-abt Maj. and IIa in Stab/23. Flak-Div. (still 04.45). PIEVERLING, Hans von. (DOB: near Riedenberg/Fontkamp (Regensburg) stationed in Łódź, then trf to Gen.d.Lw. Paris. Last rank: Hptm. PIFFER, Anton-Rudolf ( Toni ). (DOB: in Zirl/Austria). (R, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe trf to 11./JG Ofw., assigned to 2./JG with 12./JG in 2./JG Fw 190 A-6 (Black 3) unhurt in an emergency landing at Terwolde, NW of Deventer/Holland WIA - Fw 190 A-6 (Black 12) crashed at Deelen Fw 190 A-8 (black 3) shot down by B-24 return fire Ofw., awarded Ehrenpokal promo to Lt. and appt Staffelführer 1./JG 1 (to ) KIA Fw 190 A-8 (White 3) shot down by P-47 Thunderbolts or P-51 Mustangs over Calvados/France. Buried at La Cambe Ofw., posthumously awarded the DKG Ofw., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, 2./JG 1. Posthumously promo to Lt. Credited with 35 air victories. PIFFL, Rudolf Oblt., appt Führer m.flugbetriebsstoffkolonne 4/XII. PIFKO, Paul. (DOB: in Rybnik) Offz.z.b.V. in JG 1. PIKARSKI, Georg von assigned to Inf. Rgt. 3 (to ) trf to? trf to Fl.H.Kdtr. Neuhausen trf to RLM/LB trf to Lw.Bau-Btl. 16 Delmenhorst trf to 6.(H) Aufkl.Gr. 12 (to ) trf to IV./KG 30 (to ) awarded the Rumanian Anti-Communist Medal promo to Stabs-Indendant trf to III./KG (J) 30 (to ). - Final rank equiv. to Hptm. PILAWKA, Dr. Franz Maj. and Führer Luftdienstkdo. Holland (to 02.43) promo to Maj.(Fl.) Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from Luftdienstkdo. Holland to Koflug 1/VII to train as Offz.z.b.V appt Chef Horst-Kp./Fl.H.Kdtr. A 225/XII. PILGER, Otto. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Saarbrücken) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). PILGER, Otto. (DOB: ). (i.g.) pilot training with DVS at Schleissheim (to ) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) fighter pilot training in Italy (to ) trf to the Luftwaffe and began pilot training trf to KG 154 (Fassberg) (Fall 1935?) appt Adjutant in I./KG 154 (Hannover) appt Staka in II./KG 255 (Leipheim) appt Kp.-Chef at LKS Wildpark-Werder appt Ordonnanz-Offz. in Stab/Fliegerdivision appt tactics instructor at LKS Wildpark-Werder appt Staka in KG (or ?) Hptm., appt Kdr. II./KG 3 (to ) Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (4. Kurz-Lehrgang) (to ) appt Ia/Luftgaukdo. II trf into the Generalstab d.lw promo to Obstlt. and appt Gruppenleiter II in Gen.Qu. (6.Abt.)/Genst.d/Lw appt Chef d. Chefsgruppe Gen.Qu./Gen.St.d.Lw. (to ) (or ?) ordered temporary duty as acting Chef d.stabes/feld-luftgaukdo. Westfrankreich (to ) appt Chef d. Genst./Luftgaukdo. V promo to Oberst. PILGRAM, Heinz. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). PILGRIM,? von Oberstingenieur, Chef Abt. Festigkeit/Chef d. Techn. Luftrüstung in Gen.St.d.Lw. PILGRIM, Friedrich von promo to Hptm. d.r. (Flieger). PILS, Alfred Oblt., appt Staka Eins.St./KG 101 (to ). PILTZ, Karl promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.) (RDA ) Hptm. and Chef 4. (mittl.flugm.leit-kp.)/ln.-rgt. 227.

284 PILZ, Alfred. (DOB: ) Oblt., appt Staka Einsatzstaffel (later Einsatzgruppe)/KG 101 (to ) appt Staka 7./KG Stafü 5./KG 66. c Oblt., appt Staka 5./KG 200. PILZ, Erwin. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PILZ, Herbert Oblt., Staka 5.(Bel.)/KG 200. PILZ, Karl. (DOB: in Kempten/Allgäu) in LLG 1 and other DFS 230 units Oblt. and Staffeloffz. in 11./JG 1. PILZ, Martin. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PILZ, Walter. (DOB: in Hohendodeleben near Magdeburg). (R, DKG). c.end of 1940 trf to Erg.St./KG 55. c.start of 1941 trf to 5./KG Uffz.,awarded the Ehrenpokal Fw., awarded DKG, 5./KG /01.43 flew 36 supply missions into the Stalingrad pocket Fw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 5./KG 55. c rejoined 5./KG 55. (n.d.) was an instructor with IV./KG Oblt., Staka of 6./KG 200. Credited with 447 combat missions during the course of the war in Bergfriede near Gardelegen. PIMPS, Dr. Eduard promo to Stabsarzt (d.r.). PINAGEL, Oskar Maj.(Erg.O.), with Flugkommando Berlin Maj. and Staka? 1./KGr.z.b.V promo to Obstlt Obstlt., trf from Stab/Lufttransportführer to XIII. Fliegerkorps (to train at Bataillonsführerschule Antwerpen) acting Kdr. I./Jäger-Rgt. 33 (L), trf to Führer-Reserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to Feld-Ausb.Rgt. d.lw. 1 for temporary duty appt Kdr. Lw.-Jäger-Rgt. 33/17. Lw.-Feld-Div. (to ) in Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L., ordered to Feld-Ers.Btl. d.lw. Nr. 1 for temporary duty trf to Luftgaukdo. III for further assignment. PINCK, Johannes. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm., Kdr. I./Flak- Rgt. 50. PINDER, Hans. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PINGEL, Rolf Peter ( Old ). (DOB: in Kiel). (R) Lt., trf to I./JG with 2./JG trf to 2. J/88 of the Legion Condor in Spain Hptm., appt Staka 2./JG 334 (to ), then Staka 2./JG 133 (to ) appt Staka 2./JG 53 (to ) Oblt. and Staka 2./JG 53 - Bf 109 E hit by return fire from Fairey BattlesW of Saarbrücken (unhurt). c appt acting Kdr. III./JG 53 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./JG 26 (to ) awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. I./JG WIA - Bf 109 E-4 hit by Hurricanes of 249 Sqdn POW Bf 109 F-2 (Black << +) shot down by Spitfires over England, belly-landed near Dover and taken prisoner. Spent remainder of the war as a prisoner in Canada promo to Maj. Credited with c.550 combat missions and 28 air victories, of which 6 were in Spain in Lollar. PINGITZER, Georg Hptm., appt NS-Führungsoffizier in Stab/26. Flak-Div. (still ). PINKL, Anton. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt POW (British) promo to Hptm. PINNES, Herbert. (i.g.) promo to Maj. PINNOW, Erich. (DOB: in Rostock) Oblt. with Fl.Pl.Kdo. Rethymnon (Crete). PINNOW, Herbert. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Heer (Artillerie) trf to the Luftwaffe and ordered to Aufkl.Fliegerschule Braunschweig for Beobachter training trf to 1./Fliegergruppe Göppingen as a Beobachter trf to Fliegergruppe 115 (Göppingen) trf to Ln.-Schule Halle for radio officer training appt Adjutant in Aufkl.Gr. Göppingen appt Adjutant in Stab/Aufkl.Geschwader 13. [09.39 Hptm. and Staka 5. (H)/Aufkl.Gr. 13]? appt Staka 4.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 13 (to ) appt Staka 5. (H)/Aufkl.Gr. 13 (to ) trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool and ordered temporary duty to Stab/Luftgaukdo. Kiew (to ) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal ordered temporary duty to Stab/Luftflotte 4 and appt Lw.-Verbindungsoffizier to AOK 6 (to ) ordered temporary duty to Luftflotte 3 (to ) Hptm.(Tr.O.), trf to Abt. Ic/Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich ordered temporary duty to 2.Abt. in Gen.Qu./Genst.d.Lw. (to ) trf from Ob.d.L. pool to RLM (Genst.d.Lw., Gen.Qu./2.Abt.) in Ob.d.L. pool, promo to Major trf into the Generalstab d.lw. (did not attend the Luftkriegsakademie) trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L ordered temporary duty for pilot license renewal examination (to ) trf to Nahaufkl.Geschw Maj., appt Kdr. NAGr. 14 (to ). PINTER, Paul. (DOB: ) Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) (Ln.), released from active service. PINTSCHOVIUS, Alfred promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.).

285 PINTSCHOVIUS, Karl. (W.B.K. Berlin IX) promo to Hptm.(d.L./Flak) Hptm. (d.r./flak), trf from the Luftwaffe to the Heer. PINZER,? Oberst (Heer?), appt Kdr. Fsch.Pz.Ers.-u.Ausb.Rgt. Hermann Göring (to 03.45) Oberst, appt Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 31. PIONTEIL, Erich (DOB: in Berlin) with Feldluftpark Piräus. Last rank: Major. PIOTTER, Kurt. (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., 3./KG 100 awarded the DKG Oblt. in 2./KG 100, injured in a collision over the Sea of Asov Oblt. in IV./KG 100, trf to Angriffsführer England for further assignment Oblt., 15./KG 6 heavily WIA - Do 217 K-1(3E+MZ) in a crash 50 km ESE of Orleans due to engine failure Oblt. and Staka 1./KG 66? PIP, Dr. (med.) Karl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bonn) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). PIPAN, Artur ( Spitz ). (DOB: in Velden/Kärnten). (R, DKG) entered service with the Austrian Army Stuka school at Insterburg and Würzburg promo to Lt flew first combat mission from Comiso/Sicily with II./St.G Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal awarded DKG, II./St.G Oblt. (Kr.O.) in St.G. 101, appt Staka 5./St.G Gesch.Adj. SG 1 (to ) Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz on the completion of 672 combat sorties promo to Hptm re-appt Adj. and Ia in Stab/SG 1 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./SG 1 (to ). Credited with 758 combat missions and the destruction of a large number of tanks, 10 locomotives, 9 bridges, a gunboat and an unknown number of vehicles and gun emplacements joined the Austrian Air Force, became Austria s first jet pilot, commanded various units and retired as a Brigadier on (still alive in Klagenfurt) in Austria. PIPER, Hans Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from Stab/Flak-Rgt. 22 to Stab/Nachschubführer beim Flakkorps II Kdr. Flak-Transport-Abt. 3 (and 02.42) Obstlt., Kdr. Flak-Trsp.Abt. 3, ordered to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Kiew for 3 months temporary duty Kdr. Flak-Trsp.Abt. 3, trf to Lg.Kdo. Kiew area in 11. Lw.-Felddivision, promo to Oberst. PIPER, Helmut. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt Oblt., trf from I./KG.z.b.V. 1 to Ob.d.L. pool promo to Hptm. PIPER, Hubertus Oblt., in A./Fl.Ausb.Rgt Hptm., appt Staka 9./KG 2 (to KIA) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm. and Staka 8./KG 2, killed in Do 217 E-4 (U5+KS) that crashed 14 km NE of Montdidier during a transfer flight from St. Andre to Schiphol. PIPKE, Günter. (DOB: ) in Erg.NAGr., promo to Oblt. PIPPOW, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hamburg V) Hptm. (d.r./flak), trf from Flak- Ers.Abt. 25 (Führerreserve) to Luftgaukdo. VII for further assignment Hptm. (d.r./flak) Maj.d.R., appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt PIRBO, Oskar. (DOB: ). (n.d.) Hptm. - [Estonian national in Luftwaffe service]. PIRCHER, Dr. Felix promo to Stabsarzt (d.r.). PIRHOFER, Ernst. (DOB: in Meran/Südtirol). (R) Ogf., awarded Ritterkreuz, 7./Flak-Rgt. 43 (mot) in Rabland/Südtirol. PIRINGER, Franz Maj., appt I Befestigung in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XVII (still ). PIRKER, Josef Hptm. d.r. (Flak) in Stab/Luftflotte 4, trf to Stab/Luftflotte promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) Maj. and Lw.-Verbindungsoffizier/Wehrmacht-Transportleitung Vistula Obstlt., Qu 3/Transp in Stab/Luftgaukdo. III (still 02.45). PIRMANN, Adolf. (DOB: in Osnabrück). (DKG). WW I served in the Marine, rising to Lt.z.S active naval service in non-aviation posts (to ) promo to Oblt.z.S promo to Kapitänleutnant reactivated and trf to Luftwaffe with an assigned rank of Hptm. (RDA ) and appt Kdr. Flak-Abteilung Wolfenbüttel and enrolled in class for reactivated officers in Wustrow appt Batterie-Chef in Flak-Rgt. 7 Wolfenbüttel appt Adj. Flakartillerie-Schule Wustrow appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 11, Königsberg promo to Obstlt. and concurrently appt Kdr. In 4 /RLM appt Chef des Stabes Inspektion der Flakartillerie/RLM appt Kdr. Flak-Reg. 201 (mot) promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 99 (mot) awarded DKG appt Kdr Flakartillerie-Schule I, Rerik and Kdt. Flakartillerie Schiessplatz Rerik appt Inspekteur der Flakartillerie West/Gen.St.d.Lw promo to Gen.Maj appt Kdr. 9. Flak-Div promo to Gen.Lt. (Flak) became POW released in Wallenhorst. PIRNER, Rolf Kdr. II./Jäger-Rgt. 17 (L), promo to Maj.

286 PIRNKE, Fritz promo to Maj.(d.L./Fl.) Maj. d.r. with Koflug 6/IV, trf to Stab/Luftgaukdo. Moskau. PIROTH, Rolf Hptm. (d.r./fl.), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). PISCHEL, Ernst. (DOB: in Linz) assigned to Luftgaukdo. B/NF trf to Athens-Phaleron promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). PISCHKA, Alfred Oblt. with Segelflugausbildungsstelle d.lw. Gelnhausen injured in glider accident at Ettingshausen. PISCHKE, Gerhard promo to Maj.(d.R.) Maj. and Zugführer in 1.(schw.Flugm.Leit- Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt PISCHKITL, Adolf promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). PISEKE, Artur. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PISKE, Dr. Arthur. (DOB: in Berlin) entered the Prussian Army released into the reserves promo to Lt.d.R. WWI served in the government as a director. Postwar held a series of posts in the government conferred with Dr.jur entered Luftwaffe, assigned rank of Oberregierungsrat and appt Obberregierungsrat with Luftkreis-Kdo. III, Dresden and Leiter of Abteilung IV of Luftamt Dresden promo to Intendant and appt Intendant Luftkreis-Kdo. III, Dresden promo to Luftkreis-Intendant appt Intendant Luftkreis-Kdo IV, Dresden appt provisional Intendant Luftflotte 4 Wien appt permanent Intendant Lfl promo to General-Intendant appt Chef Intendant Verfügungsstab Frankfurt/Main appt Intendant Lw.Kdo Südost appt Lw.-Intendant/Lw.Kdo. Südost appt Intendant Luftgau Kdo III reassigned to Offiziers des Truppensonderdienst appt Luftflotten-Intendant der Lfl appt Intendant des Befehlshaber Ersatz-Luftwaffe promo to Generalstabs-Intendant (with effect from ) released at Gut Rashden. PISKE, Herbert ( Quax ). (DOB: in Hamburg). (R, DKG) with II./JG pilot in 4./JG WIA pilot in 5./St.G transition training to Ju 87. (n.d.) Staka 5./St.G Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal in St.G. 77, promo to Oblt Staka 3./SG Oblt., awarded DKG, SG Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 3./SG supposedly flew his last mission made POW by the Americans but handed to the Soviets released retired from the Bundeswehr as an Oberstarzt. Credited with 783 missions (125 fighter, 658 ground attack) and 23 tanks destroyed. PISSIN, Werner Oblt., Chef 6. Kp./Luftlande-Sturm-Rgt promo to Hptm promo to Maj in Genst.d.Lw. (8.Abt.). PISTORIUS, Eduard. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Aachen) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). PISTORIUS, Franz. (W.B.K. Moers) on recommendation of Luftgaukdo. Belgien- Nordfrankreich, promo to Maj. (d.r./flak). PISTORIUS, Robert. (DOB: in Berlin). (DKG) entered the Heer. WWI served with the Pioniertruppe and the Fliegertruppe POW (to 1920). Postwar remained in the infantry promo to Oblt promo to Hptm trf to Luftwaffe with an assigned rank of Maj. and appt Referrent in RLM promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. Aufkl.Gr promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Aufkl.Gr. 14 and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H. Köttingbrunn/Austria Kdt. Fl.H. Bad Vöslau, concurrently appt Kdr. der Luftwaffe (Koluft) der 14. Armee Kdr. Aufkl.Gr. 14, trf to Fl.Ausb.Rgt appt Kdr. der Annahmestelle 4 für Offiziers-Bewerber (reception center 4 for officer aspirants) der Luftwaffe, Wien appt Kdr. Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 11 and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H. Schönewalde promo to Gen.Maj appt Kdr. 3. Lw.-Feld-Div promo to Gen.Lt. (RDA ) trf to Heer and appt Kdr. 3. Feld-Div. (L) appt Kdr. 4. Feld-Div. (L) (to ) awarded DKG in the vicinity of Vitebsk/USSR. PITANN, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). PITCAIRN, Douglas. (DOB: in Memel?). (i.g.) fighter pilot training at Fliegerschule Schleissheim and in Lipetsk/Russia (to ) entered service with the Heer (Kraftfahrtruppe) trf to the Luftwaffe and sent to Fliegerschule Schleissheim for fighter pilot training trf to JG Richthofen as a pilot trf to III./JG 134 (Lippstadt) trf to I. J/88 (Legion Condor) appt Adjutant and Staffelführer of 3. Staffel (to ) trf to I./JG Hptm., appt Staka 1./JG appt Staka 1./JG appt Staka 1./JG Hptm. and Staka 1./JG Hptm., 1./JG WIA in take-off collision at Pihen/10 km SW of Calais Hptm., 1./JG trf to Erg.JGr. Merseburg and

287 hospitalized Hptm., appt training Gruppenleiter in JFS 2 (to ) Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. Jagdfliegervorschule 2 (to ) appt Ia op 1 in Stab/2. Jagddivision and in Stab/XII. Fliegerkorps (to ) promo to Maj trf into the Generalstab d.lw. (did not attend the Luftkriegsakademie) in Stab/General der Nachjagd Aussenstelle Südost, appt Ia in Stab/Jagdfliegerführer Rumänien appt Ia in Stab/Jagdfliegerführer Balkan Maj., Ia of Stab/JG in Rimsting near Chiemsee. Postwar, joined the Bundesluftwaffe, rising to Oberst. Credited with 4 victories. PITSCHMANN, Ernst, Edler von Marschfrey Hptm., appt (acting?) Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 9/VI (to ) appt Ic/4. Jagddivision promo to Maj. d.r.z.v. (Flieger) appt NS-Führungsoffizier/1. Jagddivision. PITTAMITZ, Karl Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) in Stab/Res.Flak-Abt. 283, ordered to Italuft Rom for temporary duty Hptm. (d.r.z.v.), trf from Res.Flak-Abt. 383 to Gen.d.Dt.Lw. in Italien for further assignment. PITTLER, Alfred Maj., temporary duty from Stab/Luftzeuggruppe 4 to Stab/Luftflotte appt Qu 1/Luftflotte appt Ib/II. Fliegerkorps Obstlt. and Qu in Stab/II. Fliegerkorps Obstlt., trf from Stab/II. Fliegerkorps to Ob.d.L. pool with temporary employment to in RLM (GL/LE 2) promo to Oberst Oberst in RLM (Chef d.nachschubwesens d.lw./2.abt.), appt Chef of this Abt Oberst, Chef der 2.Abt.(Flg. Gerät) in Amtsgruppe Nachschubwesens d.gen.qu./gen.st.d.lw. PITTNER, Franz Hptm. and Chef Ldssch.Kp. d.lw. 6/VII. PITTNER, Rudolf promo to Maj.(z.V./Fl.). PITTROFF, Dr. (med.) Eugen promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). PITTROFF, Karl promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt PITZ, Walter Oblt., Staka of 6./KG 200. PIUK, Johann. (DOB: ) in KG 51, promo to Oblt Oblt., appt Staka 7./NJG Stafü 5./NJG Hptm., appt Kdr. III./NJG 5 (to ). PIUTTI, Hans-Werner. (DOB: in Bochum) Hptm. d.r.z.v. with Abwehrstelle Belgien, trf to Luftgaukdo. VIII for further assignment. Last rank: Major. PIXBERG, Herbert Maj., trf from Stab/Koflug Trier to Stab/Koflug Laval and appt Maj. beim Stabe in Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 31, promo to Obstlt. and appt Kdr. II./Fl.Ausb.Rgt Obstlt. in Flieger-Ers.Btl. IV, trf to Feld-Ers.Btl. d.lw. Nr. 1. PIXBURG, Helmut. (DOB: ) Oblt., appt Staka 5./TG 2 (to 1943) Oblt. and pilot in 7./TG 2; force landed near Vanista/Greece in Ju 52 (8T+PR) after getting lost and running out of fuel while evacuating wounded from Macedonia; POW uninjured. PIZALA, Josef. (DOB: in Kleinenberg, Krs. Büren). (R) KIA in combat near the Baltic coast near Urizk by Leningrad Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, 2./Flak Rgt. 111 (mot). Credited with the destruction of seven KV heavy tanks and two 35 ton tanks. PLACHNER, Dr. (med.) Emil promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). PLACHTE, Wilhelm promo to Obstlt Obstlt. with Fl.Pl.Kdo. 22/III, appt provisional Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 115/XI (See) Borkum Oberst, Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. (See) List Oberst, re-assigned to Fl.H.Kdtr. A 29/III but interrupted by illness, placed on sick leave by PLACZEK, Franz. (DOB: in Kriegsbach, Krs. Ratibor). (R, DKG) entered the Reichswehr, serving with Inf.Rgt with Inf. Rgt. 18, volunteered for the Luftwaffe trained as an observer (to 05.40). Summer 1940 trf to 2./KG Ofw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Ofw., awarded DKG, 2./KG WIA on his 329th mission, when his He 111 H-6 (G1+RK) was hit by AA vic Chernyshevskaja, force-landing near Morosovskaya. Spring 1943 while recovering, he was assigned to the Stab des General der Kampfflieger Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 2./KG trf to Stab/KG 27. Fall 1944 attended a close-range anti-tank course attended officer training at LKS 12 (to ) became a Zugführer in Einsatz-Batailons Boelcke surrendered at Semmering/Austria. Credited with at least 329 combat missions during the war retired from the Bundeswehr as a Hauptfeldwebel in Löhne/Westfalen in an auto accident. PLACZEK, Ludwig Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Luftamt Wien Hptm., trf from Fl.Ers.Btl. III (previously with Stab/Lg.Kdo. Norwegen) to Stab/Lg.Kdo. XVII promo to Maj.

288 PLAGEMANN, Richard. (DOB: in Barleben near Magdeburg). (Rkkvk, DKS) entered the Prussian Army. WWI served in the Infantry mainly as an accountant. Postwar stayed in the army trf to the RWM serving as a specialist trf to Luftwaffe andappt Regierungsrat later Oberregierungsrat in RLM promo to Ministerialrat appt Intendant Luftkreis-Kdo. VII promo to Intendant appt provisional Leitender Verwaltungbeamter (administrative superintendent)/lw.gr. Kdo promo to Luftkreis-Intendant appt Intendant Luftgau Kdo. XI bestowed with rank insignia of a Gen.Maj appt provisional Intendant Luftflottenkdo appt Intendant Lfl. 2 later Intendant/Oberbefehlshaber Süd promo to General-Intendant bestowed with the rank insignia of a Gen.Lt promo to Generalstabs-Intendant assigned z.b.v. Hauptquartier des Ob.d.L. (pending assignment) appt Chef-Intendant/Ob.d.L awarded DKS reassigned to Offizieren des Truppen-Sonderdienst promo to General-Oberstabsintendant awarded Ritterkreuz zum kriegsverdienstkreuz mit Schwertern released from Allied captivity in Braunschweig. PLAGGE,? Hptm., being considered for the position of Fl.H. Kommandant by Fliegerführer Nord (Ost) (Rovaniemi). PLAMANN, Albert Hptm.(W), Leiter Flakbeständebezirk Stettin (to ) Maj. (W), trf to Flakpark 2/III promo to Obstlt.(Flak). PLAMBECK, Heinrich Maj.(d.R.), trf from Fernaufklärungsfliegerschule 3 to Stab/Fliegerführer 3. PLANER, Friedrich. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf to the Fallschirmjäger for further assignment. PLANER, Herbert Oblt., in 2./JG appt Staka 2./JG 52 (to ) Oblt., 2./JG 52 WIA - Bf 109 G-6 (Black 7 + ) overturned on landing at Kuteinikowo Oblt., 2./JG 52 WIA - Bf 109 G-6 (Yellow 3 + ) in combat with a Yak-9, 8 km NW of Kerch in Pl.Qu. 35 Ost/ Oblt., 2./JG Oblt., in 2./JG 52, appt Staka 9./JG 11 (to ) Oblt., 9./JG 11 MIA- Fw 190 A-8 (White 15 +I ) shot down by P-47s vic Reudelsterz? Buried in a mismarked grave at Kruft/Rheinland. Credited with 16 victories. PLANER, Karl (Kurt?) (Oblt.?) appt Staka 6./JG appt Staka 6./ZG appt Staka 6./ZG 26 (to ). PLANERT, Johannes (Johann). (DOB: in Berlin-Mariendorf) Maj., Flugsicherungs Offz. of Stab/Luftflotte Maj. d.r. in Stab/Luftflotte 4, trf to Stab/Luftgaukdo. I (to ) trf to RLM (Gen.d.Truppentechnik) (to ) Maj. (Kr.O.), trf to Lw.-Kdo. Südost for further assignment Maj., with Fl.H.Kdtr. Flensburg. PLANERT, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PLANICKA, Ludwig Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), Offz.z.b.V. and Kp.-Chef in Fl.H.Kdtr. A 215/XII, trf to Koflug 8/XII and appt I k. PLANITZ, Karl-Ferdinand, Edler von der Hptm. d.r. in Flak-Ers.Abt. 37, trf to Luftgaukdo. VIII for further assignment. PLANK, Arnold. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). PLANK, Friedrich Oblt. in Stab/SKG 210, WIA in Bf 110 (S9+DA) hit by AA fire vic Letczany Hptm., appt Staka 11./ZG 1 (to MIA in Me 210 A-1 (2N+MV) 20 km S of Tunis). [Version #2: Hptm., appt Staka 16./KG 6 (to )]. PLANK, Fritz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. PLANK, Heinrich promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). PLANK, Markus promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Ln.) trf from Stab II./Luftgau-Nachr.Rgt. Charkow to III./Ln.-Rgt. 42. PLANK, Ulrich in Erg.Fernaufkl.Gr., promo to Oblt. PLÄNKERS, Christian promo to Hptm. PLAPPER, Albert. (DOB: ). (R) Gefr., awarded Ritterkreuz, Gruppenführer, 4./Fsch.Pz.Gren.Rgt. 2 Herman Göring KIA at Arnsfelde (Ostpreussen). PLAPPER, Albert promo to Maj. PLASA, Karl promo to Maj trf from KG 4 to Stab/Lw.Kdo. Ost Maj., Qu.1/Luftflotte Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 10/VI, Bonn-Hangelar (to 04.45) promo to Obstlt.

289 PLASKUDA, Paul Obstlt.(Erg.O.), Stabsoffizier d. Bautruppen/Lg.Kdo. II, appt Kdr. Lw.Bau- Rgt. Finnland Obstlt., Kdr. Lw.Bau-Rgt. Finnland, appt Kdr. Lw.Bau-Rgt. 4/XII (appt rescinded) appt Kdr. Lw.Bau-Rgt. 2/III promo to Oberst. PLASS, Fritz Obstlt.?, appt acting Ia/3. Fallschirmjäger-Div. PLATE,? Hptm., appt Kdr. III./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 1 (to 03.45). PLATE, Hans Oblt. in Führer-Reserve Ob.d.L., ordered to FFS Kiliansdorf for temporary duty trf to Aufkl.Gr Hptm., appt Staka 1.(F)/Erg.Aufkl.Gr. Ob.d.H. (to ) appt Staka 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Hptm. in 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 11, ordered to Erg.Nahaufkl.Gr. for temporary duty promo to Maj Maj. in Stab/Fliegerführer 3 (N Norway). PLATE, Hermann promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). PLATEN, Claus Obstlt.?, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 6/I (to ?). PLATEN, Günther von promo to Maj. d.r. (Flak). PLATEN, Horst von Maj.(z.V.), with Heeresfrontstelle Rouen, released from active service this date. PLATEN, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.), trf from the Luftnachrichtentruppe to the Fallschirmjäger. PLATEN-HALLERMUND, Georg, Graf von Oblt., appt Staka 11./KG 54 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 2./KG 54 (to ) Oblt., 2./KG 54 damaged Ju 88 (B3+AK) by AA vic Novograd(?) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./KG 54 (to ) Oblt., credited with a hit on the cruiser Penelope during a raid on Malta Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm., appt Kdr. IV./KG 54 (to or ?) trf to Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe Hptm. in Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe, trf to Kampfbeobachterschule 1 (to ) promo to Maj trf to Stab/General der Nachtjagd Maj., appt Kdr. I.KG 101 (to ) Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 29/VII (to ). PLATEN-HALLERMUND, Oskar, Graf von promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) Hptm., appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 766 (still 04.45). PLATH, Arthur. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). PLATH, Gotthilf promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak). PLATH, Dr. (med.) Otto promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.) Stabsarzt, appt IVb (Gruppenarzt) I./KG 4 (to 05.44). PLATHE, Dr. Ulrich Obstlt., in Stab/Luftflotte promo to Oberst in Führerreserve Ob.d.L.with temporary duty to Stab/Luftgaukdo. III (to ) in Führerreserve Ob.d.L., ordered to Stab/Luftgaukdo. VIII for temporary duty Oberst, trf permanently to Stab/VIII. Fliegerkorps. PLATO, Walter Hptm.(W)(d.R.), trf from Stab/Luftzeuggruppe 2 to Luftzeuggruppe 1 (to ) trf to Stab/Fledluftzeuggruppe Ostland. PLATOW, Dietrich. (DOB: ) Oblt., Chef 8. Kp./Rest-Kdo./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 1 KIA. PLATT, Siegfried. (DOB: ). (DKS?). (i.g.) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) trf to the Luftwaffe and ordered to Fliegerschule Celle for flight training trf to JFS Schleissheim and then Fliegerschule Jüterbog trf to Fliegerstaffel Neuhausen as a pilot ordered to Luftkreisschule Berlin-Gatow for officer training (to ) received the Lw. advanced flying certificate to Grosse KFS for Beobachter training appt Techn.Offz. in KG Hptm., appt Staka 1./KG 54 (to ) trf to 6.Abt. Gen.Qu./Genst.d.Lw. and appt Verbindungsoffizier d.gen.qu. to the Chef der Generalstab (to ) trf into the Generalstab d.lw. (did not attend the Luftkriegsakademie) in RLM (Gen.Qu. 6.Abt.) promo to Maj trf to Chefbüro/Chef d.genst.d.lw. (to ) appt Gruppenleiter III in Gen.Qu.(6.Abt.)/Genst.d.Lw Maj.i.G. in OKL, awarded the DKS? PLATTE, Josef. (DOB: ) Oblt. and Adjutant in Fl.H.Kdtr. E 20/VI Oblt. and Führer Fl.Pl.Kdo. C 24/VII promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PLATTE, Willy promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Bau-). PLATTETER, Alfred Hptm.(d.R.), Chef Horst-Kp./Fl.H.Kdtr. A 32/XIII, appt Chef Horst- Kp./Fl.H.Kdtr. A 4/XVII. PLATTFAUT, Albert promo to Hptm. PLATZ, Dr. (med.) Josef. (W.B.K. München II) promo to Stabsarzt (d.r./san.).

290 PLATZ, Siegfried promo to Hptm. (n.d.) Maj. (f.n. not given), Kdr. LS-Abt.d.Lw. 36. PLATZ, Stefan (Stephan). (DOB: ) promo to Oblt.(Kr.O./Ln.) Oblt. and Chef 2.(Fernspr.-u.Fernschr.Betriebs-Personal-Kp.)/Luftgau-Nachr.Abt. 5. PLATZER, Dr.(met) Bruno Regierungsrat (Maj.), appt Met. Beo.Leiter (chief meteorological observer) for Wekusta 1 Ob.d.L. (to ). PLATZER, Friedrich. (DOB: in Himmelberg/Kärnten). (R, DKG). 1938/39 with I./St.G in St.G Oblt., awarded DKG, I./St.G Oblt., Staka 3./St.G Oblt., Staka 3./St.G. 2 KIA neck broken during a forced-landing in the Volchov area north of Lake Ilmen Oblt., unspecified St.G. unit, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, Stafü 3./St.G Oblt., posthumously awarded the Ehrenpokal. Credited with 387 missions, sunk 4 freighters, damaged one battleship, one cruiser and two destroyers, and destroyered 6 tanks. PLATZER, Rudolf. (DOB: in Ravensburg). (n.d.) Techn.Offz. II./JG 52. PLATZER, Rupert promo to Hptm. PLATZÖDER, Eduard Oblt., appt Chef 1. Flugh.Betr.Kp. /KG 55 (to ). PLATZÖDER, Friedrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PLAUMANN, Günther in Stab/schw.Flak-Abt. 516, promo to Oblt. PLAUMANN, Victor. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PLAUMANN, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin VI) Hptm. (d.r./flak). PLAUMANN, Walter promo to Maj.d.R Maj.(d.R./Flak), provisional Kdr. Luftsperr-Abt. 103, appt permanent Kdr appt Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Abt. 379 (still 04.45). PLAUTZ, Kurt promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 11/XI (Parchim). PLEHN, Julius Georg von. (DOB: in Kopitowo/E Prussia.) assigned to Stab II./JG 3 as Offizier z.b.v Maj.(z.V.), trf from JG 3 to JG in Stab/JG 1, trf to Stab/JG 101. PLEHWE, Dr. Hellmut. (DOB: ) promo to Oberfeldarzt appt Korpsarzt/I. Flakkorps. PLEIN, Ferdinand promo to Hptm.(Ln.). PLEINES, Paul promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Chef 12.(mittl.Flugm.Leit- Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt PLEISS, Gotthilf. (DOB: ) Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Fl.Ausb.Rgt Obstlt., appt Kdr. FFS A/B 125 (to ) Obstlt., appt Kdr. FFS A/B 4 (to ) appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 253/III. PLEISSNER, Rudolf promo to Hptm.(z.V.). PLENDEL, Hans. (DOB: ) promo to Flieger-Stabsingenieur promo to Flieger-Oberstabsingenieur promo to Flieger-Oberstingenieur. PLENZAT, Kurt. (DOB: in Insterburg/Ostpreussen). (RE, DKG) entered service with the Heer and assigned to Inf.Rgt trf to the Luftwaffe with Erg.Gr./St.G assigned to 2./St.G. 2 on completion of training Ofw., awarded DKG, I./St.G awarded Ehrenpokal Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 2./St.G Lt., Staka 2./SG attained his 1,000th mission Lt., awarded the Eichenlaub (No. 712), 2./St.G. 2. Credited with 4 aerial victories in 1,234 combat missions as well as destroying about 80 tanks and had many hits on warships. Shot down 7 times joined the Bundeswehr after the war and retired in 1971 as Hptm in Köln. PLESCH, Paul. (W.B.K. Cosel) Hptm. (d.r./fl.), trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe. PLESS, Helmut. (DOB: in Hamburg). (R, DKG) Fw., awarded Ehrenpokal Lt., awarded DKG, 4.(H)/Aufkl.Gr Lt., awarded Ritterkreuz, 4.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. (n.d.) retired from the Bundeswehr as an Oberst d.r the Lüneburg. PLESSEN, Wulff von. (DOB: ) Oblt., Chef 3./Luftlande-Sturm-Rgt. KIA at Maleme. PLESSOW, Kurt promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). PLETAT, Walter promo to Hptm.(Ln.). PLETKE, Walter. (DKG). (DOB: ) Hptm. and Staka 3.(H)/Aufkl.Gr Hptm., Staka 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 22 (still 02.42) WIA - Ju 88 A-4 crashed due to engine problems promo to Maj Maj., awarded Ehrenpokal (or ?) appt Kdr. NAGr. 10 (to c ) Maj., awarded DKG, Kdr. NAGr Maj., appt Kdr. Erg.Nahaufkl.Gr. (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. I./Erg.Aufkl.Geschw. 1 ( ).

291 PLETSCH, Friedrich Maj., trf from Wehrbezirkskdo. Königshütt to Wehrbezirkskdo. Gleiwitz Maj., trf from Wehrbezirkskdo. Gleiwitz to Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte promo to Obstlt. (Wm.). PLETSCH, Siegfried in Lg.Kdo. Belgien-Nordfrankreich area, promo to Maj. (d.r./flak). PLETSCH, Willy promo to Hptm.(d.L./Fl.) Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Luftgaustab z.b.v. 100 to Fl.H.Kdtr. E 11/XII and appt Chef Horst-Kp. PLETTENBERG, Franz, Graf von promo to Hptm in Flak-Ers.Abt. 96, trf to Stab/Flak-Ers.Rgt. 5. PLETTENBERG, Hermann, Graf von promo to Oberst (Flak) Oberst, Kdr. Annahmeu.Entlassungsstelle Luftgaukdo. VI (to ) trf to Flak-Ers.Abt. 37 (Führerreserve) Oberst and IIb in Stab/Flakbrigade 2. PLETTENBERG, Paul, Graf von Obstlt., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Rgt. 1/VI. PLEWA, Robert. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Lt., 8./JG / Lt., 8./JG / Oblt., 2./JG 300 Stafü in Stab/JG 300 KIA - Bf 109 G-6 crashed near Bonn-Hangelar due to fuel starvation. Credited with 9 victories. PLEWIG, Waldemar. (DOB: in Ostrowo). (R) trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe as a Lt. and promo to Oblt. in Oblt., Stafü in III./St.G Hptm., Staka 2./Fliegergruppe Hptm., Staka 5./St.G Staka 8./St.G. 2 (to 02.40) Hptm., appt Kdr. II./St.G. 77 (to ) POW shot down over convoy Peewit by Hurricanes of 145 Sqdn., crashed at sea Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. II./St.G promo to Maj released from captivity. Served in the postwar Bundeswehr from 1959 and retired in 1970 as an Obstlt in Mooregge/Schleswig-Holstein. PLIEFKE, Helmut Erich. (DOB: ). (DKG) entered the Wehrmacht. Late 1930s trained as a pilot of multi-engined aircraft with K/88 of the Condor Legion (to ) flew Ju 52s in Norway WIA. (n.d.) KGr.z.b.V flew tranport missions to Crete, then to Africa flew supply missions to Demyansk Lt., 2./KGr.z.b.V. 500 awarded the DKG Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal /01.43 flew missions into Stalingrad. 1943/44 served as a blind flying instructor trf to TGr Hptm., became POW vic Maiche/France by partisans then handed to the British released. PLIETH, Heinz. (DOB: ). (DKG). (n.d. but ?) Oblt. in 5.(H)/Aufkl.Gr promo to Oblt Oblt., unspecified NAGr. awarded the DKG. PLIETZSCH, Georg. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Altenburg) Hptm. d.r. in 1./Ln.-Abt. 129, appt provisional Nafü/9. Flak-Div. (to ) trf to III./Ln.-Rgt Hptm. (d.r./ln.). PLINZER (PLINZNER?), Wilhelm. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt., in 5.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 11 (01.43 MIA). PLISEKE (PLOESCHKE?), Gerhard Hptm. and Staka 3./KG 51, KIA during leaflet sortie to Marseille and Bordeaux - became disoriented in bad weather and bailed out over the Austrian/Italian border near Untertillisch, and crashed about 20 km SW of Liens. 3./ or 8./? PLITZ, Karl Oblt., appt Chef Flughafen-Ber.Ln.-Kp. z.b.v. 12. PLOCH, Dipl.Ing. August-Albert. (DOB: in Brandenburg/Ostpreussen). (i.g.) entered the Heer. WWI served with the Fliegertruppe. Postwar remained with the Reichsheer, serving in the artillery promo to Oblt promo to Hptm became a Dipl.Ing flight training, including in Lipezk/Russia (to 1932) trf to Luftwaffe from the Heer (Artillerie) with a rank of Oblt. and appt Referent in RLM promo to Maj appt Staka in KG appt Kdr. Fliegergruppe Tutow appt Abt.-Chef in RLM promo to Obstlt trf into the Generalstab d.lw. (did not attend the Luftkriegsakademie) promo to Oberst appt Chef d.chefgruppe/generalluftzeugmeister (to ) promo to Gen.Maj ordered temporary duty to Gruppe Lw./Waffenstillstandskommission Wiesbaden appt Chef des Stabes Luftgau Kdo. II retired, after having differences with Erhard Milch in Lörrach. PLOCH, Ulrich promo to Hptm Hptm.(Tr.O.), trf from Flak-Abt. 673 to I. Flakkorps for assignment as an Abt. Kdr appt Kdr. III./FAS II (to ). PLOCHER, Hermann Lukas. (DOB: in Stuttgart). (i.g.). (RE, DKG) entered the Heer (Inf.). Postwar, stayed in the army promo to Lt promo to Oblt. and learned to fly gliders began secret flight training at Lipezk promo to Hptm trf to

292 Luftwaffe with rank of Hptm. and appt Referent in Organisations-Abt. des Generalstab d.lw promo to Maj. and appt Gruppenleiter in Organisations-Abt. des Generalstab d.lw ordered to Stab/Legion Condor appt Chef des Generalstab des Legion Condor promo Obstlt appt Chef of 2.Abt. (Planung und Mobilmachung) in Generalstab d.lw appt Chef des Generalstab V. Fl.Korps promo to Oberst appt Chef des Generalstab/Lw.Kdo. Ost awarded DKG concurrently appt provisional Kdr. 1.Fl.Div trf from Ob.d.L. pool to XIII. Fliegerkorps appt Kdr. 19. Lw.-Feld-Div promo to Gen.Maj. (without RDA) appt Kdr. 4. Fl.Div appt Chef des Generalstab/Lfl RDA assigned awarded Ritterkreuz promo to Gen.Lt ( ?) appt acting Kdr. 6. Fsch.Jg.Div appt permanent Kdr. 6. Fsch.Jg.Div awarded Eichenlaub POW in Canada and Britain then handed to the Americans released became Assistant Control Officer of the USAF's GAF Monograph Project (to 1957) entered the Bundeswehr with a rank of Generalmajor, assigned to Kommando der Luftwaffen-Bodenorganization Süd, Karlsruhe appt Chef des Führungsstabes der Luftwaffe and acting Inspekteur der Luftwaffe attended the Course for NATO Generals at Fort Bliss appt Fliegerführer Nord, Munster appt Kdr. 2. Luftverteidigungs-Div. and concurrently Inspizient für den Truppendienst der Luftwaffe mit der Vertretung des Kommandierenden Generals der Luftwaffengruppe Süd beauftragt. (to ) retired in Calw/Württemberg. Author of: The German Air Force Versus Russia, USAF Historical Studies: No. 153 (New York: Arno Press Inc., 1968). Also volumes for 1942 and [ there was some question whether his Eichenlaub was ever actually approved.] PLOCHMANN, Heinrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Stettin I) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). PLÖCKINGER, Franz with Wehrbezirkskdo. Ried im Innkreis, promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) with Wehrbezirkskdo. Ried i.innkreis, trf to Wehrbezirkskdo. Krumau/Moldau. PLODDER,? Hptm., appt acting Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 13 (to 09.44). PLOES, Hermann promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Zugführer in 13.(Jägerleit- Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt PLOESCHKE, G Hptm., Staka 3./KG 51 KIA - He 111 H abandoned over Italian/Austrian border after disorientation in storm conditions during a leaflet raid to Bordeaux and Marseille. PLOETZ, Hans von. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Heer (Kavallerie) certified fluent in English Generalstab training at the Heereskriegsakademie Berlin (to ) trf to the Luftwaffe and assigned to Flugbereitschaft Luftkriegsakademie Berlin- Gatow Hptm.(Fl.), trf to 3.Abt./Genst.d.Lw ordered temporary duty to Stab/Luftgaukdo. III (to ) ordered temporary duty to 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 13 as acting Staka (to ) Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) promo to Maj trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool and ordered temporary duty to FFS C 1 (Sorau) for advanced pilot training trf to KG Maj., appt Kdr. I./KG 4 (to ) severely WIA in He 111 crash on return from a raid on Newcastle/NE England trf to Erg.KGr. 2 and hospitalized in Res.Lazarett 113 (to ) trf into the Generalstab d.lw. and assigned to Ob.d.L./RLM pool ordered temporary duty to Abt. Landesverwaltung (provincial administration)/okw (to ) ordered temporary duty to Abt. Ia in Stab/Luftflotte 5 (to ) appt Abt.-Leiter I in Stab/Luftflotte trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool and ordered temporary duty to Chef-Abt. in Luftwaffenpersonalamt/RLM (to ) appt Chef d.chef- Abt./Lw.-Personalamt (to ) promo to Oberst appt Abt.-Leiter I (Version #2: Ia) in Stab/Lw.-Kdo. Südost Oberst, appt Ch.d.Stabes/Komm.Gen.d.Dt.Lw. in Italien (to 01.45) Oberst, appt Kdt. Koflug 11/VI. PLOETZ, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PLÖGER, Paul-Otto Flieger-Stabsingenieur and Leiter Werft-Abt. Garz. PLÖGER, Wilhelm. (DKG). (DOB: in Münster) in 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr Oblt., awarded DKG, 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr Oblt., appt Staka Aufkl.Lehr-u.Erp.St. Jüterbog-Damm (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 3./NAG 102 (to ) trf to III./KG Oblt. and Staka 2./SG Staka 6./JG Hptm., appt Staka 4./NJGr Hptm., appt Staka 1./NJG Hptm., appt Staka 5./NJG 11 (to ). PLOGSTYS, Ernst Hptm., in 3./KGr.z.b.V. 9 (to KIA). PLÖHN, Gerhard promo to Maj.

293 PLÖNZIG, Horst. (DOB: ) Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Fürstenwalde to Ln.- Ausb.Rgt promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PLÖNZIG, Wilhelm Hptm., appt Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt promo to Maj. PLÖSCH, Sigurd in NJG 101, promo to Oblt Oblt., appt Staka 10./NJG 2 (to 04.45). PLOSS, Ludwig Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Wiener-Neustadt Maj. and Kdr. Nachschubkolonnen-Abt. d.lw. 7/VI Maj., trf from Nachschubkolonnenabteilungsstab (mot) d.lw. 7/VI to Stab/14. Lw.-Felddivision. PLÖSSL, Ludwig. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Ingolstadt) Hptm. (d.r./flak). PLOTE, Helmut in Ln.-Kp./JG 2, promo to Oblt. PLOTKA, Paul. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PLOTKE, Walter Hptm., 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 22 WIA - forced-landing due to an engine fire. PLÖTZNER, Konstantin. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(z.V./Ln.) released from active service. PLÜCKER (PLÜCKLER?), Karl-Heinz. (DOB: ). (DKG) Lt., with 3./JG Lt., appt acting Staka 3./JG 52 (to 12.43) Lt., 3./JG Lt., with 2./JG Oblt., appt Staka 1./JG 52 (to KIA - Bf 109 G-6 (White 4) shot down by AA 4 km NNE of Grigoriopol, 130 km NW of Odessa) Oblt., 2./JG 52 awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., 1./JG Oblt., 1./JG 52 awarded the DKG. Credited with 42 victories. PLÜCKMANN (PFLÜCKMANN), Friedrich Oblt., appt (acting?) Kp.Chef Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XI (to ) Hptm., appt (acting?) Kp.Chef Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XII (to 10.44). PLUENTSCH, Friedrich-Wilhelm Hptm.(W), Leiter Luftmuna Striegau, trf to RLM (L.E.4) promo to Maj Maj.(W), trf from OKL (Chef d.nachschubwesens) to Stab/Flak-Rgt appt Kdr. der Flakinstandsetzung 102/XVII (still 07.44). PLÜMECKE, Werner. (DOB: ) Oblt., in 1.(Flieger)Kp./Luftflotte-Nachr.Schule Oblt. and Staka in III./KG Hptm., Staka in I./KG 1 (to MIA in Russia). Promo to Maj. (RDA not assigned). PLÜMER, Arnold Lt. in Stab II./Schl.G. 1, WIA in Hs 129 B-2 emergency landing due to ground fire W of Lipovky in Schl.G. 1, promo to Oblt Oblt. and Adj. of IV.(Pz)/SG 9. PLUMP, Hermann promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) Maj. d.r. in schw.flak-abt. 467, appt provisional Kdr. Flak-Abt. 467 (to ). PLÜMPE, Dr. August promo to Stabsarzt (d.r.). PLUNKE, Fritz Oblt.(Kr.O.). and Zugführer in 21.(Funkaufkl.-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt PLUNS, Rudolf promo to Obstlt ordered temporary duty from Kdo.Rüstungsbereich Potsdam to Rüstungsinspektion/Wehrkreis II (to ) with Kdo. d.rüstungsbereich Potsdam, permanently trf to Rüstungsinspektion II. PLUNSER, Karl. (DOB: ) Oblt., trf from RLM pool to JG Oblt., appt Staka 9./JG 52 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 1./JFS 2 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 1.(Erg.)/JG Staka 1./JG promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 10. (Jabo)/JG 26 (to ) trf to JFS 2, Zerbst Staka in JFS 2 Zerbst Oblt., appt Staka 3./JFS 2 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 3./JG 102 (to ) Hptm. and Staka in JG 103, appt Staka 1./JG 106 (to ). PLÜNTSCH, Friedrich-Wilhelm Maj., Kdr. Stab/Flak-Inst.Abt. 102/XVII. PLUQUET, Erich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Gumbinnen) Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Luftgaukdo. Norwegen to Fliegerwaffentechnischen Schule Hptm. (d.r./fl.). PLUST, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). POANG,? Hptm. in Stab II./ZG 1. One known victory. POBANTZ, Willi. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hildesheim) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). POCHMANN, Heinrich Oblt. in 1./KGr. 100, WIA by AA fire in Russia Hptm., appt Staka 12./KG 100 (to ). POCHSTEIN, Otto. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Chemnitz I) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). POCKRANDT, Fritz. (DKG) Hptm., appt Staka 9./KG 53 (to ) Hptm., appt acting Staka 6./KG 53 (to ) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Maj., appt Kdr. I./KG 53 (to ) Maj., awarded DKG, I./KG Maj., appt Kommodore KG 53 (to 04.45) promo to Obstlt. POCZTAREK, Fritz promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.) in Feld-Ausb.Rgt. d.lw. 1, appt provisional Kdr. I./Jäger-Rgt. 33 (L) (to ) trf to Feld-Ers.Btl. d.lw. Nr. 1.

294 PODAVKA, Waldemar. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hildesheim) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). PODBIELSKI, Friedrich-Franz in 9./KG 40 - lost a Ju 88 A Oblt. and Staka 7./KG 4. POW after being shot down in a Ju 88 A-5 (5J+ER) by a Lewis Gun crew of 54 th Searchligh Regiment and crashed at Manor Farm, Duggleby, near Malton; subsequently died of injuries and buried Cannock Chase/Staffordshire promo to Hptm. PODDEY, Raimund Maj.(Erg.O.), in Fl.Ausb.Rgt promo to Obstlt Obstlt. with (Führer of?) Flugplatzkdo. Halberstadt Obstlt. (Tr.O.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. III, released from active military service. PODEHL, Bernhard. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). PODEWILS, Heinrich von. (DOB: ) with I./JG 2 WIA - Bf 109 E-7 damaged on landing when he ran out of fuel Lt., 8./JG in I./JG 5 WIA - Fw 190 A-3 at Mostun- Stavanger due to an engine fire in 2./JG with 3./JG WIA with a head laceration after combat with a P-47 and crashed vic Radstetten - Bf 109 G-6 (Yellow 12A) in 2./JG with 11./JG Lt., III./JG Adj. of III./JG WIA - Bf 109 G-6 in a take-off accident at Gossen/Norway. Credited with 3 victories PODEYA (PODEYN?), Otto Hptm.(d.R.), appt provisional Kdr. Flak-Ers.Abt. 91 (still 04.45) promo to Maj.d.R. PODEYN, Otto. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Rostock) Hptm. (d.r./flak). PODOLSKI,? Obstlt., Stellv. Kdr. Aufklärungsgruppe Ob.d.L.? (to 00.42). PODRATZ, Heribert. (DOB: in Eberswalde?) promo to Obstlt Obstlt., trf from Ob.d.L. pool to Lw.-Kontrollinspektion Bourges (as Sachbearbeiter Fliegertruppe) in Stab/Luftflottenkdo. 3, trf to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L trf to Stab/Fliegerführer Albanien stationed in Albania Obstlt. in Stab/Fliegerführer Nordbalkan. PODUBRIN, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Königsberg/Pr. I) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). PODZEMNY, Alfred promo to Maj.(Wm.) trf from Stab/Wehr-Ers.Insp. Frankfurt/M. to Luftgaukdo. I Maj. with Kraftfahrzeug-Sammelstelle d.lw. 5/II (previously with Luftzeuggruppe 1), trf to Kraftfahrzeug-Beständebezirk d.lw. 8/III. POECK,? Hptm., appt Adj. IV./KG 4 (to ). POECK, Erwin. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Lübben/Spreewald) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). POECK, Helmut. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). POEHLMANN, Hermann. (DOB: in Nürnberg). (R) joined the Luftwaffe following RAD service and underwent basic training in Fürth. (n.d.) attended the Kriegsschule in Hannover assigned to the searchlight unit helping provide the dome of light at the Olympics promo to Lt promo to Oblt promo to Hptm Kdr. IV./8. Lw.-Felddivision Hptm., appt Kdr. Flak-Abt./8. Lw.-Felddivision Hptm., appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 33 (still 04.45) trf to Sturm-Flak-Rgt Hptm., Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 33 (mot) awarded the Ritterkreuz. (n.d.) captured by the Russians in Czechoslovakia but escaped and returned home in late (n.d.) postwar married and became a teacher, later director of a vocational school in Nürnberg POEHLMANN, Karl. (W.B.K. Coburg) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). POEHLMANN, Dr. (med.) (Z) Theodor promo to Stabsarzt. POELLNITZ, Wolfgang von promo to Hptm.(Ln.). POENSGEN, Fritz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. München IV) Hptm.d.R. (Flak) in Stab/Generalbevollmächtigten für Kraftfahrwesen Paris, trf to Dt.Beschaffungsamt in Frankreich Hptm. (d.r.), trf from Dt.Beschaffungsamt in Frankreich to Rüstungs- und Beschaffungsstab Frankreich Hptm. (d.r./flak). POESCHEL, Helmut. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). POESE, Alfred. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Duisburg) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). POESSEL (Pössl?), Dr. Christian Hptm.(d.R.), appt Leiter Seenotzentrale (L) Holland (to 12.41?) Maj., appt Leiter Seenotbereichskdo. III (to ) Maj., appt Leiter Seenotbereichskdo. IV (to ?). POETSCH, Dr. (med.) Knud. (W.B.K. Berlin VIII) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). POETSCH, Hans. (DOB: in Edderitz/Kreis Köthen/Anhalt) entered the Heer. WWI served with the Fliegertruppe involved with the secret defense forces (to 1921) appt Luftbild-Referent with the Fa. Junkers-Flugzeugwerk/Luftverkehrs (to ) appt technical advisor for the Bildstelle/RWM trf to Erprobungsstelle Adlershof in association with the

295 Heereswaffenamt/RWM appt Leiter of the Bild-Abt. der Erprobungsstelle Staaken-Rechlin trf to Luftwaffe and ordered to Erprobungsstelle Staaken-Rechlin assigned rank of Maj ordered to Inspektion der Flieger-Waffenschulen appt Führer der Nachtstrecken- Staffel I, Berlin Tempelhof ordered to KG ordered to reactivation training course at Königsbrück appt Maj.b.Stab u. Leiter der Technischen Abt. of Fliegerghruppe (S) Tutow appt Kdr. Stamm-Bataillon der Fliegergruppe (S) Tutow promo to Obstlt appt Leiter Flugbetriebsgruppe Neubiberg appt Kdr. FFS A/B 13 Neubiberg appt Kdr. FFS A/B 43 Schleissheim and Kdr. Fliegergruppe (C) and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H. Schleissheim promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 43 and Kdt. Fl.H. Crailsheim appt Kdr. FFS A/B 7 Plauen, Zwickau, Chemnitz and Jena (sequentially or simulaneously?) (to ) appt Kommodore KG.z.b.V. 2 (to ) appt Kommodore KG.z.b.V appt Leiter Lw.-Kontrol-Kommission I promo to Gen.Maj assigned to Führerreservez.V. Luftflottenkdo appt Gen.z.b.V./Luftgaukdo. Belgien-Nordfrankreich Sonder beauftragter des OKL für die Überprüfung der Einsparmassnahmen beim Gen.d.Fl.Ausb. special commissioner of OKL for oversight and inspection of conservation measures with the general for flight training) and concurrently Inspekteur der Schulen d. Lw. (L.In. 9) concurrently ordered to Gen.d.Lw.-Bautruppen assigned to Führerreserve OKL concurrently mit der Erfassung und dem Einsatz der Kraftwagen im Bereich der Weichselarmeen (assigned responsibility for the confiscation and employment of motor vehicles in the area of Army Group Weichsel) retired recalled to service at the disposition of Flieger-Ersatz-Bataillon III later der Flieger- Ersatz-Div became POW of British released in Mölln. POETTER, Joachim. (DOB: in Metigny near Metz/Lothringen). (i.g.). (R, DKG) entered service with the Heer (Artillerie) attended officer training trf to the Luftwaffe and enrolled in flight training at DVS Cottbus and Grosse KFS Jüterbog trf to Fliegergruppe Finsterwalde and III./KG 153 as a pilot trf to III./KG 255 (later III./KG 51 (Memmingen) as a Kp.-Chef and then as a Staka of 7./KG 51 (to ) Hptm., in KG Staka 7./KG Hptm. and Staka 7./KG 51, WIA - hit by French fighters over Lyon-Bron Maj., appt Kdr. Erg.KGr. 4 (Ju 88) (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./KG 77 (to ) Hptm., awarded DKG, I./KG WIA when his Ju 88 A-5 (3Z+AB) was shot down by Soviert fighters, force-landing in enemy territory SW of Raguj, taking several days to walk back to safe territory - hospitalized for some time (or ) Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. I./KG appt Gruppen-Leiter in Amt Chef d.ausbildungswesens/rlm appt provisional Abt.-Chef d.ausbildungs-abt./chef AW in RLM trf into the Generalstab d.lw. (did not attend the Luftkriegsakademie) appt permanent Abt.-Chef d.ausbildungs-abt./chef AW in RLM promo to Obstlt ordered to Res.Lazarett 101 (Brandenburg) (sick) trf to Stab/General d.kampfflieger and appt his permanent deputy trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. (sick) trf to the Lehrstab/Luftkriegsakademie and appt instructor Obstlt., with the Stab des 2. Jagddivision as Leiter des Materielen Abrüstungsstabes - recently trf from the Luftkriegsakademie. Credited with 161 combat sorties, including 118 in Russia, and wounded 3 times retired from the Bundeswehr as an Oberst in Kronberg/Oberbayern. POETZEL, Erich Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from Feldluftpark 2/VI to Luftgaustab Kreta for further assignment Leiter Flieger-Geräteausgabe- und Sammelstelle 1/III, trf to RLM pool with temporary duty to Luftpark 1/VII (to ) in Führer-Reserve Ob.d.L., trf to Feldluftzeugamt 2/VI promo to Obstlt. POETZELBERGER, Oswald. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. München II) Hptm. (d.r./flak). POGGENSEE, Max promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.) at FFS C 11, trf to Fl.Pl.Kdo. Fürstenwalde. POGGI, Pogino. (DOB: ). (n.d.) Maj. [Italian national in Luftwaffe service]. POHL von POHLENBERG, Dr. Friedrich Oberstarzt?, Luftgauarzt/Luftgaukdo. VI (to ) Oberstarzt, appt Luftgauarzt/Luftgaukdo. II. POHL,? Oblt., in KGr.z.b.V. 1. POHL,? Oblt., Staka GS Hptm., in Stab/LLG Hptm., Staka? GS-Kdo. 1 and 2. POHL, (Hans?) Hptm. and Staka Sonderstaffel (G.S.) 1. POHL, Alfred. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), in III.(Scheinw.)/Flak-Rgt Obstlt., Kdr. Flakscheinw.Abt. 349, trf to Luftgaukdo. XII (Flaketat z.b.v.) appt provisional

296 Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Rgt. 199 (to c.06.44?) promo to Oberst Oberst, appt Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Rgt. 8. POHL, Erhard Obstlt.(d.R./Flak), Kdr. Schw.Flak-Abt. 322, appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 631 (to 05.43). POHL, Ernst Oblt., appt Ia Ausb.Offz. of Flak-Brigade 4 (to ). POHL, Franz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.), released from active service. POHL, Friedrich. (DOB: ) promo to Oberst (Flak). POHL, Gustav. (DOB: in Königsberg/Pr.) appt Techn.Offz. 1./Erg.JG Oblt. and Stafü 3./JG 6, appt acting Kdr. I./JG POHL, Hans promo to Hptm PÖHL, Hans promo to Hptm.(Ln.). POHL, Hans promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.) promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). c Maj., appt Kdt.d.Stabsquartier/Fallschirm-AOK 1. POHL, Dr. Hans promo to Oberstabsarzt (d.r.). POHL, Herbert. (DOB: ) Hptm. d.r. with Stab I./Ln.-Rgt. 110, trf to 5./Ln.-Betr.Abt. z.b.v Hptm.d.R. (Ln.), released from active service. POHL, Hubert?) Oblt. and Staka 1./SG Oblt., 1./SG Oblt, with 1.SG Oblt. and Staka 1./SG 10. Credited with 7 victories. POHL, Joachim Oblt. pilot, in 5./LG Oblt. pilot, in 6./LG 1 (KIA - in Ju 88 A-4 (L1+IN) crash SW of Siracusa/Sicily. POHL, Konrad. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (W) (Kr.O.). POHL, Dr. (med.) Maximilian promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). POHL, Maximilian Ritter von. (DOB: in München). (BMJ, R, DKG) entered the Heer. WWI served with the Artilllerie, rising to Oblt awarded Bayerischer Militär-Max- Joseph-Orden joined the Freikorps von Epp (to ) RDA changed to appt Hilfsreferent in the Inspektion der Artillerie/ RWM promo to Hptm appt Gruppenleiter in the RWM (to ) returned to the artillery promo to Maj. and assigned to Stab des Gruppenkommandos 1 for Generalstab training appt Referent and Gruppenleiter Luftschutzamt/RWM trf to Luftwaffe from the Heer (Feldartillerie) with rank of Obstlt. and appt Gruppenleiter in RLM appt Abt.Chef in RLM/L.A. III promo to Oberst appt Chef des Generalstab/Luftkreis-Kdo V appt Chef des Generalstab/Lw.Gr.Kdo promo to Gen.Maj appt Chef des Generalstabs/Luftflotte appt Chef des Verbindungsstab attached to Italuft (the Royal Italian Air Force) promo to Gen.Lt appt Luftattaché with Deutschen Botschaft (embassy) in Rome appt Gen.d.Lw. beim Oberkdo. der Königlich Italienschen Luftwaffe (with the Royal Italian Air Force) promo to Gen.d.Fl appt Gen.d.Flakartillerie Süd appt Gen.d.Lw. in Mittelitalien and Befehlshaber Nahkampfkorps/Lfl awarded DKG awarded Ritterkreuz appt Gen.d.Lw. in Italien American POW released in Pöcking am Starnberger See. POHL, Richard promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Chef 9.(Telegrafenbau-Kp.)/Ln.- Rgt. (mot) 10. POHL, Richard promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Offz. z.b.v. in Ln.-Ausbau-Kp. 7. POHL, Richard Obstlt. d.r. and Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 631, trf to Flaketat z.b.v./luftgaukdo. XII. POHL, Rudolf. (DOB: ) in I./Flak-Rgt. 231, promo to Oblt. POHL, Rudolf Oblt., in LG Oblt. pilot, in 6./LG 1 (MIA - in Ju 88 A-1 shot down near Swanage/U.K.). POHL, Rudolf Hptm., appt IIb Sacharbeiter with Flgh.Bereich 5/IV (Athen). POHL, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(Tr.O.) in KG 2, reclassified from Flieger-Hauptnautiker to Hptm. (Tr.O./Fl.). POHL, Walter Oberst, appt acting Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 3/VII (to ) Oberst (Erg.O.), Kdt. Koflug 3/VII, trf to Stab/Lg.Kdo. XVII in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XVII, trf to Flieger- Ers.Btl. XVII. POHL, Willy promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). POHLAND, Max. (DOB: in Fürth) Oblt. in Wekusta 5; later at Oslo-Fornebu.

297 POHLAND, Walter assigned to Höh.Kdr.d.Feld-Flakartillerieschulen, promo to Hptm. POHLE (PÖHLE?), (Helmut?) Maj. in Abt. IIa/Luftflotte Reich. (Note: possibly repatriated after his capture on ??) POHLE, Hans Oblt. (Kr.O.) with Kraftfahr-Ausb.Stelle d.lw. 5, trf to Lg.Kdo. Norwegen. PÖHLE, Heinz. (DOB: ) in 9./Ln.-Rgt. Ob.d.L., promo to Hptm. (RDA ) Hptm. (Tr.O.) (Ln.), KIA. POHLE, Dipl.Ing. Helmut. (DOB: ). (i.g.) pilot training with DVS Schleissheim (to ) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) trf to the Luftwaffe and sent to DLH Berlin for the Reichbahn-Strecke course multi-engine examination at Flugkdo. Berlin (to ) trf to Fliegergruppe Fassberg for bomber observer training (to ) attended Luftkriegsschule II Berlin-Gatow (4. Lehrgang) (to ) appt Kp.-Chef in III./KG 152 (Greifswald) trf to 1.Abt./Genst.d.Lw. and later appt Gruppenleiter II (to ) Hptm., Kdr. Streckenstaffel 2? trf into the Generalstab d.lw. (did not attend the Luftkriegsakademie) Hptm., Kdr., Erprobungskdo Hptm., appt Staka 1./KG 25 (to 09.39) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./KG 30 (to POW Ju 88 A-1 (4D+AK) shot down by a 602 Sqdn. Spitfire, off Crail, near the Firth of Forth) successfully bombed the cruiser, Southampton promo to Maj. POHLE, Paul promo to Hptm.(d.L./Flak). POHLE, Richard. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Halberstadt) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). POHLE, Roland promo to Hptm Hptm. in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 124, severely injured in Ju 88 D-1 (G2+AH) crash landing at Fp. Kirkenes/N Norway Hptm. in Frontflieger- Sammelgruppe, trf to Führer-Reserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to Fluglehrschule d.lw. for temporary duty promo to Maj. with RDA of POHLENZ, Johannes Hptm., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 1/XIII. PÖHLER, Erhard promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 8./KG 26 (to KIA in Russia) Hptm., 8./KG 26 MIA - He 111 H-6 (1H+CS) shot down by fighters - no details PÖHLER, Otto-Wilhelm Lt., POW shot down over France. (n.d.) with II./KG 40 (to 1943) Oblt. and KG 40 Tech.Offz. at Gardermoen/Norway Oblt., appt Staka 9./KG 2 (to ) promo to Hptm. 10? appt Techn.Offz. Stab/KG Hptm., appt Staka 1./KG 2 (to ). 12/ MIA in Do 217 M-1 (U5+AH) shot down 32 km S of Plymouth/Devon, probably by a Beaufighter night fighter. PÖHLER, Rolf. (DOB: ) Lt. zur See with Seenotflugkdo. 3 Boulogne, trf to 1./Kü.Fl.Gr. 906 Brest Oblt. at Fliegerwaffenschule (See), reassigned from Kriegsmarine control to Luftwaffe control. POHLING, Werner. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). POHLMANN, Arthur. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hamburg I) Hptm. (d.r./flak). POHLMANN, Carl promo to Hptm. d.r. (Flak). PÖHLMANN, Ferdinand promo to Oberst released from service. POHLMANN, Willi promo to Hptm. POHLMEYER, Theodor promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). PÖHLSEN, Paul. (W.B.K. Stendal) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Ln.) Hptm. and Zugführer in 21.(mittl.Flugm.Leit-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt POHRTE, Werner. (DOB: in Celle) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Staka 7./TG Staka 2./TG 1. PÖHS, Josef (Joachim?) ( Joschi ). (DOB: in Altkettenhof near Wien). (R, DKG) joined the Austrian Luftstreitkräft and served on the aerobatic team trf to the Luftwaffe and posted to JG in I./JG Lt., in 5./JG in 4./JG awarded Ritterkreuz, 5./JG awarded the Ehrenpokal? trf to Erg.Gr./JG 54 as an instructor Oblt., awarded DKG, II./JG trf to Erg.JGr. Ost trf to Ep.Stelle Rechlin Oblt., Erprobungskdo. 16 in a Me 163 crash at Bad Zwischenahn. Credited with c.300 combat missions and 43 air victories. POINTNER, Anton. (DOB: ) in the Austrian Air Force Lt., trf to the Luftwaffe from the Austrian Air Force, ordered to Fl.Ers.Abt. 27 Halberstadt with 6./JG Oblt., in 5./JG Oblt., appt Staka 8./JG 27 (to ) POW Bf 109 E- 4 (Black 10) shot down near Lenham, crashing at Court Lodge Farm, Ruckinge promo to Hptm. Credited with 4 victories.

298 POINTNER, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. POKAFALVA?, Walter von. (DKG) Oblt., appt Staka 4./SKG 210 (to ) Oblt., 4./SKG Oblt., awarded DKG, 4./SKG Oblt., appt Staka 4./ZG 1 (to ) appt provisional Kdr. I./ZG 1 (to ), promo to Hptm Hptm., 4./SKG 210 MIA in Bf 110 E-2 (S9+CM) shot down by AA fire, 3 km NE of of Staritsa/47 km NE of Rzhev. Credited with one victory. POKISER, Ernst Flieger-Ingenieur and Prüfleiter with Werft-Abt. 132/XII. POKORNY, Alois Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Wehrm.Fürsorge-u. Versorgungsamt Münster promo to Maj.(Wm.). POKORNY, Jakob Maj.(Erg.O.), in Stab/le.Flak-Abt with Wehrbezirkskdo. Neumünster (to ), promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) trf to Wehrbezirkskdo. Duisburg. POLAK, Johann. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Wien II) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). POLDRACK, Willy. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm., appt (acting?) Kp.Chef Lw.-Festungs-Btl. VIII (to ). POLENSKE, Karl promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). POLENTZ, Hermann promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). PÖLIG, Albert. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt Oblt. (Tr.O.) in Offiziere z.b.v. Ob.d.L. (Sch.Etat), trf to Ers.-u.Ausb.Rgt. Hermann Göring promo to Hptm. POLKOID,? Hptm., Kdr. Luftzeugstab 12. POLLACK,? Oblt. and Ia in Gruppenstab II./KG 54. POLLACK, Werner Hptm., trf to RLM (Chef d.luftwehr/wehr-abt.) promo to Maj promo to Obstlt trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. 17/XII to Fl.H.Kdtr. 14/VII and appt Kdt appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 41/IV Oberst, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 32/VII. POLLAK, Dr. (med.) Karl promo to Oberstabsarzt d.r.z.v. POLLAND, Karl Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) with Luftzeugstab 104, appt Kdr. Lw.-Berge-Btl. IV. PÖLLATH, Konrad. (DOB: ). (R, DKG) Fw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Ofw., awarded DKG, 2./NAGr Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr POLLEIT, Herbert. (DOB: in Fürth) attached to 2./JG with JG 5? promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). POLLERUS, Josef in Lg.Kdo. VI area, promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Flak) (RDA ). POLLETIN, Friedrich. (DOB: ) RDA for Hptm RDA for Maj at FFS C 6, reclassified from Flieger-Hauptnautiker to Hptm. (Tr.O./Fl.). 18(19?) Maj., Ia of Stab/KG 76 KIA - Ar 234 B-2 crash in area of Lübeck. POLLICH, Karl. (DOB: in Fürth) promo to Maj.(z.V./Fl.). (n.d.) with Luftgaukdo. Norwegen, and later assigned to Fl.H. Trondheim and Fl.H. Bardufoss. POLLIN, Friedrich promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) Maj. d.r. in Kraftfahr-Ausb.Abt. d.lw. 13, appt Leiter der Kfz.-Beständelager d.lw. 11/XII. POLLMANN,? Oblt. and Adjutant in KG 40. POLLMANN, Fritz. (DOB: ) Flieger-Hauptingenieur and Werkstattleiter with Sammelund Instandsetzungsstelle 4/III. POLLMANN, Paul. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin III) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). POLLOCK, Friedrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin VII) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). POLLWEIN, Heinz. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt Oblt. and Ia in Stab/4. Flak- Brig. POLLWEIN, Werner appt Ia of Flak-Brigade 4. [Mehner Teuber claims he was a Gen.Lt.!] PÖLNITZ, Gerhard, Freiherr von. (W.B.K. München II) in Luftflottenkdo. 3 area, promo to Maj. (d.r./fl.). POLSKER (POESKER?),? Hptm. and NS-Führungsoffizier in Flugplatzkdo. Celle. POLSTER, Fritz. (DOB: in München) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) in Erg.Aufkl.Gr. (Salonika); later in Stab Jagdfliegerführer Norwegen. POLSTER, Guntram. (W.B.K. Wien II) promo to Hptm. (d.r.z.v./fl.). POLSTER, Karl-Horst in Erg.Nahaufkl.Gr., trf to Offiziere z.b.v. Ob.d.L. (Sch.Etat) Oblt., in 8./KG 66 (KIA). POLT, Walter. c Lt., Kdt., FluWaZg (?) of the Austrian Air Force. c trf to the Luftwaffe, eventually assigned to Ln-Schule. POLTA, Johann. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Wien IV) Hptm. (d.r./flak).

299 POLTE, Gustav promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). POLTE, Wilhelm Obstlt., (acting?) Qu./Luftflotte promo to Oberst Chef d.adjutantur (staff dept.)/rlm. PÖLTL, Georg in Stab/Lg.Kdo. Moskau (previously with Fl.H.Kdtr. Warnemünde), promo to Maj.(Fl.) in Stab/Feldluftgaukdo. XXVII, trf to Fl.H.Kdtr. 29/XII. POLUS, Hubert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. München I) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). POLZ, Friedrich Hptm. d.r. (Flak) in Lw.-Bau-Ers.Btl. IV, appt Kdr. Pi.Btl./13. Lw.- Felddivision. POLZ, Heinz. (DOB: in Dessau). (R) Owm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Geschützstaffelführer Flak-Sturm-Rgt. 241 (mot.) retired from the Bundeswehr as an Oberstabsfeldwebel. PÖLZ, Hubert. (DOB in Leonstein/Austria) (RE, DKG). (W.B.K. Linz) entered the Luftwaffe assigned to 6./St.G. 2 following completion of training. (n.d.) Staka 6./St.G. 2. Early 1941 promo to Lt sank the sloop HMS Auckland by direct hit ENE of Tobruk, but was shot down by a Hurricane trf to II./St.G Lt, appt Staka 6./St.G sank a 10,000 GRT transport S of Crete Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal or awarded DKG, III./St.G WIA - Ju 87 D-3 shot down by American fighters and WIA with a severe leg injury in Tunisia released from hospital and rejoined III./St.G Staka 7./St.G promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.). (RDA ) may have sunk the destroyer Kharkov now in II./SG awarded Ritterkreuz Oblt., 7./SG Hptm., in III./SG promo to Hptm., appt Kdr. I./SG 151 (to ) Hptm., Kdr. I./SG 151, awarded the Eichenlaub (No. 661) in recognition of 1,000 combat missions flown. Credited with 1,055 combat missions and the destruction of numerous warships, transports, cargo ships, 76 tanks and 11 aircraft. He had been shot down 4 times and wounded 3 times founded the first private airline in post-war Germany, the ÖFAG (he operated it until 1976) became a Hptm.d.R. in the Bundesluftwaffe. (n.d.) retired from the Österreichisches Bundesheer as a Maj.d.R went missing while vacationing in Spain, apparently in a swimming accident declared officially dead. POLZER, Otto Maj. (d.r.) and Wehrbetruungsoffizier (morale and welfare officer) in Stab/II. Fliegerkorps appt NS-Führungsoffizier/II. Jagdkorps. POLZER, Wilhelm in KG 2, promo to Oblt. (RDA ) KIA. POLZHUBER, Ludwig promo to Hptm Hptm.(Tr.O.), Battr.-Chef 3./Flak-Abt trf to 13. Flakdiv Hptm., Kdr. Flak-Abt POLZIEN, Alfons Oblt., appt Staka 4./KG 6 (MIA in Ju 88 A-4 shot down, probably over Normandy) promo to Hptm Hptm. and Stafü in II./KG 6, attended Verbandsführerschule/KG 101 (to ) Hptm. and pilot in 4./KG 6. POLZIN, Hans Hptm., appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 501 (mot) promo to Maj.(Erg.O.) Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 141, trf to Flak-Ers.Abt. 12. POLZIN, Johannes (Hans). (DOB: ) with DVS Stettin underwent observer training at Parow (to ) flight training at Warnemünde (to ) underwent officer training at LKS Werder ( to ) promo to Lt.(RDA ). (n.d.) attended FFS A/B with 1./Bo.Fl.Gr promo to Oblt with 1./Bo.Fl.Gr with 2./Aufkl.Gr Techn.Offz. in 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr with III./KG 100 (due to unit renaming) promo to Hptm with 8./KG Staka 1./Aufkl.Gr with Lehr u.ep.kdo Hptm., appt Staka 3./Bordfl.Gr. 196 (to 06.44?) with 1./FAGr. 5 as a pilot with Segelflugschule to JG 102 as Offz.z.b.V with 13./Erg.JG with 2./JG 400 as a pilot Hptm., appt Stafü 2./JG 400 (to 04.45). PÖLZING, Georg. (W.B.K. Berlin VII) promo to Hptm. (d.r.z.v./fl.). POMASKA, Alfred. (DOB: ) Oblt. in Stab II./JG 234, appt Staka 6./JG appt Staka 6./JG 132 (due to unit renaming) appt Staka 6./JG 26 (due to unit redesignation) Oblt., 6./JG KIA Bf 109 E-3 shot down by Hurricanes of 23, 145 and 242 Sqdns. near Dunkirk posthumous promo to Hptm. Credited with one victory. POMBERGER, Erich. (n.d.) Maj., Kdr. Lw-Bau-Btl. 4/I. POMMERENING, Max Oblt., WIA, Staka Stabstaffel KG 27 - He 111 P (1G+XA) crashed vic Compiègne due to motor troubles Oblt., appt Staka 1./Erg.Gr. KG 27 (to ), then

300 Staka 10./KG 27 (to ) promo to Hptm Hptm. in Offiziere z.b.v./ob.d.l. (Sch.Etat), trf to IV./KG 2. (n.d.) with IV./KG 2 (to 10.43) Hptm., appt Staka 9./KG 2 (to ). 23/ MIA in Do 217 K-1 (U5+AT) to unknown cause during raid on Great Yarmouth. POMPE, Dr. (med.) (Z) Bernd promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). POMPLITZ, Dr. Kurt Hptm., appt Kdt. Flakschiessplatz Penmarch (to 01.42) Hptm. (d.r./flak), in FAS III, assigned temporary duty to Abt.Lw./Wehrwirtschaftsinspektion III (to ) with RLM, promo to Maj. (d.r./flak). POMPLUN, Walter. (W.B.K. Parchim) Hptm. (d.r./fl.), RDA adjusted to PONATH, Erich Oblt., appt Ic of Flgh.Bereich 5/IV (Athen) (to ). PONDORF, Jürgen promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) Maj., Kdr. Flak-Abt. 345 (still 07.43). PONGARTZ,? von der Obstlt.(d.R.), Nachtjagdraumführer 100. PONGRACZ, Rudolf Lt., Bttr.Offz., Austrian Air Force, trf to the Luftwaffe and assigned to 3. Flakstamm-Bttr. Bruck-M promo to Hptm. PONGRATZ, Rupprecht. (DOB: in Sagan) promo to Oblt Staka 1./Go 242 Staffel; later Stafü 8./DFS 230 Staffel Oblt., Staka 1.(Go)/Verbindungskdo. (S) promo to Hptm. PONGS,? Oblt., appt Ia III./KG 4 (to ) Oblt., appt Funkoffz. III./KG 4 (to 10.44). PONSCHEK,? Obstlt.(?) and Kdr. Luftflottentruppen 3/Luftflotte 3 Paris. PONSOLD, Dr. (med.) Albert promo to Oberstabsarzt d.r. PONSTEIN, Ernst. (DOB: ) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.), trf from the Luftnachrichtentruppe to the Fallschirmjäger. POOCK, Otto. (DOB: in Hannover) stationed in Norway. Last rank: Major. POOK, Ernst promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). POPESCU, Stefan Maj.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Luftzeuggruppe Obstlt., appt Kdr. Feldluftpark 3/I Obstlt.(Erg.O.), appt Kdr. Feldluftpark R 3/I appt Kdr. Feldluftpark 1/VIII (Kiev) (to 11.42) promo to Oberst. c appt Leiter Feldluftpark 4/XII (Paris St.-Cyr) Oberst and Kdr. Feldluftpark 4/XII, trf to Fl.Ers.Btl. XII. POPESCUL, Johann Flieger-Ingenieur and Werftleiter with Werft-Abt. Vechta. POPOVIĆ, Stefan Obstlt., trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. XVII to Gen.d.Dt.Lw. bei Italuft (as Hauskdt. Lw.Erholungsheim Bellagio) (to ) trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. XVII. POPP, Alfred. (DKG) Lt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt. in 6./Aufkl.Gr. Ob.d.L., awarded the DKG Oblt.(Kr.O), trf from 4./Aufkl.Gr. Ob.d.L. to Stab/Erg.Fernaufkl.Gr. POPP, Arnold Hptm., trf to Aussenstelle Stettin/Luftgaukdo. III (still 02.45). POPP, Eduard promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) in Flak-Ers.Abt. 39 (Führerreserve), trf to Lw.-Befh.Mitte for further assignment. POPP, Franz Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) with Hauptfilmstelle/RLM, trf to Stab/Lw.-Kdo. Ost. POPP, Dr. Karl Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.), trf from Koflug 10/IV to Koflug 3/XII appt NS-Führungsoffizier/Luftgaukdo. VII Obstlt., appt NS-Führungsoffizier/Luftflotte 4. POPP, Dr. (med.) Ludwig. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hamburg I) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). POPP, Max promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Auswerte-Offz. in Stab IV. (Funkstör-)/Ln.-Rgt POPP, Robert. (DOB: in Rastatt) stationed at Bourges in Stab/Jagdfliegerführer Bretagne. Last rank: Oblt. POPP, Walter. (DOB: ) Kdr. II./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. Holland, promo to Oberst (Ln.) and appt Kdr. Lg.Nachr.Rgt. Holland released from active service. POPP, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Coburg) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). POPPA, Oskar Flieger-Ingenieur and Werftstaffel-Führer with Feldwerft-Abt. II/90. POPPE, Alfred Obstlt., Ia 1/Luftkriegsakademie promo to Oberst (Wm.). POPPE, Heinrich. (DOB: in Kassel) stationed in Quimper Hptm.(d.L.z.V.), Führer Ldssch.Zug d.lw. 134/XIII, trf to Fl.Pl.Kdo. C 23/XII. Last rank: Major. POPPE, Hugo promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). POPPE, Martin promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). POPPE, Oskar Hptm. (d.r./fl.), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?).

301 PÖPPEL, Rudolf Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Giessen Maj., Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 32/XIII with Fl.H.Kdtr. 12/XII, promo to Obstlt. and trf to Fl.H.Kdtr. E 4/XVII as Kdt. (to 01.43). POPPELE, Erwin. (DOB: ). (DKG) Oblt. in 5./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 1, awarded the DKG promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PÖPPELMANN, Heinz promo to Oblt Oblt. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr.? (Lorsch/Hessen). POPPEN, Werner. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Heidelberg) promo to Oblt.(Kr.O./Ln.) Oblt., Staka 5./JG Fw 190 A-9 (White 2) shot own vic Angermünde Oblt. and Maj. beim Stabe in Stab I./Ln.-Rgt. (mot) 12. POPPENBURG, Werner. (DOB: in Borgholzhausen). (DKG). (n.d.) with 7./KG Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in 7./KG 51, awarded the DKG. (n.d.) Techn.Offz. II./KG 101. (n.d.) with 5./JG in 10./JG KIA by P-51s vic Angermünde. POPPENBERG, Dr. (med.) Wolfgang. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf to Ärztl.Akademie d.lw. (still 03.45). PÖPPERL, Franz Hptm., trf from Flak-Abt. 193 to Stab/Lg.Kdo. XII/XIII. PÖPPINGHAUS, Josef Hptm. and Führer of the Nachkdo. (rear echelon) of I./Ln.-Rgt. 40 in Sirte promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.). PÖPPL, Karl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. München II) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl). PÖPPLER, Werner Oblt., in II./St.G Oblt. in Stabsstaffel/St.G. 1, POW/WIA in Do 17 M shot down by GC I/3 E of Verberie promo to Hptm at Ln.-Schule 2, trf to Ob.d.L. pool (Sch.Etat) Hptm., appt Staka 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 100 (to 03.45). PORATH, Otto. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bitterfeld) Hptm. (d.r./flak). PÖRNER, Johann promo to Hptm.(d.L.z.V./Bau-). PORR, Werner Hptm., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 9/VIII Hptm., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 14/VIII. PORSCH, Arthur. (DOB: ) Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), in I./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 112, released from active service this date. PORSCH, Hans-Lorenz promo to Hptm.(d.L.z.V./Flak). PORSCHE, Walter. c Lt.,Kdt., Fliegerabwehr-Maschinenkanone-Kompanie Nr. 7 of the Austrian Air Force. c trf to the Luftwaffe. PORTH, Günther Oblt. pilot, in 1. Erg.St./LG 1 ( - in Ju 88 A-5 crash at Langendiebach). PORTH, Werner promo to Hptm.(Ln.) in Korps-Nachr.Abt. 2 d.lw. PORZ, Edmund Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. IV to Luftgaukdo. I. PORZELT, Adam. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Offenburg) Hptm. (d.r./ln.) Hptm.d.R. (Ln.), released from active service. POSCHMANN, Willy. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Königsberg I) assigned to Lg.Kdo. VIII trf to FS A/B 11? as an instructor promo to Oblt trf to FFS A/B with Ausb.Gr./Segelflugausbildungsgruppe/FFS A 71 as Leiter assigned to the NSFK trf to Fl.Ers.Btl. XI assigned to Lg.Kdo. XI for Erdkampf b. Ausb.Abt. POSCHWATTA, Heinrich promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm., in 9./Ln.-Rgt. 22, appt provisional then permanent Kdr. I./Ln.-Rgt. 4 (and 07.43). POSCOCIL,? Maj., appt Kdr. LS-Abt.d.Lw. 42 (to 05.45). POSER und GROSS NAEDLITZ, Florian von promo to Oberst (z.v.). POSER, Fritz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). POSER, Georg. (W.B.K. Celle) in Lw.-Führungsstab, promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). POSER, Günther. (DOB: ) Oblt., in le.flak-abt promo to Hptm. MIA (n.d.). POSSBERG, Bernhard. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Köln III) promo to Lt appt Kp.Offz. 5./III./Fl.Rgt appt Adj. III./Fl.Rgt. 90. POSSEKEL, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K.Königsberg) assigned to Gen.Kdo. II. Fl.Korps trf to Erg.St./St.G promo to Oblt appt Techn.Offz./St.G appt Techn.Offz. Stab/St.G trf to Stab Fl.Fü. Albanien (cancelled ) appt Techn.Offz. Stab/SG 151 due to unit renaming appt Techn.Offz. III./SG reappt Techn.Offz. Stab/SG trf to SG 1 as Techn.Offz.

302 POSSELMANN, Gerhard. (i.g.) Oblt., appt Adjutant I./LG 1 and also listed as Staka 1./LG 1 (to 1940) promo to Hptm trf to Ob.d.L. pool with temporary duty to Qu. 1 in Stab/Luftflottenkdo Hptm., appt Staka 9./JG Hptm. and Kdr. I./JG 301 (to 05.45?). POST, Rudolf. (DOB: in Stralsund) in 9./KG promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Hptm. and pilot in 2./JG 51. POST, Rudolf. (DOB: ) Hptm., Chef 1.(Fspr.)/Ln.-Rgt Hptm., Kdr. I./Ln.Rgt. 1, appt Kdr. Ln.Abt.(H)(mot) 1. c Hptm., appt Kdr. Ln.Abt.(H)(mot) 6 (to ). c Hptm., appt (acting?) Kdr. Ln.-Betr.Abt. z.b.v. 11 (to WIA) Maj., Nafü/Koflug 8/VI, trf to XIII. Fliegerkorps in 20. Lw.-Feld-Div Maj., trf to the Heer. POSTEL, Heinrich Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. XI to Luftgaukdo. XI Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.Pl.Kdo. A 90/XI (to ). POSTEL, Hinrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Schleswig) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). POSTLER, Herbert Oblt. and probably Bttr.-Chef 5./schw.Flak-Abt. 513 (KIA near Jülich). POTEN, Eberhard promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). POTEN, Karl von. (DKG) promo to Hptm. d.r. (Flak) Hptm., awarded DKG, le.flak-abt. (number unknown). POTH, Edmund promo to Maj.(Erg.O./Ln.) Maj., Kp.-Chef 20./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 7, trf to II./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 13 and appt Maj. beim Stabe appt Kdr. Ln.-Telegrafen-Bau-Abt. z.b.v Maj., Kdr. III./Ln.-Rgt appt Nafü/Koflug 7/VI Maj., trf to 6.(Ers.)/Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 17. PÖTHIG, Georg. (DOB: in Kammerfeld (Hammerfeld?)/Silesien). (R, DKG) Fw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Fw., awarded DKG, 9./St.G Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz following 800 combat missions, 8./SG in Hettstedt. POTHMANN, Clemens promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). POTHMANN, Friedrich promo to Maj.d.R Maj., Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Abt. 369 (and 09.44) appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 937 (still 04.45). POTHMANN, Hermann. (W.B.K. Essen II) as recommended by Luftgaukdo. VI, promo to Maj. (z.v./fl.). POTJANS, Leo. (DOB: in Prechlau/Pomerania) with JFS Erg.JGr. Süd WIA - Bf 109 F-2 overturned on landing at the Mannheim-Sandhofen airfield due to a servicing fault. 06/07.43 Oblt., Stafü of 6./JG Oblt., appt Staka 6./JG 53 (to ) trf to JG KIA- Bf 109 shot down by P-51s vic Botzow. Credited with 2 victories. POTONIE, Horst promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). POTRAFKE, Günther Oblt. (Tr.O.) at FFS A/B 7, trf to Ob.d.L. pool (Sch.Etat). POTT, Hermann. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. München II) Hptm. d.r. in Flieger-Ers.Btl. VII, trf to Luftzeuggruppe 7 for further assignment Hptm. (d.r./fl.). POTT, Karl. (DOB: in Steinperf) Polizei Hauptwachtmeister, first civil Pilot s license issued Meister in Reichsluftaufsictdienst, second civil Pilot s license issued Luftamt Wiesbaden assigned to Flughafenleitung Frankfurt promo to Oblt Oberfeldwebel, glider Pilot s license issued with Flugzeugführerschule A/B 71, Prossnitz with G.L. Flugbereitschaft, Kommando Himmelschreibter, Berlin-Tempelhof promo to Hptm. POTTEL, Kurt. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin IX) Hptm.(d.L.), in le.res.flak-abt. 953, assigned temporary duty to OKH (Heereswaffenamt Dienststelle Paris) trf to OKH (Heereswaffenamt Dienststelle Paris) Hptm. (d.r./flak). POTTGIESSER, Hans. (DOB: ) Oblt. in I./Flak-Rgt. 38, KIA. POTTHAST, Hermann. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Detmold) Hptm., appt (acting?) Kdr. I./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 3 (to ) trf to Stab Nafü/Luftgaustab XXX Hptm. (d.r./ln.). POTTHOFF,? Hptm., in Stab/Luftflotte 6 (Abt. Qu.2). POTTHOFF, Gerhard Oblt., appt IIa/IIb Offz. II./KG 6 (to ). POTTHOFF, Dr. (med.) Heinrich. (DOB: ) promo to Oberstarzt Korpsarzt/I. Flakkorps (to ) Oberstarzt in Führerreserve Ob.d.L., appt Luftgauarzt/Luftgaukdo. VI appt Luftflottenarzt/Luftflotte Oberstarzt and Chefarzt/Lw.-Lazarett 8/III (Gotha). PÖTTKER, Erich in Lw.-Kdo. Ost area, promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) (RDA ).

303 PÖTTKER, Hans Maj., appt Kdr. gem.flak-abt. 442 (still 04.45) promo to Obstlt. PÖTTSCHACHER, Georg Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. XVII to Kraftfahrzeugsammelstelle d.lw. 5/III (to ) trf to Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte. POTZLER,? Maj. and Kp.-Chef 1. Flugh.Betr.Kp./KG 2. PÖTZSCH, Dr. Otto promo to Oberstabsarzt (d.r.). POULSON, Georg promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). POVEL, Bernhard. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Lingen) Hptm. (d.r./flak). POWITON, August promo to Maj.(d.L./Flak). POWOLNY, Helmut Oblt., appt Staka 2./KG 2 (to ). (n.d.) Chef 2. FBK/KG 2 ( to ) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm., appt Staka 9./KG 2 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. IV./KG 2 (to ) Hptm., with LKS Dresden, trf to Frontflieger- Sammelgruppe (to ) trf to Kampfbeobachterschule promo to Maj. POWROSLO, Günter promo to Hptm. PRACHT, Julius. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PRACHT, Dr. Siegfried Ob.Arzt, II./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 2. PRAEDEL, Hans-Georg. (DOB: ) at FAS I, promo to Hptm. PRAGER, Friedrich (Fritz, Fritz-Woldemar) (II). (DOB: in Wolfenbüttel (Chemnitz?)). (R) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie), served in Inf.Rgt Hptm., ordered to the 2. Generalstabs-Lehrgang at the Luftkriegsakademie (to )? promo to Hptm Maj., appt Kdr. II./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 1 (to c ) promo to Maj. c seriously WIA during seizure of bridges at Moerdijk awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. II./Fsch.Jg.Rgt Obstlt., appt Kdr. II./Fsch.Jg.Rgt of colon cancer in hospital in Frankfurt/Main. Buried in Bautzen/Sachsen. PRAGER, Friedrich (I) (Friedrich-Karl). (DOB: ) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) flight training in Russia (to ) Beobachter (observer) training in Italy (to ) trf to the Luftwaffe and sent to Berlin for a navigation course aerial photography course for officers (to ) promo to Hptm Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to evaluated as unsuitable for the Lw. Generalstab) appt Staka in Aufkl.Gr appt Staka Stabsstaffel/KG 152 (later KG 1) Maj., in KG 1, appt Staka Erg.Aufkl.St.(F) Ob.d.L. (to c.08.40). c appt Staka 2. (F)/Aufkl.Gr. Ob.d.L.? promo to Obstlt Obstlt., appt Kdr. FAGr. 1 (to MIA in Ju 88 D-1 (F6+VN) that failed to return from a recce mission east of Lake Ilmen) Obstlt. and Kdr., awarded the Ehrenpokal. PRAGER, Hans. (DOB: in Oberhausen) Fw., in 5./JG Lt., in 5./JG Lt., 5./JG Lt., appt acting Staka 7./JG 26 (to ) Lt., appt Staka 10./JG to 12./JG 54 then to 9./JG Lt. in 13./JG 26 unhurt? - Fw 190 D-9 (yellow?) lost in a collision with P-47 vic Varrelbusch Lt., appt Staka 14./JG 26 (to ) with JV 44. Credited with 23 victories Credited with 16 victories. PRAGER, Helmuth. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt trf from Ob.d.L. pool to IV./KG Oblt. and Staka 8./KG 77, MIA - during an attack on convoy Element. PRALLE, Willi. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Oldenburg i.o. I) Hptm.(d.R.), named from temporary to permanent Kdr. II./Fsch.Jg.Ausb.Rgt Hptm. (d.r./fl.). PRANG, Gerhard Oblt. and Führer 1. Flughafen-Betriebs-Kp. z.b.v Oblt., appt Offz. beim Stabe with 20. Flak-Div. (to 05.43). [12.42 might be one of the other Prangs, maybe Lothar.] PRANG, Lothar promo to Hptm. PRANG, Richard Oblt., appt Staka 11./ZG 26 (to 1941) Oblt., 8./ZG Oblt., appt acting Staka 8./ZG 26 (to ) in Stab/NJG 3, promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 7./ZG 26 (to ) Hptm., 12./JG 76 KIA. Credited with 2 victories. PRANGE, Gustav. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). PRANKE, Bruno. 1941? Hptm., Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt Maj.(Tr.O.), in Flak-Ers.Abt Maj., appt Kdr. Flak-Abt. 193 (to 07.43) Maj., appt Kdr. II./Flak-Rgt. 26 (and 05.44). PRANKEL, Georg promo to Maj. (d.r.z.v.) (Flg.) trf from Abwicklungsstab/Lg.Kdo. Charkow to Koflug 1/VII. PRANTER, Dr.? Hptm., Ic Presse of Stab/Luftflotte 4. PRANTNER, Franz Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.), trf from Stab/Luftflottenkdo. 4 to Stab/Lg.Kdo. XII/XIII Maj., Kdt. Fl.Pl.Kdo. A 7/XIII Fürth?

304 PRANTNER, Josef promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Ln.) in Korps-Nachr.Abt. 4 d.lw. PRASSE, Hans-Joachim. (DKG) Oblt. with Feld-Flak-Art. Schule (Ost) 50, awarded the DKG with Höh.Kdr.d.Feld-Flakartillerieschulen promo to Hptm. PRASSE, Herbert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Glogau) Hptm. (d.r./ln.) promo to Maj.(d.R.) Maj. and Chef 4.(mittl.Flugm.Leit-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt PRASSE, Kurt Hptm. d.r. in Flak-Ers.Abt. 6, trf to 2./Res.Flak-Abt PRASSE, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (n.d.) Oblt. and pilot in Wekusta 1 Ob.d.L Hptm., trf to and appt Staka of Wekusta 2 Ob.d.L. (to ) promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.) trf to Sonderkommando Dora as Staka trf to III./ZG 1 as Met.Offz Erg.ZGr. Deblin-Irena trf to Offiziere z.b.v. (Schüleretat) trf to SG 101 as a trainee trf to Erprobungskommando 25 Wittmundshafen trf to IV./LG subordinated to Kdr. d. Luftdienstverband and trf to LD-Lehrkommando Pilsen as a pilot trf to LD Kdo. 1/ trf to NJG 101 for training trf to 2./NJG subordinated to Fliegerziel division trf to Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe attended course for Fliegerhorst- und Flughafenbereichs-Kommandeuren (to ). PRASSE, Wilhelm. (W.B.K. Bremen I) promo to Maj. (d.r./flak). PRÄTORI, Ludwig. (DOB: in Marienwerder) in II./JG promo to Oblt Adjutant in IV./JG Oblt., trf to II./JG 7. PRAUSER, Hermann. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Oppeln) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). PRAUTL, Herbert. (DOB: ) Maj.(z.V.) (Ln.), released from active service. PRAUTZSCH, Conrad in Lg.Kdo. XII area, promo to Maj. (d.r./fl.) Maj. with Fl.Pl.Kdo. A 7/XIII Fürth. PRECHT, Heinrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bremen II) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). PREGARTBAUER, Alois promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Flak) trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 6 to Luftgaukdo. VI. PREGARTBAUER, Franz promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). PREHN, Hans promo to Oberst Oberst, (acting?) IIb of Stab/Luftflotte appt IIb/Luftflotte 4 (to ) trf to Führer-Reserve Ob.d.L ordered to RLM (General z.b.v. beim Chef der Luftwehr) for temporary duty. PREHN, Heinrich. (DKG) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Hptm Oblt., Staka 7./KG.z.b.V Hptm., awarded DKG, II./KG.z.b.V trf from II./KG.z.b.V. 1 to Stab/KG.z.b.V. 1. PREIKSCHAT, Emil. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ) KIA posthumous promo to Maj. PREINFALK, Alexander. (DOB: in Baku/Caucasia). (R, DKG) with JFS with 5./JG in JG MIA but returned after 5 days - Bf 109 F-4 (Black 14) Uffz.,awarded the Ehrenpokal Uffz., awarded DKG, II./JG Uffz., awarded Ritterkreuz, 5./JG trf to 1./Erg.JGr. Süd as an instructor trf to 6./JG Oberfähnrich, in JG 53 KIA Bf 109 G-14/AS (Yellow 7 + -) shot down by P-47 Thunderbolts near Bruchsal. Credited with c.85 air victories. PREISCHKAT,? Hptm., Kdr. I./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 6 (to ). PREISER, Karl Oblt. and Techn.Offz. in Stab II./JG 27, WIA (severely) hit by return fire from a Blenheim and belly-landed S of Francker Hptm., appt Gruppenleiter in Jagdfliegervorschule 1 (to ) appt Staka 9./ZG Hptm., appt Staka 7./ZG 2 (to 12.42) promo to Maj trf from III./SKG 10 to Höheren Kdo. der Jagd- und Zerstörerschulen PREISINGER, Rolf. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm Hptm., Ia (Nav.)/Komm.Gen.d.Dt.Lw. in Dänemark (to ). PREISS, Alfred. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm Hptm. and Ia in Stab/13. Flak-Brig. PREISS, Erwin. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm. and Jägerleit-Offz. in III./Ln.-Rgt PREISS, Friedrich promo to Hptm.d.R appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 801 (still 04.45). PREISS, Wilhelm. (W.B.K. Berlin X) promo to Hptm. (d.r./flak). PREISSE, Werner. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.) Oblt. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. E 38/VI (Volkel), released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N).

305 PREISSLER, Friedrich Hptm.(Erg.O.), at Gasschutzschule d. Lw at Gasschutzschule d. Lw.,promo to Obstlt. PREISSLER, Karl Maj.(Erg.O.), in I./Ln.Rgt appt Kdr. I./Ln.Rgt. 2 (to ) Obstlt., trf to OKW (WNV, Aussenstelle Bergen) in Stab/Ln.-Ausb.Rgt. 302, appt Kdr. I./Ln.-Ausb.Rgt promo to Oberst (Ln.) assigned to the Wehrmachtsstreifendienst. PREISSSENKER,?. (n.d.) Hptm., with Ln.Stelle E 8/IV. PRELLBERG, Werner. (DOB: in Hannover) trf to Luftwaffe from the Heer with rank of Maj. and appt Referent in RLM appt Abt.-Kdr. Flak-Rgt appt Lehrgangsleiter in Kriegschule Wildpark-Werder promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. Flak- Rgt. 12 (to ) promo to Oberst appt acting Kdr. LV-Kdo. 1 Berlin appt Kdr. Flak-Brigade III (order rescinded?) appt Kdr. Flak-Brigade VI appt Kdr. Flak-Brigade VIII (or Flak-Brig. VII?) appt Höherer Kdr. der Flakartillerie-Schulen promo to Gen.Maj appt Kdr. 12. Flak-Div.(mot) promo to Gen.Lt. (Flak) appt Kdr. Flak-Brig American POW released in Wolfenbüttel. PRELLER, Richard Oscar Bruno Fritz. (DOB: in Hohenstein near Chemnitz) with Luftverteidigungskommando , Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. Venlo in Stab/Luftgaukdo. VIII, promo to Obstlt officially declared dead. PRELLWITZ, Helmuth Maj., trf to Wehrbezirkskdo. Döbeln promo to Obstlt. (Wm.) Obstlt.(Erg.O.), in RLM (Chef AW/A T A) trf from Kdo.d.techn.Vorschulen d.lw. to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to Kdo.d.Rüstungsbereich Potsdam for temporary duty (to ) permanently trf to Kdo.d.Rüstungsbereich Potsdam. PREM, Josef. (DOB: ) Oblt./Hptm., Stafü Kurierstaffel d.lw.-kdo. Südost (to ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Oblt., appt Staka 34./Fl.Verb.G. 2 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 16./Fl.Verb.G. 2 (to ). PRENGEL, Franz. (DOB: ) Maj.d.R. (Ln.), (cause unknown). PRENGEMANN, Harro. (DOB: in Kufeld) in 9. Seenotstaffel trf to 4. Seenotstaffel Oblt. in 7. Seenotstaffel. PRENK, August-Wilhelm Lt., appt Ia Stellungsbau of 26. Flak-Div. (to ). PRENNER, Josef. (DOB: ) Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) (Ln.), KIA. PRENNSCHÜTZ-SCHÜTZENAU, Kurt. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Graz) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). PRENTL, Josef ( Sepp ). (DOB: in Fürstätt near Rosenheim/Bayern). (RE) entered the Luftwaffe appt Zugführer in 5./Flak-Rgt. 29 (mot.) appt Adjutant in Stab II./Flak- Rgt. 29 (mot.) appt tactics and weapons instructor at LKS 8 (Göppingen) appt Battr.- Chef 3./Flak-Abt. 391 (Brest/France) appt Chef 2./Flak-Rgt promo to Hptm appt stellv. Ia in Stab/10. Flak-Div Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Chef 2./Flak-Rgt Kdr. Flakkampfgruppe Prentl (fighting withdrawal from Starobelsk to Kharkov) (to ) appt Ia in Stab/I. Flakkorps. c set up a Flakerdkampfschule (Flak ground combat school) in Italy. c Kdr. II./Flak-Rgt. 37 (mot.) promo to Maj appt Kdr. II./Flak-Sturm- Rgt. 5 (to ) appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 116 (to 05.45) Maj., awarded the Eichenlaub (No. 851) surrendered to British forces and released on joined the Bundeswehr retired as an Oberst in Mittenwald. PRENTL, Sepp. (DKG) Hptm., awarded DKG, KG (unspecified). PRENZLOW, Magnus promo to Maj.(Fl.) Maj.(W), trf from Stab/Luftzeuggruppe See to Lufthauptmuna 5/XI. PRESCHER, Karlheinz (Karl-Heinz). (DOB: ) Staka 5.(H)/Aufkl.Gr promo to Hptm in Lw.-Führungsstab Ic Hptm. in Offiziere z.b.v./ob.d.l. (Sch.Etat), trf permanently to Lw.-Führungsstab Ic promo to Maj. with RDA of PRESS, Joachim. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). PRESSENTIN, Bernd-Christoph von Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from Bekleidungsamt d.lw. Sonneberg to Feldbekleidungsamt d.lw. Kiew trf from Feldbekleidungsamt d.lw. Mulsach to Feldbekleidungsamt d.lw. 3/II promo to Obstlt.(Flak). PRESSLER, Ernst promo to Oblt Oblt. in Ln.-Techn.Kp. (Bord) 1 (I. Jagdkorps). PRESSLER, Gustav. (DOB: in Hamburg). (RE, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe Oblt., trf from IV.(Stuka)/LG 1 to St.G Oblt., Staka 4./St.G Hptm., ordered to set up and command Stuka Erg.Gr. Lippstadt appt Ia in Stab/St.G shot down

306 vic Kishinev, bailed out and evaded capture, returning 5 days later appt Kdr. III./St.G Hptm., awarded DKG Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. III./St.G. 2. [12.42 appt provisional Kommodore St.G. 1 very doubtful] Hptm., awarded Eichenlaub (No. 188), Kdr. III./St.G Maj. (Tr.O.) and Kdr. III./St.G. 2, appt provisional Kommodore St.G. 1 (to 04.43). [07.43 Maj., still Kdr. III./St.G. 2?] provisional Kommodore of St.G. 1, approved for promo to Obstlt. pending establishment of RDA Maj., appt Kommodore SG 1 (to ) RDA for Obstlt trf to the Deutsche Lw.-Mission in Bulgarien and appt Ausbildungsleiter (training director) with the Bulgarian Air Force (or ?) Obstlt., appt Kommodore SG 104 (to ). Credited with 530 combat missions. Served in the postwar Bundeswehr from 1956 to PRESSLER, Hanskarl. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Hptm Oblt.,Chef 1./le.Flak-Abt. 85 awarded the DKG Hptm., Kdr. Flak-Abt. 601 (still 08.43) trf to Organisations-Abt./Wehrmachtführungsstab OKW promo to Maj. PRESSLER, Johann promo to Maj.(Fl.) Maj., trf from Luftzeugamt 1/IV to Luftzeugamt 3/VI (to ) trf to Flieger-Geräteausgabe- u.sammelstelle (mot) 102/IV. PRESSPRICH, Erich Hptm.(Erg.O.), in I./Flak-Rgt promo to Maj.(Flak) Maj., trf from Res.Flak-Abt. 232 to Stab/Lg.Kdo. III/IV. PRESTELE, Ignaz ( Igel ). (DOB: in Grossaitingen) Ofw., 1. J/88 of the Condor Legion Ofw., 1. J/ St.Fw. in 2./JG 53, shot down by a RAF Fairey Battle in the Saarbrücken-Merzig area Oblt., in I./JG Oblt. in 1./JG Hptm., appt Staka 2./JG 53 (to ) Staka 2./JG Hptm., appt acting Kdr. I./JG 53 (to ) apparently unhurt when hit by friendly AA vic Nebeliza - Bf 109 F Oblt., appt Staka 2./JG Hptm., appt Kdr. I./JG 2 (to ) Hptm., I./JG KIA Bf 109 F-4 (Black 2) shot down into the sea 6 km E of Cape d Antifer by a Spitfire. Buried at Champigny-St.Andrè, France. Credited with 10 aerial victories (4 in Spain). PRESTIEN, Fritz. (DOB: in Gotha) entered the Heer (Inf.) promo to Lt. WWI served with the Fliegertruppe, rising to Hptm furloughed, released from military service appt instructor at Verkehrsflieger-Schule Braunschweig appt instructor at Fliegerschule Gotha appt Flugleiter (flight director) Gotha designated as an Erg.- Offizier (Luftwaffe), assigned rank of Maj. (RDA ) and appt Kdt. Fl.H. Gotha RDA altered to appt to Stab Luftgau-Kdo promo to Obstlt appt Quartiermeister II/Luftgau-Kdo. IV activated appt to Stab/Luftgaustab z.b.v Obstlt., appt Kdr. Luftgaustab z.b.v promo to Oberst Kdt. Koflug 16/XI, appt Kdt. Koflug 6/XI appt. Kdt. Koflug 3/XI appt Kdt. Koflug 9/VII appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 4/III (to ) promo to Gen.Maj available - Flieger Ers.Div retired in Bensheim. PRETTNER, Erich. (DOB: ) with Erg.JGr. Ost Techn.Offz. of 5./JG Staka 4./JG with 7./JG 3. (n.d.) in 3./JG with 2./JG 7. PRETZELL, Georg. (DOB: ) stationed at Gosselies (Belgium) Leiter Nachschub-Leitstelle d.lw. West (Gosselies/Belg.), promo to Oberst Oberst, (acting, concurrent?) Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 39/XI Leiter Nachschubleitstelle West, trf to Aussenstelle West/Chef d.nachschubwesens d.lw. PRETZSCH, Fritz Hptm., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 13/III (to 12.43) promo to Maj. (d.r./fl.). PRETZSCH, Karl Oblt.(Kr.O.), appt Chef 2.(Funk-Kp.)/Lg.Nachr.Abt. 8. PRETZSCHNER, Theobald Hptm., Battr.-Chef 2./Flak-Rgt promo to Hptm Hptm., at LKS 6, appt provisional then permanent Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt promo to Maj appt Kdr. II.(Sturm)/Flak-Rgt. 26 (still 04.45). PREU, Dietrich (Dieterich) in FAG 101, promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PREU, Erich. (DOB: in Römerstadt/Mähren) entered the Heer (Inf.) trf to Kriegsschule Engers promo to Lt assigned to the Infantry. WWI served with the Fliegertruppe, rising to Hptm. Postwar stayed in the army serving as an advisor promo to acting Maj left the military (officially) trf to the Inspektion der Flieger pending assignment classed as an Erg.-Offizier (Luftwaffe)with a rank of Maj. (RDA ) and appt Kdt. Fl.H. Schwabisch-Hall promo to Obstlt. and appt Leiter Luftpark Illesheim and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H. Illesheim appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. Prag activated, promo

307 to Oberst, and ordered to Koflug Pilsen as acting Kdt appt Fliegerverbindungs-Offizier des Ob.d.L. with Kdtr. Paris appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. Bordeaux hospitalized (to ) appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. Prag (Koflug 4/XVII) appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 4/XVII Kroatien und Serbien appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 21/XI in Central Sector of Russia/Luftgau Kdo. Moskau, consecutively in Bryansk, Seshchinskaya, Smolensk and Minsk deemed incapable of performing his duties and sent home appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 3/III, Neubrandenburg hospitalized (to ) promo to Gen.Maj assigned to Führerreserve OKL sent to Flieger Ers.-Bataillon III retired recalled and appt militärischer Berater der Kriegsstab-Leitung (military adviser on the staff of the military command) of the Volkssturm Prag into Soviet captivity in Bietigheim. PREUSKER, Viktor Lt. and Nachr. Offz. in Kdo. Nowotny. (n.d.) Oblt. and Nachr. Offz. in Stab/JG Lt., III./JG 7. Credited with one victory. PREUSS,? Hptm., Kdr. le.flak-abt PREUSS, Georg. (DOB: ) Oblt., in II.(K)/LG appt Staka 5./LG 1 (to 12.39) Oblt., observer in Stab II./LG 1 (POW - in He 111 H shot down by fighters of 79 Sqdn. and of GC II/8 over Boom/27 km N of Brussels) promo to Hptm. PREUSS, Hans in I./Flak-Rgt. 155 (W), promo to Oblt. PREUSS, Joachim. c Maj., appt Kdr. III./Schützen-Rgt. Hermann Göring (to c ). c appt Kdr. III./Gren.Rgt. Hermann Göring (to 11.42) Maj., appt Kdr. I./Pz.Rgt. General Göring (to c.05.43?). c appt Kdr. I./Pz.Rgt. Hermann Göring (to 1943) appt Kdr. Pz.Aufkl.Abt. Hermann Göring (to 08.43) Posthumous promo to Obstlt. with effect from PREUSS, Karl. (DOB: ) Oblt. in le.flak-abt. 763, promo to Hptm. PREUSS, Richard. (DOB: ) in Stab des Nafü/Lw.Befh. Mitte, promo to Obstlt.(Ln.) Obstlt., Kdr. Ln.-Rgt PREUSS, Siegfried. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. PREUSSE, Walter Hptm.d.R., appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 734 (still 04.45) promo to Maj. (d.r./flak). PREUSSEN, Alexander-Ferdinand, Prinz von. (DOB: ) Maj. (Ln.), released from active service. PREUSSEN, Hubertus, Prinz von. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm promo to Maj in NAG released from active duty. PREUSSER, Rudolf promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 106/XI (Kastrup). PREUSSGER, Erich Obstlt.(d.R.), trf from Luftgaukdo. Südost to Luftflottenkdo Obstlt.(d.R.), trf from Stab/Luftflotte 3 to Koflug 4/VII for Bodenorganisation training. PREUSSLER, Fritz-Friedrich. (DOB: ) Maj. (d.r.z.v.) (Ln.), released from active service. PREZSCHNER,? Maj., Kdr. II./Flak-Rgt. 26. PRICK, Heinrich promo to Hptm. PRIEBE, Eckehard ( Ecki ). (DOB: in Berlin) entered the Kriegsmarine trf to the Luftwaffe. Summer 1936 with JG joined the 1. J/88 in Spain Lt. in 4. J/88 (Legion Condor in Spain) Lt., 1. J/ was Adj. of Gen. Milch Oblt., appt Staka 2./JG 77 (to ) Oblt., 2./JG Oblt. and Staka 2./JG 77, WIA - Bf 109 E-1 (1 + ) damaged over Le Quesnoy POW Bf 109 E-1 shot up in air battle over the Thames Estuary by Spitfires of 616 Sqdn. and crashed near Elham. (n.d.) POW in Canada promo to Hptm. Author of Thank You, Canada Credited with 3 victories (1 in Spain). PRIEBE, Hans-Joachim Hptm., appt Kdr. II./FAS II (to 07.44) promo to Maj appt Kdr. Lehrgruppe/FAS II (to ). PRIEBE, Dr. (med.) Walter. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, listed as MIA. PRIEBE, Willi. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Halle/Saale) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) Hptm., shot down vic Birenbach/Göppingen. PRIEBSCH, Hellmuth Hptm., temporary duty from Stab/Luftflotte 1 to Stab/Lg.Kdo. VIII in Stab/Lw.Befh. Mitte, promo to Obstlt.(Flak) Obstlt. in Stab/Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte, trf to Stab/Luftgaukdo. Moskau. PRIEGER, Johann promo to Obstlt.

308 PRIEGNITZ, Dr. (med.) Erich. (DOB: ) Oberstabsarzt in Lw.-San.Bereitschaft (mot) 8/IV, appt Divisionsarzt/9. Flak-Div Oberstabsarzt, appt Abt.-Chef with Lw.-Lazarett 5/XII. PRIEM, Carl (Karl). (DOB: ) Hptm.(d.R.), Kdr. II./Luftgau-Nachr.Rgt. 6, appt Kdr. I./Luftgau-Nachr.Rgt promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.). (n.d.) Maj.d.R. (Ln.), (cause unknown). PRIESE, Werner Oblt., appt Ia FuMG of Flak-Brigade 4. (to ). PRIESNITZ, Walter. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). PRIESTER, Dipl.Ing. August Hptm., trf from le.flak-abt. 77 to Stab/Luftflotte with Lw.-Kontrollinsp. V (Frankreich), promo to Obstlt.(Flak) Obstlt., in Stab/Dt.Lw.Bevollmächtigter in Bourges Obstlt., Kdr. Flak-Abt. 554 (ans 07.44). PRIESTER, Hermann. (W.B.K. Rostock) promo to Maj. (d.r.z.v./fl.). PRIESTERJAHN, Ernst. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Perleberg) promo to Oblt.(Kr.O./Ln.) Oblt.(Kr.O.) and Zugführer in 5./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. Holland. PRIETZEL, Max Hptm. (Erg.O.), Chef d. Stabs-u.Wirtschafts-Kp./Ln.-Schule Halle Obstlt.(Erg.O.), with Koluft/Heeresgruppe Mitte, appt Kdr. II. Ausb.Abt./Ln.-Schule Halle promo to Oberst (Ln.) appt Kdr. Ln.-Abt. 142 and Nafü/22. Flak-Div. (to ?). PRIEWE, Heinz promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. in Ln.-Flieger-Kp./Ln.-Rgt. 3 Legion Condor. PRIGGE, Edmund Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 144 (to ) promo to Oberst (Flak) Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 144, appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 7. PRILIPP, Friedrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. MIA (n.d.). PRILIPP, Josef. (RES) promo to Obstlt promo to Oberst. PRILIPP, Walter. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Heer (Artillerie) certified fluent in English trf to the Luftwaffe and sent to the Flakartillerie-Schule for training appt Battr.-Offz. in the Lehrabteilung/FAS Wustrow appt Battr.-Chef in I./Flak-Rgt. 4 (Dortmund) appt Ic/Luftflotte Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (2. Kurz-Lehrgang) (to ) trf to 1.Abt./Genst.d.Lw trf into the Generalstab d.lw.) appt Kdr. II./Flak-Rgt appt Gruppen- Leiter V in 6.Abt./Genst.d.Lw promo to Obstlt appt Ia in Stab/General d.flakartillerie Süd trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt [06.44 Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 39 (mot) (to )]? appt Chef des Kraftfahrwesens/Gen.St.d.Lw. (to ) promo to Oberst. PRILIPP, Dr. Wilhelm. (DOB: ) entered military service promo to Oberstarzt Oberstarzt and Chefarzt Res.Kriegs-Lazarett 1/VIII (still 1945). PRILL,? Maj., Maj.beim Stabe of Restkommando SG 104. PRILL, Heinz promo to Hptm Hptm. in Führer-Reserve Ob.d.L., ordered to Schule für Fahnenjunker d.panzertruppe for temporary duty (to ) Hptm., in Stab/Gen.d.Aufklärungsflieger. PRILL, Paul. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bochum) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). PRILLER, Josef ( Pips ). (DOB: in Ingolstadt/Bayern). (RES, DKG) Fahnenjunker with Infanterieregiment trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe began flight training at Salzwedel trf to I./JG promo to Lt Oblt., in I./JG appt Staka 6./JG 51 (to ) appt Staka 6./JG Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 6./JG Oblt., appt Staka 1./JG 26 (to ) Oblt., awarded Eichenlaub, Staka 1./JG Hptm., appt Kdr. III./JG 26 (to ) Oblt., awarded DKG, 6./JG made a forced-landing due to bad weather - results unknown promo to Maj appt Kommodore JG 26 (to ) Obstlt., appt acting Jagdfliegerführer 4 (4. Jagddiv.) (to 03.44) promo to Obstlt was one of the two fighter pilots to oppose the D-Day landings Obstlt., awarded Schwerter, Kommodore JG promo to Oberst appt Inspelteur der Tagjäger West (to ). Credited with 101 air victories in 1,307 combat missions [Obermeier says 307 missions!]. (n.d.) post war he managed the Riegele family brewery business in Böbing/Oberbayern of a heart attack. Buried at the Westfriedhof in Augsberg. Was an advisor for the film The Longest Day. Author of: J.G. 26 Geschichte enies Jagdgeschwaders. PRIMAVESI, Ernst. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal. PRIMAVESI, Eugen Maj. (z.v./fl.) assigned to Luftgaukdo. XVII, trf to Luftgaustab XXX for further assignment.

309 PRIMER, Fritz Hptm.(d.L.z.V.), trf from FFS C 9 to Koflug 1/IV. PRIMUS, Walter Maj.(Erg.O.), at Fallsch.Schule Wittstock appt Kdr. Fallschirmschule 2 Wittstock Maj., appt Kdr. Fallschirmschule promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Fallschirmschule appt Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Ers.u.Ausb.Rgt Oberst, Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 21. PRINCE, Hasso von /42 Maj., appt Kdr. KGr.z.b.V. 50 (to 00.42) Maj., proposed for employment as Kdr. II./St.G. 3 but rejected by Fliegerführer Afrika as unsuitable appt Nachtjagdraumführer 9 (to ) Nachtjagdraumführer 9, promo to Obstlt Obstlt. in the Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe, trf to Luftflotte 1 for further assignment Kdr. II./TG 3? selected for promo to Oberst with effect from PRINZ,? Oblt., Chef 2. Btr./ schw. Flak-Abt PRINZ, Amandus. (DOB: ) Maj.(d.R.), named from provisional to permanent Nafü/Koflug 3/XI appt Kdr. I./Luftgau-Nachr.Rgt released from active service. PRINZ, Heinrich in III./KG 26, promo to Oblt Oblt., (pilot) awarded the Ehrenpokal. PRINZ, Herbert promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Bau-). PRINZ, Joachim. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, appt Batl.-Arzt/Fallschirm-Pi.Batl. 2 (2. Fallschirmjäger-Div.). PRINZ, Otto. (DOB: in Ernstweiler/Kreis Zweibrücken) entered the Heer. WWI served in the Nachrichtentruppe released from service. Postwar served in the Reichsheer (Nachr.) promo to Hptm trf to Luftwaffe from the Heer with an assigned rank of Hptm. and appt Nachrichten-Verbindungsoffizier/Luftkreis-Kdo. V, München appt provisional Referent with Chef des Nachrichten Verbindungswesen/RLM in Potsdam Eiche promo to Maj appt provisional Kdr. Nachrichten-Abt. des RLM in Potsdam Eiche appt permanent Kdr. Nachrichten-Abt. des RLM in Potsdam Eiche appt Abt.-Chef (Draht) (landline) with Chef des Nachrichten Verbindungsswesens/RLM promo to Obstlt appt Verbindungs- Offizier des OKW to the Reichspostministerium promo to Oberst and appt provisional Nachrichtenführer/Lw.Kdo. VII, München, and concurrently Kdr. des Luftgau Nachrichten-Rgt appt Höherer Nachrichtenführer/Lw.-Mission in Rumänien re-appt Kdr. Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 7 (to )? appt temporary Höherer Nachrichtenführer z.b.v. with AOK 12 later Wehrmachtbefehlshaber Südost appt Luftnachrichten-Fernsprech-Inspizient d.lw. (inspector of telephone operations) appt Nachrichtenführer/Feldluftgau-Kdo. XXIX, Athen later with Lw.- Stab Greichenland appt Nachrichtenführer/X. Fliegerkorps promo to Gen.Maj assigned to Führerreserve OKL at the disposition of Luftgau Kdo. VI appt Nachrichtenführer/Luftgau-Kdo. VI, Münster appt Gen.z.b.V. und Inspekteur der Wehrmachts- Nachrichten-Kommandanturen in OKW with Chef des Nachrichten-Verbindungswesens became American POW released in Friedberg/Hessen. PRINZ, Walter promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 12./KG 26 (to 06.44) Hptm., appt Staka 10./KG 26 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 8./KG 26 (to ). PRINZING, Johannes (Johann) (or 10.43?) Hptm., appt Kdr. III./Lg.Nachr.Rgt promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.) in Ln.-Stelle d.fl.h.kdtr. Lechfeld, trf to Stab I./Luftgau-Nachr.Rgt Maj., appt Kdr. III./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 1 (to ). PRIOR, Herbert Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 14. PRISTELITSCH, Josef. c Hptm., with Kommando der Luftschutztruppen in the Austrian Air Force retired. [unknown as to whether he was ever a member of the Luftwaffe.] PRITSCHOW, Hans Hptm., Chef 6.(Funk-u.Funkh.)/Ln.-Rgt Hptm., Kdr. I./Lg.Nachr.Rgt promo to Maj.(Ln.) Maj., appt Kdr. Ln.-Rgt. 232 (still ). PRITTWITZ und GAFFRON, Hans-Henning von. (DOB: in Lüben) Oblt., trf to III./JG 77 (to 10.41) Oblt.(d.R.), trf from III./SKG 10 to II./Schl.G Oblt. and Staka 6./Schl.G appt Staka 3./SG 4 due to unit renaming Oblt. and Staka 3./SG 4, KIA Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal. Credited with 7 victories. PRITTWITZ und GAFFRON, Herbert von Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) in JG 1, trf to JG 101. PRITTWITZ, Günther von in III./JG Oblt., appt Staka 7./ZG 2 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 9.(or 7.?)/SKG 10 (to ). c trf to II./Schl.G Oblt., appt Staka 7./Schl.G. 2. Credited with one victory. PRITZ, Paul Lt., appt Offz. beim Stabe with 20. Flak-Div. (to 05.43).

310 PRITZEL, Klaus. (DOB: in Burschen/Zielenzig/Ostbrandenburg) (R, DKG) Oblt. in 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 121, POW after Ju 88 A-1 shot down by RAF No. 1 Sqdn. Hurricane near Lyons while on a recce mission over the St.-Dizier Romilly area Hptm., awarded DKG, 2./Aufkl.Gr. Ob.d.L promo to Maj (concurrently?) appt Staka Wekusta 76 (to c.09.43) awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 2./Aufkl.Gr. Ob.d.L appt Staka 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. Ob.d.L. (to 01.43) appt Staka 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr provisional Kdr. Erg.FAGr appt permanent Kdr. Erg.FAGr Maj., appt Kdr. FAGr Maj., Kdr. FAGr retired from the Bundeswehr as an Obstlt in Rheydt. PRITZKOW, Dr. Johannes Fl.-Stabsingenieur, Leiter Versuchsstelle d.lw. Münster-Nord (and 01.45). PRITZKULEIT, Otto. (DOB: ). c Hptm.d.R. (Ln.), released from active service. PRITZL, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PROBANDT, Klaus. (i.g.) promo to Hptm. PROBANDT, Kurt. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Stettin II) Hptm. (d.r./flak). PROBST, Bernd Hptm., appt Techn.Offz./JG 5 (to 05.45). PROBST, Bernhard. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PROBST, Clemens promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Zugführer in 1.(Stabs- Nachr.Kp.)/Ln.-Abt. 148 (28. Flak-Div.). PROBST, Eduard. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PROBST, Eduard Oberst, appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Rgt. 4/XI (to 1941?). PROBST, Erwin. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). PROBST, Gerhard promo to Hptm. PROBST, Heinz. (DOB: ). (R) Uffz., awarded Ritterkreuz, Fsch. Pz.Gren.Rgt. 1. PROBST, Johann promo to Maj.(z.V./Ln.). PROBST, Peter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PROBST, Sebastian promo to Hptm. PRÖBSTEL, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PRÖBSTER, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PROCHASKA, Heinrich Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Lg.Kdo. Norwegen to Lw.-Kriegsberichter- Ers.Kp. Potsdam. PROCHASKA, Rudolf. (DOB: ) promo to Oberst (Ln.) Oberst (Ln.), posted to the Fallschirmjäger. PROCHAZKA, Adalbert promo to Maj.(z.V./Fl.) trf from Deutschen Luftwaffenmission in Bulgarien to Wehrmachtstandortoffizier Russe. PROCHNOW, H Hptm. and Staka 4./KG 4, KIA - He 111 P shot down by Spitfire of 74 Sqdn. and crashed at sea near Cork Light vessel off Felixstowe. PROCHNOW, Reinhold Maj.?, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 7/III (Tutow). PROCHNOW, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm promo to Maj Maj., Ia/TG 2. PROCKL, Hans. (DOB: in Falkenburg/Bezirk Tirschenreuth) entered the Heer as a reservist. WWI served initially with the Artillerie, then briefly with the Fliegertruppe returned to the ground units served with the Nachrichtentruppe of Freikorps Epp trf to Abwicklungsstelle der Nachrichtentruppen promo to Oblt.d.R entered the Polizei with a rank of Polizei-Lt., serving with the Landespolizei Nürnberg-Fürth promo to Polizei- Oblt promo to Polizei-Hptm trf to Luftwaffe from the Polizei with an assigned rank of Hptm. (RDA ) and ordered to attend the Offizier Lehrgang at Ln.-Schule, Halle/Saale appt Chef der Bordfunker-Kp. Bad Sulza (Ln.-Schule Halle/Saale) promo to Maj appt I/NVW with Luftkreis-Kdo. V, Munchen appt I//NVW with Luftgau-Kdo. V, Stuttgart appt Kdr. I./Luftgau-Nachtrichten-Rgt. 12, Wiesbaden promo to Obstlt appt Nachrichtenführer/Luftgau-Kdo. XII, Wiesbaden and Kdr. Luftgau Nachrichten Rgt appt Nachrichten-Kdt. Wurzberg promo to Oberst appt Nachrichten Kdt. Radom appt Nachrichtenführer/Luftgau-Kdo. II and concurrently Kdr. Luftgau Nachrichten- Rgt. 2, Warsaw appt Nachrichtenführer/Feldluftgau-Kdo. XXVI, Riga promo to Gen.Maj appt Nachrichtenführer/Verbindungsstab des OKL West, Eltville later Mayen/Eiffel Kdr. Ln.-Ausb.- und Ers.Rgt. 2 (to ) appt Nachrichtenführer/Luftgau Kdo.III, Berlin became British POW released in in Würzburg.

311 PROCKMANN, Alois Obstlt., trf to Stab/Luftgau III Aussenstelle. PROCKOT, Ewald Hptm., appt acting Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 6/XII (to 01.43). PROEBST, Max Oblt., trf from I. of K/88 to KG 53. PROETZEL, Bodo. (DOB: ). (R, DKG) Oblt., awarded Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded DKG, 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 11. PROFF, Wilhelm Lt., Adj. of III./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 1 KIA. PROFIT,?. (n.d.) Hptm., Stab/Flak-Rgt. 201 (mot). PROGNER, Ludwig. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) in 7./KG awarded DKG, 7./KG Hptm., appt Staka 12./KG 40 (to ) Hptm., Staka Verb.St. Norwegen (to ). PROHASKA, Rudolf Maj., Kdt. Luftschutzschule Wien-Kagran of the Austrian Air Force trf to the Luftwaffe and appt Offz.z.b.V. /Lw.Kdo.i.Österreich. PRÖHL, Felix. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PRÖHL, Dr. (med.) Karl. (W.B.K. Plauen) promo to Stabsarzt (Zahnarzt) (Kr.O./San.). PROHL, Willfried. (i.g.) Oblt., in Lehr-Abt./FAS I Rerik promo to Hptm. PROKESCH, Richard in Stab I./Ln.-Rgt. 211, promo to Oblt.(A 1/Ln.) Oblt. and Führer Ln.-Jägerleit-Auswertezug attached to Stab II./Ln.-Rgt PROKESCH, Richard Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Wiener Neustadt to Koflug Wiener Neustadt. PROKOPP, Richard. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt., 6./ZG Oblt., appt Staka 6./ZG 26 (to ) ? KIA - Me 410 after being rammed by a P-47. Credited with one victory. PROKOT, Gernulf Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 31/VI Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau- Btl. 17/III. PROKSCH, Josef promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). PROLL, Günter (Günther). (DKG) Oblt., appt Staka 1./JFS Jüterbog-Damm (to ) promo to Hptm. c appt Staka 1./NAGr Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm., awarded DKG, unspecified Aufkl.Gr promo to Maj. PRÖLL, Martin Oblt., in A./Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 13. PRÖLSS, Hans-Eberhard promo to Oblt.(Kr.O./Fl.). PROMINSKI, Hans. (DOB: in Flatow, Krs. Nauen/Brandenburg). (R, DKG) Ofw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Ofw., awarded DKG, 3.(H)/Aufkl.Gr Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr joined the Bundeswehr retired as a Maj in Mainz. PROMNITZ, Hubert Maj.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Wehr-Ers.Insp. Berlin promo to Obstlt. (Wm.) Obstlt., trf from Stab/Wehr-Ers.Insp. Hannover to Wehrbezirkskdo. Hannover I trf to Wehrbezirkskdo. Braunschweig. PROPHET, Walter promo to Maj.d.R Maj., Kdr. le.flak-abt. 992 (still 10.42) Maj., Kdr. le.flak-abt. 960 (ETr.) Maj.d.R., Kdr. le.flak-abt. 954 (E.Tr.) (still 04.45). PROPPE, Hans. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.). PROSKE, Dietrich promo to Hptm. PROSKE, Rüdiger Oblt. and Adj. in I./ZG 26, POW - Bf 110 C-4 (U8+BB) shot down by 64 Sqdn. vic Dering Farm, Lydd. PRÖSSL, Erwin. (DOB: in Nürnberg). (R, DKG) awarded Erhenpokal Fw. in 4.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 31, awarded the DKG Lt., awarded Ritterkreuz, 4.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 31. PROTHMANN, Alois Hptm., temporary duty from Stab/Lw.Kdo. Ostpreussen to Wehrmeldeamt Elbing trf to Stab/Lg.Kdo. XIII promo to Obstlt.(Flak). PROTSCHOW, Hans Maj., Kdr. I./Ln.-Rgt. 12 (to KIA). PROTZEN von SCHRAMM, Max-Armin promo to Oberst Oberst, Kdr. Feldluftpark 5/III (Holland), appt Kdr. Luftzeugamt 3/VI and Kdt. Fl.H. Göttingen. PRÖTZL, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Nürnberg I) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.) Hptm.(Kr.O.), trf from Flak-Trsp.Battr. 140/VII to Luftflotte 6 for further assignment Hptm., trf to Stab/6. Flak-Div. (to 05.45). PRUCKNER, Erwin Lt., 8./LG 1 W/IA - Ju 88 A-5 (L1+FS) injured at Rocalla due to motor damage Oblt., appt Staka 2./LG 1 (to KIA - in Ju 88 A-4 (L1+KK) crash near Monte Cornero/Italy).

312 PRUCKNER, Theodor. (DOB: ) appt IIa 2 in Stab/Luftgaukdo. VI promo to Obstlt.(Flak). PRUES, Walter. (DOB: in Rheine/Westfalen). 30/ Oblt., 7./NJG Oblt., in 7./NJG 1 (to KIA - Bf 110 G-4 (G9+SR) shot down 2 km south-east of Maribo/Denmark during daytime mission against B-17s) Oblt., 7./NJG Oblt., 7./NJG 1. Remains recovered in Buried in Copenhagen. Credited with 6 victories. PRÜFER, (Heinrich?) Oblt. in (possibly Staka) 3. Minensuchstaffel. PRÜFER, Heinrich Oblt., in KG Oblt. and Nachr.Offz. III./KG 55, POW - He 111 P (G1+AD) shot down by French fighters of GC I/2 and belly-landed at Vahl-les-Benestroff. PRUFNER, Horst Oblt. and Beobachter in 1./Kü.Fl.Gr. 906, reported MIA in the Barents Sea vic Pl.Qu. 27 Ost He 115 B (8L+BH) about 650 km N of Hammerfest. PRÜGER, Walter. (DOB: in Wilhelmshaven). (R, DKG). (n.d.) originally with the Reichsmarine, underwent training as a naval aviator with an unspecified Kü.Fl.Gr. End of 1939 trf to 1./Kü.Fl.Gr Ofw., awarded DKG, 1./Kü.Fl.Gr (n.d.) trf to 2./KGr Late appt Staka 2./KGr KIA in Ju 88 A-4 (7T+KK) shot down by Spitfires during a raid on Malta airfields and crashed into the sea off the Sicilian coast Oblt., posthumously awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. and Stafü 2./KGr. 606, posthumously awarded the Ritterkreuz for destroying 47,000 GRT of enemy merchant shipping and damaging a number of other ships, including a cruiser. (n.d.) posthumously promo to Hptm. Credited with far in excess of 100 missions. PRUGGMAYER, Helmut promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt., Ausb.-Offz. in Ln.-Techn.Kp. (Bord) 1 (I. Jagdkorps). PRUKNER, Theodor. (DOB: or ) Hptm.(Erg.O.), in Flak-Abt Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 38 to Stab/Lg.Kdo. VI promo to Obstlt Obstlt. and II a/2 in Stab/Luftgaukdo. VI. PRÜMERS, Dr. (med.) Heinz. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt in the San.Ers.-u.Ausb.Abt. d.lw. PRÜMM, Carl. (DOB: ) Maj. (Tr.O.) (Ln.), KIA in an Lufthansa Ju 52 in a mid-air collision near Brüssels-Evere/Belgium. PRUMMER, Franz promo to Maj.(Erg.O./Wm.), with Wehrmeldeamt Krems (to ) Maj., trf to Wehrmeldeamt Elbing (order rescinded) with Wehrmeldeamt Krems/Donau, trf to Wehrmeldeamt Köln 3. PRÜSS,? Hptm., appt Staka 1./Erg.Schlachtgruppe (to 00.43). PRUSS, Georg. c Maj., appt provisional Kdr. II./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 3 (to ) then permanent Kdr. of this Abt. PRÜSS, Johann promo to Maj.d.R. (n.d.) Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 524 (still 04.45). PRUSS, Max Hptm.(d.R.), in Stab/Sonderkommando d.lw. Siebel promo to Maj. (d.r./fl.) Maj.(d.R.), trf from Fähren-Lehr-u.Erg.Abt. Antwerpen to Fl.H.Kdtr. A 306/XI for training as a Kdt. of a Fl.H.Kdtr. (See). PRÜSS, Theodor. (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal in KG 4, promo to Oblt Oblt. in 5./KG 4, award the DKG. PRÜSSNER, Theo (Theodor) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. XI (previously with Koflug Schleswig), trf to Koflug 2/XVII (ordered ) and promo to Obstlt in Koflug 2/XVII, trf to Koflug 11/IV as Maj. beim Stab appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A 210/III Athens-Eleusis (to c ) Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 105/XVII Athens-Eleusis. PRÜTER,?. (n.d.) Flg.-Ing. and Techn.Offz. of 7 Seenotstaffel. PRÜTER, Hans Obstlt., trf from RLM (L.In.16) to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. but to remain in present assignment until promo to Oberst. PRÜTZ, Max. (W.B.K. Wien I) proposed for promo to Hptm. (d.r.z.v./fl.) by Luftgaukdo. XVII. PRÜTZ, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). PRÜTZEL, Hans-Hermann promo to Oblt at the Luftkriegsakademie, promo to Hptm. with RDA of PRYM, Friedrich Oblt. (Tr.O.) in Fernaufklärungsgeschwader 101, trf to 16. Lw.-Felddivision. PRZYBILLA,? Maj.?, Kdr. LS-Abt.d.Lw. 32. PRZYBILLA, Joseph promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Bau.). PRZYBYLSKI, Bogislaw. (DOB: ) Oblt. (A 1/Ln.) in 2./Korps-Nachr.Abt. 1 (L) in 2./Fallschirm-Nachr.Abt. 12, promo to Hptm.

313 PRZYGODE, Fritz Hptm. (d.r./fl.), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). PTACK, Rudi. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin V) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). PTOK, Willy promo to Maj.(Ln.) trf from Stab/Fliegerführer Nord (Ost) to Ln.-Rgt. 14. PUCHALSKI, Paul. (DOB: ) Oblt. (Kr.O.) at Unteroffizierschule 2 d.lw., trf to 1. Lw.-Feld-Div promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PUCHER, Robert promo to Oblt at Kampfbeobachterschule 1. PUCHINGER, Josef. (DOB: ) Uffz., 2./JG Oblt., in 9./JG Oblt., with Stab III./JG Oblt., /III./JG promo to Hptm in JG 105, trf to LKS Kdr. of IV./JG MIA - Bf 109 G-14/AS (Blue 3) in combat over Slezsko/ Czechoslovakia. Credited with 3 victories. PUCHINGER, Rudolf. (DOB: in Steyr/Austria). (R, DKG) joined the österreichische Bundesheer as an officer candidate promo to Lt. c trf to the Luftwaffe training with FFS C trf to Grosse KFS trf to BFS trf to Erg.Gr trf to 8.(K)/LG promo to Oblt awarded Ehrenpokal Oblt. pilot, in 7./LG appt Staka 8./LG Oblt., appt Staka 8./LG 1 (to 09.42) Oblt., awarded DKG, 8./LG Oblt., 7./LG 1 fate uncertain - Ju 88 A-4 (L1+HR) combat with fighters in area of Novorosissk harbor attained his 300th mission Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 8./KG Oblt., Staka 8./KG 6 (to ) promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Kdr. III./KG MIA - in Ju 188 A-2 (3E+AS) shot down during a night sortie over the Orne Estuary in Normandy; later declared KIA posthumous promo to Maj. (Tr.O.). A contentious individual according to postwar opinions expressed by some of his fellow Luftwaffe veterans. Credited with about 350 missions. PUCHMANN,? Hptm. and Staka 4./KG 66. PUCHSTEIN, Karl. (DKG) Lt., in 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., awarded DKG, 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr Oblt.(Kr.O./Fl.), trf from NAGr. 13 to Erg.Nahaufkl.Gr. Bromberg. PÜCKLER, Otto, Graf von Ic in Stab/Luftgaukdo. VIII, promo to Maj Maj., trf from Stab/Dt.Lw.Mission in Rumänien to Koflug 8/XII and appt Ic. PUESCHEL, Konrad. (DOB: in Konstanz) entered the Heer (Art.) promo to Lt served with the Schutztruppe in Deutsch-Südwestafrika (now Namibia) (to 1907) promo to Hptm. WWI served with the Artillerie then with the Fliegertruppe promo to acting Maj. then discharged from service assigned rank of Maj. (RDA ) and appt Präsident of Luftamt 6, Kiel designated an Erg.-Offizier (Luftwaffe) and appt Leiter des Luftamt Kiel promo to Obstlt appt Leiter des Luftamt Breslau promo to Oberst appt provisional Flughaffenbereichs-Kdt. 10/III appt permanent Kdt. Koflug 10/III Kdt. Koflug 9/III, ordered to Ob.d.L. pool with temporary duty with Luftgaukdo. III appt Kdr. Flughafenbereich 4/III promo to Gen.Maj retired in Konstanz. PUF, Joachim. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). PUFAHL, Wilfried. (DOB:? in Danzig) Oblt., appt Geschw. Adjutant/JG 53 (to ) with II./JG Oblt., re-appt Geschw.Adj., JG 53 (to ) made a bellylanding in Bf 109 F-2 damaged after combat vic Tyranovka Hptm., Staka 7./JG 53 (to at least ) Oblt., in Stab/JG 53, appt Staka 7./JG 53 (to ) Oblt., 7./JG shot up by a Ju 88 and force-landed his Bf 109 F-4 (White 1+ -) S of Gazala, rescued the same day by the Wüstennotstaffel Oblt.,7./JG promo to Hptm trf to Erg.JGr. Süd Hptm., awarded the Ehrenpokal Hptm., appt Staka 3./JG 106 (to 00.44) Hptm., appt Staka 1./JGr. 200 (to 08.44) Hptm., appt Staka 3./Erg.JGr. Süd (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 7./Erg.JG 1 (to KIA). Credited with 10 victories. PUHL, Kurt promo to Oblt Oblt. and Chef 30.(schw.Flugm.Leit-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt PUHL, Richard Hptm.(d.R.), provisional Kdr. Flak-Ers.Abt. 61, trf to Flak-Ers.Rgt. 4. PUHLMANN, Ernst Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. XI to Fliegerwaffentechnischen Schule d.lw. Nr. 1. PUHLMANN, Friedrich Ofhr., 10./JG 4. WIA - in combat in the area of Haldensleben Ofhr., III./JG WIA - Bf 109 force-landed SW of Darmstadt Flieger- Stabsingenieur and Bauaufsichtsleiter at the Arado plant in Braunschweig KIA - Bf 109 downed vic Rossow. Credited with 3 victories.

314 PÜHRINGER, Johann. (DOB: ) Oblt.(d.R.), trf from JG 2 to III./SKG Oblt. and Adjutant in Stab III./SG Oblt., Stab III./SG 4 KIA - while ferrying a Fw 190 A-7 by fighters vic Clastres near St. Quentin, crashed near Bretigny. PÜHRINGER, Josef. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt.(Kr.O./Ln.) Oblt. in 4. (Telegrafembau-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt PÜLLEN, Dr. Karl promo to Stabsarzt. PÜLLENBERG, Karl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Lübeck) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). PULS, Fritz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Osnabrück) Hptm. (d.r./flak). PULS, Horst. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PULT, Walter. (DOB: ) Flieger-Hauptnautiker in II./Flieger-Rgt. 90, reclassified Hptm. (A 1/Fl.) with effect from Hptm., in 4./KG 2 (to ) KIA in Ju 188 E-1 (U5+IM) shot down by fighters during a transfer flight from Gilze Rijen to Handorf. PULTAR, Josef. (DOB: in Pruggern/ Steiermark) entered the österreichische Armee promo to Lt promo to Oblt. WWI served with the Landesschütztruppen. Postwar remained in the Austrian army (to 1938) promo to Maj promo to Stabshauptmann promo to Maj.(?) promo to Obstlt trf to Luftwaffe from Austrian Army (in Alp.J.R. 9), assigned rank of Obstlt. (RDA ) and appt Kdr. Fl.Ers.Abt appt Kdr. Fl.Ers.Abt appt Kdr. Fl.Ers.Abt. 23 and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H. Kaufbeuren promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 23 and Fl.H. Kdt. A, Kaufbeuren promo to Gen.Maj appt Offizier z.b.v. des RLM und Ob.d.L. (pending assignment) retired Schladming. PULVER, Karl Referent Ic/A2 in Lw.-Führungsstab, promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). PULZ, Friedrich. (DOB: ). (DKG) Oblt., awarded DKG, 3./le.Flak-Abt promo to Hptm Hptm. and Ia op 2 in Stab/2. Flak-Div. PUMMERER, Robert Oblt., trf from FFS C Zeltweg to RLM (L.In.9). PUMPE, Anton promo to Hptm.(d.L.z.V./Fl.). PUNCKNER,? Oblt., acting Kdr. IV.(K)/LG 1. PUNDT, Johann Hptm., Chef 11.(Lv.Nachr.)/Lg.-Nachr.Rgt Hptm.(Erg.O.), in I./Lg.Nachr.Rgt Hptm., (acting?) Kdr. LV-Nachr.Abt. 3 (to ) Maj., Kdr. LV- Nachr.Abt Kdr. I./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. Belg./Nordfr., promo to Obstlt.(Ln.) ordered temporary duty to Höheren Nafü/Luftflottenkdo appt provisional Kdr. Ln.-Rgt Obstlt., appt permanent Kdr. Ln.-Rgt. 14 (to 1945). PUNKE, Ewald promo to Maj.(Fl.) Maj.(W), trf from Minenausgabestelle 2/XI to Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Belg./Nordfr Maj. (W) in Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Belg./Nordfr., trf to Luft-Hauptmuna 5/XI. PUNZERT, Josef. (DOB: in Voitsberg). (i.g.). (DKG) entered the österreichische Armee, in the reserves, assigned to Landwehr -Inf.-Rgt. 3. WWI served with the Artillerie promo to Lt activated promo to Oblt. Postwar remained with the Austrian Army (Art.) (to 1938) promo to Hptm. (Titel) RDA set to this Austrian Army Generalstab training in Vienna (to ). Fluent in French promo to Maj. and trf into the Austrian Generalstab promo to Obstlt. (RDA ). c Obstlt.d Generalstab, Luftschutzgruppe/ Kommando der Luftstreitkräfte (of the Austrian Air Force) Obstlt.i.G., trf from the Austrian Air Force to the Luftwaffe, assigned to Abwicklungsstelle-Kol.Lu.Lg.Kdo. II, later VII variously with JG 334, Flak-Abt. 26, Luftgau VI, Luftgau XVII and RLM (to ) trf to Aufkl.Gr appt Kdr. Aufkl.Gr. 31 and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H. Brieg in Stab Koluft/Heeresgruppe C promo to Oberst in Stab Koluft/Heeresgruppe A assigned RDA appt Koluft Panzergruppe 2 (to ) appt Ch.d.Genst./Luftgaukdo. I Kdr. Befehlsstelle (ex-gefechtsstab) d.luftgaukdo. I Riga appt Ch.d.Genst./Befh.d.Dt.Lw. Südgreichenland appt Kdr. Fl.Ausb.Rgt.23 (to ) promo to Gen.Maj appt temporary Kdr. 4. Fliegerdivision (to ) assigned to Führerreserve OKL beim Stab des Generals für den Personal-Einsatz der Luftwaffe /RLM appt Fliegerführer 1, Posen (Luftflotte 6) (to 08.44) Gen.Maj., awarded DKG, Fliegerführer trf to Fhr.Res appt Lw.Verb.Offz./XVIII. A.K., Wien (to ) in Linz. PUPP, Karl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hamburg I) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). PURNHAGEN, Max. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Neumünster) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak).

315 PURNHAGEN, Walter in le.flak-abt. 99, promo to Hptm. (Tr.O.). PURSCHE, William Hptm.(d.R.), named from temporary to permanent Kdr. of le.flak-abt. 836 (to ) appt Kdr. le.flak-abt promo to Maj.d.R re-appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 836 (still 04.45). PURUCKER, Erich Hptm.(d.L./Flak), trf from the Luftwaffe to the Waffen-SS. PURUCKER, Georg promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) Hptm. d.r. in Flak-Ers.Abt. 64, trf to Luftgaukdo. XII for further assignment. PURWIN, Hermann. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PUSCH,? Oblt. with FFS (See) 1 injured in Do-Wal crash at Putnitz. PUSCH, Emil. (DOB: in Jungbusch/Sudetenland). (R) Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, NJG 2. PUSCH, Ewald promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. (Kr.O.) in Ln.-Rgt. 202, ordered to Jagdfliegerführer Ostmark for temporary duty Oblt. and Nafü 2 in Stab/8. Jagddivision. PUSCH, Fritz Obstlt., appt Qu 1/Luftflotte Obstlt. in Stab Kdr.d.Nachschubtruppen/13. Lw.-Felddivision, trf to RLM (Gen.Qu./Chef d.nachschubwesens 2.Abt.) promo to Oberst. PUSCH, Hans. (DKG) Hptm. and Staka 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 125 (BV 138s) promo to Hptm Hptm. in 3./Aufkl.Gr. 125, awarded the DKG. PUSCH, Hans-Joachim promo to Hptm.(DAL/A2) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 231 (to 1944). PUSCH, Heinrich. (DOB: ) Maj., appt Kdr. Ln.Abt. 100 (to ) also listed as Kdr. II./Ln.-Versuchs-Rgt. (to ). c Obstlt., appt Kdr. Ln.-Rgt. 31 (still 07.41) promo to Oberst (Ln.) named from temporary to permanent Nafü/IV. Fliegerkorps (to ) appt Kdr. Ln.-Rgt. 56 and concurrently from provisional Nafü/Fliegerführer Nord (Ost) (to ) appt Nafü/Luftgaustab z.b.v. Kreta appt Höh.Nafü/Lw.-Kdo. West (to ). PUSCH, Josef Oblt., appt Staka 10./JG 2 (to , KIA - Fw 190 A-6 shot down by P-47 and B-17, crashed vic Chavrolière, 14 km SW of Nantes. PUSCH, Otto. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Polizei trf to the Luftwaffe and ordered to Ln.-Lehrabteilung Halle trf to 2. Luftfunk-Lehr-Kp./Ln.-Schule Halle trf to 5.(Ers.)/Ln.-Abt. 14 (Gütersloh) appt Adjutant in Stab/Ln.-Abt. LN/88 (Legion Condor) trf to I./Ln.-Rgt appt Adjutant in Stab/Ln.-Rgt. 3 (München) appt Kp.-Chef in I./Ln.-Rgt appt Ia beim Höh.Nafü/Luftflotte 3 (to ) Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (4. Kurz-Lehrgang) (to ) trf into the Generalstab d.lw promo to Maj in Stab Höh.Nafü/Luftflotte 3, appt Kdr. Pz.-Nachr.Abt. Hermann Göring Maj., appt Kdr. Fsch.Pz.Nachr.Abt. Hermann Göring (to ) Maj., appt Nafü/Fsch.Pz.Korps Hermann Göring promo to Obstlt. PUSCH, Dr. Theodor Maj.(Erg.O.), with Wehrwirtschaft-Insp. V promo to Obstlt. (Wm.). PÜSCHEL, Erich Maj.(Erg.O.), with Wehrbezirkskdo. Goslar promo to Obstlt. PUSCHMANN, Herbert ( Puschi ). (DOB: in Bolkenhain/Schlesien). (R, DKG). c Lt., trf to 4./JG in 6./JG lost Bf 109 F-2 overturned on landing shot down the 1,000 th aircraft claimed by II./JG Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal WIA - Bf 109 F-2 during air raid on base at Dugino Lt., awarded DKG, 4./JG with 5./JG Hptm., appt Staka 6./JG 51 (to ) promo to Hptm KIA Bf 109 G- 6 shot down by a B-25 Mitchell or B-26 Marauder near Civitavecchia/Italy Hptm., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 6./JG 51. Credited with c.650 combat missions and 54 air victories. PÜSCHNER, Alexander Ferdinand. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Herford) Hptm.(d.L.), trf from Stab/Flak-Abt. 441 to Flaketat z.b.v./lg.kdo. Westfrankreich trf to Flak-Trsp.Battr. 67/XI Hptm.(d.R./Flak), trf to Lw.Personalleitstelle St-Malo. PUSCHNER, Karl-Heinz Maj. (z.v.) in 5. Lw.-Felddivision, appt acting Kdr. d.divisionsnachschubtruppen/5. Lw.-Felddivision. PUSINELLI,? Hptm. in I./KG 154, killed during an exercise flight in the vicinity of Fichtelgebirge (He 45).

316 PUST, Eduard. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm Hptm., appt IIa in Stab/20. Flak- Div. (still 02.45). PUTLAR, Josef Gen.Maj., appt Kdr. Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 23 (to ). PUTRE, Johann promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Bau-) Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from 1./Lw.Bau-Btl. 6/XII to Lw.Bau-Ers.Btl. XIII. PUTSCH, Richard Maj. (z.v.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. III, trf to Stab/Luftzeuggruppe 1. PUTTFARKEN, Dietrich. (DOB: in Hamburg). (R, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe, with initial training with Fl.Ers.Abt. 16 as an officer candidate. (n.d.) further training at LKS Regenburg, FFS C Prag-Ruzyne, Grosse KFS 4 and BFS promo to Lt trf to Erg.KGr trf to 1./KG with 1./KG Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Oblt temporarily appt Adj. of I./KG Oblt., awarded DKG, I./KG Oblt. in 1./KG 51, awarded the Ritterkreuz for completing 250 combat missions, sinking a submarine and several merchant ships, and destroying 30 aircraft on the ground and 3 important bridges along the Don Oblt., appt Staka 11./KG 51 (to ) in KG 51, promo to Hptm. c Staka Fernnachtjägerstaffel/KG appt Staka 5./KG51. 18/ Hptm., 5./KG / reported MIA over the North Sea during an attack on Cambridge/England- Me 410 A-1 (9K+MN). (n.d.) posthumously promo to Maj. (RDA ). Remains never recovered. Credited with 269 combat missions, destroying 30 aircraft on the ground, 3 important bridges, sunk several freighters and a submarine, and 5 air victories. PUTTKAMER, Adolf von Maj.?, appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 11/VI Maj.?, appt Kdr. Lw.- Bau-Btl. 9/IV. PUTTKAMER, Horst, Freiherr von in Stab/13. Lw.-Felddivision, promo to Maj. (Kr.O.) Maj., appt Adjutant in Stab/I. Fallschirm-Korps. PÜTTMANN, Ernst Hptm., Staka 1. St. K/88 of the Condor Legion in Spain Hptm., trf from I. of K/88 Legion Condor to II./KG Hptm., Staka 5./KG 3 (to KIA - while on raid on London shot down by fighters and crashed into Thames Estuary). PUTTRICH, Rudolf. (DKG) awarded DKG, 1./Flak-Rgt promo to Hptm. (advanced from ) appt Ia/IV. Flakkorps. PÜTZ, Arthur promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) provisional Kdr. Flak-Ers.Abt. 36, appt Kdr. Flak-Ers.Abt Maj.(d.R.), appt Kdr. Flak-Ers.Abt. 16 (still 04.45). PÜTZ, Cornelius promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 255/III (Pinnow). PUTZ, Friedrich Hptm. (z.v.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. VII, trf to Lw.-Bau-Ers.Btl. XVII. PÜTZ, Hans-Reinhold. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Oblt. in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 22, KIA. Posthumous promo to Hptm. with effect from PUTZ, Helmut. (DOB: in München). (R, DKG) entered the Heer completed officer training trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe as an officer candidate and began flight training with FFS A/B Kaufbeuren trf to 4./KG 27. (n.d.) trf to BFS Oblt. in 4./KG 27 unhurt - He 111 P (1G+BM) crash landed vic Pirmasens after damage by GC II/ promo to Oblt Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal. 24/ Oblt. in 4./KG 27, shot down He 111 H-3 (1G+FM) was shot down during a night raid on an airfield near Odessa, force-landing 130 km behind the front in the Ukraine but rescued by another a/c of the unit Oblt. in 4./KG 27, He 111 (1G+DM) hit by flak but returned and possibly wounded awarded DKG, 4./KG 27. Early 1942 Oblt., appt Adj. II./KG Oblt. in Stab II./KG Oblt., appt Staka 4./KG 27 (to ) Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, II./KG promo to Hptm /01.43 flew supply missions into Stalingrad Oblt., re-appt Adj. II./KG 27 (to ) POW in He 111 H-6 (1G+BM) shot down vic Tula during a raid on Gorki/NE of Moscow. Held at camps in Moscow, Potmar, Taganrog, and Rostov. Returned to Germany after the war. Credited with 317 missions in Gauting. PUTZ, Josef promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) Maj.(d.R.), in Stab/Koflug 10/XII Maj. (d.r.) with Koflug 10/XII, ordered to Gen.d.Dt.Lw. in Italien for temporary duty trf to Koflug 6/XII. PÜTZ, Josef promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). PUTZE, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) Hptm.d.R. (Ln.), released from active service.

317 PUTZER, Fritz Obstlt., trf from RLM to RLM pool appt Qu 1/Luftflotte promo to Oberst in Ob.d.L. pool, ordered to Stab/Luftgaukdo. Norwegen as Qu Oberst, trf from Ob.d.L. pool to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Norwegen (as permanent Qu). PUTZER, Josef Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Stab I./Ln.-Rgt. 4 to III./Ln.-Rgt. 42. PUTZIER, Richard. (DOB: in Zarnekow/Pommern). (DKS) entered the Heer (Art.) promo to Lt. (RDA ). WWI served in the Artillerie, then with the Fliegertruppe. Postwar, remained with the Reichswehr, serving in the Artillerie promo to Hptm. (RDA ) promo to Maj trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe and assigned to RLM Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H. Prenzlau (to ) promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. Grosse KFS Fassberg (to 02.36) appt Kommodore KG 154 (to ), then Kommodore KG 157 (to ( ?)) promo to Oberst promo to Gen.Maj. and appt Kdr. 3. Fliegerdivision (to ) appt General z.b.v./luftflotte 4. c appt Fliegerführer 220 (to c ) appt General z.b.v./luftflotte appt Komm.Gen. Fliegerkorps z.b.v. 2 (to ) appt temporary Kdr. 7. Fliegerdivision promo to Gen.Lt appt Komm.Gen.u.Befh. Luftgaukdo. I, Königsberg promo to Gen.d.Flieger ordered to Luftflotte appt Komm.Gen.u.Befh. Feld-Luftgaukdo. XXVI, Riga appt Kdr. Verbindungsstab West/OKL trf to Fhr.Res released from active service recalled and appt Bevollmächtigter des Führers für Kfz.-Einsatz und Erfassung/OKW released from captivity in Hamburg. PUTZKA, Erich. (DOB: in Osterode/Ostpreussen). (R, DKG) assigned to 3. (F)/Aufkl.Gr promo to Oblt promo to Hptm awarded the Ehrenpokal appt Staka 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 121 (to 05.43) awarded DKG, 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz on completing over 200 long-range reconnaissance sorties, Staka 3. (F)/Aufkl.Gr Hptm. and Staka 3./Aufkl.Gr. 121, attended Verbandsführerschule/KG appt Kommodore Erg.Aufkl.Gruppen (to ) trf to FAGr. 4 (to ) trf to the Jagdwaffe in III./JG Hptm. in Stab/FAGr. 4, appt NS-Führungsoffizier in Stab/Kommandierender General der deutschen Luftwaffe in Griechenland promo to Maj trf to Erg.Zerstörerstaffel/ZG 26 (to ) trf to 1./Erg.JGr. Nord (to ) trf to 1./Erg.JG (to 11.44) then trf to 9./JG 1 (to ) Maj., in 9./JG 11 - reported MIA south of Liège/Belgium (Fw 190 A-8 (White 1+ I) by fighters vic Prüm-St. Vith). Body never recovered. PUTZKA, Erich Hptm. in Stab/FAGr. 4, appt NS-Führungsoffizier in Stab/Kommandierender General der deutschen Luftwaffe in Griechenland. PÜTZKUHL, Josef ( Jupp ). (DOB: ). (DKG) began flight training. (n.d.) flew with NJG 2 and NJG 3. 13/ Lt., with 10./NJG Lt., 1./NJG Lt., 1./NJG Lt., in 3./NJG Oblt., 3./NJG Oblt., 3./NJG Oblt., awarded DKG, NJG WIA - Ju 88 G-6 (W7+BL) collided with a Bf 109 on landing. (n.d.) flew the Ar 234 with 1. Schwarm, Pinsk. Credited with 26 victories. PUVOGEL, Bruno. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PYKO, Paul. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). PYRKOSCH, Werner Oblt.z.S., in 2./KGr. 106 (to MIA). QEISSNER, Gustav-Adolf Oblt., appt Staka Erg.St./Minensuchgruppe 1 (to 00.45). QUAAS, Gustav. (DKG) Oblt., at Grosse KFS Lechfeld promo to Hptm Hptm. and Staka in I./KG Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm., awarded DKG, 3./KG 3. QUACK, Ernstfried Oblt., trf from 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 100 to LKS 4. QUACK, Heinrich promo to Hptm. (Tr.O.) appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 803 (still 04.45). QUADE, Bruno. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal. QUADE, Erich. (DOB: in Görken/Ostpreussen) entered the Heer promo to Lt promo to Oblt promo to Hptm. WWI served in the Infanterie then in the Fliegertruppe. Postwar remained with the Infanterie promo to Maj trf to Stab des Gruppen-Kommandos officially left the military secret training at Lipezk/USSR (to ) reactivated a Bataillons-Kommandeur in Inf.-Rgt promo to Obstlt promo to Oberst appt Offizier beim Stab of infanterie-führers I

318 designated an Erg.-Offizier (Luftwaffe) with an assigned rank of Oberst appt Offizier z.b.v.in RLM appt tactics instructor in the Luftkriegsakademie activated promo to Gen.Maj appt Kdr. Höhen Luftwaffenschule, Berlin promo to Gen.Lt promo to acting Gen.d.Fl. and retired available (Luftwaffe) and assigned to OKW/Abt. Wehrmachtspropaganda Rundfunksprecher der Lw promo to Gen.d.Fl. finalized retired again into Soviet captivity, sentenced to death but later commuted to 25 years released in Göttingen. QUADT, Rudolf Oblt., trf from KG 26 to I./Lehrgruppe Oblt., Staka 6./KG 30, KIA - Ju 88 A-1 (4D+AP) shot down by AA fire while attacking shipping off the Northumberland coast in the evening and crashed into the sea in Cresswell Bay. Buried at Chevington/Northumberland. QUAET-FASLEM, Klaus. (DOB: in Kiel). (R, DKG) Lt., in I.(Jagd-)/LG Oblt., appt Staka 3./JFS Oblt.z.S., appt Staka 3./Fl.Erg.Gr. (See) (to 10.40) Adj, I./JG in 7./JG 53. (n.d.) Adj. of III./JG 53. (n.d.) Adj. of I./JG Hptm., appt Staka 2./JG 53 (to ) appt Staka 2./JG 53 (to ( ?)) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./JG 3 (to ) awarded the Ehrenpokal awarded DKG for service in I./JG promo to Maj Bf 109 G-6 shot down unhurt by Spitfires of 332 Sqdn. vic Pas de Calais KIA Bf 109 G-6 (Black << 1 + I) flew into the ground in bad weather in the Elm Mountains near Braunschweig following combat (Bf 109 G-6) Maj., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. I./JG 3. Credited with 49 air victories. QUAISSER, Roland Lt./Oblt., appt Zugführer Ln.-Züg and Ln.Offz. assigned to I./KG 54 (to ). QUANDT, Adolf. (W.B.K. Berlin VI) Hptm.d.R. in Luftsperr-Ers.Abt. 1 (Führer-Reserve), trf to Luftsperr-Abt on recommendation of Luftgaukdo. XI, promo to Maj. (d.r./flak). QUANDT, Friedrich Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Koflug 1/XVII to Luftgaukdo. Rostow promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). QUANDT, Helmuth promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 24/XI (Braunschweig-Broitzem). QUANDT, Theodor. (DOB: ). (RkHS) trf to the German Air Service. (n.d.) flew with FAA trf to Jasta appt Staka Jasta appt Staka Jasta 36. (n.d.) awarded the awarded Ritterkreuz des königlichen Hausordens von Hohenzollern mit Schwertern Maj., in Stab/JG 3 (to ) Maj., Stab/JG 3 KIA in Bf 109 E-1 during combat with French H-75 fighters of GC I/4; crashed 2 km SE Envermain/Candas. Buried at Champigny-St André. Credited with at least 15 victories in WW I. QUANTE, Dr. (med.) Heinrich. (W.B.K. Münster/Westf.) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). QUANTMEYER, Hans-Joachim. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin X) Hptm. (d.r./flak). QUAPIL, Richard Hptm.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Lg.Kdo. XII promo to Maj.(Fl.). QUARDT-WYKRADT-HÜCHTENBRUCK, Freiherr von Maj., appt provisional Ia in Stab/6. Fsch.Jg.Div Maj., appt permanent Ia/6. Fsch.Jg.Div. QUARTIER, Hans. (DOB: ) Hptm.d.R. (Ln.), released from active service. QUARZ, Eduard. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). QUASDORF, Waldemar ? Oblt., appt Techn.Offz. of Nachtschlachtkommando 5 (to war's end). QUASS, Lothar. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. QUASS, Ludwig. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). QUAST, Gustav. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hannover I) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). QUAST, Hans-Joachim promo to Hptm. QUAST, Theodor Oblt., appt (acting?) Kp.Chef Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XX (to ). QUAST, Werner ( Quax ). (DOB: in Thale/Harz). (R, DKG) assigned to 4./JG 52 on completion of training with 4./JG Fw., awarded the Ehrenpokal POW rammed by an Il-2 over the Black Sea coast, baled out and captured by the Russians Fw., awarded the DKG FhjOfw., awarded the Ritterkreuz. Credited with 84 or 85 air victories released from Soviet captivity. (n.d.) post war, joined the Bundeswehr in a helicopter crash near Mittenwald. QUASTHOF, Dr. Hans. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf to I./KG 55 (J) as a Truppenarzt Oberarzt, appt Gruppenarzt II./KG 55 (to ) Stabsarzt, appt Gruppenarzt I./KG 55 (to ).

319 QUEDNAU, Helmut Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. (Tr.O.) in Ob.d.L. pool (Sch.Etat), trf to 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Oblt., 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 120 KIA - Bf 109 G-6/R3 (A6+XH) shot down by 602 Sqdn Spitfires 35 km E of the Orkneys. QUEDNAU, Horst. (DOB: in Königsberg/E Prussia). (R, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe as an officer candidate. Spring 1940 trf to 8./KG promo to Oblt Hptm., 8./KG 27 unhurt - He 111 (1G+DS) damaged by night fighters, landed at Orléans Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded DKG, 8./KG promo to Hptm. Summer 1942 briefly attached to Stab III./KG unhurt when his He 111 H-6 (1G+HS) was shot up by ground fire and forced down vic Kastornoye Hptm., appt Staka 8./KG 27 (to ) Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, III./KG flew his 400th mission Hptm., appt Staka 12./KG 27 (to ) Hptm., appt acting Kdr. I./KG 27 (to ), then Kdr. I./KG 27 (to ), then Kdr. I./KG 27 (J) (to ?) some sources claim he was KIA this date. Post war he became a Flugkapitän for Lufthansa of a heart attack while piloting a plane about to land in Mexico City/Mexico, completed the landing then died. Credited with more than 400 missions. QUEDNAU, Paul. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. and Kdr. II./TG 2? Hptm., awarded DKG, (recommended while in or Kdr. of III./TG 2) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal. QUEDNAU, Paul. (POB: East Prussia). (n.d.) served in the Kampfverbände, then retrained for fighters. Late Hptm., appt Staka 9./JG 301. [ likely the same fellow as above] Hptm., Staka 9./JG 301 KIA - when force-landed his Fw 190 A-8 (White 14) at Fassberg, following wounding during attacks on bombers. QUEDNOW,Fritz. (DOB: ). (R, DKG) Oblt., in 13./Fallschirmjäger-Rgt KIA in Tunisia posthumous promo to Hptm. (eff ) Oblt., posthumously awarded DKG, 9./JG.Rgt. HG Hptm., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, Kompaniechef Fsch.Pz.Rgt. Hermann Göring. QUEENS, Theodor. ( ) in Erg.Fliegergruppe (See), promo to Hptm appt Staka 3./KG 200 (to 1945) promo to Maj Maj., Kdr. I./KG 200. QUEISNER, Wolfgang. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) trf to the Luftwaffe and ordered to Fliegerschule Braunschweig for Beobachter training trf to Flugfunkschule in Berlin for a navigation course trf to Grosse KFS Lechfeld for continued Beobachter training trf to Fliegergruppe Fassberg as a Beobachter ordered temporary duty to infantry training course at Königsbrück as an instructor (to ) ordered temporary duty to 2. Luftkreisschullehrgang (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 2./KG 154 (Hannover) (to ) appt Staka in I./KG 254 (Langendiebach) appt tactics instructor at LKS Berlin-Gatow trf to 3.Abt./Genst.d.Lw ordered to I./KG 1 (to ) for temporary duty Hptm., in Genst.d.Lw. (3.Abt.)/RLM Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) trf to Abt. I/OKW trf into the Generalstab d.lw trf to Führer-Reserve Ob.d.L ordered to Stab/Luftflotte 1 and appt Lw.-Verbindungs-Offz. to a Heeresgruppe (to ) ordered to Stab/Luftkriegsakademie for temporary duty as a course leader and a tactics instructor (to ) appt course leader in Stab/Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow trf to Führer-Reserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to III./Kampfschulgeschwader 1 (to ) for temporary duty trf to KG Maj., appt acting Kdr. III./KG 4 (to 09.42) Maj., appt Kdr. III./KG 55 (to ) promo to Obstlt trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. (to ) Obstlt., awarded Ehrenpokal appt Abt.-Leiter I in Stab/Luftflotte appt Ia/L in Stab/Heeresgruppe z.b.v promo to Oberst Oberst Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. B 108/XI (See) Schleswig-See. QUEL, Robert. (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal awarded the DKG (recommended while an Oblt. in 5.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122) Oblt. and pilot in 5.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122, injured in Ju 88 D-1 crash at Tallinn-Laksberg airfield/estonia Oblt., appt Staka 3./FAG 101 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 3./Aufkl.Geschw. 103 (to ). QUENNET, Kurt. (DOB: ) pilot in 1. Seenotstaffel in 3. Seenotstaffel Lt. in 2./TGr. 30. QUERMANN, Hermann promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm., Kdr. III./Ln.-Rgt. 3. QUEST, Ewald. (DOB: in Schröttinghausen, Krs. Halle). (R) Oblt.(d.R.), awarded Ritterkreuz, 1./Flak-Rgt. 33. (mot) in Werther/Westfalen. QUICK, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.).

320 QUICKER, Wilhelm (Maj.z.V.) with Abwicklungsstab/Lg.Kdo. Charkow, trf to Lg.Kdo. XVII for further assignment Maj. (z.v.) assigned to Luftgaukdo. XVII, trf to Luftgaukdo. VI for further assignment. QUIERIN, Heinz promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Nafü 5 in Stab/2. Jagddivision. QUIETZSCH, Gerhard. (DOB: ). (n.d.) with KGr.z.bV. 9. (n.d.) Oblt., Stafü in I./TG 5. (n.d.) with 5./TG 3. QUILITZSCH, Friedrich-Wilhelm. (DOB: ) in Stab/Führer der Panzerjäger, promo to Oblt. (RDA ). c Oblt., appt Stafü 9.(Pz)/SG 9 (to , KIA in Hs 129 B-2 crashed during an attack on tanks 5 km E of Malaya-Mayachka). QUINCKE, Wilhelm promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak). QUINTEN, Otto Lt., 9./KG 76 MIA - Ju 88 A-4 (F1+HT) lost in Pl.Qu due to engine trouble Lt., (pilot) awarded the Ehrenpokal in KG 76, promo to Oblt. QUIRING, Bruno. (DOB: ) promo to Obstlt.(Flak) trf from Stab/Luftgaukdo. I to Stab/Luftgaukdo. VI Obstlt., Ib/25. Flak-Div. QUODBACH, Joachim. (DOB: or ) Maj., Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 5 (and 08.41) Obstlt., appt acting Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 394 (to ) promo to Obstlt.(d.R.) appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 150 (to 04.45). QUOS, Philipp. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). RAAB,? Lt., Adj. FFS A/B 123. RAAB, Alexander. (DOB: in Moedling near Wien). (R, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe, then had initial training with Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 32. (n.d.) further training with LKS Breslau- Schöngarten, then with BFS 5. Spring 1941 trf to Grosse KFS trf to IV./KG trf to 7./KG WIA during a transfer flight, his Ju 88 A-4 crashed while landing at Padua Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal trf to 1./KG appt Stafü of 1./KG Oblt in I./KG Oblt. and Stafü in I./KG 77, attended Verbandsführerschule/KG 101 (to ) awarded DKG, 1./KG promo to Hptm. Summer 1944 appt Staka 1./KG Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka in I./KG appt Ia of Stab/2. Flieger- Div. (to 05.45). (n.d.) retired from the Österreichisches Bundesheer as a Maj.d.R. RAAB, Paul Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Münster-Handorf to the Division Hermann Göring. RAABE, Bernhard. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). RAABE, Bruno promo to Hptm.(Kr.O.) Hptm. and Chef Telegrafenbau-Kp./Ln.-Abt. 141 (21. Flak-Div.). RAABE, Erich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Grimma) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). RAABE, Erich. (DOB: ) Oblt. (Kr.O.) in Kraftfahrausbildungsstelle d.lw. 1, trf to Kraftfahrausbildungsstelle d.lw promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RAABE, Ernst. (DOB: Groß-Engelau / Landkreis Wehlau / Königsberg / Preußische Provinz Ostpreußen) in Reichsmarine transferred to Luftwaffe or Marineluftwaffe served in heavy cruiser Admiral Hipper (to 03.43) last rank in Kriegsmarine, Kapitänleutnant. RAABE, Gerd. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Hptm Hptm., awarded DKG, Stu.Schtz.Brig. (unspecified). RAABE, Gerd. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Königsberg/Pr. I) promo to Oblt.(Kr.O./Ln.) Oblt. and Einsatzleiter in II.(Jägerleit)/Ln.-Rgt RAABE, Gottfried. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm Hptm. (Tr.O.) in schw.flak- Abt. 401, trf to I./Flak-Rgt. 64. RAABE, Johannes. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), Wehrm.Fürsorge-u.Versorgungsoffizier Ludwigslust promo to Obstlt.(Wm.). RAABE, Otto. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Düsseldorf) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). RAABE, Peter Oblt., Staka 3.(H)/Aufkl.Gr Oblt. in 3.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 12, KIA in Hs 126 shot down by AA fire S of Toul, crashed near Uruffe. [1941 Hptm. and Staka 3.(Pz)/Aufkl.Gr. 12? - doubtful]. RAABE, Richard. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RAACK, Heinz in I./Flak-Rgt. 12, promo to Hptm. RABACH, Helmuth Oblt.z.See, 3./Kü.Fl.Gr. 606 KIA. RABACK,? Hptm. and Lufttransport-Offz. with Sonderstab Buchholz at Kecskemét /Hungary.

321 RABBE, Albert promo to Maj Maj., trf from Luftpark 2/III to Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Kiew with Luftzeugamt 1/IV, trf to Luftzeugamt 3/VI. RABBE, Alois Maj. and Kdr. Fliegergeräte-Ausgabestelle 52/IV (Amsterdam-Schiphol). RABBEN, Herbert. (DOB: in Oldenburg). (R, DKG) in I./St.G Uffz., awarded the Ehrenpokal Fw., awarded DKG, 3./St.G Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz following 743 combat missions, 3./SG in Stab I./SG joined the Bundeswehr retired as an Oberfeldwebel in Bad Zwischenahn. RABBOW, Franz Hptm., appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 3 (and 08.41) promo to Maj Maj. (Tr.O.) in RLM (Inspizient d.bekleidungs- und Verpflegungswesens), trf to Abwicklungsstab/XIII. Fliegerkorps for further assignment. RABE von PAPPENHEIM, Ernst Oblt.(d.R.), trf from Erg.KGr.z.b.V. 300 to Minensuchgruppe 1 and appt Staka 2./MSGr appt Staka 5./Minensuchgruppe 1 (to 08.44) Hptm. and Staka 4./MSGr. 1. RABE, Erich. (DOB: in Arnsberg) in Feld-Luftzeuggruppe Belg./Nordfrankr Offz.z.b.V. in I./JG 52 (to 1942) Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. VII to Fl.H.Kdtr. Tutow Hptm. with Fl.H. Parow, Fl.H. Swinemünde and Fl.H. Paderborn. RABE, Ewald. 1941? Oblt., Chef 3. Kp./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 2. RABE, Fritz Hptm. (d.r.) in 25./Ln.-Rgt. 201 (or 211), appt Kdr. III./Ln.-Rgt promo to Maj.(d.R.) in Stab IV./Ln.-Rgt Maj., appt Kdr. Ln.-Abt. Jagdfliegerführer Mittelrhein. RABE, Hans-Gerd. (DOB: in Osnabrück) stationed in Etterbeek/Belgium (to 1944). Last rank: Major. RABE, Dr. H-J Hptm. in 7./KG 4, MIA in Ju 88 A-1 (5J+KR) shot down by RAF 605 Sqdn. fighters over Dunkirk and crashed at sea. RABE, Karl. (W.B.K. Wiesbaden) in Luftgaukdo. Westfrankreich area, promo to Maj. (Kr.O./Fl.). RABE, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). RABENAU, Georg von. (DOB: in Strassfurt-Leopoldhall) assigned to 1./Kü.Fl.Gr. 506 (to 04.40) promo to Oblt.z.See trf from the Seeflieger back to the Kriegsmarine and sent for U-boat training RABENAU, Helmut (Hellmut) (Hellmuth) von. (DKG) Oblt.z.S. in 1./Kü.Fl.Gr. 406, seized and interned after having engine trouble and landing his He 60 (K6+QH) on the sea, which subsequently drifted into Swedish territory vic Ystad; released from internment on Hptm., trf from Führerreserve Ob.d.L. to IV./KG 26 (to ) trf to KG Hptm., appt Kdr. I./KG 26 (to MIA - He 111 H-11 (1H+FB) lost to unknown cause while attacking Allied convoys vic Cap Ivi) Hptm., awarded DKG. Promo to Maj. (RDA not assigned). RABENAU, Kurt von Maj.(Erg.O.), with Luftpark Brandis. RABENSCHLAG, Gunter Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., appt Adj. I./KG 4 /(to ) Oblt., appt Ia I./KG 4 (to ). RABER,? Dr Oblt. in 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 41, WIA during sortie near Prosnes. RABOLD, Hermann promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.) Hptm.(d.R.), appt Chef Horst- Kp./Fl.H.Kdtr. A 229/XII. RACH, Fritz Werner. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RÄCHL, Emmeran Maj., temporary duty from Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 13 to Hauptbildstelle/RLM Obstlt.(Erg.O.), trf from a Koluft to Stab/Lg.Kdo. XII/XIII trf to XIII. Fliegerkorps Kdr. Pi.Btl./11. Lw.-Felddivision (still 09.43), promo to Oberst. RACHNER, Hans. (DOB: ) Lt., with 12./JG Lt., 12./JG 3. c Oblt., appt Staka 12./JG 3 (to ) Oblt., KIA - Fw 190 lost to P-51s in the Oschersleben area. Credited with 10 victories. RACHNER, Paul promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). RACK, Paul. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin VI) Hptm. (d.r.), trf from Luftsperr- Ausb.Abt. 664 to Luftsperr-Abt Hptm. (d.r./flak). RACKWITZ, Klaus. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in Ln.-Flugsicherungs-Hauptstelle 4 Belgrad, released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.), trf to Fallschirm-AOK.

322 RACKWITZ, Kurt Maj.(Erg.O.), with Wehrbezirkskdo. Oschatz with Wehrbezirkskdo. Nikolsburg, promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) Obstlt., trf from Wehrbezirkskdo. Nikolsburg to Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte. RACKWITZ, Lothar promo to Obstlt trf from Stab/Höheren Kdr. der Fliegertechnischen Schulen to Stab/Luftzeuggruppe 1. RADA, Otto Lt., appt Ord.Offz. Stab/Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 2 (to ) Oblt., in Stab/7. Fliegerdivision. RADAU, Max promo to Oblt.(d.R.) Oblt. and Maj. beim Stabe in Stab I./Ln.-Rgt RADAUER, Dr. Rudolf. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, Stab/Fsch.-Pi.-Btl.7 KIA. RADDA, Franz promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). RADDATZ,? Hptm., Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 23/XI. RADDATZ,? Obstlt., Chef 6. Abt./Gruppe V (Erfassung, Pers.u.Mat., Zuu.Abgänge)/Gen.St.d.Lw. RADDE, Siegfried. (n.d.) PhD. (Meteorology) candidate with Wetterflugstelle Norderney (to 10.37) Lt. in Wetterflugstelle Dievenow (to 08.38) Lt., with Weflug Wien (to ) severely injured in Fw 58 that collided at Wien-Aspern airfield; lay in a coma for 3 days weather research flying at Norderney, Wien, Kiel, etc. (to 1945) with Wetterflugstelle Wien (to ) with Wetterflugstelle Wien (to ) became test pilot for Krupp-Atlas- Elektronik (to 1945) promo to Hptm. d.r. (Fl.). (n.d.) promo to Maj. RADECKE, Herbert promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt., appt Zugführer Ln.-Zug III./KG 54 (to 05.45) Oblt. and Zugführer in Ln.-Kp. (mot)/kg (J) 54. RADEGLIA, Alois Maj. (z.v./fl.) in Luftwaffenstab Griechenland, trf to Luftgaustab XXX. RADEHOSE, Siegfried Flieger-Ingenieur and Ingenieur z.b.v. with Feldwerft-Abt. II/70. RÄDEL, Hans. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RADEL, Willi. (DOB: in Rathenow or Bielefeld). (DKG) in III./ZG Adjutant in 2./ZG Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Adjutant in I./ZG Lt. in I./ZG 1, awarded the DKG Oblt., appt Staka Erg.St./ZG 26 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 2./Erg.JGr. Nord (to ) in 1./Erg.JGr. Nord (Jagdschüler) at Verbandsführerschule trf to Stab I./Erg.JG 2 as a gunnery instructor. [ Oblt. and Stafü 4./JG 6 - very doubtful!] RADEMACHER, Ernst Obstlt.?, appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 1/III. RADEMACHER, Frederich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RADEMACHER, Friedrich Hptm., appt Kdr. NSGr. 12 (Lett.) (to c ) Hptm., in 1./NSGr. 3. RADEMACHER, Hugo Oblt., a GruppeTechn.Offz. in ZG Oblt., in I./ZG Lt., I./ZG promo to Hptm KIA - cause unknown. Credited with one victory. RADEMACHER, Dr. (med.) Peter. (W.B.K. Duisburg) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). RADEMACHER, Robert promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). RADEMACHER, Rudolf. (DOB: in Lüneburg). (R, DKG) joined the Heer to then probably returned to being a butcher entered the Luftwaffe attended flight schools (to ) Uffz., assigned to 3./JG awarded the Ehrenpokal trf to 1./JG Ofw., awarded the DKG out of service for 4 months due to illness - resumed flying in late trf to 1./Erg.JGr. Nord as an instructor severely WIA - Fw 190 A-8 (White 13) by bomber return fire Lt., awarded the Ritterkreuz trf to 11./JG 7. Credited with more than 500 combat missions and 97 to 126 air victories, of which c.16 were with the Me in a glider crash in Lüneburg. RADEMANN, Emil. (DOB: in Neumünster). (R) Gef., awarded Ritterkreuz, Gruppenführer Fsch.Pi.Btl. 1 Hermann Göring in Neumünster. RADENER, Waldemar-H. ( Waldi ). (DOB: in Lüchtringen/Weser). (R, DKG) Lt., assigned to II./JG 26 on completion of training Oblt., appt Staka 6./JG 26 (to ) relieved of command and made second in command Oblt., appt Staka 7./JG 26 (to ) Lt., awarded DKG, 7./JG Lt., awarded Ehrenpokal severely WIA after ramming a B again severely WIA, this time by a P-51 - Fw 190 A-8 (Brown 2) Oblt., re-appt Staka 7./JG 26 (to ) Oblt., appt Kdr. II./JG 26 (to ).

323 03.45 trf to JG 300? Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, II./JG 26. Credited with 37 air victories in a trainer crash near Schongau. RADER, Dr. (med.) Erich. (W.B.K. Klagenfurt) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). RADER, Franz Hptm. d.r. in Luftgaukdo. XVII area, trf to Luftgaustab Finnland. RADERECHT, Eduard. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Stettin I) Hptm.(d.R.), in schw.flak-abt. 423 (Eisb.), appt provisional and then permanent Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 538 (Eisb.) (still 04.45) Hptm. (d.r./flak) promo to Maj.d.R. RADERMACHER, Herdy Oblt. (Tr.O.) in Offiziere z.b.v. Ob.d.L. (Sch.Etat), trf to BFS 6. RADING,? Hptm. with Techn.Abnahmekommando/Luftflotte 1 Bromberg. RADISCH, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Dresden II) Hptm.(d.L.), trf from Fl.Ers.Btl. VII to Lg.Kdo. Moskau Hptm. (d.r./fl.). RADISCH, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Dresden II) Hptm. (d.r./flak). RADKE, Hans Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 51 to Luftgaukdo. III/IV. RÄDLE, Josef Hptm., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 17/VII Maj. (d.r.) with Fl.H.Kdtr. 230/XII, trf to Koflug 6/XII Maj. with Koflug 6/XII, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 10/VIII Maj.(d.R.) with Fl.H.Kdtr. A 233/XII, ordered to Fl.H.Kdtr. A 230/XII for temporary duty. RADLICK, Walter. (DOB: ) in 2./JG Adj. of Stab III./JG Lt., III./JG Lt., III./JG Oblt. and Adj. in III./JG 53 lost a Bf 109 E-1 due to engine damage - crash landed vic Wissant, unhurt Oblt., Staka 9./JG 53, KIA Bf 109 E-1 shot down by a 66 Sqdn. Spitfire, bailed out but fell to his death at Hookwood Park near Oxted when his parachute failed. Credited with 3 victories. Buried at Cannock Chase. RADLOFF, Dr. (med.) Gerhard. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf to San.Staffel Fl.H.Kdtr. A 61/XIII Morlaix as a Truppenarzt Stabsarzt previously with Fl.H.Kdtr. A 61/XIII. RADNITZKY, Paul promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). RADNY, Hans-Joachim promo to Oblt.(A 2/Ln.) Oblt. and Chef 2.(Funk-Kp.)/Ln.-Abt. 103 (III. Flak-Korps). RADON, Otto-Karl. (DOB: in Berlin) at Zerstörerschule trf to 10./ZG 26 then to 9./ZG Lt., 6./ZG WIA - Me in 4./ZG Oblt., appt Staka 6./ZG 26 (to ) Oblt., 7./JG Oblt. and Staka 7./JG 6 (to ) Oblt., II./JG 6 WIA - damaged his Fw 190 D-9 crashed vic Sagan. Credited with 3 victories. RADOWSKI, Paul. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RADSZAT, Richard. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). RADSZUWEIT, Heinz. (DOB: ) Oblt., Chef Ln-Kp/KG 27 WIA in right upper leg - He 111 H-6 (1G+GM) hit by AA vic Saki promo to Hptm.(Ln.). RADSZUWEIT, Dr. (med.) Karl-Heinz. (W.B.K. Kiel) promo to Stabsarzt (Zahnarzt) (Kr.O./San.). RADTKE, Dr. (med.) Arnold. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin VIII) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). RADTKE, Helmut. (DOB: ). (DKG) Lt. (Tr.O.) in Ob.d.L. pool (Sch.Etat), trf to JG 101. (n.d.) Oblt. in IV./JG in 5./JG 54. (n.d.) Staka? 14./JG KIA - Fw 190 A-8 (Black 4) by Allied fighters over Münsterland, near the Mittelland Canal. RADTKE, Hugo. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin V) Hptm. (d.r./ln.). RADTKE, Johannes Oblt. and Beobachter (observer) in 1./NAGr. 16, WIA in Bf 110 G-3 damaged on the ground by Russian aircraft Oblt., Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal. RADTKE, Otto Maj., IIb/Luftflotte promo to Oberst Oberst, IIb/Luftflotte Chef 2. Abt. (Pers. Verteilung)/Amtsgruppe II d.lw.-wehramt in RLM. RADTKE, Otto Obstlt., appt Kdr. III.(Aufkl.)/LG 2? (to ) promo to Oberst. RADTKE, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm.(Kr.O.), trf from Flak-Abt. 195 to Flak-Rgt. 155 (W) as a Battr.-Chef. RADTKE, Werner. (DOB: in Königsberg). (R) in Flak-Sturm-Rgt. 35, promo to Hptm Oblt., awarded the Ritterkreuz, Chef 1./Flak-SturmRgt. 35 (mot) RADÜNZ, Willi promo to Hptm promo to Maj. with RDA of Oblt. in 6./KG 55, POW in He 111 P shot down by AA fire vic Baccarat. RADUSCH, Fritz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (n.d.) with 1./NJG 1. (n.d.) in 6./NJG Hptm., appt Staka 7./NJG Hptm., appt Staka 6./NJG Hptm., appt Staka 6./NJG 6 (to ) appt Ia Nacht in Stab/7. Jagd-Div. Credited with 2 victories.

324 RADUSCH, Günther ( Fips ). (DOB: in Schwetz/Westpreussen). (RE, DKG). (n.d.) was in the Army before trf to the Luftwaffe with 2. J/88 with the Condor Legion in Spain (He 112) Oblt., appt Staka 6.(schw.Jagd)/Lehrgeschwader Greifwald Oblt., appt Staka 6./LG 1 (to c.10.39), then with I./ZG (or ?) appt Staka 2./ZG Hptm., appt Kdr. I./NJG 1 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./NJG 3 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. II./NJG 3 (to ) Maj., awarded Ehrenpokal Maj., awarded DKG, II./NJG ( ?) Maj., appt Kommodore NJG 5 (to ) Maj., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. II./NJG Maj., appt Kommodore NJG 2 (to ) Obstlt., awarded Eichenlaub, Kommodore NJG promo to Obstlt. 21/ Obstlt., Stab/NJG appt Kommodore NJG 3 (to ) promo to Oberst. Credited with over 140 combat missions and 65 air victories, nearly all at night plus one day victory in Spain retired from the Bundeswehr as an Oberst in Nordstrand/Schleswig-Holstein. RADZUWEIT, Willy. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.), trf from the Luftnachrichtentruppe to the Fallschirmjäger. RAEGLE, Ulrich promo to Oblt. (z.v.) (Flak). RAEHS, Paul Maj. (d.r./fl.) with Fl.H.Kdtr. Königsberg/Pr., trf to Stab/Befh.d.Dt.Lw. in Rumänien. RAESCH, Felix Hptm., appt Chef Ln.-Ausbau-Kp Hptm., Kdr. Ln.-Abt Hptm.(d.R./Ln.), in Stab/Ln.-Rgt. 4, appt provisional Kdr. Ln.-Abt. 82 (still 08.43) promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.). RAESCH, Josef Maj., Kdr. Luftdienstkdo. Westfrankreich (and 09.42). RAESFELD, Kurt Oblt.d.R. with Kraftfahrausbildungsstelle d.lw. 13, trf to Luftgaustab Finnland. RAETHJEN, Dr. Paul Oblt. with Wekusta 26 (to 03.40). RAETZER, Georg. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Küstrin) Hptm. (d.r./ln.) Maj. (d.r.) (Ln.), released from active service. RAFF,? Oblt., observer and Offz.z.b.V. in 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr RAFF, Emil. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RAFFENBERG, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Soest) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). RAFFLER, Karl (Carl). (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Nürnberg I) promo to Hptm.(W)(Kr.O.) with Luftmunitionsanstalt 2/XIII, trf to Luftmunitionsanstalt 2/XII. RAGOTZI, Hans WIA - Bf 109 F-4 shot down by Spitfires NE of Samer Oblt., in 8./JG with 10.(Jabo)/JG Oblt., in 10.(Jabo)/JG 26 (to ) KIA - Bf 109 F-4/R1 (White 1 + bomb) shot down by Spitfires of 131 Sqdn. during an anti-shipping mission and successfully ditched 50 km W of Somme Estuary but not rescued due to darkness body later washed ashore at Hardelot. Credited with 2 known victories. RAHE, Fritz. (DKG) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Hptm Hptm., awarded DKG, II./KG Hptm., appt Kdr. II./JG 1 (to ). RAHE, Georgwilhelm promo to Hptm. d.r. (Flak). RAHLS, Günther promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) Maj. and Kdr. Fsch.Pz.Nachschubtruppen Hermann Göring. RAHLWES, Walther promo to Maj./(d.R./Fl.). RAHM, Gerhart (Gerhard?). (DOB: in Colditz). (DKG) in II./St.G. 2 as a pilot (to 10.40) Oblt., 5./JG Oblt. in 5./JG 77, POW Bf 109 E-7 (White <<+) shot down by AA fire near Malemes/Crete promo to Hptm. Rumored to have been a Staka or Stafü of an unidentified unit. Credited with one victory. RAHMEYER, Friedrich Hptm.(d.L.z.V.), trf from Kraftfahrtechnischen Schule d.lw. Rudolstadt to Heereskraftfahrpark Insterburg. RAHN, Franz Obstlt., trf from RLM to Wehrbezirkskdo. Bernau. RAHN, Friedrich-Wilhelm Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Stab/Schiessplatz-Biscarosse to Lg.Kdo. Holland for assignment as a Battr.-Chef promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) Maj. (d.r.) in 4./schw.Flak-Abt. 428, trf to Lw.-Befh. Mitte for further assignment. RAHN, Helmut (Helmuth). (DOB: ) Oblt. (Kr.O.) with Dt.Lw.-Mission in Rumänien, trf to FFS A/B promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RAHN, Horst. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Hptm. (Tr.O.) Oblt. in I./Flak- Rgt. 12, awarded the DKG. c Hptm. (Tr.O). (f.n. not given), appt acting Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 336.

325 RAHN, Lothar. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt in NAGr Oblt. and Beobachter in Nahaufkl.St. 12./13, WIA in Fw 189 shot up by a fighter over Ulyanovo/Orel sector Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Kdr. NSGr. 3 (to ?). RAHN, Otto. (W.B.K. Tilsit) promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.) with OKW (Amt Ausl./Abw.), promo to Maj. (d.r./fl.). RAHT, Gerhard. (DOB: in Reinfeld/Holstein). (RE, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe promo to Lt assigned to 4./NJG 3. 26/ Lt., 4./NJG in 4./NJG promo to Oblt with 5./NJG in I./NJG 1. 29/ Oblt., 4./NJG Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., appt Staka? 3./NJG Ju 88 C-6 shot down Oblt., awarded DKG, II./NJG 3. 15/ Hptm., 4./NJG 3. 22/ Oblt., Staka 4./NJG Staka 1./NJG 2, promo to Hptm appt Kdr. I./NJG 2 (to ) lost Ju 88 G-6 (4R+AB) / Hptm., Stab I./NJG Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz for service as Staka 1./NJG 2. 07/ Hptm., Stab I./NJG Hptm., awarded Eichenlaub, Kdr. I./NJG 2. Credited with 171 combat missions and 58 night victories in Reinfeld. RAICH, Alfons. (DOB: ) in 7./JG Lt., 7./JG Lt., 7./JG Oblt., appt Staka 3./JG 3 (to ) Oblt., 3./JG in 7./JG trf to Stab IV./JG Oblt., appt Staka 10./JG 1 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 1./JG 1 (to ) trf to Höh.Jagd- u.zerstörerkdo. and ordered to Kommodore d.erg.jagdgruppen for temporary duty Staka 2./JG 107? Oblt., appt Staka Eins.St./Jagdlehrerüberprüfungsgruppe (to ) Oblt. and Staka 6./JG 110. Credited with 14 victories RAINER, Bruno. (DOB: ) entered service received the Lw. Beobachter license. (n.d.) trained as a pilot and observer Oblt., Kdt. Hafenkompanie Nr. 3 /Fliegerparkkompanie Nr. 1 of the Austrian Air Force of the Austrian Air Force. c trf to the Luftwaffe, then assigned to "Fl. Rgt. 1" (?) trf to KG 158 for training as a Beobachter and Staka trf to III./KG 158 as a pilot appt Chef d.technisches Kp./FFS C Kiliansdorf (later Roth bei Nürnberg) received the Lw. advanced flying certificate trf to Fl.H.Kdtr. Crailsheim and assigned to Aufkl.Gr. 156 (to ) appt Kp.-Chef in FFS C ordered temporary duty to Beobachter Vorschule Reichenberg promo to Maj in Erg.Nahaufkl.Gr., ordered to OKH (Lw.-Führungsstab Ic/Lw.) for temporary duty permanently trf to OKH (Lw.-Führungsstab Ic/Lw.) appt Qu 1/Luftflotte appt Qu. 2/Fallschirm- AOK Maj., appt Chef Ic 5.Abt. (Sonstiges Personal)/Gen.St.d.Lw.? RAINER, Friedrich. (DOB: ) promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) Obstlt., trf from Stab/Wehr-Ers.Insp. Linz to Wehrbezirkskdo. Wels (to ) trf to Wehrbezirkskdo. Köln II. RAISNER, Werner Oblt., Kdt. St.Qu. of 12. Flak-Div. RAITH, Frank (Franz). (DOB: ) promo to Oblt.(Kr.O./Ln.) Oblt. and Nafü in I./NJG Oblt. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 9/VII (Göppingen). RAITH, Max Hptm., in II./KG 51 (to KIA) Oblt., 12./KG 51 KIA - Me 262 A-2a (9K+KW), crashed 30 km SW Neuburg. RAITH, Dr. (med.) Siegfried. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf to Fallschirm-Flak-Abt Stabsarzt previously with the Fallschirm- AOK. RAITHEL, Dipl.Ing. Johann. (DOB: in München). (R) entered the Heer. WWI served initially with the Infanterie then the Fliegertruppe, rising to Lt. Postwar stayed in the army, serving with Inf.Rgt. 20 (to ) promo to Oblt studied engineering at the Technischen Hochschule promo to Hptm achieved Dipl. Ing. status trf to Luftwaffe from the Heer and assigned a rank of Hptm. and appt Staka of 1./JG promo to Maj appt Kdr. II./JG appt Kommodore JG 132 (later renumbered JG 2) appt Inspecteur der Jagdflieger promo to Obstlt appt Offizier z.b.v. des RLM und Ob.d.L. (pending assignment) appt Luftattaché at the Gesandtschaft (embassy) Sofia/Bulgaria promo to Oberst appt Chef of Flugsicherheit (flight safety)/rlm appt Kommodore KG awarded Ritterkreuz promo to Gen.Maj. and re-appt Chef der Flugsicherheit/RLM appt Gen. d. Truppentechnik/RLM appt Verb.Offizier d. Lfl. Reich zum stellverttretenden Gen.Kdo. des V. Armeekorps at the disposition of the Flieger-

326 Ersatz-Div promo to Gen.Lt retired into captivity released in Harksheide (now Norderstedt) N of Hamburg. RAKOBRANDT, Kurt promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). RÀKÒCZY, Franz promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V.). (n.d.) Hptm., with Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XVI. RAKOW, Georg Hptm. (d.r.z.v.), trf from Luftpark 1/III to IV./NJG 6. RALFS, Hermann. (DOB: 1915).. (DOB: 1915) Hptm., trf to Stab/Aufkl.Gr Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Stab/X. Fliegerkorps to III./KG promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). RALL, Günther. (DOB: in Gaggenau/Baden). (RES, DKG) joined the army as a Fähnrich and served in Inf.-Rgt trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe attended LKS Dresden received his pilot license Lt., trf to JFS Werneuchen trf to 4./JG Lt., in II./JG Oblt., appt Staka 8./JG 52 (to ) promo to Oblt Oblt., Staka 8./JG 52 (to ). c WIA - after being shot down by an I-16, he crashed in a gully and broke his back in three places resulting in temporary paralysis on the right side Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded DKG, 8./JG in 8./JG Hptm., re-appt Staka 8./JG 52 following hospitalization and convalescence (to ) Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 8./JG Oblt., awarded Eichenlaub, Staka 8./JG shot down near Rostov and severely WIA * Oblt., appt acting Kdr. III./JG 52 (to 03.43) promo to Hptm in III./JG 52, appt provisional Kdr. II./JG 52 (?) ( ? *) Hptm., appt Kdr. III./JG 52 ( ) Hptm., Stab III./JG 52 unhurt - Bf 109 G-6 (Black << +~) combat with a fighter, emergency landing vic Petrovka, E of Belgorod Hptm., Kdr. Stab III./JG 52 unhurt - Bf 109 G collision in combat with an LaGG-3, safely landed at Ugrim Hptm., awarded Schwerter, Kdr. III./JG Kdr. III./JG 52, appt Kdr. II./JG 11 (to shot down - Bf 109 G-5 (<<) by P-47s of 56 FG, losing his left thumb, hospitalized with severe infection and convalescing until 11.44) promo to Maj.( RDA ) Maj., appt Kdr. Verbandsführerschule Gen.d.Jagdflieger (to ) (or 04.45?) appt Kommodore JG 300 (to ). Credited with 275 air victories in 621 combat missions. Shot down 8 times, wounded 3 times. (n.d.) postwar he applied to attend medical school but was refused as a militarist head of the Secretariat of the well known boarding school Salem Castle on Lake Constance joined the Bundeswehr as an Obstlt. (n.d.) Oberst, appt Inspizient der Jagdflieger im Führungsstab der Luftwaffe. (n.d.) appt Kommodore JaboG 34. (n.d.) attended Lehrgang des NATO Defense College in Paris. (n.d) Brigadegeneral, appt Inspizient für die fliegenden Verbände der Bundesluftwaffe appt Kdr. 3. Luftwaffendivision in Münster appt Kdr. 1. Luftwaffendivision in Messstetten/ Allgäu appt Chef des Stabes der 4. Alliierten Taktischen Luftflotte (Chief of Staff/4th Allied Tactical Air Force) Ramstein/Pfalz promo to Gen.Lt. and appt chairman of the NATO-military-committee to Brussels. (n.d.) appt Chief of Staff of the Bundesluftwaffe was Germany s representative at NATO s military committee (to ) retired as a Gen.Lt at Bad Reichenhall due to a heart attack. [* acc to J. Prien]. RALL, Heinz Lt., 8./KG 54 lost Ju 88 A-4 (B3+ES) to fighters, emergency landing vic Tunis Oblt., appt Staka 8./KG (J) 54 (to 05.45). RALL, Otto Hptm., trf from III./KG 77 to Bombenschule Anklam promo to Maj at FFS C 3, trf to BFS 5. RALLE, Manfred promo to Hptm appt provisional Kdr. le.flak-abt. 715 (besp.) (to c ). RAMATSCHI, Max promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) Maj. (d.r./fl.) with Heeresgruppe B, trf to OKW (Amt Ausl./Abw., Abwehrstelle Kiew). RAMB, Aloysius Maj., Adj. in Stab/16. Flak-Div. RAMBKE,? Hptm. in Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XXXII Hagenow. RAMBOW, Hans Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from Luftwaffenbefehlshaber Mitte to Flieger-Ers.Btl. III. RAMCKE, Hermann-Bernhard. (DOB: in Schleswig). (PMvk, RESB) joined the Marine. WWI initially served aboard a number of vessels as a sailor, then retrained as naval marine trf from the Marine to the Heer. (n.d.) recommended for the Ritterkreuz des Königsliche Hausordens von Hohenzollern mit Schwertern a company commander with the Freikorps von Brandeis in the Baltic States (to ) repatriated returning to the Reichsheer (Inf.). 1920s served in the Infanterie, often in a technical capacity promo to Oblt promo to Hptm promo to Maj promo to Obstlt promo to Oberst received revised RDA of (01?) trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe and assigned to Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 3 with

327 temporary duty to Fallsch.Schule III Braunschweig-Broitzem trf to Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 1 and made responsible for setting up a heavy weapons capability for the parachute troops trf to Stab/XI. Fliegerkorps and appt Kdr. Erg. -Einheiten und Schulen des XI. Fl.Korps appt acting Kdr. 1. Fallsch.Sturm-Rgt. invasion of Crete promo to Gen.Maj. (RDA ) awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt ordered from Stab/XI. Fliegerkorps to Italy to train the Italian Parachute Div. Folgore appt provisional Kdr. 1 Fallsch. Brigade (Brigade Ramcke ) concurrently appt temporary Kdr. 90. leichte Afrika Div Gen.Maj., awarded Eichenlaub, Kdr. Fsch.Jg. Brig. Ramcke promo to Gen.Lt appt Kdr. 2. Fallsch.Div sick leave (to ) re-appt Kdr. 2. Fallsch.Div appt Kommandant Festung Brest (to ) promo to Gen.d.Fallschirmtruppe captured by the Americans at Pointe des Capuçins on the Crozon Peninsula/ France (west of Brest) Gen.Lt., awarded Schwerter and Brillanten, Kdt. Festung Brest - received while a POW at Trent Park trf into British custody, but then sent to Camp Clinton/Mississppi in the U.S (05.46?) into French custody and charged with participating in reprisals against French civilians, looting and taking part in torture and murder sentenced to 5 years imprisonment at hard labor for war crimes by a French military court in Paris released from French custody. (n.d.) vocal in his extreme "right wing" views. (n.d.) employed in the concrete industry in Kappeln/Schlei due to cancer. Buried in Friedrichsberg, near Kiel. Author of 4 books including two biographies. RAMGE, Karl Flieger-Oberstabsingenieur and Bauaufsichtsleiter at the Hartmann und Braun plant in Frankfurt/M. RAMIN, Eberhard. (DOB: ) posthumous promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). RAMISCH,? Oblt., Chef 9.Kp./Ln.-Rgt. 51. RAMM, Erich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Stettin I) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.) in Flieger-Rgt. 53, trf to Kraftfahrausbildungs-Abt. d.lw. 4 (to ) Hptm. (Kr.O.), trf to Kraftfahrtechnischen Schule d.lw. Rudolstadt. RAMM, Gustav Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) in III./St.G. 2, trf to Stab/St.G. 1. RAMM, Hans. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(Ln.) (Obstlt.?), Chef d. Abt. Beschaffung von Nachrichten- u.funknavigationsgerät/generalluftzeugmeister Maj. (Ln.), trf from the Luftnachrichtentruppe to the Fallschirmjäger. RAMM, Hans Oblt., appt Staka 7./NJG 3 (to 03.45). RAMM, Hans-Joachim. (DOB: ) RDA (Oblt.) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) Hptm., appt Staka 1./SAGr. 128 (to at least ). (n.d.) appt Staka 5./ZG 26 (the former Staka 8./ZG 1 (to 01.44?). RAMM, Heinz Oblt. and Beobachter in 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 22, MIA in Ju 188 F-1 that failed to return from a reconnaissance mission east of the Elbe. RAMM, Kurt promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Zugführer in 2.(Telegrafenbau-Kp.)/Ln.- Abt RAMM, Ludwig. (DOB: ) entered service with the Polizei trf to the Luftwaffe and sent to Fliegergruppe Lechfeld (S) for flight training trf to II./KG 153 (Finsterwalde) and appt Wa.-u.Bo. Offz. (ordnance officer) Adjutant in II./KG in II./KG 3, trf to Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (no evidence of actual attendance or completion) promo to Hptm promo to Maj. RAMM, Walter promo to Oberst (Ln.) in Ob.d.L. pool, trf to Rüstungsinspektion Prag. RAMMELT, Karl Heinz. (DOB: in Nebra/Sachsen). (R, DKG) held technical positions in the Luftwaffe Oblt., trf to II./JG in 4./JG force-landed in a Bf 109 F Oblt., appt Staka 4./JG 51 (to ) appt Kdr. II./JG 51 (to , WIA - after combat, crashing S of Rovigo) awarded the Ehrenpokal concurrently appt Jagdfliegerführer Griechenland (to 02.44)? promo to Hptm Hptm., awarded DKG, II./JG concurrently appt Jagdabschnittsführer Bulgarien (to 03.44) promo to Maj Maj., awarded the Ritterkreuz WIA- Bf 109 G-14 (Black << +) bailed out following combat with Soviet fighters; wounds were serious enough to prevent a return to combat duty. Credited with c.450 combat missions and 46 air victories joined the Bundeswehr retired as Obstlt. RAMMELT, Siegfried. (DOB: in Falkenberg (Elster) in Krs. Herzberg/Cottbus). (R, DKG) following RAD service, assigned to 6./Inf.-Rgt worked as an aircraft electrician for

328 Junkers in Dessau (to ). 1938/39 attended engineering school near Weimar mobilized and trf to Inf.-Rgt trf to Inf.-Rgt attended a Fallschirmschützen-Lehrgang and der Fallschirmschule in Stendal trf to 11./Fsch.Jg.Rgt /10.40 attended the Offiziers- Anwärter-Lehrgang in Braunschweig and then the Gasschutz-Lehrgang in Celle attended the Schiess-und Kampfschul-Lehrgang in Goslar Fw., sent to combat vic Chania/Crete WIA vic Leningrad became an officer in the III.Bataillon/Fsch.Jg.Rgt attended the Kampfschule-Lehrgang beim Fallschirm-Lehr-Bataillon. (n.d.) three months as an instructor promo to Lt Lt., awarded DKG, Stabs-Kp./Fsch.Jg.Rgt KIA by a shot to the head at Cassino/Italy Lt., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, St.Kp./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 3. (n.d.) posthumously promo to Oblt. RAMMIG, Helmut (Hans?). (i.g.). (DKG) Oblt., trf from KG 51 to Grosse KFS Tutow Oblt. and pilot in 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 123, MIA in Ju 88 A-5 (4U+GK) shot down by a P-40 Tomahawk (or AA hit?) over the front area near Derna/Libya Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal ditched - no details Hptm., awarded DKG, 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr in Führer- Reserve Ob.d.L. (K.L.F.), ordered to Stab/IX. Fliegerkorps for temporary duty Hptm., appt Staka 2./TG trf permanently to Stab/IX. Fliegerkorps promo to Maj appt Ia Flieg Nacht/II. Jagdkorps Maj. and Ia/14. Fliegerdivision. RAMPFL,? Oblt., Chef 1. Btr./schw.Flak-Abt RAMSAUER, Ludwig promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm., Kdr. Ln.-Abt promo to Maj.(Ln.) Maj., Kdr. II./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. Belgien-Nordfrankreich. RAMSAUER, Siegfried appt Adj. V./KG 40 ( to ) Oblt., V./KG Oblt., appt TO of V./KG 40. (to 08.44). (n.d.) with Stab/ZG 1. (n.d.) trf to Stab/5.Jagd-Div. Credited with one victory. RAMSCH, Adolf Maj. (z.v.) in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XII, trf to Gen.d.Dt.Lw. in Italien for further assignment Hptm.?, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 36/IV appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 220/VII (to ) Maj.?, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 201/VII. RAMSER, Dr. (med.) Siegfried. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt with Lw.-Lazarett Halle-Dölau, trf to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. and ordered to Universitäts-Augen-Klinik Jena for temporary duty (still 1945). RAMSHORN, Siegfried. (DOB: ) Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) (Ln.), released from active service. RAMSPECK, Viktor. (W.B.K. Frankfurt/M. II) promo to Hptm. (d.r./flak). RAMSPERGER, Hermann. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(d.R./Ln.) Kdr. I./Ln.-Rgt. 130 (to 07.43) promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.) trf to V./Ln.-Rgt. Ob.d.L assigned to the staff of a call-up examination center. RAMSTÖCK, Rudolf in Offzieren z.b.v. RLM/Ob.d.L. (Sch.Etat), promo to Oblt. RAMTHUN, Friedrich appt Adj. V./KG 40 ( to ) Oblt., V./KG Oblt., appt TO of V./KG 40. (to 08.44). (n.d.) with Stab/ZG 1. (n.d.) trf to Stab/5.Jagd-Div Lt., 1./JG Lt., 1./JG 26. Credited with 2 victories. RANDAU,?. (n.d.) Maj., Kdr. LS-Abt.d.Lw. 27. RANDEBROCK, Ernst Maj. (d.r.) and Führer Fl.Pl.Kdo. Tarnewitz. RANDEL, Walter (Walther). (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Gelsenkirchen) Hptm., trf from Stab/Ln.Rgt. 3 to Stab/Lg.Nachr.Rgt.z.b.V Hptm., appt acting Kdr. I./Lg.Nachr.Rgt Hptm.(d.R.), provisional Kdr. I./Luftgau-Nachr.Rgt. 7, trf to Stab/Ln.-Abt Hptm. (d.r./ln.) Maj., Kdr. I./Ln.-Rgt. 54. RANDEL-SEMPER, Kurt. (DOB: ). (i.g.). (DKG) entered service with the Polizei Generalstab training course for Landespolizei at Berlin-Eiche (to ) trf to the Luftwaffe Kampf-Beobachter training at Fliegergruppe Fassberg (to ) attended Luftkreisschule Berlin-Gatow (to ) Kampf-Beobachter training at Fliegergruppe Tutow (to Hptm., ordered to the 2. Generalstabs-Lehrgang at the Luftkriegsakademie (to ) appt Referent in Abt. Ic/Luftkreiskdo trf to Abt. Ia and Ic in Stab/Luftflotte trf into the Generalstab d.lw Hptm., appt Staka 4. (H)/Aufkl.Gr. 21 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 11 (to ) trf to Abt. Ic in Stab/VIII. Fliegerkorps promo to Maj trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool Maj., awarded DKG trf to Abt. Ic in Stab/Oberbefehlshaber Süd (later Luftflotte 2) trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool and ordered temporary duty for pilot license refresher course (to

329 ) ordered temporary duty to Erg.NAGr. (to ) appt provisional Kdr. NAGr appt permanent Kdr. NAGr. 8 (to ). [02.44 appt (acting?) Kdr. NAGr. 15 (to 06.44)]? appt Ia/KG 200 (to ) promo to Obstlt Obstlt., Lw.Fuhrungsstab of Fl.H.Kdtr. Flensburg. RANDERATH, Ludwig Oblt., 5./Bo.Fl.Gr promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 2./Bordfl.Gr. 196 (to 00.44). RANDERATH, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Coesfeld) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). RANDOLF, Gerhard Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H. Riesa-Canitz appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 12/IV promo to Obstlt.(d.R.) appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 212/VII (and 07.44). RANDT, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) Maj. (d.r.) in Stab/ Chef des Nachschubwesens Genst.d.Lw., to be trf on to Stab/Luftgau-Nachr.Rgt. Westfrankreich Maj.d.R. (Ln.) in L.E.3/RLM, released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N). RANG, Jakob. (DOB: ( ). (W.B.K.Köln II) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). RANGE, Heinz-Joachim Oblt. in KG Oblt., appt Techn.Offz. Stab/KG 4 (to ). RANGE, Dr. (med.) Rolf-Werner. (DOB: ) Oberstabsarzt, trf to Führerreserve OKL and ordered to a clinic in Berlin for temporary duty. RANK, Guido. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). RANKER, Otto. (W.B.K. Braunschweig) Hptm.d.R. in Stab/Luftflotte 1, trf to Lw.- Befehlshaber Mitte for further assignment promo to Maj. (d.r.z.v./flak). RANNERSMANN, Dr. Rolf. (DOB: in Bremen). (R, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe and then trained as a bomber observer trf to III./KG promo to Lt trf to I./KG 157 (later I./KG 27) promo to Oblt appt Adj. I./KG Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal seriously WIA in the hip by ground fire vic Feodosiye, recovering until Oblt., appt Staka 2./KG 27 (to ) promo to Hptm trf to 7./KG Hptm., appt Staka 7./KG 4 (to 02.45) Hptm., awarded DKG, I./KG Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz Hptm., appt Kdr. I./KG 4 (to ). Credited with well over 300 missions in St. Augustin near Bonn. RANNIGER, Walter promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). RANSMAYER, Hans. (DOB: ). (DKG) Ogfr., 5./JG Uffz., in 4./JG Uffz., 4./JG 54 WIA - Fw 190 in Russia Ofw., with 12./JG Ofw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., 12./JG Lt., 15./JG54 KIA when he struck a church tower and crashed in the water at St. Walburgiskerk, near Arnhem Lt., posthumously awarded the DKG. Credited with 37 victories. RANTZAU, Heino von in I./Flak-Rgt. 6, promo to Oblt. Son of Gen.Lt. von Rantzau? RANTZAU, Heinrich (Heino) von. (DOB: in Karlsruhe). (R, DKG) entered the Heer promo to Lt. WWI served in artillery, rising to Oblt promo Oblt. Postwar, remained in the Reichswehr, serving with the artillery promo to Rittmeister promo to Maj trf to the Luftwaffe from the Heer with a rank of Maj. and appt Kdr. Flak-Abt. Lankwitz appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 6, HH-Osdorf promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 43, Dessau-Kochstedt promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Flak-Gruppe Gross-Dessau appt Kdr. Flak-Brigade IV (Kanalküste) appt Kdr. Flak-Brigade III appt Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Brigade II appt Kdr Flakscheinwerfer-Div appt Kdr. 2. Flak-Div. (mot) promo to Gen.Maj awarded DKG promo to Gen.Lt. (without RDA) awarded Ritterkreuz Patent received and appt Inspekteur der Flak Ost/Gen.St.d.Lw appt General der Flakausbildung/RLM (to ) appt Komm.Gen. III. Flakkorps into U.S. captivity in the Ruhr pocket im Lager Allendorf bei Marburg/Lahn. Buried in Allendorf. RÄNTZSCH,? Hptm., Staka in Ergänzungsgruppe (S) 2. RANZENBERGER, Karl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Mainz) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). (n.d.) Maj., Stabsoffizier d.lw.-bautruppe bei OT-Einsatzgruppe Deutschland VII (Prag). RAPOK, Artur Hptm. (d.r.) with Flugbetriebsstoff-Kol. (mot) 505/VII, trf to Trsp.Kol. d.lw. 103/VII (trop.) (to ) trf to Stab/Gen.d.Dt.Lw. in Italien. RAPP, Adolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Neustadt/Weinstrasse) Hptm. (d.r./flak).

330 RAPP, Eugen Maj. and provisional Kdr. III./Ln.-Rgt Maj.(z.V./Ln.), named from provisional to permanent Kdr. III./Ln.-Rgt Maj. (z.v.) and Kdr. III./Ln.-Rgt. 55, appt Kdr. II./Ln.-Rgt. 55. RAPP, Karl Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe to Wekusta 1 Ob.d.L Oblt. in Wekusta 1 Ob.d.L., KIA in Ju 88 D-1 (D7+FH) shot down by RAF 604 Sqdn. Beaufighters over the North Sea, 200 km NE of the river Tees remains washed ashore on Danish NW coast buried at Frederikshavn. RAPP, Richard Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 123, MIA in Bf 109 G-4 that failed to return from a recce mission over Cyprus. RAPP, Werner. (DOB: ). 16/ Lt., in 7./NJG Oblt., in 12./NJG 1, promo to Oblt appt Staka 14./NJG Oblt., 5./NJG Oblt., Staka 5./NJG promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Kdr. II./NJG 5 (to ). Credited with 16 victories. RAPP, Wolfgang. (n.d.) Oblt., with Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XIX. RAPPHOLT, Wilhelm Hptm., appt Stabsoffizier in Fl.H.Kdtr. A 15/VI. RAPPICH, Siegfried Oblt., trf from 2./Kü.Fl.Gr. 906 to Fl.Waffenschule (See) Bug auf Rügen ? Oblt. and pilot in 1./Kü.Fl.Gr. 506, KIA shot down or crashed into the sea in He 115 (S4+IH) during an attack on a convoy in the North Sea. RAPPOLD, Egon. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Augsburg) Hptm. (d.r./flak). RÄPPOLD, Kurt. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Ansbach) Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.). RAPPOLD, Xaver. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RAPRÄGER, Ernst-Wilhelm (Ernst). (DOB: in Strassburg/Elsass). (R) Oblt., acting Kdr. Fsch.Flak-Abt Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kampfgruppenführer Luftwaffen-Rgt. Barenthin ( ?) promo to Hptm. (Flak) appt Kdr. Fallsch.Werfer-Abt appt Kdr. Fallschirm-Granatwerfer-Rgt Kdr. Fallschirm-Granatwerfer-Btl promo to Maj. RASBERGER, Gottlieb Obstlt. d.r. with Abwehrstelle/Luftgaukdo. II, trf to Stab/Dt.Lw.- Mission in Rumänien. RASCH,? Maj. in Stab/Fliegerzielgruppe III. RASCH, Alexander Obstlt. (d.r.z.v.) in Flak-Ers.Abt. 1, trf to Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte for further assignment in Stab/Luftgaukdo. VI, trf to Lw.-Verbindungsstelle bei Zentra Kraft West. RASCH, Ernst-Günter. (DOB: ) in 11./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. Moskau, promo to Oblt. RASCH, Gerhard. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hannover I) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). RASCH, Dr. (med.) Gustav promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). RASCH, Hans promo to Hptm.(A 1/Ln.) Hptm. and Höh. Nafü 3 a in Stab Höh. Nafü/Lw.-Kdo. West. RASCH, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. RASCH, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). RASCH, Werner Lt./Oblt. in Ln.-Rgt. 353 (a signals intelligence expert on the VVS). RASCH, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) Maj.(z.D.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Düsseldorf to Wehrbezirkskdo. München-Gladbach with Wehrbezirkskdo. München-Gladbach, promo to Obstlt. (z.d.) Obstlt.(z.D.) (W.O.), trf from Wehrbezirkskdo. München-Gladbach to Wehrbezirkskdo. Krefeld (still 02.45) released from service. RASCH, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) Lt. in 4. Nachtaufkl.St., trf from Heer control to Luftwaffe control and promo to Oblt killed in aircraft crash. RASCHAUER, Otto at FAS IV, promo to Oblt. RASCHE, Ewald promo to Hptm promo to Maj. RASCHE, Dr. (med.) Hans. (W.B.K. Oldenburg i.o.) promo to Stabsarzt (Zahnarzt) (Kr.O./San.). RASCHE, Heinrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Oldenburg i.o. II) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). RASCHEN, Henry promo to Obstlt temporary duty from Stab/Lg.Kdo. XI to Stab/I. Fliegerkorps Obstlt.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Lg.Kdo. XI trf to Ob.d.L. pool with temporary duty to trf from RLM pool to Stab/Gen.d.Lw. beim OKM. RASCHER, Dr. (med.) Sigmund. (W.B.K. München II) Stabsarzt (d.r.) in Luftgau-San.Abt. 7, reassigned from the Luftwaffe to the Waffen-SS. RASCHKE, Gerhard Oblt., Ia/LLG 1.

331 RASCHKE, Werner. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RASCHMANN (PASCHMANN?]), Josef. (DOB: in Köln) Maj. with Luftpark Paderborn. RASEL, Heinz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RASENBERGER, Georg promo to Hptm.(Kr.O.) Hptm.(Kr.O.), in II./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. Westfrankreich, appt Kp.-Chef 19./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. Westfrankreich Hptm. in 4. (Fernspr.-u.Fernschr.Betr.-Kp.)/Luftgau-Nachr.Abt. 3. RASKE, Helmut. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RASMUS, Dr. (med.) Gottfried. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf to Fallschirm-AOK 1 for further assignment reported KIA. RASMUSSEN, Henry. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.), released from active service. RASPÉ, Max Maj.(Erg.O.), in OKW promo to Obstlt.(Wm.). RASPER, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Köln I) Fw., in 4./NJG Fw., 4./NJG Ofw., 4./NJG Ofw., with 5./NJG promo to Lt trf to 5./NJG 101 as an instructor. (n.d.) with IV./NJG trf to II./NJG 101 as an instructor. 16/ Lt., 6./NJG / POW after being shot down vic Mittelfels near Cham by American AA fire. Credited with 7 victories RÄSSLER, Hans. (W.B.K. Zwickau) on recommendation of Luftgaukdo. I, promo to Maj. (d.r./ln.). RAST, Max Maj. d.r. in Luftgaukdo. VII area, trf to Gen.d.Dt.Lw. in Italien for further assignment Maj. and Qu.3/Luftgaukdo. Süd (Rome). RASTEDTER, Siegfried. c Oblt., appt Kdr. Sonderkommando Rastedter, a special airborne radar intercept and jamming unit based at Bordeaux-Merignac (to 02.44) promo to Hptm.(Ln.). (promotion withheld) RATH, Erich von Obstlt.(Erg.O.), trf from Stab/XVII. Armeekorps to Wehr-Ers.Insp. Köln promo to Oberst. RATH, Gerhard. see RAHT, Gerhard. RATH, Hans-Joachim. (DOB: in Berlin). (R, DKG) entered the Heer as a Lt. WWI initially served in the infantry, then with the Fliegertruppe, rising to Lt attached to the Luftfahrt- Friedenskommission/RWM. Postwar, remained with the Reichswehr promo to acting Oblt. and left the army rejoined the army in the USSR in secret training and development (to ) held a series of staff positions in the RWM trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe in the rank of Oblt. and assigned to RLM (Amt C) appt Leiter Luftwehramt/RLM (to ) promo to Hptm. (RDA ) assigned temporary duty to Verbandsführer- Lehrgang assigned temporary duty to Infanterie-Lehrgang Döberitz trf to RLM pool and assigned temporary duty to Gross KFS Lechfeld appt Staka in Fliegergruppe Giebelstadt promo to Maj appt Adj./Luftkreiskdo. III promo to Obstlt appt IIa/Luftwaffengruppenkdo appt IIa/Luftflotte appt Kdr. I./KG 4 (to ) appt acting Kommodore KG 4 (to ) promo to Oberst re-appt Kommodore KG 4 (to ) Obst., awarded DKG, Kommodore KG awarded Ritterkreuz, Kommodore KG appt Kdr. Grosse KFS 4 Thorn (to ) appt Fliegerführer 3 Gabes (to ). [( ?) appt Fliegerführer Kreta (to )]? in Stab/Höh.Kdo. für Flugzeugführerschulen (A/B), trf to Stab/X. Fliegerkorps in Stab/Lw.-Kdo. Südost, trf to RLM (Chef A.W.) for further assignment (to ) Oberst, ordered to Stab/Höh.Kdr.d.Flugzeugführerschulen for temporary duty appt Kdr. 2. Fliegerausbildungsdivision (to ) appt Kdr. 1. Flieger-Schuldiv. (to ) promo to Gen.Maj became POW released from captivity. Credited with 86 bomber missions in WWII in Bad Neuenahr. RATH, Heinz. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). RATH, Johann. (DOB: ) Lt., trf to the Luftwaffe from the Austrian Air Force, ordered to Fl.Ers.Abt. 27 Halberstadt Oblt., trf from I./JG 77 to I./JG Oblt. in 4./JG 54, POW Bf 109 E-4 (White 6) brought down in a mid-air collision in the vicinity of Biggin Hill. Bailed out and captured at Layhams Farm, Biggin Hill, Kent promo to Hptm. RATH, Paul. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bayreuth) Hptm. (d.r./ln.) Hptm.(d.R.) and RV-Überwachungsoffizier in Ln.-Rgt. Reich.

332 RATH, Wilhelm. (DKG) Oblt., in KG Hptm., appt Staka 10./KG 51 (to ) ( ?) Hptm., in III./KG 51, appt provisional Kdr. III./KG 51 (to ) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm., awarded DKG, III./KG promo to Maj Maj., appt Kommodore KG 2 (to ). 22/ MIA in Ju 188 E-1 (U5+AA) 50 km S of Lymington, probably due to Mosquito night fighter. RATHGEBER, Heinz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RATHGEBER, Hellmut. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RATHGEBER, Jakob. (DOB: in Kreuznach) trained with FFS promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) with A(o)2/XVII. RATHJEN, Heinrich promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). RATHKE, Erich. (DOB: ). (n.d.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.), KIA. RATHKE, Waldemar Lt., in 12./NJG Lt., with 3./NJG Lt., 3./NJG Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., 1./NJG Oblt., 1./NJG MIA - Fw 58 night fighter - no details. Credited with at least 31 victories in 152 missions. RATHMACHER, Hansgeorg. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RATHMANN, Erich. (DKG) Maj., appt Kdr. III./KG 3 (to 09.41) Hptm., Kdr. III./KG Hptm., Kdr. III./KG Maj., appt Kdr. IV./KG 3 (to ) Maj., awarded DKG, III./KG promo to Obstlt Obstlt., appt acting Kommodore KG 3 (to 10.42) promo to Oberst Kdr. Fahnenjunkerlehrgang/LKS 7. RATHMANN, Heinrich. 1941? Lt., appt Zugführer Ln.-Zug assigned to II./KG 54 (to KIA - Nachr. Offz. 6./KG 54 - lost to unknown cause vic Bedford/UK). RATHSACK, Willi. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RATHSAM, Eugen promo to Hptm.(d.R.) Hptm., Führer Ln.-Zug (mot)/18. Flak-Brig. and concurrently Nafü/18. Flak-Brig. RATTAY, Waldemar. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin VIII) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.) Hptm., with Fl.H.Kdtr. E 6/III (Ostende). RATTEY (RATTEI?), Alfred promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) Maj., appt IIb/19. Lw.-Feld- Div. RATZEL, Heinz ? Oblt., appt Zugführer Ln.-Zug and Nachr.Offz. attached to III./KG 54 (to ) Oblt., Nachr. Offz. Stab III./KG 54 WIA during Allied air raid on the Luftwaffe base at Grosseto/Italy Oblt., appt Kp.-Chef Ln. Kp.(mot) /KG 54 (to ). RATZKE, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Perleberg) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.) possibly Chef of Werft-Kp.d.Lw. 13/III. RATZKY, Victor. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Klagenfurt) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). RATZOW, Walter Oblt., trf from FFS C 3 to 10. Fliegerdivision. RAU,? Maj., Kdr. Flak-Abt RAU,? Maj., Kdr. Flak-Abt RAU, Carl promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.) promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) Maj. and Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 34/XIII Zaporozhye Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 10/VII appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 212/VIII. RAU, Eberhard. (DOB: ). (DKG) Hptm., trf to Fsch.Jg.Rgt Hptm., Adj., Stab/Fsch.Jg.Rgt Hptm., appt Kdr. II./Fsch.Jg.Rgt promo to Maj Maj., appt IIa/1. Fallsch.Div Maj., awarded DKG, Kdr. II./Fsch.Jg.Rgt Maj., Kdr. Fallsch.Pz.Jäger-Abt. 1 (to POW). RAU, Franz Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt promo to Maj. (d.r./flak) named permanent Kdr. schw.flak-abt RAU, Hans. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RAU, Dr. (med.) Hans promo to Stabsarzt. RAU, Heinrich Maj., provisional Kdr. Flak-Ausb.Abt. 4 (to ) Maj.(d.R./Flak), provisional Kdr. Flak-Ausb.Abt. 4, appt permanent Kdr. RAU, Dr. (med.) Heinrich. (DOB: ) Oberstabsarzt, appt Div.-Arzt/23. Flak-Div. RAU, Hellmut. (DOB: ) Flieger-Ingenieur and Werftleiter with Werft-Abt. München- Riem. RAU, Helmut. (DOB: ) Oblt., appt Staka 3./JG 3 (to ) POW Bf 109 E-4 (Yellow 4) shot up by 603 Sqdn. and force-landed near Shoeburyness promo to Hptm. Credited with 4 victories

333 RAU, Johannes promo to Maj.d.R. (Flak) appt Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Abt. 583 (to ). RAU, Dipl. Ing. Karl. (DOB: in Schopfloch/Bayern) entered the Heer as a reservist, serving initially with the Infanterie studied at the Technischen Hochschule München (to 1905) continued his studies in München (to 1909) conferred with Dipl.Ing worked as an engineer in the engine and aircraft industries (to 1914) promo to Lt.d.R called into service. WWI served initially with the infanterie then as a Techn. Offz. for the Fliegertruppe promo to Oblt.d.R served as the technical director for a series of aircraft manufacturers for the remainder of the war and through the 1920s acting Hptm.d.R entered the Reichsdienst trf to Luftwaffe from the Reichsdienst with a rank of acting Hptm.d.R appt Bezirksleiter der Prüfstelle für Luftfahrzeug des Reichsamt für Flugsicherung (district director of the airworthiness examination center for aircraft of the state office for aircraft safety)/rlm/ciii appt Referent für Technik und Prüfwesen und Gruppenleiter II beim Luftkreis-Kdo. IV promo to Fliegerhauptstabs-Ingenieur appt Referent für Technik und Prüfwesen und Gruppenleiter II beim Luftkreis-Kdo. VI, Münster promo to Hptm.d.R appt Luftgau Ingenieur VII appt acting Chef-Ingenieur with Lfl promo to Oberst-Ingenieur appt Luftgau-Ingenieur Westfrankreich appt Chef-Ingenieur/Lw.Bfh. Mitte promo to Gen.-Ingenieur promo to Maj.d.R appt Chef-Ingenieur/Lfl. Reich appt Offizier z.b.v. des RLM und Ob.d.L. (pending assignment) ( to ) retired in München. RAU, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RAU, Martin. (DOB: ) Obstlt.(W) and Leiter Lufthauptmunitions-Anstalt 2/XIII Langlau promo to Oberst (Flak). RAU, Paul. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Hptm Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm. and Staka 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr Hptm., awarded DKG, 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 23. c Hptm., acting Kdr. NAGr. 3 (to ?). RAU, Werner Hptm.(Erg.O.), temporary duty to Stab/Lg.Kdo. XVII temporary duty from RLM pool to Stab/Luftflotte Maj., trf from Lg.Kdo. XI to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Belg./Nordfr in Stab/Wehrmachtbefehlshaber Ostland, trf to Lw.-Kdo. Südost promo to Obstlt. RÄUBERBERG, Wilhelm Obstlt.?, acting Kdr. LV-Nachr.Abt. 6 (to ). RAUBOLD, Johann Hptm.(d.L.z.V.), trf from I./Flak-Rgt. 231 ro Res.Flak-Abt RAUBUECHL,?. (n.d.) Hptm.., in or Chef of 6. Lw.-Kriegsberichter-Kp. (a.k.a. Propaganda-Kp.). RAUCH, Alfred. (DOB: in Eltmann/Unterfranken). (R, DKG) assigned to II./JG 51 and commenced front missions test pilot and fighter instructor (to 08.41) returned to II./JG in 5./JG Fw., awarded the Ehrenpokal trf to Stabsstaffel/JG Fw., awarded DKG, II./JG fighter instructor with Stabstaffel /JG Fahnenjunker Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, StabSt.JG 51. Credited with 681 combat missions and 60 air victories RAUCH, Eduard promo to Hptm.(d.R.?) Hptm. and Zugführer in 1.(Fernspr.- u.fernschr.-betr.-kp.)/ln.-rgt RAUCH, Franz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Ingolstadt) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). RAUCH, Hans. (DOB: in Rothwasser/Kreis Gorlitz). (R, DKG) entered the Marine. WWI served in the Marine, rising to Lt.z.S.d.R promo to Lt.z.S.d.R. Postwar, stayed in the Reichsmarine, serving through a series of vessels in the 1920s promo to Lt.z.S promo to Oblt.z.S.(RDA ) promo to Kapitänleunant appt Referent bei der Inspektion der Flakartillerie in RLM promo to Korvettenkapitän trf to the Luftwaffe and designated an Erg.-Offizier (Luftwaffe) assigned as an acting Fl.H.Kdtr. (RDA ) activated and designated as a Hptm. (RDA ) appt Batteriechef in Flak-Abt. Dresden promo to acting Maj appt Batteriechef in I./Flak-Rgt. 10, Dresden appt Batteriechef in I./Flak-Rgt. 19, Köln promo to Maj. (RDA ) appt Batteriechef in Flak-Rgt appt Referent II/Luftgau-Kdo.XI, Hannover appt Batteriechef in Flak-Rgt promo to Obstlt appt Kdr.Reserve Flak-Abt in Stab/Lg.Kdo. XI, appt Kdr., I. Abt.Flak-Rgt concurrently appt provisional Kdr. II./Flak-Rgt appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt promo to Oberst sick placed in Fuhrerreserve appt provisional Kdr. Flak-Rgt appt permanent Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 41 (mot) (to ) awarded DKG awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. Flak-Sturm-Rgt. 41

334 (mot) promo to Gen.Maj. (Flak) into Soviet captivity in the Kurland pocket released in Traben-Trarbach. RAUCH, Hans. (n.d.) Maj., IIb/Luftgaukdo. XI. RAUCH, Heinrich. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). RAUCH, Heinrich. (DOB: in Essen-Katernberg) entered the Heer. WWI served in the Infanterie returned to the Reichswehr promo to acting Oblt. (RDA ). 1920s served in the Reichswehr, mainly as an advisor entered Luftwaffe with rank of Hptm. (Fliegerkapitän), (RDA ) appt Offizier.z.b.V.im RLM (pending assignment) ordered to Aufkl.Fl.Schule Hildesheim for training appt Offizier z.b.v. im RLM (pending assignment) ordered to Infantrie-Schule Dresden in special class for training as tactics instructor in Infantry class in Konigsbrück promo to Maj appt instructor for air tactics at Grosse KFS Prenzlau appt instructor for air tactics at Grosse KFS Fassberg concurrently ordered to RLM appt Referent in Generalstab d.lw./3. Abt appt Gruppeleiter in RLM promo to Obstlt appt Abt.-Leiter 1c/AO in Stab Legion Condor promo to Oberst appt appt Kdt. Koflug Goslar and Kdt. Fl.H. Goslar appt Verb.Offz. der Luftflotte 2 to Heeresgruppe B appt Flughafenbereichs Kdt. Brüssel appt Verb.Offz.d.Lfl. 2 to Heeresgruppe A appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. Beauvais appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. Brüssel appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 20/XI, Zichenau appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 11/XI, Swersschinskaja (Severskaya) appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 20/XI, Sizilien (actually at Minsk) appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 18/XI (Afrika) appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. Afrika promo to Gen.Maj appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 9/VII appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. Tunis appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 9/VII at the disposition of Fliegerersatz-Bataillon VII appt Offizier z.b.v., beim RLM und Ob.d.L. (pending assignment) appt Abt.-Chef und Amtssgruppen-Chef in RLM/Gen. für Personaleinsatz and concurrently Chef Abt. LP 5 (Allgemeine Pers.Abt.)/Lw.-Personalamt (to ) appt Kdr.Lw.-Schul und Ers.-Division, Aussig promo to Gen.Lt into British captivity released in Bonn. RAUCH, Heinrich Oblt. and Fliegerverbindungsoffizier/XVII. Armeekorps. RAUCH, Richard Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 3 to Flak-Trsp.Battr. 20/XIII trf to Stab d.div.nachschubführer/15. Flakdivision. RAUCH, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. RAUCH, Wolfgang Maj., trf from Stab/stellv. Gen.Kdo. VI. Armeekorps to Wehrbezirkskdo. Kolmar (Arbeitsstab) (to ) trf to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. and ordered to RLM (L.In. 13) for temporary duty promo to Obstlt.(Wm.). RAUCHALLES, Gustav proposed for promo to Maj. (z.v./flak) by Luftgaukdo. VII. RAUCHENBERGER, Julius Oblt., in Wach-Btl.d.Lw. RAUCHFUSS, Hans von Hptm., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 7/VI promo to Maj. (z.v./fl.). RAUCHHAUS, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). RAUDENBUSCH, Fritz. (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., appt Adj. II./KG 4 (to ) Lt., awarded the DKG. RAUER,? Lt., appt to an unknown staff position within 2.Fsch.Jg.-Div. (to 03.45). RAUER, Helmut. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt promo to Hptm Hptm. and Chef Ln.-Kp. (mot)/kg 51. RAUER, Karl. "Quastel" (DOB: in Linz/Donau). (R, DKG) began civilian flight training in Austria (to ) entered the österreichische Bundesheer as an officer candidate promo to Lt trf to Fliegerregiment promo to Oblt trf to Fliegerregiment Lt., Staka Bombenstaffel Nr. 1/Bombengeschwader Nr. 1 in the Austrian Air Force. Spring 1938 entered the Luftwaffe, joining KG with 3./KG trf to Stab/KG Hptm., appt Staka 11./KG 53 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 1./KG 53 (to ). Spring 1942 flew supply ops to Kholm and Velilye Luki promo to Maj. (RDA advanced from ) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm., awarded DKG, I./KG Maj. in I./KG 53, appt Kdr. I./KG 53 (to 09.44) Maj. and Kdr. I./KG 53, awarded the Ritterkreuz for destroying 17 planes on the ground, 30 tanks, 7 fuel dumps, a munitions dump, 5 AA positions and 2 railway bridges Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 208/XI convicted of war crimes (executing downed airmen at Hopsten airfield near Rheine in March 1945) and sentenced to death

335 by a British military court. Sentence subsequently changed to life in prison in Werl prison to an unknown cause. RAUH, Bruno in Flak-Ers.Abt. 9 (Führerreserve), promo to Hptm RAUH, Hubert (Paul-Hubert). (DOB: in Kleinwolkersdorf/Austria). (R, DKG) volunteered for the Austrian Bundesheer in the Austrian Air Force flight instructor in the Luftwaffe promo to Lt promo to Oblt. c trf to the night fighters trf to NJG in 4./NJG 1. 06/ Oblt., 7./NJG trf to 5./NJG 4 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 5./NJG 4 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 3./NJG 4 (to 1943) promo to Hptm. 09/ Hptm., 3./NJG Oblt., 3./NJG 4 Bf 110 G-2 (3C+WB) shot down unhurt by a night fighter vic Besomont near Vernins/France Hptm. and Staka 3./NJG 4, Bf 110 G-4 (3C+SJ) shot down uninjured by P-47 vic Freckenfeld, 20 km W of Karlsruhe Hptm., appt Kdr. II./NJG 4 (to ). 07/ Hptm., Stab II./NJG awarded the Ehrenpokal Hptm., awarded DKG, II./NJG 4. 21/ WIA - crashed due to enemy fire vic Datteln (or ?) promo to Maj. 20/ Maj., Stab II./NJG Ju 88 G-6 (3C+CC) shot down by return fire from a bomber awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. II./NJG 4. Credited with 152 combat missions and 31 night victories. Shot down 3 times released joined the Österreiches Bundesheer retired as an Oberst in Pitten/Austria. RAUHBOLD (RAUBOLD?), Johann Hptm.(d.L.z.V.), trf from I./Flak-Rgt. 231 to 13. Flakdiv Hptm.(z.V.), Nachschuboffizier d.lw. St-Malo. RAUM, Friedrich Oblt., in A./Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 23. RAUMER,? von Obstlt. and Referent Ic/IIIE in Lw.-Führungsstab. RAUMSAUER, Ludwig. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(Ln.). RAUPACH,? Oblt., appt Qu mot of II. Flakkorps. (to 1945). RAUPP, Dr. (med.) Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Friedberg) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). RAUSCH, Eugen. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RAUSCH, Josef. (W.B.K. Wien I) as recommended by Luftgaukdo. VI, reclassified from char.maj. (z.v.) to Maj. (z.v./fl.) Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A 201/VII. RAUSCHE, Karl Hptm. d.r. in Flak-Ers.Abt. 9, trf to Luftgaukdo. III for further assignment. RAUSCHEL, Arthur Hptm., provisional Kdr. le.flak-abt. 871 (to ) Hptm. (d.r.), trf to Flaketat z.b.v./luftgaukdo. XI. RAUSCHENBACH, Erich Maj.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Lg.Kdo. XVII Maj., Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. (Beute) 383 (to 04.42) Maj., in Flak-Ers.Abt. 38 (previously Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. (Beute) 383), appt acting Kdr. Flak-Erg.Abt. 14 (to ) trf to 16. Lw.-Felddivision in Flak-Ers.Abt. 33 (to ), promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. IV./Art.Rgt. 17 (L). RAUSCHER, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ) Hptm. and Maj. beim Stabe in Stab II.(Jägerleit)/Ln.-Rgt RAUTENBERG, Hugo in Lg.Kdo. VII area, promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) (RDA ). RAUTERBERG, Wilhelm. c Hptm., appt Kdr. IV./Ln.-Rgt Hptm., Kdr. IV./Ln.-Rgt. 2, trf to Stab/Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 11. c appt Kdr. Ln.-Abt. 81 (to 1942) promo to Maj.(Ln.) appt Kdr. Ln.-Abt. 138 and Nafü/18. Flak-Div. (to ) appt Kdr. Ln.-Abt Maj., Kdr. I./Ln.-Rgt. 5 (to ). RAUTH, Ludwig. (DOB: ).?) Oblt., hospitalized at a Feldlazarett in Tripoli Flieger-Stabsnautiker. RAUTMANN, Dr. Hermann promo to Oberfeldarzt (d.r.). RAUVE,? Oblt. in (Battr.-Chef?) 7./Flak-Rgt. 12. RAVE, Gottfried promo to Obstlt Obstlt., trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Warnemünde to See Fl.H.Kdtr. Stavanger Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. (See) 301/XI, trf to Koflug 3/XI. RAVE, Rudolf Maj.(Erg.O.), with Lufttanklager Langenselbold Maj., Leiter Feldlufttanklager 2/XII (to 05.41) Leiter Lufttanklager 1/VI, promo to Obstlt. RAVEN, Hellmuth von. (DKG) Maj., appt Kdr. III./Grosse KFS 2 (to ) Maj., awarded Ehrenpokal Maj., awarded DKG, II./KG Maj., appt Kdr. I./KG 54 (to ) promo to Obstlt trf to Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe trf to RLM (L.P. 2) for temporary duty in Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe, trf permanently to RLM (L.P.2) Obstlt., appt Kdr. FFS A 115 (to ) promo to Oberst.

336 RAVNSKOV(RAVENSKOW?), Knud-Erik. (DOB: in Denmark) in 1./Erg.JGr. Ost Hptm., Erg.JGr. Ost KIA - Bf 109 F-1 while attempting to land at Kraków due to engine trouble. (n.d.) Hptm. - [Foreign national in Luftwaffe service]. RAWELKA,? Oblt. and N.B.O. (Nachrichtenbeschaffungsoffizier) in Stab/OB Süd at Taormina/Sicily. RAWISCH, Hermann promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm. (Ln.) with advance HQ (Gefechtsstand)/Luftflotte 5 Kirkenes Hptm., Kdr. II./Ln.-Rgt. 31, appt Kdr. I./Ln.-Rgt. 31 (to 07.43) Hptm., trf to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L trf to RLM (Chef NVW, Abt.2/IIB) Maj., Chef der 2.Abt.(Nachr. Betrieb)/Generalnachrichtenführer in Gen.St.d.Lw. RAYDT, Günther. (DOB: in München) assigned to the Seenotdienst in Athens; later, trf to 5./Bordfl.Gr Last rank: Oblt. REBANE, Anatol. (DOB: in Estonia) Lt. and Beobachter in 1./Aufkl.Gr in 2./NSGr in JG (Oblt.?) in 6./JG Oblt., unit unknown Fw 190 A-8 deserted to Bulltofta a/f /Sweden. REBE, Gerhard. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). REBHAHN, Heinrich Maj., trf from Wehrbezirkskdo. Steyr to Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte with Koflug 4/VIII, trf to Wehrbezirkskdo. Klagenfurt. REBHAN, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). REBHOLZ, Robert. (DOB: in Sigmaringen). (R) Hptm. and Chef 6./Schützen-Rgt. HG awarded Ritterkreuz, Flak-Aufkl.Abt. Herman Göring Hptm., appt Kdr. Pz.Aufkl.Abt. Hermann Göring (to 02.44) promo to Maj appt acting Kdr. Fsch.Pz.Gren.Rgt. 3 Hermann Göring (to 11.44) Maj., appt Kdr. Fsch.Pz.Aufkl.Abt. Hermann Göring (to 1945) Maj., appt Ia/Fsch.Pz.Ers.-u.Ausb.Brig. 1 Hermann Göring joined the Bundeswehr retired as an Obstlt in Bad Honnef. REBSCH, Gerhard. (DOB: in Berlin) entered the Heer as a reservist. WWI served with the Infanterie, then with the Fliegertruppe. Postwar, studied philosophy in Göttingen worked as a tutor and teacher in higher education (to 1934) entry into the Luftwaffe with a rank of Maj. (RDA ) in Infantrie class in Königsbrück and appt Offizier z.b.v. beim RLM und Ob.d.L. (pending assignment) appt Staka Fliegerstaffel 2./Aufkl.G. 114, Gotha appt Kdr. II./Aufkl.Gr. 113, Cottbus appt instructor at Fliegerschule Hildesheim promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. Aufkl.Gr. 41 and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H. Reichenberg ( ?) appt Ia Kommandeur d.lw. (Koluft) with 8. Armee appt Gruppenleiter in RLM/L In promo to Oberst appt Abt.-Leiter Unteroffiziere und Mannschaften later Amtsgruppenchef der Landwehr/RLM (to ) trf to Luftflotte 3 for further assignment trf from Luftflotte 3 to Koflug 2/XIII for two months training as a Koluft Kdt Oberst, appt Kdt. Koflug 2/XIII promo to Gen.Maj. c ordered to OKW/Chef der Wehrmachtkraftfahrwesens at the disposition of the Flieger-Ers.-Div assigned to OKW (Chef WKW) retired POW in Northeim/Harz. RECCIUS, Friedrich. (Born: 1909). (n.d.) worked for a number of companies including Akaflieg Darmstadt and Klemm in Böblingen. (n.d.) attended Technische Hochschule Darmstadt ? conferred with Dipl.Ing employed by BFW in Augsberg (to 05.36) employed by Dornier (to 08.36) worked at E-Stelle Travemünde (to 10.37) inducted into the Luftwaffe and underwent basic training with Fl.Ausb.Kdo. Zeithain (to 02.37) trf to the RLM as a Werftleiter promo to Flieger-Stabsingenieur KIA flying a BV 138 B-1, crashing vic Rosenhagen off the Mecklenburger coast E of Travemünde. RECH,? Oblt. (Kr.O.) in Aufkl.St. Ostsee. RECH, Friedrich. (DOB: ) Oblt. in Erg.Fernaufkl.Gr. Saloniki-Sedes promo to Hptm. RECH, Horst. (DOB: ). (n.d.) with J/88 of the Condor Legion in Spain Oblt., in Stab III./JG 3 ( WIA) WIA (and POW?) Bf 109 E-4 shot up in a mêlée around Canterbury and came down in the Channel - rescued by German forces with JGr. Drontheim promo to Hptm in Stab/Jagdfliegerführer Deutsche Bucht in Stab/JG in I./JG 1 (Sonderstaffel) Hptm. St. Offz. in 6./JG 6. RECHE, Werner. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Essen II) Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 19 to Stab/Luftgaukdo. VI Hptm. (d.r./flak).

337 RECHENBACH, Albert Hptm., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A 208/XI (to ) promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) trf to Koflug 22/XI. RECHENMACHER, Friedrich Hptm. d.r. in Flieger-Trsp.Kol. 4/XIII, trf to Luftgaukdo. XII for further assignment. RECHFELD,? Hptm. in Stab/Fliegerführer Kroatien. RECHHOLTZ, Carl promo to Oberst released from service. RECHOL,? Oblt., Chef Flak-Sondergerät Werkstatt A 1/IV. RECHT, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Maj. RECHTERN, Dirk in Ln.-Kp./KG 4, promo to Oblt Oblt. in 2. Ln.Zug/II./KG 4, KIA. RECK, Hans-Georg promo to Hptm. RECKE, Fritz in RLM (LP Chefabt.), promo to Oberst trf to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. and ordered to Wehrersatzinspektion Breslau for temporary duty. RECKE, Philipp promo to Obstlt. RECKEMEYER, Erhard. (W.B.K. Hameln) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Ln.) Hptm. in Ln.-Betriebs-u.Auswertezug attached to Stab III./Ln.-Rgt RECKER, Kurt promo to Stabsarzt. RECKERS, Dr. Josef appt meteorologist in Stab/KG 4 (to ). RECKLING, Heinrich. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). RECKMANN, Franz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Solingen) promo to Oblt.(Kr.O./Fl.). RECKNAGEL, Alfred promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). RECKNAGEL, Helmut promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). RECKZEH, Johannes. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Frankfurt/O.) Hptm.(d.R.), Chef Flak- Battr. 9/VII, appt Chef 1./Flak-Abt Hptm., Kdt.d.Stabsquartier/13. Flak-Div. (mot.) Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Stab/13. Flak-Div. to Flak-Abt. 955(E.Tr.) Hptm. (d.r.) in le.flak-abt. 957 (E.Tr.), appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 972 (E.Tr.) Hptm. (d.r./flak) promo to Maj.d.R Hptm., Kdr. le.flak-abt. 867 (E.Tr.) (still 04.45). REDDE, Paul in Ln.-Rgt. 31, promo to Hptm.(Tr.O./Ln.). REDECKER, Armin. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). REDECKER, Edmund. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). REDECKER, Manfred von. (DKG) Oblt. and pilot in 7.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 32, KIA in Fw 189 A-3 shot down by a fighter over Krymskaya Oblt. in 7.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 32, awarded the DKG. REDEN, Horst von in III./TG 1 (to ) promo to Hptm trf to Offiziere z.b.v./ob.d.l. (Sch.Etat) MIA. REDETZKY, Bruno Oblt.(Kr.O.), Battr.-Chef 4./Flak-Abt REDINGER, Dr. Josef promo to Stabsarzt (d.r.). REDLICH, Hans-Joachim. (DOB: in Wilhelmshaven) Lt., I./NJG Oblt., in 1./NJG 1 (to 11/ ). 11/ Oblt., 1./NJG 1 KIA - Bf 110 C-4 (G9+IH) involuntary ground contact on approach to airfield - at Engelmansplaat 5 km E of St. Trond. Credited with 3 night victories. Buried at Lommel. REDLICH, Heinz Oblt., 6./ZG 26 MIA - Bf 110 E-1 (3U+CP) lost vic Sztarschtscha Oblt. and Staka, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., appt Staka 8./ZG 1. 18(19) Oblt., Staka 8./ZG 1, KIA - in Me 210 A-1 (2N+GS) shot down by naval AA fire off Tobruk - crashed NE of Appollonia posthumous promo to Hptm. REDLICH, Wolfgang (Karl-Wolfgang). (DOB: in Hamburg). (i.g.). (R, DKG) entered service with the Kriegsmarine trf to the Luftwaffe and sent to Fliegerschule Ludwigslust for pilot and fighter pilot training trf to I./JG 134 as a pilot and then Adjutant trf to Jagdgruppe I. J/88 in Spain with the Legion Condor Oblt., trf from I. of J/88 Legion Condor to ZG Oblt., appt Staka 1./JG 27 (to ) Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 1./JG trf to the Generalstab d.lw appt Ia op 1 in Stab/Fliegerführer Afrika (to ) Hptm., awarded DKG trf to Abt. Ia in Stab/II. Fliegerkorps trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L ordered to Stab/XII. Fliegerkorps for general staff training (to ) trf into the Generalstab d.lw. (did not attend the Luftkriegsakademie) and promo to Maj ordered to Stab/Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte as Ia op 1 for temporary duty appt Kdr. Verbandsführerschule für Jagdfliegerausbildung (VFS) appt Ia op flieg in Stab/Luftflotte 1 (or 4?) (order rescinded?) Maj., appt Kdr. I./JG 27 (to ) KIA Bf 109 G-6/U4

338 shot down near St. Pölten/Austria while intercepting a formation of enemy bombers, crashed 3 km of Melk. Credited with 253 combat sorties and 41 air victories (2 in Spain). REDMANN, Dr.Erich Stab/Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 2 KIA. REDMER (REDNER?), Friedrich. (DOB: in Chemnitz). (DKG) promo to Oblt WIA Stafü 5.(H)/Aufkl.Gr in Nahaufkl.St. 5./Aufkl.Gr in NAGr. 4, trf to Offiziere z.b.v. Ob.d.L. (Sch.Etat) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in NAGr. 2, awarded the DKG Stafü Störkampfstaffel 46 that shortly became Störkampfstaffel 5 (5./Störkampfgruppe Luftflotte 4) WIA. c Oblt., appt Staka 2./NSGr. 5. REEBMANN, Eugen. (DOB: or in Tübingen). (W.B.K. Tübingen) at LKS promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. in Erprobungskdo. 25. REEDEN, Horst von Oblt., Staka 11./KG.z.b.V. 1 (to 1942). REEK, Artur in 1./Flak-Rgt. 52, promo to Hptm. REEKEN, Heinz von Oblt., appt Staka 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122 (to?) Oblt. in 1. (F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122, MIA (later changed to WIA) in Ju 88 (F6+LH) that failed to return from a recce mission over the Smolensk-Roslavl area. (n.d.) Kdr. of II./NJG 6? Oblt. and Staka, awarded the Ehrenpokal Hptm., appt Ia in Stab/NJG 6 and Major beim Stabe Hptm., appt Kommodore NJG 6 (to ) promo to Maj Maj. in Stab/NJG 6. REENNING,? Hptm. in Abt. Fremde Luftwaffen Ost/OKL. REENTS, Siebelt. (DOB: ) appt Staka 2./JG Hptm., appt Staka 1.St. J/88 of the Condor Legion in Spain (to 1939) appt Staka 4./ZG appt Kdr. I./ZG 1 (to ) Hptm., appt Gruppenleiter in JFS 4 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. IV./ZG 26 (to 10.41) Hptm., appt Kdr. Erg.Gr./NJG 1 (to ) Ic in Stab/NJG promo to Maj Maj., appt Kdr. I./St.G. 2 (to 04.43) Maj., appt Kdr. III./Zerstörerschule 2 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. II./SG 101 (to ) trf to Fliegerlehrstab/Dt.Lw.-Mission in Rumänien Maj., appt acting Kdr. FFS A 23 (to ). Credited with one victory in Spain. REEPS, Ludwig Obstlt., appt Kdr. Fliegerschule d.lw. (S) 1 (to 04.42) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Erg.Gr. (S) 1 (to ) appt Kdr. II./LLG Oberst, appt Fliegerführer Fallschirm-AOK 1 (to ). REERINK, Bernhard (Berndt). (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Oblt Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal MIA Oblt., awarded DKG, 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 22. REESE,? Oblt. and Battr.-Chef 4./Flak-Rgt. 6. [Heinrich or Heinrich?] REESE, Erich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). REESE, Fritz. (DKG). (n.d.) Oblt., Staka 2./KG 200 (to 11.44) Oblt., in KG 200 ( in accident near Gross Schiemanen/East Prussia) Oblt., unspecified KG unit awarded the DKG. REESE, Hans-Peter promo to Maj.(d.L./Flak). REESE, Heinrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. REESE, Heinrich in Lw.Kdo. Ost area, promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). REESE, Hermann. 10/ Lt., in 2./NJG 1 - bailed out of his Bf 110 C-4 after a collision with a Hampton, crashing at Neer/Holland promo to Oblt. 16/ Oblt., 2./NJG with 10./NJG Oblt., appt Staka 2./NJG 1 (to 06/ WIA- bailed out of Bf 110 F-4 (G9+BK) after colliding with a Hampden bomber) appt Staka 10./NJG 6 (to ). (n.d.) Staka 11./NJG Oblt., appt Staka 4./NJG 102 (to ) promo to Hptm. Credited with 5 victories. REESE, Rolf Oblt., Staka of a Panzerjägerstaffel in Grossenbrode. REESE, Vincent (Vinzent) in Stab/19. Flak-Div promo to Hptm. POW (n.d. - Tunisia). REETZ, Werner. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). REGEL, Arno promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). REGEL, Walter. (DKG) Ofw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt. in an unspecified ZG, awarded the DKG Oblt. and Staka 11./ZG 26. REGELE, Erwin. (DKG). (n.d.) Oblt., Chef 2. Btr./le.Flak-Abt Oblt., awarded DKG, 2./Flak-Rgt promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). REGELEIN, Konrad promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). REGELIEN, Joachim. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.).

339 REGENAUER, Hans-Werner Oblt., in 2./JG 26 (to ) POW Bf 109 E-4 shot down into the sea off Folkstone by a 64 Sqdn. Spitfire - rescued after 7 hours). Credited with one victory. REGENER, Max Oblt.d.R. in Flieger-Ers.Btl. XII, trf to Ob.d.L. pool (Sch.Etat). REGENERMEL, Alfred promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). REGENFUSS, Karl Flieger-Ingenieur with Lw.-Berge-Btl. 5. REGENSBURG, Kurt Lt., appt Führer Flakwaffen-Werkstatt Oblt.(W), Kdr. Flak- Sondergerätwerkstatt (mot) in RLM (GL/Flak), promo to Hptm. (W). REGLER, Josef. (DOB: ). (DKG) Oblt., awarded DKG, KG promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Oblt. and training instructor in IV./KG MIA - Ar 234 B-2 (F1+MT) shot down by 358 FG - later he returned Hptm. and Staka 9./KG 76, KIA - in Ar 234 B-2 (F1+ET) shot down by U.S. P-47s near Jülich; aircraft crashed NE of Achmer. Credited with more than 279 missions. REGLITZKE, Willy. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). REGNAULT, Werner Hptm.d.R., appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 751 (still 04.45) promo to Maj.d.R. REGNER, Joseph. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (d.r./fl.). REGNERI, Paul in Ln.-Betr.Abt. z.b.v. 10, promo to Oblt. REGULSKI, Willy (Willi) promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) appt provisional Kdr. III. (Scheinw.)/Flak-Rgt. 4 (still ) Hptm.d.R., appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 939 (still 04.45). REH, Alfred Hptm., trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Burg bei Magdeburg to Stab/Lg.Kdo. XIII Kdr. III./Feld-Rgt.d.Lw. 5, posthumous promo to Obstlt. REH, Bruno. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Heer (Feldartillerie) ordered temporary duty to Stab/Luftkreiskdo. I as acting 1.Adjutant (to ) Maj., Ia/Höh.Flak-Kdr Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) ordered temporary duty to N.S.F.K. Fliegerschule Berlin-Rangsdorf for pilot training Obstlt., appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 13 (to ) ordered temporary duty to Stab/Luftgaukdo. IV as acting Chef d.stabes (to ) trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool appt Ia in Stab/Höh.Kdr.d.Festungs-Flakartillerie trf into the Generalstab d.lw promo to Oberst appt Ia in Stab/Luftgaukdo. VI appt Chef d.st./luftgaukdo. VI (to ) trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. and ordered temporary duty to Stab/Befehlshaber d.dt.lw. in Rumänien to train as Chef d.genst appt Chef d.genst./befehlshaber d.dt.lw. in Rumänien. [1944 Kdt. Fl.H. Störmede (to c )]? c Oberst, appt Chef d.stabes/komm.gen.d.dt.lw. in Rumänien (to c ). REH, Erich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). REH, Erwin Flieger-Ingenieur with Feldlufttanklager Kemi (Finland). REH, Karl promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). REHAHN, Paul Lt.., Lt., with 4. J/88 of the Condor Legion in Spain Lt., 4. J/ Oblt. in J/88, KIA crashed vic Caceres/Spain. Credited with 2 victories, both in Spain. REHBOCK, Werner. (DOB: ) in Stab/Flak-Rgt. 37, reclassified as Oblt. (A 2/(W)) (RDA ). REHDANTZ, Heinz Oblt., in Aufkl.Gr promo to Hptm Hptm. and Staka 2./NAGr Staka 1./NAGr. 8. REHDANZ, Paul-Rudolf. 21/ Lt., 1./NJG in NJG 101, promo to Oblt Oblt., appt Staka 10./NJG 101 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 1./NJG 102 (to 04.44). Credited with about 5 night and about 2 day victories. REHDER, Albrecht. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). REHDER, Klaus. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). REHDER, Kurt Flieger-Oberstabsingenieur working at the Böhmen-Mähren Flugzeugwerke AG in Prague. REHERMANN, Josef. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). REHFELD, Albert Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.), trf from Stab/2. Jagddivision to XIII. Fliegerkorps. REHFELD, Benno Lt., Adj. I./JG 301. REHFELD, Heinz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 4./KG 53 (to 04.45?). REHFELD, Herbert. (DOB: ) Oblt. in 5.(H)/Aufkl.Gr promo to Hptm Oblt. in 7.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 32, WIA by infantry fire near Taganovich Hptm. in Offiziere

340 z.b.v. Ob.d.L. (Sch.Etat), appt Staka Nahaufklärungsstaffel Kroatien (to 1944) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm., Staka 8./JG 27 (to MIA by P-38s of 404 FG over Aachen). Buried at Heimbach-Mariawald. Credited with one victory. REHFELD, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). REHFELDT, Benno. (DOB: in Kaiserslautern) in 12./KG in 4./KG in JG Adjutant in Stab I./JG (Oblt.? Hptm.?) in 6./ZG 26 (later renamed 7./JG 6). REHFUS, Hans Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Hptm. c Hptm., appt Staka 3./KG 6 (MIA in Ju 88 A-14 operating in the vicinity of Sicily). REHL, Ferdinand. (DOB: ) Hptm. (Ln.), trf to the Heer. REHLE, Siegfried. (DOB: in Waldkirchen/Bavaria). (R, DKG) joined the Polizei trf to the Luftwaffe began training as an observer with Grosse KFS Lechfeld trf to 3./KG WIA in a take-off collision at Roth airfield began officer training. c Lt., returned to 5./KG trf to 2./KG 53. Fall 1942 flew supply ops for the Kholm pocket Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded DKG, 2./KG KIA during a supply mission - He 111 H-4 (A1+AB) hit by AA about 5 km N of Velikiye Luki Oblt., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, 2./KG 53. Credited with about 400 missions. REHLI, Hermann. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hamburg V) Hptm. (d.r./flak). REHLING, Gerhard in I./Ln.-Rgt. 4, promo to Oblt. REHM, Johann. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Nürnberg I) Hptm. (d.r./ln.). REHS, Dr. (med.) Hans. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf to San.Ers.- u.ausb.abt. d.lw. after having been wounded. REHSE, Hans. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm., probably in Stab/1. Jagddivision. REHSE, Oscar (Oskar). (DOB: ) promo to Obstlt trf from Wirtschaftsinspektion/Wehrkreis XII to Wirtschaftsinspektion/Wehrkreis VIII (trf delayed until ). REHSE, Wolfgang. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). REHTANZ, Heinz promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Zugführer in 2.(Telegrafenbau- Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt REHWINKEL, Franz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). REIBEL, Hermann. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). REIBER, Benno Maj.?, appt Kdt. Fl.Pl.Kdo. A 48/III (Halberstadt). REIBER, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Stendal) Hptm. (d.r./flak) in le.flak-abt. 829, appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 891 (still 04.45) Hptm. (d.r./flak) promo to Maj.d.R. REIBLE,? Oblt., appt Staka 3./KG 257 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 3./KG 26 (to ). REIBLE, Josef Hptm.(d.R./Flak), in Stab/Lg.Kdo. Belg./Nordfr. (as Ia Befest.) Hptm. (d.l./flak), trf from Flakbaustab 4/XII to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Norwegen promo to Maj.(d.L./Flak) Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Stab/Luftgaukdo. Norwegen to Stab/Luftgaukdo. XI Maj.(d.R.), Leiter Lw.Bef.Abschnitt 3/XI, appt Leiter Lw.Bef.Abschnitt 11/XII. REIBNITZ, Herbert von. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Greifswald) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). REIBOLD, Albert. (DOB: ) Oblt. in Ln.-Versuchs-Rgt promo to Hptm. (Ln.) Hptm. (Ln.), posted to the Fallschirmjäger. REIBOLD, Otto. (DOB: ) Oblt. in 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 121, MIA in Ju 88 D-1 that failed to return from a recce mission in the Orel area promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) with effect from this date. REIBSTEIN, Günter. (DKG) promo to Hptm Hptm., awarded DKG, 3./Flak-Rgt. 38. REICH, Alfred. (DOB: ) in RLM (Chef d.luftwehr/st.a.l.), promo to Obstlt. REICH, Dr. (med.) Fritz promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). REICH, Eitel (Eitel-Friedrich). (DOB: in Celle). (W.B.K. Celle) promo to Hptm. or RDA? in Wekusta stationed in Tunis Hptm. (Kr.O.) in Luftflotte 2 area, trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. III ordered to RLM (LP Chef-Abt.) for temporary duty trf permanently to RLM (LP Chef-Abt.) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). REICH, Ernst promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak).

341 REICH, Hans. (DOB: ) Hptm., with Wehrmeldeamt Heide promo to Maj. (Wm.) Maj., trf from Wehrmeldeamt Heide to Stab/Wehr-Ers.Insp. Stuttgart (to ) trf to Wehrmeldeamt Halle with Wehrmeldeamt Schwäbisch Hall, trf to Wehrmeldeamt Nürnberg 1. REICH, Hans-Joachim. (DOB: ) in Erg.Gruppe für Fallschirm-Kampfbeobachter, promo to Oblt. REICH, Dr. Johann, promo to Stabsarzt (d.r.). REICH, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt with Verbindungskdo. (S) promo to Hptm. REICH, Dr. (med.) Klaus. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, appt Adjutant in Lw.-San.Abt./23. Flak-Div. (II. Flakkorps). REICH, Klaus-Dieter. (DOB: ) Oblt., in I./LLG Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Hptm Hptm., Staka 2./LLG 1 (and ) Hptm., appt Staka Staffel z.b.v. Reich (to 02.45). REICH, Dipl.Ing. Kurt Maj., trf from A./Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 42 to FFS Plauen Maj., appt Kdr. Schule/Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 10 (to ) Obstlt., appt Kdr. FFS A/B 125 (to ) Obstlt., appt Kdr. FFS C 20 (to ) promo to Oberst concurrently appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A 50/IV, Rosenborn trf to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L appt Kdt. Koflug 1/III. REICH, Lothar Lt., appt Staka 6. DFS 230 Staffel. REICH, Werner promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Flg.). REICH, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt in Erg.Nahaufkl.Gr Oblt. in II./NAG 102, trf to Offiziere z.b.v./ob.d.l. (Sch.Etat). REICH, Willi. (DOB: ) (W.B.K. Stettin II) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ). REICHARDT, Fritz. (DOB: ) promo to Oberst. REICHARDT, Fritz. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Heer (Pionier) Generalstab training at the Heereskriegsakademie (to ) trf to the Luftwaffe and assigned to 3.Abt./Genst.d.Lw. for training Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) appt Referent in Abt.Gen.Qu./Genst.d.Lw trf into the Generalstab d.lw appt Staka in Aufkl.Gr Maj., Staka 3.(H)/Aufkl.Gr trf to Gen.Qu./Genst.d.Lw appt Qu. in Stab/Luftgaukdo. Holland appt Qu. in Stab/X. Fliegerkorps trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool appt instructor for the quartermaster service at the Luftkriegsakademie (to ) ordered temporary duty to Luftgaustab z.b.v. Afrika as Ia (to ) promo to Oberst Oberst i.g. in Lehrstab/Kriegslehrgänge für Führergehilfen, ordered to Stab/Luftflotte 3 for temporary duty (to ) trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. but to remain in former position with LKA until appt Chef d.genst./feld-luftgaukdo. XXX Chef d.genst./komm.gen.d.dt.lw. Nordbalkan. REICHARDT, Hans-Joachim. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin VI) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.) Oblt. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 201/XI (Deelen). REICHARDT, Hellmut appt Staka 4./JG appt Staka 1./JG appt Staka 1./JG Maj., appt Kdr. II./ZG appt Kdr. JGr. 101 until then again Kdr. II./ZG 2 (to ) trf to Flieger-Ausb.Rgt Oberst, appt Kdr. FFS A/B 118 (to ). REICHARDT, Karl. (DOB: ) Oblt., in I./St.G. 2. (n.d.) Oblt., Techn.Offz. Stab/St. G promo to Hptm Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm., trf to I./Stukaschule 1 (to ) Hptm., in I./St.G appt provisional Kdr. I./St.G. 101 (to ) promo to Maj. REICHARDT, Kurt Obstlt.?, appt Kdt. Fl.Pl.Kdo. A 24/III (Stettin-Altdamm). REICHARDT, Martin promo to Maj Maj.(W) with Kdtr. Flak-Schiessplatz Rerik, trf to Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe z.b.v. Südost. REICHE, Erich Flieger-Stabsingenieur and Ingenieur z.b.v. in Feldwerftverband 20. REICHE, Karl-Otto. (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., 4./KG 3 awarded the DKG Oblt. in KG 3, trf to Fl.H.Kdtr. Rechlin. REICHE, Ludwig. (DOB: in Mannheim) in NJG with 3./JG Lt., 3./JG Lt., 3./JG in 12./JG Lt., 12./JG Stafü of 12./JG 301. Credited with 7 victories.

342 REICHE, Rudi. (DOB: ) (W.B.K. Rudolstadt) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ). REICHE, Rudolf. (DOB: ) Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from Kraftfahrtechnischen Schule d.lw. to 13. Lw.-Felddivision promo to Hptm. REICHE-EISENSTUCK, Heinz Oblt.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Anklam to Ortskommandantur (Lw.) I/2. REICHEL, Dr. (med.)?. c Stabsarzt with the Institut für Luftfahrtmedizin in München. REICHEL, Hans-Josef Maj., appt Kdr. BFS 6 (to ) Maj. d.r. (as Reichl, Hans) at BFS 6, appt Kdr. BFS ordered to IV./KG 4 for temporary duty Obstlt., appt Kdr. FFS B 17 (to ) Obstlt., appt Kdr. FFS B 5 (to ). REICHEL, Johannes. (DOB: ) Hptm.(W), with Luftmuna Mockrehna promo to Maj.(Flak). REICHEL, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm trf from IV./KG 2 to Offiziere z.b.v. Ob.d.L. (Sch.Etat) (to ) trf to Ausb.- u.ers.rgt. Hermann Göring. REICHEL, Wolfgang. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). REICHELT,? Hptm. and probably in Stab/Aufkl.Gr REICHELT,? Oblt. in le.flak-abt [George? Walter?] REICHELT, Alfred. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in Stab/Höh.Kdr.d.Ln.-Schulen, released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N). REICHELT, Dr. (med.) Ernst. (W.B.K. Hamburg V) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). REICHELT, Fritz. (DOB: ) in RLM (ZA Kdt.), promo to Obstlt in Ob.d.L. pool, appt provisional Kdr. I./Jäger-Rgt. 23 (L). REICHELT, Georg. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ). REICHELT, Georg Hptm., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 3/I (to 04.42) promo to Maj. (d.r./fl.). REICHELT, Hermann. (DOB: ) Maj. (d.r.z.v.) (Ln.), released from active service. REICHELT, Hubert. (DOB: in Karschau/Strehlen) Lt., 10.(N)/ZG Lt., 10./ZG 1 WIA - Bf 110 G-2 crashed vic Bagerovo due to engine problems Lt., 10.(N)/ZG in ZG 1, promo to Oblt Oblt.(Tr.O.), 5./NJG 200 KIA - Bf 110 G-2 (2N+RU) apparently shot down in the area of Kerch/Crimea. Credited with 3 victories. REICHELT, Karl promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Flg.). REICHELT, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). (n.d.) Hptm., with Lw.- Festungs-Btl. XII. REICHENBACH, Franz. (DOB: in Friedberg) Lt., Nav.u.Funk-Offz. III./JG 5. REICHENBACH, Franz-Aribert von Maj.(Erg.O.), in I./Flak-Rgt provisional Kdr. Lw.Bau-Rgt. 1/VI (to ), promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Rgt. 7/XII (to ) trf to Luftgaukdo. XI (to ) trf to Flak-Ers.Abt. 6 (Führer-Reserve). REICHENBACH, Fritz Hptm., appt Kdt. Flakschiessplatz Bitsch Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) in Flaketat z.b.v./luftgaukdo. XII, appt provisional then permanent Kdr. le.flak-abt. 856 (still 04.45) promo to Maj.(d.R.z.V.). REICHENBACH, Hans. (W.B.K. Wien III) promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak) Hptm. and Auswerte-Offz. in Stabs-Nachr.Kp./Ln.-Abt. 144 (24. Flak-Div.). REICHENBACH, Hans-Aribert von. (DOB: ) Obstlt., trf from Dt.Waffenstillstandskommission to Ob.d.L. pool with temporary duty to in RLM (Chef Luftwehr) trf to RLM (Chef Luftwehr) promo to Oberst (Ln.) released from active service. REICHENBERGER, Wolfgang promo to Maj. d.r. (Ln.). REICHENSPERGER, Bernhard. (DKG) Oblt., awarded DKG, 10./Flak-Rgt at FAS IV,promo to Hptm. REICHENSPERGER, Dr. (med.) August. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bonn) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). REICHERT,? Hptm. in 9.(Eis.)/KG 1. REICHERT,? Oblt. and probably motor transport officer in Luftgaustab z.b.v. Afrika. REICHERT, Alexander Maj.(z.V.), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 12 to Stab/Luftgaukdo. XVII (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 805.

343 REICHERT, Emil. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). REICHERT, Hans. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). REICHERT, Horst Oblt., trf from RLM pool to Ln.Rgt Hptm. in Stab/Höh.Kdo.d.Kampf- und Aufklärungsfliegerschulen, trf from the Luftwaffe to the Kriegsmarine. REICHERT, Kurt promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.) trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. IV to Koflug Cottbus trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Welzow to Stab/OB Süd. REICHERT, Ludwig promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). REICHERT, Max. (DOB: and from Gumbinnen/Ostpr.) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. (d.r./flak) (RDA ), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). REICHERT, Max. (DOB: ) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.). REICHERT, Otto. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from Wehrbezirkskdo. Parchim to Bekleidungsamt d.lw. 1/XIII Sonneberg (still 09.43) promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) ordered to Bekleidungsamt d.lw. 1/VI Bielefeld for temporary duty. REICHERT, Wilhelm Hptm. d.r. in Res.Flak-Abt. 297, trf to Flak-Ers.Abt. 93 and ordered to Gruppe Heeresstreifendienst z.b.v. 7 for temporary duty. REICHL, Hans. see REICHEL, Hans-Josef. REICHLMAYR, Dr. (med.) Alfons. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. München II) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). REICHMANN, August promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Nafü 1 in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XI. REICHMANN, Georg promo to Maj. (d.r.z.v.) (Flieger). REICHMANN, Heinz. (DOB: in Celle). (R) Ogfr., awarded Ritterkreuz, MG- Schütze 8./Jäg.Rgt. 459 (L) der 6. Lw.-Feld.Div KIA near Vitebsk. REICHMUTH, Walter promo to Hptm. REICHNOW, Reinhard. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin IX) Hptm. (d.r./flak). REICHOLD, Josef promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). REICHOW, Günter. (DOB: ) Oblt. in II./St.G. 77, promo to Hptm. REICHSTEIN, Max promo to Maj.(Wm.) Maj., trf from Rüstungsinspektion Wehrkreis IX to Wehrbezirkskdo. Potsdam I trf to Wehrmeldeamt Bernau. REICHWALD, Gerhard. (DOB: in Rastenburg/Ostpreussen). (R, DKG) Wm., awarded DKG, 3./Flak-Rgt Lt., awarded Ritterkreuz, 3./Flak-Rgt in Berlin. REICHWALD, Otto. (DOB: ) Oblt. in Stab/Flak-Rgt. 79. REICKE, Hans-William. (DOB: 1911). (n.d.) previously flown with I./KG 40 and KGr Hptm., appt Staka 14./KG 40 (to ) KIA - collided with a Beaufighter, probably over the Bay of Biscay. Credited with 6 victories. REIDEL, Horst Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.) and fighter control officer in 12./Ln.-Rgt REIDENBACH, Gottfried. (DOB: in Frankfurt/Main) entered the Heer. WWI served with the Nachrichrentruppe discharged from the military underwent sail flight training with the Segelfliegergruppe Martens attended Technischen Hochschule Darmstadt further training with Fliegergruppe Darmstadt, then secret training in Wivupol/Russia (to 09.32) entered into the Reichsdienst trf to Luftwaffe appt Technischer-Leiter der Erprobungsstelle Rechlin assigned rank of Flieger Oberstabs-Ingenieur promo to Flieger Hauptstabs-Ingenieur appt Referent in RLM/LC appt Referent and Abt.- Chef in Technischer Amt/RLM promo to Oberst-Ingenieur promo to Gen.-Ingenieur. (n.d.) AmtsGruppen-Chef GL/C- E/RLM beurlaubt (furloughed) retired in Iffelsdorf. REIDNER, Rudolf in Stab/Flak-Rgt. 151, promo to Hptm. (W). REIF, Alois Obstlt., Kdr. Ln.-Abt. (H) (mot) promo to Oberst. REIF, Kurt Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from KG.z.b.V. 172 to 22./Flughafen-Betr.Kp. z.b.v. REIFF, Wolfgang. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). REIFFERSCHEIDT, Hermann Lt. at FFS C Celle (later FFS C 7) Oblt., in I./JG 2 (to ) in 2./JG Oblt., appt Staka 1./JFS Oblt., Staka 1./JG Oblt. and Staka 1./JG 2, POW - Bf 109 E-4 (White 9) forced down by RAF fighters at Sidlesham, Sussex) promo to Hptm. Credited with one known victory. REIFSCHNEIDER, Karl (Carl). (DOB: in Pskov) trf to Lw.-Personalamt/RLM Berlin (to ) Maj.(Erg.O.), temporary duty from RLM to LKS Berlin-Gatow

344 promo to Obstlt Obstlt., trf from LKS 2 to RLM pool with temporary duty to Stab/XIII. Fliegerkorps (to ) trf from Ob.d.L. pool to Stab/IV. Lw.-Feldkorps and appt Adjutant and IIa (to ) in Stab/IV. Lw.-Feldkorps, promo to Oberst trf to Fl.Ers.Btl. III trf to Ausb.u.Ers.Stelle Lg.Kdo. III trf to Ausb.u.Ers.Stelle Lg.Kdo. VII (to ). REIFURTH, Roland. (DOB: ) Oblt. in 6. Fallschirmjäger-Div., KIA. Posthumous promo to Hptm. effective REIGBER, Benno Maj.(Erg.O.), in RLM pool Maj., appt Kdr. I./Bombenschützenschule Bug (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. Kampfbeobachterschule Bug (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. II./Bordschützenschule 1 (to ) promo to Obstlt Obstlt., appt Kdr. III./Bordschützenschule 1 (to ) appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 212/XII promo to Oberst. REIHER, Dr. Herbert promo to Stabsarzt (d.r.). REIHER, Hermann. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.) released from active service. REIK, Erwin promo to Hptm.(d.L./Ln.). REIK, Karl promo to Hptm Hptm. in Stab/le.Flak-Abt. 782, appt provisional Kdr. le.flak-abt Hptm., appt permanent Kdr. le.flak-abt. 726 (still 04.45) Hptm., Kdr. le.flak-abt. 823 (Eisb.) (to ). REIL, Franz Oblt. in Offiziere z.b.v./ob.d.l. (Sch.Etat), trf to IV./KG Oblt. in KG 51, KIA vic Hohenstein. REIL, Rudolf (Rolf?) promo to Hptm appt Kdr. II./Fsch.Jg.Rgt promo to Maj Maj., appt Kdr. I./Fallsch.Ers.-u.Ausb.Rgt Maj., appt Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt. Reil (to 05.45). REILE,? Flg.Stabsingenieur, Chef Ln.-Ausbaustab 3. REILI, Walter. (DOB: ) Hptm., appt Staka 2./Aufkl.Gr injured in He 50 crash at Fp. Siverskaya/N Russia. - [Estonian national in Luftwaffe service]. REIM, Nikolai Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.), trf from Stab/Lw.-Kdo. Ost to Stab/II. Lw.-Feldkorps. REIMANN,? Oblt.z.S. in 1./Kü.Fl.Gr.406, POW - shot down by Hurricanes of 46 Sqdn. and crashed at sea. REIMANN, Eduard. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Düsseldorf). (n.d.) trained as a Flugzeugführer (pilot) assigned to Lg.Kdo. XIII and recommended for commissioning RDA as Lt trf to FFS A/B 62 Bad Vöslau as a Fluglehrer trf to Blindflugschule 10 as an instructor assigned to temporary duty as a Staffelführer with JG 110 (to ) trf to 2./JG 110 due to unit renaming trf to 3./Erg.JG 2 as a Schüler (student or trainee) (still ) trf to I./NJG 11. REIMANN, Erich. (see REYMANN, Erich). REIMANN, Gerhard promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). REIMANN, Hellmut. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Döbeln) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). REIMANN, Johann promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V.). REIMANN, Karl-Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.), trf from the Luftnachrichtentruppe to the Fallschirmjäger. REIMANN, Ludwig. (DOB: in Köln) Hptm. in Luftdienstkdo. Norwegen Hptm. and Staka Fliegerzielstaffel 50. REIMANN, Manfred Oblt., appt Staka 9./LG 1 (to KIA - during enemy bombing of Benina/Libya). REIMANN, Martin promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Zugführer in 31. (mittl.flugm.leit-kp.)/ln.-rgt REIMANN, Richard. (DOB: in Minden/Westfalen). (R, DKG) entered the army promo to Oblt. WWI served in the artillery, rising to Oblt briefly with the Freikorps. Postwar remained with the army rejoined the Freikorps again with the artillery in the army trf to the RWM weapons office (to 05.28) promo to Hptm became an artillery instructor promo to Maj trf to the Luftwaffe from the Heer with a rank of Maj. and appt Referent in RLM/Wa Prw appt Gruppenleiter in RLM/Wa Prw appt Kdr. Lehr-Abt. der Flak-Schule Wustrow promo to Obstlt. (RDA ) appt Kdr. des Ausbildungsstab der Flak-Schule Wustrow appt Kdr. Flak-Schule Wustrow promo to

345 Oberst Kdr. FAS Rerik, appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt appt Höherer Kdr. der Flak-Schulen received new RDA of promo to Gen.Maj. (RDA ) appt acting Kommandieren Gen. I. Flakkorps appt provisional Kommandierenden Gen. I.Flakkorps appt Kdr. 18. Flak-Div awarded DKG appt Inspekteur d. Flak Ost/Gen.St.d.Lw promo to Gen.Lt. (effective without RDA) awarded Ritterkreuz RDA of received ordered to briefing instruction with Luftflotte appt Kommandierender Gen. I. Flakkorps promo to Gen.d.Flak effective and RDA of apparently nominated for the Eichenlaub into U.S. captivity, later into Soviet captivity released in Rottach-Egern. REIMANN, Rudolf. (DOB: ) in II./Flak-Rgt. 24, promo to Oblt. REIMANN, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bernau bei Berlin) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). REIMANN, Walter Hptm. (d.r.z.v.), trf from Fl.Pl.Kdo. 80/XI to Fl.H.Kdtr. E 21/IV. REIMANN, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin VI) Hptm.(d.R./Flak), trf from RLM (GL/Flak-Rü.) to OKH (Chef H Rüst u BdE/Wa J Rü (WuG 2)) Hptm. (d.r./flak) (RDA ), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (trf to the Heer?) Hptm. (d.r./flak). REIMELT, Otto Maj.?, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. Krakau (Kraków) Maj.?, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 223/VIII. REIMER,? Oblt. and Chef 15./Flak-Rgt. HG. REIMER, Ernst. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Detmold) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.) trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. IV to Fl.H.Kdtr. 14/XI. REIMER, Franz Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 64 to Luftflotte Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Stab/Luftflotte 3 to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). REIMER, Hans-Otto Maj., Kdr. Lw.-Pz.Jg.Abt. 2. REIMER, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ). REIMER, Kurt promo to Hptm. MIA (n.d.). REIMER, Werner. (DOB: ) Hptm., Kdr. III.(Scheinw.)/Flak-Rgt. 36 (to ) promo to Maj Maj., appt Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Abt appt Kdr. Lehrgruppe/FAS V Maj., Chef Stabsgruppe/FAS V. REIMER, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) (W.B.K. Eutin) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ). REIMER, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Rendsburg) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). REIMERS, Bernhard. (DOB: ) Maj., Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. Braunschweig-Waggum promo to Obstlt trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Eger to Stab/Lg.Kdo. VI (as Leiter Gr. V Luftamt) (to ) trf to Luftgaukdo. VI for further assignment Obstlt. with Fl.Pl.Kdo. Krefeld, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. Werl Obstlt. assigned in the Luftgau III area. REIMERS, Fritz Hptm., appt Ia 2 Flieg Tag/IX. Fliegerkorps (J) (to ). REIMERS, Hans. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). REIMERS, Hans-Otto. (DOB: ) Hptm., Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 491 (to ). c appt Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt promo to Maj. REIMERS, Otto. (DOB: ) Oblt., trf from I. of K/88 Legion Condor to KG Oblt., appt Staka 4./KG 2 (to ) WIA Do 17 Z (U5+LM) aircraft hit by AA fire in the vicinity of the Luxembourg border forcing an emergency landing at Frankfurt-Rebstock airfield; sent to hospital at Frankfurt am Main with severe injuries promo to Hptm Hptm. (Tr.O.), in Stab/Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich (Abt. I/Nav) Hptm. (Tr.O.) in Führer-Reserve/Ob.d.L., trf to Luftflotte Hptm. (Tr.O.) in Stab/Luftflotte 5, ordered to trf to the Luftkriegsakademie at Berlin-Gatow on to begin course work Maj., appt Ia Flieg. in Stab/Luftflotte 10 (still ) promo to Maj. REIMERS, Otto Hptm.(z.V.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. 206/VI to Flieger-Ers.Btl. XII (to ) trf to NJG 1. REIMERS, Peter in Lw.-Feld-Btl. z.b.v. 1 (to KIA) posthumous promo to Hptm. REIMERS, Rolf. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt Oblt., trf to 1./KG WIA - Ju 88 S-1 (Z6+GH) crashed in the Montdidier area after being attacked by 2 fighters Oblt., pilot and acting Staka 1./KG WIA - Ju 88 S-3 overturned on landing at Montdidier Oblt., appt Staka 4./Bomben u. Zielfinderschule (to ).

346 REIMITZ, Max. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Glatz) Hptm. (d.r./ln.) Maj.d.R. (Ln.), released from active service. REIN, Prof. Dr. (med.)?. c Oberfeldarzt and Beratender Facharzt für Physiologie (specialist medical advisor for physiology)/ärztliche Akademie d.lw. and concurrently Abt.-Leiter in Luftfahrtmedizinisches Institut des RLM. REIN, Alfred Maj.?, appt Kdr. I./10. Lw.-Feld-Div. (I./Lw.-Jäger-Rgt. 19) Maj.(z.V.) in Stab/10. Lw.-Feld-Div., trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. III ordered from Flieger-Ers.Btl. III to Gruppe Heeresstreifendienst z.b.v. 2 for temporary duty. REIN, Paul. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin II) Hptm.(Kr.O.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. L 7/I to Fl.H.Kdtr. E 122/XI (See). REIN, Theodor promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) Maj.(d.R.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. E 17/VII, appt Chef Horst-Kp./Fl.H.Kdtr. A 221/XII. REIN, Willi. (DOB: in Schorndorf/Württemberg) (R, DKG) joined an infantry regiment trf to the Luftwaffe and began pilot training. Summer 1940 trf to 5./KG attained his 100th mission Ofw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Ofw., awarded DKG, 5./KG /01.43 flew supply missions into the Stalingrad pocket. Summer 1943 trf to Stab/KG WIA when his He 111 H-16 (A1+AA) was shot down by fighters near Bywalki flew some night supply missions to pockets in France Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, Stabstaffel/KG MIA NW of Melun /France, in Pl.Qu during a night supply mission - He 111 H-16 (A1+AA). Credited with 417 missions. REINARDY, Josef. (DOB: ) (R, DKG) Fw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Fw., awarded DKG, 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr KIA posthumously promo to Lt. and awarded Ritterkreuz, FAGr. 3. REINARTZ, Josef Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. Südost to Flak-Ers.Abt. 33. REINBACHER, Hermann. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ) Hptm. and Zugführer in 7.(le.Flugm.-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt REINBERGER, Helmut promo to Maj appt Kdr. Fallschirmschule Ia op 2/7. Fliegerdivision appt Kdr. Fallschirmschule Maj., Kdr. Fallsch.Schule Stendal and Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. Wittstock Maj. and Nachr. Offz. in Fliegerführer 220/Lfl.2, interned after force-landing a Bf 108 (D-NF-AW) near Mechlin/Belgium while carrying the operational plans for Lfl. 2 for a intended winter offensive, Operation Gelb, and was unable to properly destroy them in time due to a faulty lighter. Hitler threatened the execution of Reinberger and his pilot, Maj. Hoenmanns transferred to British captivity. (n.d.) transferred to Canada. REINBRECHT, Ekke-Eberhardt. (DOB: ) with I./JG Oblt., I./LG Oblt. in 2./LG 2 injured in take-off accident at Tudora/NE Romania due to poor runway conditions - Bf 109 E-7 (Black 2) appt Hptm. beim Stab for I./JG trf to III./JG Oblt. in III./JG 26, trf to Führer-Reserve Ob.d.L in I./JG 77, promo to Hptm apt Adj. of Erg.JGr. Nord. (n.d.) Adj. JG Hptm., appt Staka 1./JG 106 (to ) attached to Stab Jafü Rumänien/Balkan Hptm.,was Adj. of Stab/JG 1. Credited with 2 victories. REINDL, Adolf. (DOB: ) in I./Flak-Rgt. 52, promo to Oblt. REINDL, Franz in IV./Art.Rgt. 10 (L) (mot), promo to Hptm Hptm., acting Kdr. II./Flak-Rgt. 32. REINECKE, Erich Hptm.(z.V.), in Ldssch.Kp.d.Lw. 5/XIII, appt Chef Horst-Kp./Fl.H.Kdtr. E 10/XII. REINECKE, Franz Flieger-Ingenieur and Leiter Werft-Abt. 110/XII. REINECKE, Friedrich promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Chef 13.(mittl.Flugm.Leit- Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt REINECKE, Gerhard. (DOB: ) (R) Lt., awarded Ritterkreuz, 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr REINECKE, Günther. (DOB: ) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) received the Lw. advanced flying certificate promo to Hptm appt Staka 4./JG appt Staka 1./JG appt Kdr. II./ZG Hptm., appt Kdr. I./ZG Hptm., Kdr. I./ZG 76 KIA in Bf 110 C shot down during an air battle with RAF Wellingtons and Blenheims near Stavanger/Norway. Credited with one victory.

347 REINECKE, Waldemar Maj., trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe and appt Chief of Staff Allgemeines Luftamt appt Kdr. Aufklärungsschule 2 (to ) volunteered for the Legion Condor in Spain. REINECKE, Walter Oblt., Staka Stabsstaffel/KGr.z.b.V. 300 WIA - Ju 52 by enemy fire vic Crete. REINECKE, Walter Oblt., Funk-u.Nav.Offz. II./KG 157 (to ) Oblt., in KG 27. REINECKEN, Fritz promo to Maj Maj.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Lg.Kdo. VI trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. VI to Stab/Luftflotte trf to RLM pool with temporary duty to Kraftfahrtechnischen Schule d.lw. (to ) appt provisional Kdr. Kraftfahr-Ausb.Stelle d.fliegertruppe Nr Maj., appt provisional Kdr. Kraftfahr-Instandsetzung 1/VIII. REINEKE, Bernhard. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Osnabrück) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). REINEKE, Wilhelm promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) Maj., appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 574 (to c.07.44?). REINEKING, Louis promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Chef 22.(Funkaufkl.-Kp.)/Ln.- Rgt REINEKING, Paul. (DOB: 09 (19?) in Düsseldorf). (R) Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Chef 3./Flak-Rgt promo to Hptm KIA near Orscha. REINEMANN, Ernst. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). REINER, Hermann. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hamburg V) Hptm. (d.r./fl.) Hptm., appt NS-Führungsoffizier/3. Flak-Div. (still 04.45). REINER, Johann. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). REINER, Werner promo to Maj appt Chef Stabsgruppe/FAS V (still 04.45). REINERS, Ernst Hptm., appt Kdr. I./JG 107 (to 05.45). REINERS, Hermann Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from Fliegerbildschule Hildesheim to FAGr. 2. REINERT, Ernst-Wilhelm ( Erwi ). (DOB: in Köln-Lindenthal). (RES, DKG) joined the Luftwaffe following RAD service and began flight training. c assigned to JG trf to II./JG in 4./JG promo to Uffz Uffz., awarded the Ehrenpokal Uffz., awarded DKG Uffz., awarded Ritterkreuz, 4./JG 77 and promo to Feldwebel lost two Bf 109 F-4 in accidents shot down by a Pe-2 - Bf 109 F Fw., awarded Eichenlaub, 4./JG in 4./JG with 6./JG lost Bf 109 G-6 (White 1) Lt. in 4./JG 77, appt Staka 3./JG 77 (to ) appt Staka 1./JG Oblt., appt Staka 12./JG 27 (to ). [05.44 Oblt., appt Staka 8./JG 27 (to c ) doubtful] Oblt., appt Staka 15./JG 27 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 14./JG 27 (to ) WIA in air combat. c appt Kdr. IV./JG 27 (to ) Staka 14./JG 27, awarded the Schwerter to the Ritterkreuz and promo to Hptm reportedly trf to III./JG 7 for Me 262 training (unconfirmed). Credited with 174 air victories, 16 more destroyed on the ground, 16 armored vehicles and 6 locomotives in more than 700 combat missions. (n.d.) post war, studied medicine and later started his own practice joined the Bundeswehr retired as an Obstlt REINERT, Helmut Oblt., in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 22. REINEWALD, Hans. (DKG) Oblt., in II./KG promo to Hptm Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal awarded DKG, Hptm., 4./KG 3. REINFELD, Johannes. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). REINHARD, Fritz. (DOB: ) with I./KG Hptm., 1./KG 27 unhurt - He 111 P (1G+DH) crash landed at Leipheim due to landing gear failure Oblt., appt Staka 1./KG 27 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./KG 27 (to or ) Hptm., 1./KG 27 KIA - He 111 H-5 (1G+AH) struck a mountain in the Carpathians, vic Mikuliczyn/Rumania. REINHARD, Fritz Maj.d.R., appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 873 (still 07.44) Maj.(d.R.), Kdr. Flak-Ers.Abt. 25. REINHARD, Gerhard Oblt., in II./TG 4 (KIA ). REINHARD, Herbert. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). REINHARD, Karl. (DOB: ). (i.g.). (DKG) promo to Hptm in Führer- Reserve Ob.d.L. (K.L.F.), ordered to XII. Fliegerkorps for temporary duty Hptm., appt Ia/14. Flak- Div. (to ). REINHARD, Maximilian promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). REINHARD, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Calw) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.) Hptm.(Kr.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. E 16/VII, appt Flugleiter/Fl.H.Kdtr. E 19/VII.

348 REINHARDT,? Hptm. and Adj. of Kü.Fl.Gr REINHARDT,? Hptm., Staka 1.(He 111)/LLG 2. REINHARDT, Dr. (med.) Alfred. (DOB: ) in Sanitätskdo./Seenotdienstführer West, promo to Stabsarzt Stabsarzt, trf to the Ärztlichen Akademie d.lw. (still 03.45). REINHARDT, Egon. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(Tr.O.). REINHARDT, Ernst-Günther Freiherr von Hptm., Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 5/IV (to ) Hptm., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 16/VI (to ?) Maj., in Stab/Koflug 22/XI, appt Kdt. Fl.Pl.Kdo. Mainz-Finthen appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 39/III (to 04.45?). REINHARDT, Dr. (phil.) Felix. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt (Kr.O.), previously with gem.flak-sturm-abt. 802(v), with Lw.-Lazarett 5/XI (Aarhus). REINHARDT, Friedrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). REINHARDT, Gerhard. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt., Adj. II./TG 4 KIA - by fighters S of Podgorica. REINHARDT, Hans. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). REINHARDT, Kurt. (DKG) Oblt., appt Chef 8. Kp./Luftlande-Sturm-Rgt Hptm., awarded DKG, 8./Luftlande-Sturm-Rgt promo to Maj. REINHARDT, Maximilian Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Kdo.d.Schiffe und Boote d.lw. to Seenotdienstführer 5 Nord. REINHARDT, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Köln II) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). REINHARDT, Walter. (W.B.K. Ausland in Berlin) Maj. (d.r.), separated or retired with immediate effect from the Reserve Officer Corps of the Luftwaffe and reassigned to the Wehrmachtsbeamtenkorps (Reserve) of the Army. REINHARDT, Werner. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Leipzig II) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). REINHARDT, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) assigned to Chef TLR Rüst-BA/OKL, promo to Oberstabsingenieur. REINHART, Josef Obstlt., Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 282 (to ) Obstlt. (z.v.), trf to Flak-Ers.Abt. 38 (Führerreserve) trf to LS-Ers.Abt. 1. REINHEIMER, Karl Maj.(d.R.), trf from Feldluftpark 4/XII to Feldluftzeuggruppe Westfrankreich. REINHERTZ, Kurt promo to Maj Maj., appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 149 (mot) (to 05.42) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 24 (to ) (appt?) Chef der 4.Abt. in Nachschubamt (GL/E)/Generalluftzeugmeister promo to Oberst. REINHOLD, Ewald. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). REINHOLD, Heinrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Leipzig II) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). REINHOLD, Horst. (DOB: ) in I./NJG with I./ErgJG with JG acting Stafü of 11./JG 301. REINHOLD, Hugo. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hamburg I) Hptm. d.r. (Flak) in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XXV, trf to Stab/Luftgaukdo. VII for further assignment Hptm. (d.r./flak). REINHOLD, Hugo Maj., appt Führer Dv.Stelle Berlin/Luftgaukdo. III (still 02.45). REINHOLD, Josef Oblt. in IV./NJG 4, trf to LKS 5. REINHOLDT, Horst. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf to Lw.-San.Gr. in II./Flak-Rgt. 33 (mot) as a Truppenarzt. REINICKE, Horst. (DOB: in Bitsch) Oblt., appt Staka 2./Erg.ZGr. (to 09.40) Oblt., 2./JG Oblt. and Staka 1.(Z)/JG 77 MIA?, died by suicide Bf 109 E (Bf 110 C (2N+ES)?) crashed into the sea W of Stavanger/Norway. Credited with one victory. REINICKE, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). REINICKE, Leonhard Lt., appt (acting?) Stafü 1./JG Lt., 9./JG WIA - Fw 190 shot down in combat with B-17s. Credited with 5 victories. REININGHAUS, Adolf. (DOB: in Remscheid/Rheinland). (R) Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, Zugfü. 14./Fsch.Jg.,Rgt joined the Bundeswehr retired as an Hauptfeldwebel in Remscheid. REINKE, Erich. (DOB: ) in JG 300 (still ) with 3./JG Techn.Offz. of I./JG 301. REINKE, Erich promo to Hptm.d.R appt Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Abt. 478 (still 04.45). REINKE, Ewald. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.).

349 REINKE, Friedrich-Wilhelm (Fritz). (DOB: in Stettin/Pommern). (R, DKG) Hptm., trf from 4./Flak-Abt. 183 to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich Hptm., appt Führer I./Flak-Rgt. 5 (to 10.42) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 9 Legion Condor promo to Maj awarded DKG in Flak-Ers.Abt. 3 (Führerreserve), trf to Höh.Kdr.d.Flakartillerieschulen for further assignment Maj., awarded the Ritterkreuz, Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 9 Legion Condor appt Kdr. II.(Sturm)/Flak-Rgt Maj., appt acting Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 4 (still 04.45) in Hamburg. REINKE, Paul proposed for promo to Hptm. (z.v./fl.) by Luftgaukdo. III. REINKE, Siegfried. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Referent in II/LP 4 RLM (still 04.45). REINKE, Siegfried in Stab/9. Flakdivision, promo to Hptm. on the orders of the Oberbefehlshaber 6. Armee in Stalingrad Maj. (f.n. not given), Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Abt REINKE, Wolfram. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). REINKING, Heinrich. (DOB: ) Maj.(z.D./Ln.), temporary duty from Stab/Lg.Kdo. VI to Lv-Nachr.Abt. West (Mainz) in Stab/Offz.-u.Offiziereanwärter-Lehrgang Ln.-Schule Halle, promo to Obstlt. (z.d.) Obstlt. (z.d.) (RDA ), with Ln.-Schule Halle, released from active service. REINLEIN, Karl Maj.(Erg.O.), temporary duty from RLM (Flak) to OKW (Abwehr) Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from IV. Armeekorps (Amt. Abwehr) to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Moskau as Ic Offzier (to ) promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) trf to Flak-Ers.Abt. 12 (Führerreserve) ordered to Rüstungsinspektion Prag for temporary duty. REINMANN, Dr. (med.) Adolf. (DOB: ) entered active military service Oberfeldarzt and Leiter Flieger-Untersuchungsstelle München with Flieger-Untersuchungsstelle München, promo to Oberstarzt. REINOHL, Herbert von Maj. in Stab II./ZG Maj. and Ia in Stab/SKG Maj. (d.r.) in SG 10, trf to ZG 76 as Major beim Stabe. REINÖHL, Herbert von Maj.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Stab/Kdo. d.erprobungsstellen d.lw. Rechlin to SKG 10. REINÖHL, Karl von Hptm. (z.v.) in Abwicklungsstab/XIII. Fliegerkorps, trf to Flieger- Ers.Btl. XI. REINOLT, Werner. (DOB: in Hamburg) entered the Luftwaffe Lt., 3./JGr. Nord WIA in an accident trf to JG 77 (to 05.45) apparently became a Stafü released. REINSBERGER,? Maj., Chef des Stabskompanie II./JG 3. REINSCH, Viktor. (DOB: ) Hptm., temporary duty from Stab/Lg.Kdo. III to Stab/Luftflotte promo to Maj Maj., trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Stolp-Reitz (previously with Fl.H.Kdtr. Jüterbog-Damm) to Kraftfahr-Verb.Stelle d.lw. beim Heereskraftfahrbezirk Brüssel (to c.03.43) trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. IV to Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Belgien-Nordfrankreich (to ) trf to Kfz.Beständebezirk 3/XI. REINSCH, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Saarbrücken) Hptm. (Kr.O./Flak). REINSDORFF, Helmut (Hellmuth) Maj., I./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 1 WIA. [Version#2: Maj., Stab/Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 3 WIA] in Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 3, promo to Obstlt trf from Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 2 to Stab/18. Lw.-Felddivision Obstlt. in Stab/18. Lw.-Felddivision, trf to 16. Lw.-Felddivision. REINSHAGEN, Carl Hptm. (d.r./flak), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). REINSHAGEN, Edgar. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. REINSHAGEN, Fritz. (DOB: in Elberfeld) entered the Heer. WWI served with the Infanterie then with the Fliegertruppe. Postwar, remained in the Reichsheer promo to Oblt promo to Hptm trf to Luftwaffe with rank of Hptm appt Staka 1. (F)/Aufkl.Gr. 121 and Kdt. Fl.H. Neuhausen promo to Maj appt Gruppenleiter Ib/Luftkreis-Kdo. III appt Kdr. Fliegerbildschule, Hildesheim promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. des Fähnrich-Lehrgang in LKS 4, Fürstenfeldbrück appt Chef des Stabes des Kommandeurs der Lw. (Koluft) 14. Armee appt Chef des Stabes des Kommandeurs der Lw. (Koluft) 12. Armee promo to Oberst appt Kdr.d.Lw. (Koluft) bei der 1. Armee appt Abt.-Chef in RLM appt Kdr.d.Lw. (Koluft) bei der 4. Armee appt Kdr.d.Lw. (Koluft) bei der 12. Armee appt. Kdr. Aufkl.Fl.-Schule 3, Perleberg (to 10.42), then Kdr. Fernaufkl.Schule Kdr. II./Fernaufklärungsgeschwader 101, trf to Ob.d.L. pool appt Kdr. Lw.Jg.Rgt. 36/18. Lw.-Feld-Div promo to Gen.Maj appt Kdr. 18. Lw.-

350 Feld-Div appt Kdr. LKS 9, Tschenstochau (Czestochowa) later Werneck (to ) assigned to Führereserve OKL appt Chef des Stabes/Lw.-Einsatzstab Ost into British captivity released in Herford. REINSPERGER, Fritz. (DOB: in Dresden) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ) in Stabsstaffel/JG Hptm. beim Stab in III./JG promo to Maj. REINSTEIN, Walter in 1./Flak-Rgt. 411, promo to Hptm. REINTALER,? Maj. and Kdt. Platzkdo. Kjeller of Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 101/III. REINTGEN, Wilhelm Maj. and Kp.-Chef Nachschub-Kp. d.lw. 6/XVII reported MIA in Poland. REINWALD, Wilfried. (DOB: ) in 2./JGr. Drontheim Oblt., appt Staka 1./JG 103 (to ) Oblt., trf from JG 103 to JG Oblt., in III./JG with 9./JG promo to Hptm Adjutant in JG z.b.v. (later renamed JG 4) Staka 3./JG Hptm., appt Staka 5./JG 110 (to ). Credited with 6 victories. REINWART, Gustav Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. XVII to I./NJG 3. REINWETTER, Hubert. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. REIPERT, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Ludwigshafen/Rhein) Hptm. (d.r./flak). REIPRICH, Robert Oblt., appt Staka Verb.St Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from FFS A/B 2 to Ob.d.L. pool Oblt. in II./Schl.G Oblt. in I./SG Oblt. in I./SG 4, shot down by a U.S. fighter over the front sector held by Fallshirm-Panzer-Div. H.G. and KIA. REIS, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). REIS, Peter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). REISACHER, Josef. (DOB: ) Flieger-Stabsingenieur and Leiter Werft-Abt. Darmstadt assigned to Luftgaukdo. XIV, promo to Oberstabsingenieur. REISCH, Hans-Egon Maj., Leiter Abt. II/Luftgaukdo. III appt Kdt. Koflug 2/VI, Werl promo to Oberst Oberst (Erg.O.), trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. III/IV to Ob.d.L. pool Oberst, in Ob.d.L. pool, appt acting Kdt. Koflug 4/III Oberst, appt Kdr. Flieger- Ers.Btl. VI (to ) Oberst, released from active military service. REISCH, Josef. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). REISCHER, Peter. (DOB: in Gmunden). (DKG) entered the Wehrmacht and initially served with 1./Inf.Rgt trf to Flak-Abt. Linz trf to I./Flak-Rgt trf to 1. Res.Flak-Abt trf to 3./Res.Flak-Abt trf to 2. Fl.Anw.Btl. Monte Rosa trf to Sch./Fl.Ausb.Rgt trf to Aufkl.Fl.Schule Brieg trf to Jagdfliegervorschule trf to JFS trf to Erg JGr. West trf to 7./JG 26. (n.d.) in 10.(Jabo/JG Lt., 7./JG Lt., 7./JG Oblt., appt Staka 11./JG 26 (to by suicide - Bf 109 K-4 (Yellow 20) apparently crashed deliberately near Ammeloe, then shot himself in the head) Lt., 11./JG shot down unhurt by a P-47 vic Alençon awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Oblt. (Kr.O.) Lt., 11./JG awarded the DKG. Buried at Lingen Military Cemetery. Credited with 19 victories. REISCHKE, Johann (Johannes). (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Landsberg/Warthe) RDA for Hptm. (d.r./fl.) Hptm., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 9/III Hptm.(d.L.), in Lw.-Bau- Ers.Btl. VII, appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 6/XI Hptm. (d.r./fl.). REISCHL, Helmut. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. REISCHLE, Dr. (med.) Helmut. (W.B.K. Stuttgart II) promo to Oberstabsarzt (d.r.z.v./san.). REISENBERGER, Johann promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). REISENER, Horst Maj., in RLM pool,appt acting Kdt. Koflug Fürstenwalde (to ) promo to Obstlt. c.04.41? appt (acting?) Kdt. Koflug 6/VI Obstlt.(Erg.O.), acting Kdt. Koflug 6/VI, trf to Ob.d.L. pool Obstlt., trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. XI to Stab/Gen.d.Dt.Lw. bei Italuft Obstlt. in Flieger-Ers.Btl. VII, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A 1/I Insterburg (to ) trf to Luftgaukdo. Moskau for further assignment. REISENER, Josef Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 6/I (rescinded ?). REISENWEBER, Adolph (Adolf). (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Ln.) released from active service. REISENWEBER, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). REISIGER, Alfred. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm., appt (acting?) Kp.Chef Lw.-Festungs-Btl. III (to 12.44).

351 REISIGER, Rudolf with 2./KG Lt, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in IV./KG promo to Hptm. REISING, Fritz. c Obstlt., appt Kdr. Luftgaustab z.b.v. 6 (to 10.39). REISINGER, Heinrich. (DKG) Oblt., awarded DKG, 5./Flak-Rgt promo to Hptm. REISINGER, Josef. (DOB: in Kempten/Algäu) in JG in 5./JG Hptm. beim Stab in III./JG Hptm., appt Chef Schülerkp. II./JG 106 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 5./JG 106 (to ). REISINGER, Karl. (DOB: ) in Ln.-Verbindungs-Kp. (mot) z.b.v. 1, promo to Oblt. REISINGER, Max Flieger-Stabsingenieur and Bauaufsichtsleiter at the VDM plant in Marburg/Drau. REISKE, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Wels) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl) Oblt., KIA in Flugbereitschaft Feldluftgaukdo. B-NF Fw 58 shot down by an Allied fighter near Waterloo/Belgium. Also served with Wetterflugstelle Brüssel at about time of death. REISMANN, Dr.?. c Stabsarzt with the Luftfahrtmedizinisches Institut des RLM. REISS, Dr. Werner Ob.Arzt, Stab 19. Flak-Div.(to 02.44). REISS, Dr. Wilhelm promo to Maj.d.R Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 323 (still 04.45). REISS, Friedrich. (DOB: ) in Stab/Höh.Fl.Ausb.Kdo. 13, promo to Obstlt appt IIa/2. Fliegerausbildungsdivision appt IIa/1. Fliegerschuldivision. REISS, Georg Oblt., temporary duty from RLM pool to FFS C Neuruppin trf to Erg.Kampfgruppe 2 Schönfeld-Crössinsee. REISS, Hans. (DOB: ) Oblt. in 1./KG 2, WIA Do 17 Z hit by AA fire S of Kholm Oblt., appt Staka 3./KG 2 (to or 27/ or 23/ ). 27/ WIA in Do 217 E-4 (U5+CL) that crashed due to engine failure on take-off at Evreux Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal. 23/ WIA - shot up by an RAF Beaufighter and crash landed Gilze Rijen promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Ic/IX. Fliegerkorps. REISS, Hans. (DOB: ) (W.B.K. Osnabrück) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ). REISS, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt at Erprobungsstelle Werneuchen, promo to Hptm. REISSE, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). REISSE, Walter. (W.B.K. Glogau) promo to Hptm. (d.r.z.v./flak). REISSENWEBER, Heinrich promo to Hptm. REISSIG, Josef Hptm.(d.R.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Eschwege, appt Maj. beim Stabe/Koflug 4/XII promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) Maj.(d.R.), stellv. Kdt. Koflug Chartres. REITBERGER, Max. (DOB: ) Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from Luftflottenkdo. 4 to Führerreserve Ob.d.L promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). REITER, Erich Flieger-Stabsingenieur and Leiter Werft-Abt. Ansbach. REITER, Franz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. in 6. Fsch.Jg.Div Maj.?, Kdr. Fsch.Feld-Ers.Btl. 6. REITER, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Kempten/Allgäu). (DKG) Hptm.(W)(d.R.), trf from Luftmuna 3/VII to Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Westfrankreich Hptm. (W) (d.r.). REITH,? Oblt., Chef 4.Battr./Flak-Abt REITH, Clemens promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). REITH, Helmut. (DOB: ) Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from FFS C 21 to I./KG promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Oblt., I./KG 40 KIA - He 177 A-1 (BL+FE) NW of Ülzen, cause unknown. REITHER, Eduard promo to Hptm Hptm.(Tr.O.), appt Staka 3./KSG 3 (to ) in KG 101, trf to Störkampfgruppe Lw.-Kdo. Ost Hptm. and Staka 2./NSGr. 2, appt Staka 3./NSGr appt Staka 2./NSGr. 9 (to 03.45) trf to Stab/Gen.d.Schlachtflieger. REITHER, Josef. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in Stab/Ln.-Schule 4, released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N). REITHMÜLLER, Konrad. (n.d.) Hptm., appt Staka 9./KG.z.b.V. 323 (to 04.43). (n.d.) Hptm., appt Staka 5./TG 5.

352 REITHWIESER, Josef in Oberbefehlshaber Süd area, promo to Hptm. (d.r./flak). REITINGER, Anton Hptm., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 5/VII Hptm., appt Qu 2/IV. Fliegerkorps Hptm. d.r. in Flieger-Ers.Btl. VII, trf to Fl.Pl.Kdo. 26/XVII. REITMEYER, Emmerich Hptm., appt (acting?) Kp.Chef Lw.-Inf.-Btl. XLII (to ) Hptm., appt (acting?) Kp.Chef Lw.-Inf.-Btl. Sips (to 1945). REITNER, Karl in Pz.-Flum.Funkkp. (mot) z.b.v. 35, promo to Oblt. REITSCH, Hans. (W.B.K. Berlin VIII) promo to Hptm. (d.r.z.v./fl.). REITTER, Paul promo to Maj.(Ln.). REITZ, Albert with Kdo.d.Rüstungsbereich Strassburg, promo to Obstlt.(Wm.). REITZ, Friedrich Maj., trf from Wehrbezirkskdo. Würzburg to Stab/stellv.Gen.Kdo. XIII. Armeekorps promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) ordered temporary duty to RLM (Chef der Luftwehr) Obstlt. in Stab/stellv.Gen.Kdo. XIII. Armeekorps, trf to Wehrbezirkskdo. Trier and appt provisional Wehrbezirksoffizier with Wehrmeldeamt Trier. REITZ, Hugo promo to Hptm. REITZ, Karl promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). REITZ, Klaus Obstlt., trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 12 to RLM (L.In.4). REITZ, Kurt promo to Hptm.(Kr.O.) Hptm. and Adjutant in Stab/Ln.-Rgt REITZ, Nikolaus Maj., wint Kdtr. Flakartillerie-Schiessplatz Wildforth promo to Obstlt.(Flak) in Stab/General d.flakwaffe, trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to Stab/Luftgaukdo. III for temporary duty. REITZEL, Heinrich promo to Maj. REITZENSTEIN, Cay, Freiherr von MIA previously in Ln.-Abt. 62, promo to Oblt. REITZENSTEIN, Ernst Maj. and Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 384 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. Flak-Abt. 296 (still 04.44) Maj., Kdr. schw.flak-abt REITZENSTEIN, Ernst-Hermann. (DOB: ) Oblt., Adj., Stab/Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 2 KIA. REITZENSTEIN, Franz Maj.(Erg.O.), in 8.Abt./OKL Obstlt.(Erg.O.), trf to Ob.d.L. pool with temporary duty to Bekleidungsamt d.lw. Berlin (to ) trf from RLM pool to Flieger-Ers.Btl. I. REITZENSTEIN, Friedrich, Freiherr von Hptm., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 13/VII Maj.(z.V.), Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 13/VII, trf to Lw.-Bau-Ers.Btl. VII. REITZENSTEIN, Otto. (DOB: in Fürth) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in 1. Seenotstaffel. REITZENSTEIN, Wilhelm, Freiherr von Lt.z.S. in 2./Kü.Fl.Gr. 106, force-landed at sea by Fleet Air Arm Skuas c.400 km NE of Helgoland - Do 18 (K6+YK) and picked up by destroyer Somali promo to Oblt promo to Hptm. REITZMANN, Gustav promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) in Kfz.Sammelstelle d.lw. 11/VII, trf to Kfz.Verbindungsstelle d.lw. 4/VII (to ) Hptm. (Kr.O.), trf to Luftgaukdo. XII for further assignment. REKITTKE, Kurt promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) in schw.flak-abt. 213, appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 217 and then permanent Kdr. on (still 04.45). REMAGEN, Dominikus promo to Obstlt.(Ln.). REMAGEN, Josef promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak). REMBERG, Josef. (DOB: in Fretter/Meschede). (R, DKG) promo to Oblt Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded DKG, 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr awarded Ritterkreuz, 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr promo to Hptm joined the Bundeswehr retired as a Gen.Maj in Münster. REMBRATH,? appt Adj.IV./KG 6 (to ). REMDE, Werner. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). REMER, Hugo with Kdo.d.Rüstungsbereich Dortmund (to ), promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) trf to Kdo.d.Rüstungsbereich Düsseldorf. REMMELE, Alfred Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from 1. Flakdivision to Fl.H.Kdtr. Drontheim. REMMER, Hans. ("Bubi") (DOB: in Freiburg/Breisgau). (R, DKG) trf to Erg.St./JG 27 on completion of training. c assigned to 1./JG appt Staka 1./JG 27 (to ) in JG 27, promo to Oblt appt acting Kdr. I./JG 27 (to ) awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., appt Staka 1./JG 27 (to 1944?) Oblt., awarded DKG, I./JG in JG 27, promo to Hptm WIA - Bf 109 G-6 (VR+ZT) lost to B-24 return

353 fire vic Neufeld, S of Wiener-Neustadt Hptm., Staka 1./JG 27 KIA Bf 109 G-6 (White 1) shot down by P-38s W of Graz/Austria while intercepting a formation of enemy bombers and fell to his death when his parachute failed to open Hptm., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 1./JG 27. Credited with 27 air victories. REMMER, Wilhelm trf from RLM (L/Flak) to Flakzeugamt Velten Maj.(W)(z.D.) (RDA ), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 12 to FFAS trf to FFAS trf to Lufthauptmuna 1/III trf to Genst.d.Lw. (Gen.Qu. 6) trf to Luft- Hauptmunitionsanstalt 3/XI Maj. (z.d.) (Flak), with Luft-Hauptmunitionsanstalt 3/XI, released from service. REMMLER, Ullrich. (DKG) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., trf from 3. Nacht-Aufkl.St. to Erg.Nachtaufkl.St MIA in Do 217 reported missing in the area between Velikiye Luki and Lake Ilmen Oblt., awarded DKG, 3.(F)/Nacht-Aufkl.St posthumous promo to Hptm. (eff ). REMPEL, Edgar Lt., with 2.St. J/88 of the Condor Legion in Spain Lt., 2. J/ Oblt., in JG Hptm., appt acting Kdr. II./JG appt Staka 6./JG Oblt., 6./JG Oblt., Staka 6./JG 2 (to ) Oblt./Hptm., Staka 6./JG 2 and acting Kdr. II./JG 2, KIA shot down by a fighter 6 km NW of Cherbourg. Credited with 4 victories. REMPP, Otto promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) in 3./schw.Flak-Abt. 454, trf to Lg.Kdo. VIII for further assignment. REMPPIS, Theodor Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak), trf from Stab/Luftgaukdo. Norwegen to Stab/Luftgaukdo. XII. REMUSCH, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Oldenburg i.o. I) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) (RDA ). REMY, Ernst-Adolf. (DOB: ) Kdr. Res.Flakscheinw.Abt. 149, promo to Obstlt Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flakscheinw.Rgt. 109 (to 05.45). REMY, Ludwig. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Koblenz) Hptm. (d.r./flak). REMY, Walter Obstlt., in Stab/Ln.Versuchs-Rgt. Köthen Obstlt., appt provisional Kdr. I./Luftgau-Nachr.Rgt Obstlt., Nafü/Koflug Bergen, appt Nafü/Koflug Stavanger (to ) appt Kdr. I./Ln.-Rgt promo to Oberst (Ln.). RENCKHOFF, Friedrich promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Bau.). RENDENBACH. Paul. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RENDLER, Adolf. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ). RENDL-HAINZENBERG, Karl von. (DOB: 1897) Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.), trf from Fliegerbildschule Hildesheim to Aufkl.Gr. (F) 122 (to ) Hptm. d.r. trf to II./Aufklärungsgeschwader 101. RENE,? Hptm., Staka 1./KG 30 and acting Kdr. I./KG 30. RENFER, Rudolf promo to Hptm.(d.L./Fl.) released from active service. RENGERMANN, Otto Oblt., in I./Flak-Rgt. 14. RENISCH, Hermann. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin VIII) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). c Oblt. in 5./schw.Flak-Abt. 383(o), MIA near Zator/15 km E of Auschwitz while leading a Flakkampftrupp. RENISCH, Paul-Ernst. (DOB: in Brussels/Belgium). (R, DKG) Oblt., appt Kdr. I./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 1 (to POW?) Oblt., awarded DKG, 9./Fsch.Jg.Rgt promo to Hptm Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. III./Fsch.Jg.Rgt in Ettlingen. RENKEN, Dr.? Stabsarzt, appt IVb/Fsch.Pz.Ers.-u.Ausb.Brig. 1 Hermann Göring (to c.03.45). RENKEN, Erich. (DOB: ) Oblt. (Kr.O.) in Lg.Kdo. Charkow area, trf to Luftflotte 4 for further assignment promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RENKEN, Werner. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.), in Ln.-Kp./10. Lw.-Feld-Div Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.), trf to the Heer. RENKER, Friedrich Hptm.(Erg.O.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Böblingen to Wehrbezirkskdo. Weilheim promo to Maj.(Flak) Maj., trf from Wehrbezirkskdo. Weilheim to Lw.- Befehlshaber Mitte Maj. (Tr.O.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. IV, released from active military service. RENN, Paul-Fr Flieger-Oberstabsingenieur and Gruppenleiter with Erprobungsstelle Tarnewitz. RENNAU, Dr. (med.) Friedrich-Wilhelm. (W.B.K. Mühlhausen/Thür.) promo to Oberstabsarzt (d.r./san.).

354 RENNECKE, Rudolf. (DOB: in Leipzig/Sachsen). (RE, DKG) entered service and joined the Fallschirmjäger in in Stab/Fsch.Jg.Rgt Oblt., awarded DKG, Adj. Fsch.Jg.Rgt promo to Hptm. Kampfkommandant of Cassino appt Kdr. II./Fsch.Jg.Rgt promo to Maj appt Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt awarded Ritterkreuz, II./Fsch.Jg.Rgt awarded the Eichenlaub (No. 664) promo to Obstlt Oberst. (n.d.) retired from the Bundeswehr as an Oberst in Bad Reichenhall. RENNEN, Willi. (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 11 awarded the DKG Oblt. (Tr.O.) at FFS C 16, trf to LKS 1. RENNER,? Hptm. and Chef of 8. Lw.-Kriegsberichter-Kp. (a.k.a. Propaganda-Kp.). RENNER, Dr. Friedrich promo to Stabsarzt (d.r.). RENNER, Günter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm RENNER, Harald Hptm., I./NJG / (n.d.) Hptm., 3./NJG 101. Credited with one known victory. RENNER, Hermann. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RENNER, Paul. (DOB: in Berlin) Maj. and Kp.-Chef stationed in Neuruppin. RENNER, Rudolf. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RENSING,? Oblt. and Adjutant in Stab I./TG 1. RENTE, Hans Hptm., Chef 2.(Funk-u.Funkhorch)/Ln.-Abt. Ob.d.L Maj.(Erg.O.), Kdr. I./Ln.Rgt. Ob.d.L., trf to Stab/Ln.Rgt. Ob.d.L promo to Obstlt.(Ln.) Nafü/Koflug Merseburg, trf to Stab/Höheren Nafü z.b.v./wehrmachtbefehlshaber Südost. RENTGEN, Wilhelm promo to Hptm.(d.L.z.V./Fl.). RENTROP, Karl-Heinz. (DOB: in Hagen). (W.B.K. Hagen/Westf.) with JFS trf from Erg.JGr. Ost. to 3./JG Adj. I./JG Lt. in 1./JG 77, appt Staka 1./JG 77 (to 02.44) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Bf 109 G-6 (White 9) forced down by combat with a B-24 - crash landed SE of Scenni trf to 2./JG trf to 2./JG 104 as an instructor Oblt., appt Stafü 3./JG 104. RENTSCH (RENTZSCH), Kurt Oblt., appt Staka 3./Fliegergruppe 40 (to ) Oblt., Staka 3./KG 252 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 3./KG 2 (to when he was killed in an accident). RENTSCH, Heinz promo to Hptm. RENTSCH, Joachim. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RENTSCH, Werner appt Kdr. Fliegergruppe 20 (to ) ? Maj., appt Kdr. I./St.G. 1 (to ) Maj., trf to RLM pool Obstlt., Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 10/XIII (and 03.42) promo to Oberst Oberst, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A 208/XII (and 10.43). RENTSCH, Werner Oblt., in III./KG promo to Hptm Hptm., in III./KG Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal. RENTSCH, Werner in Stab II./JG 132, appt Staka 4./JG 234 (to ). RENTSCH, Dr. (med.) Wolfgang. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Zwickau) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). RENTZEL, Heinrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A 205/XI, released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N). RENTZSCH, Wilhelm. c Maj., appt Staka 1./Kü.Fl.Gr. 506 (to ) KIA - He 115 C crashed into the North Sea posthumous promo to Obstlt. RENZ,? Flg.Oberstabsingenieur, Leiter Ln.-Ausbaustab 1 (still 05.42). RENZ, Ernst. (DOB: ) Lt., (pilot) awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in II./NAG Oblt. and Staka 1./NAGr. 4. RENZ, Fritz Hptm.(W), in Le.Flak-Abt promo to Maj. RENZ, Gerhard. (DOB: in Halle/Saale). (R) entered the Landespolizei as Wachtmeister, left the Polizei entered the Luftwaffe. (n.d.) trf to Fliegergruppe Gotha (I./KG 253) began training as a bomber observer with Grosse KFS Tutow. (n.d.) trf to II./KG 257(later II./KG 26) with 1./KG Ofw. in II./KG 26, awarded the Ritterkreuz for outstanding success against Royal Navy units in the North Sea reassigned from front service to Grosse KFS Tutow as an instructor for Beobachter (observers) promo to Oblt. c enrolled in flight training and later became a flight instructor promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) began a series of appointments as instructor in some schools Hptm. in 3.(Schulung-)/KG 101 (3. Staffel taught glide-

355 and dive-bombing tactics). Summer 1944 trf to the Fliegerhorstkommandantur E (v) 219/I (to 03.45). Credited with about 60 missions in Lübeck. RENZ, Joachim. (DOB: in Bergen). (R, DKG) Oblt., awarded DKG, 3./Pz.Rgt. HG KIA near Gr. Trakehnen/East Prussia Hptm., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, Führer I./Fsch.Pz.Rgt. Herman Göring. RENZ, Otto Wilhelm von. (DOB: in Stettin). (DKG) entered the Heer promo to Lt. (RDA ). WWI served in the Artillerie. Postwar, stayed in the Reichsheer, serving in the Artillerie promo to Oblt promo to Hptm promo to Maj entry into the Luftwaffe with a rank of Maj appt Kdr. Flak-Abt. Döberitz appt Kdr I./Flak-Rgt promo to Obstlt appt Chef der Abt. Ballistik und Munition im Heereswaffenamt/Wa. Prüf promo to Oberst (without RDA) RDA assigned appt provisional Kdr. Luftverteidigungs-Kdo. 3, Hamburg appt provisional Kdr. Flak- Rgt appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt promo to Gen.Maj appt Kdr. Flak-Gr. Halle-Leuna appt Kdr. Luftverteidigungs Kdo. 4, Düsseldorf appt Kdr. Luftverteidigungs Kdo promo to Gen.Lt appt Kdr. 9. Flak-Div appt Chef der Amtsgruppe Flakentwicklung with Generalluftzeugmeister/Flak E/RLM awarded DKG promo to Gen.d.Flakart appt Kommanierender General IV. Flakkorps (Auffstellungsstab) assigned to Führerreserve OKL appt Kommandierender General V. Flakkorps into American captivity released in Bad Neuenahr. RENZ, Paul Oblt., Chef Fliegerabwehr-Maschinenkanone-Abteilung-Kompanie 2 of the Austrian Air Force. c trf to the Luftwaffe and assigned to le.flak-abt promo to Maj. c Maj., appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 74 (to 07.43) trf to Abwicklungsstab/XIII. Fliegerkorps for further disposition. RENZEL, Heinrich promo to Hptm.(Kr.O.) Hptm. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 212/XI (Eudenbach). RENZOW, Hans-Werner. (DOB: in Saarbrücken) entered the Luftwaffe. Late of 1942 trf from Erg.JGr. Süd to 8./JG Fhj.uffz. 8./JG Fw., III./JG trf to 9./JG unhurt - Bf 109 shot up and belly-landed vic Mizil Lt., with III./JG WIA - Bf 109 shot down by P-51s, bailed out SE of Ploesti Adj. III./JG 77 became Staka 10./JG Lt., in Stab III./JG 77, appt Staka 7./JG 77 (to 04.45) appt acting Kdr. III./JG Credited with 6 victories. REPENNING, Werner. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service promo to Hptm appt Chef Ic Unterabt. Meldewesen/Gen.St.d.Lw trf into the Generalstab d.lw promo to Maj. REPENTHIN, Walter Oberstingenieur on temporary duty with Generalkommissar Kessler. REPER,? Oblt., Techn.Offz. I./KG 40. REPP, Walter. (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt. in 5./KG 51, awarded the DKG in KG 51, promo to Oblt. REPPCHEN, Fritz Maj., Adj. of AS/88 of the Condor Legion Maj., trf from FFS (See) Pütnitz to RLM pool Maj., appt Kdr. Luftdienst-Abt. I Obstlt., assigned temporary duty to Stab/Höh.Kdr.-u.Insp. d.luftdienstverbände (to ) Kdr. Luftdienst-Abt. I, promo to Oberst trf to Führer-Reserve Ob.d.L in Führer-Reserve Ob.d.L., promo to Oberst. REPPE,? Hptm. in 10./ZG 26. REPPER,? Hptm. and Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 32/IV Grottagie? REPPLE, Berthold. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Straubing) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. (Kr.O.) in I./NJG 2, ordered to the 5-week course for technical officers at Berlin- Schönwalde airfield. (n.d.) Oblt. and Techn. Offz. of NJG Oblt., I./NJG 2. Survived the war. Credited with one victory. RESCH, Alfred in 10./Flakscheinw.Rgt. 2, promo to Hptm.(Tr.O.). RESCH, Anton ( Toni ). (DOB: in Stolberg/Rheinland or Aachen?). (R, DKG). c assigned to I./JG 52 on completion of training in 3./JG Staka of 3./JG 52, severely WIA - Bf 109 G-6 (Yellow 3) by fighters and did not return to I./JG 52 until WIA - Bf 109 G-6 (Yellow 12) by AA in 3./JG Lt., awarded DKG, 3./JG Oblt., awarded the Ritterkreuz. End of war Staka 3./JG 52. Credited with 210 combat missions and 91 air victories taken prisoner by the Russians and spent many years in captivity in Stolberg.

356 RESCH, Elmar with 3./JG Lt., with 4.(Eins)/JFS WIA - Bf 109 shot down by friendly AA vic Harfleur Oblt., 4.(eins)/JFS (unstated) Oblt., 3./JG Oblt., Staka 3./JG 2 (to ) Oblt., 3./JG 2 unhurt - Fw 190 force-landed vic Octeville due to engine damage. 09(08?) Oblt., 3./JG 2 injured in crash landing at Dijon-Longvic due to loss of power Oblt., in Stab/JG 101, appt Staka 8./JG 1 (to POW - Bf 109 G- 6/U2 (Black 15) shot down by a P-47 near Thorigny/France). Credited with 6 victories. RESCH, Georg promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.) Hptm. d.r. at FFS A/B 23, trf to FFS C 13. RESCH, Karl. (DOB: ) Lt., in 6./JG Lt., 6./JG Lt., Staka 6./JG Lt., with 13./JG Lt., Staka 15./JG KIA - Fw 190 shot down by Allied fighters vic Mittelland Kanal. Credited with 13 victories. RESCH, Rudolf. (DOB: in Kamenz/Sachsen). (R, DKG) in Spain with 2. J/88 of the Legion Condor fighter instructor at JFS Schleissheim Oblt., appt Staka 3./JG appt Staka 12./JG WIA - Bf 109 E Oblt., appt Staka 6./JG 52 (to 28(10? *).02.43) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 5./JG Hptm., awarded DKG, 6./JG promo to Maj ( ?) Maj., in II./JG 52, appt provisional Kdr. IV./JG 51 (to ) Maj., Kdr., IV./JG 51 KIA Fw 190 A-5 (Black <<++) shot down, crashed 500 m N of Judinka near Orel. Credited with 94 air victories (one in Spain). [*acc to J. Prien] RESCHEWSKI, Ernst Hptm., appt Kdr. III./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 1 (to c.12.42). RESCHKE, Heinz. (DOB: in Schülzenhagen/Köslin) Oblt., in Aufkl.Gr Hptm., I./NJG Kdr. of I./NJG Hptm., appt Kdr. I./NJG 6 (to 24/ ). 01/ Hptm., I./NJG 6. 24/ Hptm., I./NJG 6 KIA - Bf 110 G-4 (2Z+KB) collided with a Bf 110 on landing at Illesheim on return from a mission, apparently due to collision. Buried in Kolberg. Credited with at least 4 victories. RESCHKE, Roland. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). RESCHKE, Theodor. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. RESCHKE, Volker. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt Oblt. (Tr.O.) in I./NAG in Ob.d.L. pool (Sch.Etat), promo to Hptm. c Hptm., appt Staka 2./NAGr. 4 (to ). RESCHKE, Willi. (DOB: in Mühlow, Krs. Crossen). (R, DKG) joined the Luftwaffe and began training at Fl.Ausb.Rgt. Königsberg-Neumark. c flight training at FFS 51 and FFS A/B trf to JGr. 102 at Zerbst training at BFS 110 at Altenburg trf to 1./JG lost Bf 109 G-6 (White 5) rammed a B lost Bf 109 G-6 (White 10) shot down by bomber return fire with 9./JG lost Fw 190 A-8 (White 6) to return fire trf to Stab/JG awarded DKG Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, Stab/JG 300. Credited with c.70 combat missions and 27 air victories. Wounded 5 times. Author of: Jagdgeschwader 301/302 'Wilde Sau' Motobuch Verlag, ISBN: RESKE, Hermann. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). RESKE, Dr. (med.) Paul. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Krefeld) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). RESSÉGUIER (RESSÉGUIER de MIREMONT), Alexander Graf promo to Hptm in Offiziere z.b.v. Ob.d.L. (Sch.Etat), ordered to JG 104 for temporary duty (cancelled?). 27/ Hptm., Stab I./JG 300. c appt Kdr. II./JG 301 (to c ). 07/ Hptm., 2./NJG 5. 29/ Hptm., 2./NJG Hptm., in 1./NJG 1 (03/ WIA - shot down in He 219 A-2 by RAF night fighter, vic Roermond). 03/ Hptm., 1./NJG 1. Credited with a total of 5 victories. RESSÉGUIER (RESSÉGUIER de MIREMONT), Karl Graf with Stab I./JG Kdr. II./JG 301 (redesignated as II./JG 302 on ) in 2./NJG 5. Credited with 3 victories. RESSEL, Heinz. (DOB: ) Lt., in 3./JG Oblt., Lt., 3./JG 3 WIA badly - Bf 109 by I-16s, crashed vic Svenigorodka. Credited with 6 victories. RESTEMEYER, Werner appt Staka 2./JG appt Staka 2./JG appt Staka 2./ZG appt Staka 2./ZG Hptm., trf from JFS Schleissheim to II. (J)/Tr.Gr Hptm., appt Staka 4./Tr.Gr. 186 (to 12.39) re-appt Staka 2./ZG 26 and briefly Kdr. (acting?) I./ZG WIA in Bf 110 C hit by return fire from an RAF bomber near the island of Borkum Hptm., Kdr. I./ZG Hptm., Kdr. I./ZG 76 - Bf 110 D-1 (M8+AB) shot up by 46 Sqdn. Hurricane over the Tjelsund, W of Skaarland and landed at Trondheim- Vaernes/Norway Hptm., Kdr. I./ZG 76, KIA - in Bf 110 D (M8+AB) shot down into the sea by

357 Spitfires off County Durham/N England while flying escort for a bomber raid on Newcastle upon Tyne. A much later and probably more accurate account maintains he was escorting a KG 26 raid on RAF Station Dishforth and was intercepted c.48 km NE of Holy Is., which lies 80 km N of County Durham, when his belly tank exploded posthumously promo to Maj. RETENJAK, Alfred. (DOB: ) at NJ-Schule in 2./Erg.JGr. Süd in 6./JG Lt., 6./JG Oblt. and Stafü in 5./JG 301. Credited with one victory. RETHWISCH, Emil promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Flg.). RETT, Ernst Oblt. and Führer Ldssch.Zug d.lw. 21/VII (to 05.41) Hptm., Kdr. Luftzeugstab Hptm, appt acting Kdr. Luftgaustab z.b.v Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) and Kdr. Luftzeugstab 107, appt Kdr. Lw.-Berge-Btl. VIII Hptm., appt Kdr. Lw.-Berge-Btl. IX. RETTBERG, Albert Hptm.(d.R./Flak), trf from le.flak-abt. 76 to Luftgaukdo. VI. RETTBERG, Ralph von. (DOB: in Bad Homburg). (R, DKG) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) trf to the Luftwaffe and assigned to Fliegergruppe Döberitz as a pilot and Staffel-Offz appt Adjutant in I./JG 132 (Döberitz) appt Adjutant in JG appt Staka in JG received the Lw. advanced flying certificate appt Staka 1./ZG appt Staka 4./Tr.Gr. 186 (to ) Staka 1./ZG 26, appt acting Kdr. II./ZG 26 (to ). [ Kdr. III./ZG 26]? awarded the Ehrenpokal? Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. II./ZG 26. [ Kdr. III./ZG 26]? appt provisional Kommodore ZG 2 (to ) named from provisional to permanent Kommodore ZG 2 (to or ?) appt Kommodore ZG 1 (to ) Maj., awarded DKG trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool and ordered temporary duty to Stab/General d.jagdflieger in RLM (to ) promo to Obstlt in Ob.d.L. pool, appt Kommodore ZG 26 (to 08.43) (44?) appt Inspekteur Jagdflieger/4. Fliegerschuldivision ? Credited with c.150 combat missions and 8 air victories, plus an addition 12 aircraft destroyed on the ground in Munchen. RETTEL, Alexander Maj.(z.V.), trf from Feldbekleidungsamt d.lw. 1/XVII to Feldbekleidungsamt d.lw. 1/XII (order rescinded). RETTERSPITZ, Walter in I./Flak-Rgt. 24, promo to Hptm Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. Heimat-Flak-Abt. 6/III (still ) appt provisional Kdr. gem.flak-abt RETTIG, Georg. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RETTL,? Maj. and Kdr. III./Flieger-Rgt. 71. RETZLAFF, Arno. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RETZMANN, Albert. (W.B.K. Koblenz) promo to Hptm. (d.r./ln.) Hptm. and Maj. beim Stabe in Stab III.(Telegrafenbau-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt. (mot) 14. REUBEL, Richard. (W.B.K. München II) promo to Hptm. (d.r./ln.). REUBER, Friedrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). REULEIN, Karl promo to Maj Maj., trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. XI to Stab/I. Fliegerkorps and appt Ib Maj., Qu. 1 in Stab/I. Fliegerkorps. REULEIN, Wilhelm promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). (n.d.) Maj., Kdr. LS-Abt.d.Lw. 39. REUM, Carl. (W.B.K. Detmold) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). REUMANN, Kurt Oblt. and Staka 6./St.G. 1, Ju 87 (6G+GT) shot down by Hurricanes near Grand Harbour/Malta. REUMSCHÜSSEL, Helmut. (DOB: ) Lt. in 3./JG 3 MIA - Bf 109 shot down by Spitfires vic Ldee Cateau - but returned the next day Oblt., appt Staka 2./JG 3 (to ) Oblt., 2./JG POW Bf 109 shot down in the vicinity of Charing/NW of Ashford in Kent promo to Hptm Credited with 4 victories. REUNING, Wilfried. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm in Nahaufkl.St. 4./Aufkl.Gr. 33, reported MIA in Bf 110 F-3 that failed to return from a recce mission over the Lake Ladoga area. REUPSCH, Alfred. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bernburg) promo to Oblt.(Kr.O./Ln.) Oblt. and Zugführer in 4.(mittl.Flugm.Leit-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt REUSCH, Ernst-Christian. (DOB: in Wiesbaden). (R, DKG). (n.d.) with III./St.G in St.G Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded DKG, II./St.G promo to Hptm Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 5./St.G appt Geschw. Adj. and Ia of SG Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. II./SG Hptm. and still provisional Kdr. II./SG 1 (to WIA) promo to Maj severely WIA during a forced

358 landing following engine failure of his Fw 190 F in a hospital in Danzig of his wounds. Buried at Rahmel, near Gdingen. Credited with 765 missions. REUSCH, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). REUSCHEL, Artur. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Leipzig I) Hptm. (d.r./flak). REUSCHLE,? Hptm. and Chef 3. Lw.-Propaganda-Kp. (to 10.41) Hptm.., and Chef of 6. Lw.-Kriegsberichter-Kp. (a.k.a. Propaganda-Kp.) Maj. and Stabsoffizier für Propaganda in Stab/OB Süd. REUSS (j.l.), Prinz Heinrich XXXVII. (DOB: in Ludwigslust/Mecklenburg). (DKG) entered the Marine, promo to acting Lt.z.S promo to Lt.z.S. (RDA ) promo to Oblt.z.S. WWI served in the Marine promo to Kapitänleutnant released from military service worked for a firm in Rio de Janiero designated an Erg.- Offizier-Anwärter (Luftwaffe) and appt Referent in Zentral-Abt./RLM designated Erg.-Offizier (Luftwaffe) with a rank of Maj ordered to I.Abt./Flak-Rgt appt Batterie-Chef in Flak-Rgt promo to Obstlt appt provisional Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt activated; appt Kdr.I./Flak-Rgt promo to Oberst concurrently Kdr. Flak-Gr. 8 (Flak-Rgt. 8?), Breslau appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 123 (to ) appt Kdr. Flak-Abwehr Kdo. Dänemark appt Kdr. Flak-Brigade IV, München promo to Gen.Maj appt Kdr., 18. Flak-Div appt Offizier z.b.v. des RLM und Ob.d.L. (pending assignment) promo to Gen.Lt awarded DKG retired in Garmisch/Partenkirchen. REUSS,? Oblt. and Staffelführer 1./KGr. z.b.v REUSS, Franz. (DOB: in Augsberg). (i.g.). (R, DKG) served as a volunteer in the Landespolizei entered the Polizei served in the bayerische Landespolizei, rising to Polizei-Hptm entered the Rechsheer and promo to Hptm Generalstab training at the Heereskriegsakademie in Berlin (to ) trf to Luftwaffe from the Landespolizei with rank of Hptm. and started a period in training promo to Maj. and appt Staka 9./KG appt Kdr. III./KG Maj. and Kdr. III./KG 76, severely WIA - Do 17 Z shot up by French and Belgian fighters over Compèigne during attack on Claye-Souilly airfield; hospitalized in Bonn hospitalized due to wounds released from hospital appt instructor at Luftkriegakademie at Berlin-Gatow trf into the Generalstab d.lw appt Ia in Luftflotte promo to Obstlt appt Ia/Nahkampfführer and Ia op with IV. Fliegerkorps appt Ia/IV Fliegerkorps and occasionally Nahkampfführer on the Crimean Peninsula (fall 41) and Nahkampführer in der defensive fighting around Kharkov (May 42) awarded DKG appt Chef des Gen.Stabs/II. Lw.-Feldkorps promo to Oberst appt provisional Kdr. 4. Fl.Div promo to Gen.Maj. and appt Kdr. 4. Fl.Div. (to ) awarded Ritterkreuz re-appt Kdr. 4. Fliegerdivision (to ) became POW released. Postwar activities are unknown in München. REUSS, Friedrich. (DOB: ) Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) (Ln.), released from active service. REUSS, Heinz. (DOB: in Bad Kissingen) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) in JG in 4./Erg.JGr. West Hptm. in JG Hptm. and Staka Stabsstaffel/JG 51. REUSS, Wilhelm promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) Maj., appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 892 (still 04.45). REUSSNER, Ernst-Adolf Flieger-Stabsingenieur and Gruppenleiter in Chef TLR/FL-E. REUSSNER, Rudolf (Rudi). (DOB: in Bergen/Vogtland). (R, DKG) Fw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Fw., awarded the DKG Ofw. and pilot in 8./SG 2, awarded the Ritterkreuz following 900 combat missions REUTEMANN, Ludwig. (DOB: in München) Hptm. beim Stab in II./JG Hptm. in III./JG 302 (to 06.44). REUTER,? Maj., Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 36. REUTER,? Hptm., Battr.-Chef 2. F/88 of the Condor Legion. REUTER, Adolf. (DOB: in Bad Kissingen) Techn.Offz. of 2./Erg.JG with Stab/Erg.JG left the Wehrmacht? REUTER, Albert promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from RLM pool to Stab/Flugsicherungs-Rgt. West Hptm. and Maj. beim Stabe in Stab II./Ln.-Flugsicherungs-Rgt. Reich. REUTER, Bruno promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.).

359 REUTER, Edgar. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm. (Ln.), trf from the Luftnachrichtentruppe to the Fallschirmjäger. REUTER, Eduard. (DOB: ) Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) with Ln.-Gerätelager/Ob.d.L., appt Kdr. Ln.-Hauptlager für Tel.Bau-Gerät-u.Kabel 1/III (to ) trf to Ln.-Zeugamt Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) (Ln.), released from active service. REUTER, Franz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Dresden II) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). REUTER, Friedrich Lt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 120 to FFS A/B 52. REUTER, Fritz. (DOB: ) (W.B.K. Gotha) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ). REUTER, Fritz. (DOB: ) (W.B.K. Goslar) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ). REUTER, Fritz. (DOB: ) (W.B.K. München I) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ). REUTER, Fritz Hptm., appt (acting?) Kp.Chef Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XII (to 10.44). REUTER, Hans. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), with Flugbereitschaft d. RLM Maj., Bevollmächtigter d.ob.d.l. für d.luftfahrtindustriepersonal promo to Obstlt temporary duty from Ob.d.L. pool to Fl.Ausb.Rgt Obstlt.(Erg.O.), in Ob.d.L. pool appt Kdr. I./Fl.Rgt. 42. c appt Kdr. I./8. Lw.-Felddiv. (to 01.43). REUTER, Heinz. (DOB: ) Oblt.z.S., appt Staka 4./Fl.Erg.Gr. (See) (to ) Lt., in 7./NJG with 3./NJG 3. 12/ Lt., 7./NJG 2. 06/ Oblt. in 12./NJG Oblt., appt Staka 7./NJG 2 (to ). 05/ Oblt., IV./NJG 3. 24/ Oblt., 12./NJG 3. Credited with 12 victories [Note: possibly is two people?]. REUTER, Helmut. (DOB: ). (i.g.). (DKG) entered service with the Heer (Artillerie) trf to the Luftwaffe and assigned to Lehr-Abt./Flakartillerie-Schule Wustrow appt Adjutant in Stab/FAS Wustrow appt instructor at the Luftkreisschule Berlin- Gatow appt Battr.-Chef in I./Flak-Rgt. 20 and then I./Flak-Rgt appt Battr.-Chef in Flak-Abt. F/88 (Legion Condor) Hptm., trf from Flak-Abt. F/88 to RLM pool and then appt Referent and Gruppen-Leiter in Abt. L.P.4/RLM appt Ia in Stab/Flak-Brig. I appt Ia op/i. Flakkorps appt Gruppen-Leiter and Verbindungs-Offz. in L.In.4/RLM promo to Maj appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 36 (to ). [ Maj., appt Ia/Lw.Kdo. Kaukasus]? trf into the Generalstab d.lw. (did not attend the Luftkriegsschule) appt Ia in Stab/7. Flak-Div Maj., awarded DKG, Gen.Stab/7. Flak-Div Maj., appt Ib/IV. Flakkorps. REUTER, Herbert Oblt., in KG Oblt. in Stab/KG 77, KIA - Do 17 Z shot down by French fighters during a reconnaissance mission south of Nancy and hit by AA fire over Bricon, crashed near Braux-le-Chatel, west of Chaumont. REUTER, Dr. (med.) Klaus. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf to Lw.-Lazarett 8/VII (Görlitz?). REUTER, Luitpold promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. in Ln.-Kp. (mot)/kg (J) 55. REUTER, Martin Lt., 15./KG Lt., 15./KG Oblt., appt Staka 7./ZG 1 ( to ) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal KIA in Ju 88 C-6 during attack on a convoy in the Mediterranean. Credited with 3 victories. REUTER, Otto. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from Stab/X. Fliegerkorps to Ln.Abt. 12 and appt Kdr Kdr. Ln.Abt appt Kdr. I./Ln.-Rgt. 40 and promo to Obstlt.(Ln.) Obstlt., provisional Kdr. Ln.-Rgt. 40, trf to II./Lg.Nachr.Rgt Obstlt. (Kr.O.) in Stab/II. Fliegerkorps, released from active military service. REUTER, Otto. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Neustrelitz) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). REUTER, Otto Maj. (d.r.z.v.) with Lw.-Kontrollkommission III, trf to Wehrmachtskommandantur Hilversum. REUTER, Dr. (med.) Paul. (W.B.K. Iserlohn) promo to Stabsarzt (Zahnarzt) (Kr.O./San.). REUTER, Rudolf. (DOB: ) Oblt. (Kr.O.) in 4./Feld-Rgt. d.lw. 2, promo to Hptm. REUTER, Siegfried. (DKG). (n.d.) Lt., Wekusta 5 trf to Wekusta 1 Ob.d.L Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in 1. Wekusta Ob.d.L., awarded the DKG Oblt. in Wekusta 1, KIA - in Ju 88 D-5 (D7+CH) that crashed south-west of Borkum following AA hit. REUTER, Walther promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). REUTER, Wilhard. (DOB: ) in 9./JG with 1./JG 28? Oblt. in 9./JG 52, WIA Bf 109 F-4 (Yellow 3) shot down 40 km E of Poltava shot down vic Kharkov promo to Hptm in JG Hptm., appt Ia op/jagdfliegerführer 4. REUTER, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.).

360 REUTHER, Hans. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). REUTTER, Ernst. (n.d.) Lt. with J/88 of the Condor Legion KIA in Spain. REVENTLOW-CRIMINIL, Viktor, Graf von. (Previously in Kriegsmarine) Oblt., in Stab/Bevollmächtigen für die Lufttorpedowaffe. REVERMANN, Hans promo to Hptm promo to Maj. RÉVY von BELVARD, Franz. (DOB: ) RDA as Hptm.d.R Hptm. (z.v./fl.), trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. XII/XIII to Luftgaukdo. Rostow. [possibly this is BELVARD, Revy von. (DOB: )] REXHAUSEN, Gerd Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Lw.Führungsstab (Genst. 4.Abt.) to Ausb.- u.sammel-rgt./viii. Fliegerkorps. REXROTH, Karl promo to Maj.(Ln.) Maj., with Grosse KFS 1, trf to Ln.- Betr.Abt.z.b.V. 15 (to ) trf to Wehrmachtnachrichtenkommandantur Narvik Maj. and Nafü Koflug 6/XI (Schwerin) (to ). REYGERS, Hans. (W.B.K. Coesfeld) Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 4 to Flakbrigade X promo to Maj. (d.r./flak). REYHER, Karl-Konrad von Oblt., trf from Fl.Ausb.Btl. 26 to Fl.Waffenschule (See) Lobbe Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal promo to Maj in Luftflotte 4 area, trf to Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe and ordered to RLM (Genst./Gen.Qu.(6.Abt.)) for temporary duty in Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe, trf to Fliegerwaffenschule (See) Maj., appt Kdr. III./Kampfbeobachterschule 4 (to ) Maj., JG 108 KIA - Fw 190 A (243 +) crashed vic Götzendorf. REYMANN, Erich Hptm., temporary duty from RLM pool to Fl.Ausb.Rgt Hptm., appt Staka 1./KGr.z.b.V promo to Maj Maj., appt Kdr. KGr.z.b.V. 800 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. II./TG 2 (to 03.44) Maj., appt Kdr. II./Erg.TG (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. III./TG 2 (KIA ). c Maj., appt Kommodore (acting?) TG 4 (to c ). Subsequently KIA. REYMANN, Hans-Joachim. (DOB: ). (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., awarded DKG, StabsSt. /KG promo to Oblt Oblt. in III./KG Lt., 6./JG 54 KIA - Bf 109 G-2 (Yellow 1 + -) collided with another Bf 109 SW of Siwerskaja Oblt., appt Staka 11./KG 76 (to ) appt Staka 10./Erg.KG 1 (to ) Staka 8./Erg.KG appt Staka 11./Erg.KG 1 (to ) promo to Hptm. REYMANN, Richard. (DOB: ). (R, DKG) promo to Gen.d.Flakart REYMANN, Siegfried. (DOB: in Hirsberg) in 2./JG Adjutant in JG Oblt. and Adjutant in JG 104. REYSER, Werner. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Neustrelitz) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). REZAC, Alois promo to Hptm.(z.V./Ln.) Hptm., Kdr. I./Ln.-Rgt REZNISCHEK,? Hptm., attached to II/Kdt.Stabsquartier of Stab/Luftflotte 4 - ordered to Ib. RHEINBABEN, Georg von Oblt., Kdt.St.Qu. of 12. Flak-Div. RHEINGANS, Horst. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bielefeld) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). RHEINLÄNDER, Fritz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Solingen) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). RHEKER, Albert-Otto. (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded DKG, I./KG Oblt., in Einsatzstaffel/KG 101 (MIA). RHINOW, Fredy. (DOB: ) (W.B.K. Königsberg/Pr.) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ). RHINOW, Friedrich-Karl appt Staka 7./JG appt Staka 1./JG appt Staka /ZG appt Staka 4./ZG Oblt., appt Staka 1./JGr WIA Bf 109 D-1 in mid-air collision near Triberg. Credited with one victory. RHODA, Paul. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). RHODE, Ernst promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). RHODIUS, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt Oblt., in 4.(F)/Nacht (to MIA). RHOMBERG, Siegfried Hptm.(d.L./Flak), trf from schw.flak-abt. 670 to Luftgaukdo. VI. RIBA, Günther Maj., in Stab/Lg.Kdo. III, appt Kdr. I./Lg.Nachr.Rgt appt Kdr. Ln.Abt.(H)(mot) 6 (to ?) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 13 and concurrently Nafü/Luftgaukdo. XIII (to or 11.41?) promo to Oberst (Ln.) Kdr. Ln.-Rgt Kdr. Ln.-Rgt. 52 and Nafü/Jagdfliegerführer 2, appt Nafü/Höheren Jagdfliegerführer West.

361 RIBAK, Alfred. (W.B.K. Swinemünde) Oblt.(Kr.O.), in 11./4. Lw.-Felddivision, appt Führer III./4. Lw.-Felddivision posthumous promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) effective this date. RIBBECK, Walter promo to Hptm. RIBITSCH, Kurt promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Chef 2.(Funk-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt RIBITSCHKA, Emil Maj.(z.V.), trf from Kriegsgefangenenlager 1 d.lw. to Flieger-Ers.Btl. XI with temporary duty to Kdr. d.heeresstreifendienst z.b.v. 2. RIBSTEIN, Josef. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Dortmund II) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). RICCI, Victorio. (DOB: ). (n.d.) Hptm. - [Italian national in Luftwaffe service]. RICHARD, Heinrich promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 1./KG 26 (to Hptm., Stafü 1./KG 26 MIA - He 111 H-5 (1H+JH) crashed at sea off Southampton?). RICHARDT,? Hptm. (d.r.) in III./JG 3, trf to Luftgaukdo. III for further assignment. RICHARDT, Gustav promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). RICHARDT, Karl promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). RICHERS, Georg. (i.g.) Oblt., in LG appt Staka Stabsstaffel/Lehrgeschwader 1 (to 1940) trf to Ob.d.L. pool with temporary duty to Lw.-Führungsstab Ic promo to Maj hospitalized in Lw.-Lazarett Sylt for at least six months. RICHTER,? Hptm. in 4./JG 102. RICHTER,? Hptm., Chef 8.Kp./Flieger-Rgt. 71. RICHTER,? Oblt. in 2./KG Oblt., appt Adj. Stab/KG 4 (to ). RICHTER,? Oblt. and Kp.-Chef of a Flugh.Betr.Kp. operating under Fliegerführer Sardinien Hptm. and Chef of 116. Flugh.Betr.Kp. (Qu). RICHTER, Adolf. (DOB: ) Hptm., trf from I./Flak-Rgt. 5 to Kw.Werkstatt-Abt./I. Flakkorps promo to Obstlt.(Flak). RICHTER, Dr. Albert Hptm., appt Kp.-Chef 2./Lw.Bau-Btl. 13/XIII. RICHTER, Alfred. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Siegen) Hptm.(W), with Lufthauptmuna Strelitz Hptm.(W) and Leiter Feld-Nachschubbezirk d.lw. 4/WF Hptm.(W) d.r., appt Leiter Nachschubbezirk d.lw. 6/XII (Paris) (to 08.43) appt Leiter Feldluftmunitionslager 1/XII Hptm. (W) (d.r.). RICHTER, Alfred. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RICHTER, Alfred. (DOB: ) Maj., appt Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt promo to Maj.(Flak) Kdr. II./Flak-Rgt Maj.(d.R.), in Lw.Befh. Mitte area, appt Kdr. Res.Flak- Abt promo to Obstlt.(d.R./Flak) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 61 (to ). RICHTER, Alfred. (W.B.K. Wien I) as recommended by Luftgaukdo. VI, reclassified from char.maj. (z.v.) to Maj. (z.v./fl.). RICHTER, Armin Hptm., in 5./KG 51 (KIA in Feodosia/Russia). RICHTER, Dr. Arthur Maj.?, appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 20/III appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 16/IV Maj.?, appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 112/IV (K). RICHTER, August promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). RICHTER, Bernhard proposed for promo to Maj. (z.v./ln.) by Höhere Kdr. der Luftnachrichtenschulen. RICHTER, Dietrich. (DOB: ) in Ln.-Fernsprech-Bau-Kp./Korps-Nachr.Abt. d.lw. 3, promo to Hptm. RICHTER, Ehrard (Erhard?). (DOB: ) in 10.(Erg.)/JG in 1./Erg.Gr. JG in 9./JG 1 then moved to 8./JG Lt., 9./JG WIA - Fw 190 collided with another fighter on take-off from Stavanger-Sola Oblt. in JG 107. Credited with one victory. RICHTER, Erhard. (DOB: ). (i.g.) in Stab/Lw.-Kdo. Ost, promo to Hptm appt Ia/6. Flak-Div. c Hptm, Ia/9. Flak-Div. (to ). RICHTER, Erich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin X) Hptm. d.r. (Ln.) with Feldluftzeuggruppe Norwegen, trf to Feld-Ln.-Geräteausgabe- u.sammelstelle 1/VII Hptm. (d.r./ln.). RICHTER, Erich. (DOB: ) in KG Oblt. and Staka 1./JG Oblt., KIA/MIA vic Trier. Remains never recovered. Credited with one victory. RICHTER, Erich Oblt. and appt Staka 2./SKG 10, KIA in Normandy. [KIA on same day as appointment]. RICHTER, Ernst. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin VIII) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). RICHTER, Ernst. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin IV) Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.).

362 RICHTER, Ernst (o ?) promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 903 (still 04.45). RICHTER, Eugen Hptm.(W), in Stab/Luftzeuggruppe promo to Obstlt.(Flak). RICHTER, Franz Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. XII to Grenadier-Ers.Btl RICHTER, Friedrich-Wilhelm Oblt., trf from Fl.Ausb.Btl. 26 to 2./Kü.Fl.Gr Oblt. in 2./Kü.Fl.Gr. 606, KIA - Do 17 Z-3 (7T+EK) shot down by 611 Sqdn. while on mission to bomb Liverpool, crashed in Irish Sea 50 miles W of Holyhead; body washed up at Bull Bay on Promo to Hptm. posthumously. RICHTER, Fritz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Königsberg/Pr. I) Hptm. (d.r./ln.) Hptm.d.R. (Ln.), released from active service. RICHTER, Fritz. (DOB: ) at BFS 5, promo to Hptm.(Ln.). RICHTER, Fritz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RICHTER, Fritz. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. in 1. (F)/Aufkl.Gr. 33, injured in Ju 88 D-1 crash landing at Dijon/France Oblt. in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 33, MIA in Ju 88 D-1 that failed to return from a recce mission over the western Mediterranean. RICHTER, Fritz Oblt., appt Offz. beim Stabe of 5. Flak-Div. (to 08.44). RICHTER, Fritz Hptm.(d.R./Flak), trf from 3./Res.Flak-Abt. 517 to Flak-Ers.Abt. 7. RICHTER, Georg. (W.B.K. Halle/Saale) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). RICHTER, Gerhard. "Tobias" (DOB: in Nieder-Gebra/ Thüringen). (R) entered the Heer then moved to the Luftwaffe in in 2./Pionier-Bataillon 1 Königsberg (to ) /Pionier-Bataillon 1 Königsberg (to ) promo to Oberfähnrich trf to an unspecified Fliegerschule (to ) promo to Lt trf to an unspecified Fliegerschule. (to ) in Fliegerkommando Berlin (to ) trf to III./LG trf to K/88 of the Condor Legion (to ) promo to Oblt awarded Spanienkreuz in Gold mit schwertern in 8./LG appt Staka 7./LG 1 (to 07.40) appt Staka 8./LG Oblt., appt Staka 7./LG 1 (to 07.40) appt Staka 9./LG 1 (to 1941) Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 9.(K)/LG flew his 100th mission trf to Stab/LG promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Kdr. IV./LG 1 (to ) appt acting Kdr. II./LG 1 (to ) trf to Stab/LG 1 (to ) Maj., II./LG 1 unhurt - Ju 88 A-4 (L1+HM) one engined landing at Sfax Maj., in Stab/LG 1, appt provisional then permanent Kdr. II./LG 1 (to ) Maj., awarded Ehrenpokal promo to Maj removed from combat and trf to Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe awarded the Ehrenpokal Maj., trf from Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe to Luftflotte 3 and appt Ic/Lw. in Stab/AOK appt Lehrgangsleiter with LKS trf to IV./NJG appt (acting?) Staka 9./KG 6 (to ) trf to IV./NJG 2. 06/ Maj. in 11./NJG 2, severely WIA - Ju 88 G-6 (4R+EE) crashed vic Stendal as a result of fuel starvation appt Kdr. IV./NJG 2 (to ). [Theorey #2: appt Kdr. IV./NJG 7 (renamed NSGr. 30 in 02.45).] with 1./Feldjagdabteilung d.lw surrendered. Credited with about 320 combat missions (120 in Spain). (n.d.) postwar, joined the Bundeswehr. as a Maj. (n.d.) served in Territorial-Kommando-Süd in Mannheim retired as an Obstlt in Neckargemünd. RICHTER, Gerhard Obstlt., appt Kdr. FFS A/B 111 (to ) at Luftflotten- Nachr.Schule 1, promo to Oberst at Luftflotten-Nachr.Schule 1, trf to Stab/Luftgaukdo. VI. RICHTER, Dr. (med.) Gotthold. (W.B.K. Chemnitz) promo to Stabsarzt (Zahnarzt) (Kr.O./San.). RICHTER, Gustav. (W.B.K. Bitterfeld) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). RICHTER, Dr. (med.) Gustav promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). RICHTER, Hannes. (DOB: in Kostenblut/Schlesien). (R) Bordfunker in NJG 1, then in NJG 2, NJG 100 and NJG Lt., Nachr. Offz. IV./NJG Ofw., awarded the Ritterkreuz. Credited with 1 night victory and participation in 67 night victories. RICHTER, Hans Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), in IV./KG 4, appt Offizier z.b.v./luftdienst-abt. IV. RICHTER, Hans in Lg.Kdo. III/IV area, promo to Hptm.(W)(d.R.). RICHTER, Hans Oblt., appt Staka 7. DFS 230 Staffel Oblt., Staka 1.(DFS 230)/VK(S) V. RICHTER, Dr. Hans. (n.d.) Hptm., appt Maj.beim Stabe II./KG 4. RICHTER, Hans-August. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.

363 RICHTER, Hans-Günther. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Hptm Hptm. in 3./NAGr. 4, trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm., awarded DKG, 12.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 13. RICHTER, Hans-Heinrich. (DOB: ). (R) promo to Oblt Kdr. Fsch.Aufkl.Abt. 2 Hermann Göring, promo to Hptm appt Kdr. Fsch.Pz.Füsilier-Btl. 2 Hermann Göring (still 03.45) awarded Ritterkreuz RICHTER, Harry. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. RICHTER, Heini Hptm.d.R. in JG 53, trf to JG 1. RICHTER, Heinrich. (DOB: ) in Erg.Gr./JG in II./JG in I./JG 1 and then appt Hptm. beim Stab in Stab/JG in Erprobungskdo. 25 (renamed JGr. 10 on ) in III./ZG 26 (later renamed III./JG 6) in Erprobungskdo Hptm. and Major beim Stab Erpr.Kdo in III./Erg.JG Maj. in Erprobungskdo RICHTER, Heinrich Hptm. in 2./JG 53, trf to I./JG 53 for employment as Chef Stabskp. RICHTER, Heinz. (DOB: in Dorfchemnitz/Sachsen). (R, DKG) with KG Oblt., awarded DKG, I./KG Hptm., appt acting Staka 12./KG 77 (to 00.42). c Hptm., appt Kdr. III./KG 77 (to KIA) KIA - when his Ju 88 A-4 developed engine trouble and crashed 3 km NE of Lauf, near Nürnberg. Posthumous promo to Maj. effective posthumously awarded the Ritterkreuz, Kdr. III./KG 77. Credited with over 100 missions. RICHTER, Heinz. (DOB: ). (R) Lt. in Offiziere z.b.v. Ob.d.L. (Sch.Etat), trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. VII Lt., awarded Ritterkreuz, 4./Fsch.Pi.Btl RICHTER, Helmut (Helmuth) Lt. and Staka 6./KG 76, shot down into the sea 32 km N of Caen by a night fighter during a target-marking mission for an attack on a convoy en-route from England to Normandy and reported MIA. RICHTER, Helmut. (DOB: in Stuttgart). (RkHS) entered the Heer promo to Lt.(RDA ). WWI served with the Artillerie promo to Oblt. (n.d.) awarded Ritterkreuz des koniglichen Hausordens von Hohenzollern mit Schwertern. Postwar, styayed in the Reichsheer (Art) promo to Hptm promo to Maj trf to Luftwaffe with rank of Maj. and appt Kdr. Flak-Abt. Ludwigsburg appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt appt Abt.-Chef LP 4 (Flak)/Luftwaffen-Personalamt in RLM promo to Oberst (without RDA) received RDA promo to Gen.Maj Höhere Kdr. der Festungs Flakartillerie III appt Kdr. 11. Flak-Div promo to Gen.Lt appt Kommandierender Gen d. Flak beim Ob.d. Westbefestigungen (order rescinded) Gen.Lt., appt Gen.d.Flakartillerie beim Lw.Kdo. Südost, Belgrade-Pancevo promo to Gen.d.Flak assigned to Führerreserve OKL became POW released in Seeheim/Bergstrasse. RICHTER, Helmut Oblt., Staka and Adj. in KG 100. RICHTER, Helmuth. (DOB: ) Obstlt., Nafü/Koflug Krakau, appt Nafü/Koflug 1/VIII (to ) appt Nafü/Koflug Sardinien. (n.d.) Obstlt. (Tr.O.) (Ln.), (suicide). RICHTER, Herbert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Magdeburg I) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). RICHTER, Herbert Flieger-Oberingenieur and Prüfleiter with Werft-Abt. Kamp. RICHTER, Hermann. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin V) promo to Hptm.d.R Hptm. d.r. in Luftgaukdo. XII area, appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 473 (Eisb.) (still 04.45) Hptm. (d.r./flak) Maj., (acting?) Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 424 (Eisb.). RICHTER, Hermann Maj.(Erg.O.),, trf from Grosse KFS 5 to Grosse KFS promo to Obstlt trf to RLM pool with temporary duty to Stab/X. Fliegerkorps (to ) Obstlt., Ic/II (Bildstelle)/X. Fl.Korps in Führerreserve Ob.d.L., ordered to Stab/Luftgaukdo. Moskau for temporary duty (to ) Obstlt. in Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L., trf to Stab/Luftgaukdo. Moskau (Luftgaubildstelle). RICHTER, Horst. (DOB: ) in I./Flak-Rgt. 23, promo to Hptm. RICHTER, Joachim promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.). RICHTER, Johann. (DOB: ) Oblt.(Kr.O./Fl.), trf from Sammelstelle Fl.H.Kdtr. Schönwalde to 1./Kü.Fl.Gr promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RICHTER, Johann promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). RICHTER, Johann Obstlt.(Erg.O.), in I./Flak-Rgt Obstlt. with Kdo. Rüstungsbereich Eisenach, trf to Rüstungsinspektion XIa.

364 RICHTER, Johannes (Johan). (DOB: in Kostenblut/Schlesien). (R, DKG) volunteered for the Luftwaffe and attended Ln.-Schule Nordhausen, then further training at Halle, Dresden and Jüterbog (to 1939) promo to Uffz. and assigned to ZG 1 as a gunner and radio operator Fw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Ofw., awarded DKG, II./NJG Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, NJGr became an American POW. Credited with assisting in 67 victories. (n.d.) retired from the Bundeswehr as a Hptm. RICHTER, Johannes. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Cosel) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). RICHTER, Johannes Oblt. (Kr.O.) in the Luftverkehrsgruppe, trf to Stab/Lufttransportführer in Gen.Qu. RLM. RICHTER, Johannes Oblt.(W), appt Kdr. Flak-Sondergerätwerkstatt (mot) promo to Hptm.(DAL/A2) Hptm.(W), Kdr. Flak-Sondergerätwerkstatt 3/VI. RICHTER, Josef Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Stab III./Ln.-Rgt. 4 to Stab/Ln.-Funkhorch-Abt. Ost. RICHTER, Justus Oblt., in III./St.G. 2. RICHTER, Karl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Wiesbaden) Hptm. (d.r./flak). RICHTER, Karl. (DOB: ) Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Annahmestelle 2 für Offz.Anwärter d.lw. Hannover promo to Maj Maj. with FFS A/B 4, trf to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. and ordered to Lw.Befehlshaber Mitte (Flugunfalluntersuchungs- und Flugsicherheitsstelle) for temporary duty (training) trf to Flugunfalluntersuchungs- und Flugsicherheitsstelle/Lw.- Kdo. Südost promo to Obstlt. RICHTER, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(Ln.) Maj. and Nafü 3 in Stab/Luftgaukdo. VII. RICHTER, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in Flugsicherungs-Hauptstelle 38 (Wien-Aspern), released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N) Hptm. and Leiter Flugsicherungs-Hauptstelle 38 (Wien-Aspern). RICHTER, Karl Uffz. in 2./ZG 76, severely WIA in the head - Bf 110 D shot up by a 72 Sqdn. Spitfire but made a forced-landing at Esbjerg/Norway Kdr. of I./ZG 76. RICHTER, Karl-Heinz. (DOB: ) Oblt. in schw.flak-abt. 286, died. Posthumous promo to Hptm. with effect from RICHTER, Kurt. (DOB: ) Oblt., in Sch./Fl.Ausb.Rgt promo to Hptm Oblt. and pilot in II./LLG 1, WIA when his Ju 52 shot down by fighters in vicinity of Tmimi airfield in N Africa Hptm., Staka 2./KGr.z.b.V Hptm., trf from KGr.z.b.V. 400 to Stab/Lufttransportführer Mittelmeer trf to LKS 5. RICHTER, Kurt promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Chef 21.(mittl.Flugm.Leit- Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt RICHTER, Kurt Maj., appt IIa/Luftflotte 1 (to c ) with Fl.Ausb.Rgt Obstlt., temporary duty from Flieger-Ers.Btl. III (previously with Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 11) to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich (to ) trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. III to Stab/21. Lw.- Felddivision promo to Oberst trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to Stab/Luftgaukdo. Norwegen for temporary duty attached to Stab/Luftgaukdo. Norwegen (to ) trf to Stab/Lw.-Kdo. Südost returned to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. and ordered to RLM (General für d.personaleinsatz d.lw. Reisestab) for temporary duty. RICHTER, Manfred promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 401 (still 04.45) Maj. (d.r.) and Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 401, ordered to Gen. für den Personaleinsatz d.lw. for temporary duty. RICHTER, Martin Oblt. with Fl.H.Kdtr. E 27/XII, committed suicide. RICHTER, Max Maj.?, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 22/IV. RICHTER, Otto. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from Stab/Flak-Rgt. 103 to Stab/Höh.Kdeur.d.Flakart.Schulen promo to Obstlt.(Flak) in Stab/Luftgaukdo. III, ordered temporary duty to RLM (LP 3) Obstlt. in Stab/Luftgaukdo. III, permanently trf to RLM (L.P. 3). RICHTER, Otto. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Halle/Saale) Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.). RICHTER, Richard Lt. in 9./KG 55, WIA - crashed on landing at Villacoublay Aerodrome, S of Paris, France, due to damage from AA fire after a mission to attack London Oblt.d.R. in Flugbereitschaft/Lg.Kdo. II, trf to Lufttransportführer Mittelmeer Hptm., Adj. III./TG 2.

365 RICHTER, Roland. (DOB: ) Hptm., in 4./KG 100 (to ) promo to Hptm POW captured in the vicinity of Fuka/NW Egypt. RICHTER, Rudolf. (DOB: (or ?) in Neukirch/Bautzen). (R, DKG) Fw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Fw., awarded DKG, 3.(H)/Aufkl.Gr Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 3.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 12. (n.d.) retired from the Bundeswehr as a Hauptfeldwebel over the Elm Mountains SE of Braunschweig (flying accident?). RICHTER, Rudolf. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RICHTER, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Dresden I) Hptm. (d.r./ln.) promo to Maj.(d.R.z.V.) Maj. and Maj. beim Stabe in I./Ln.-Rgt RICHTER, Udo Obstlt., in III./KG 51 (to MIA in Russia). RICHTER, Ulrich Maj. in II./Flak-Rgt. 43, trf to Flakkaserne Dessau-Kochstedt. RICHTER, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). RICHTER, Walter. (DOB: ) Oblt., at Fallsch.Schule Stendal promo to Hptm MIA. RICHTER, Walter in Lg.Kdo. III area, promo to Maj. (d.r./flak) Maj. in schw.flak-abt. 224, appt Kdr. Heimat-Flak-Abt. 1/III. RICHTER, Walther. (DOB: in Radaun/Sudetenland). (R, DKG). (n.d.) trf to I./KG 355 (later I./KG 53) as a flight engineer. Fall 1941 he had his 100th mission flew supply missions into the Kholm pocket Uffz., awarded DKG, 5./KG Ofw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Ofw. and Bordmechaniker, awarded Ritterkreuz, 5./KG 53. Credited with about 500 missions RICHTER, Werner. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Annaberg) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). RICHTER, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Ravensburg) promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) Hptm. (d.r./flak). RICHTER, Willi. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin X) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). RICHTER, Willy. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hanau) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl). RICHTER, Willy. (DOB: ) Hptm.(Erg.O.), in III./Flak-Rgt. 33. c Maj., appt Kdr. Res.Flakscheinwerfer-Abt Kdr. Res.Flakscheinw.Abt. 128 (still 04.45), promo to Obstlt. RICHTER, Willy Hptm., appt Kp.-Chef 3. Flugh.Betr.Kp./KG 55 (to ). RICHTHOFEN, Heinz, Freiherr von. (DOB: ) promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) Obstlt. in OKW (Allg. Wehrmachtamt). RICHTHOFEN, Johannes, Freiherr von Staka 5./ZG Oblt., appt Staka 2./Zerstörerschule 1 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 3./Zerstörerschule 1 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 6./ZG Hptm. and Staka 6./ZG 26, KIA in Bf 110 E-2 (3U+AP) shot down vic Velikiye Luki in the Lake Ilmen area. Was a cousin of the Red Baron. RICHTHOFEN, Wolfgang, Freiherr von. (DOB: ) Hptm., appt Staka 8./KG 157 (to 1938) Hptm., appt Staka 6./KG 27 (to ) Hptm., 6./KG 27 MIA/KIA - in He 111 P (1G+CP) crashed in the vicinity of Chelm/Poland. RICHTHOFEN, Dr. Ing. Wolfram Freiherr von. (DOB: auf Gut Barzdorf, Kreis Striegau/ Schlesien). (RE) entered the Heer promo to Lt. WWI served initially with the cavalry then in the Fliegertruppe Studied machine design at Technischen Hochschule Hannover (to 06.23) promo to acting Oblt. released from military service returned to military service with the cavalry promo to Lt. (RDA ) conferred with Dipl. Ing promo to Oblt. (RDA ) RDA now promo to Hptm conferred with Dr. Ing. degree German liaison officer attached to the Italian Air Force (to ) certified fluent in Italian trf to Luftwaffe from Army with rank of Hptm. and appt Referent LA III in RLM promo to Maj.; appt Leiter der Abt. Prüfwesen/L C/RLM promo to Obstlt. (RDA ) received the Lw. advanced flying certificate appt Leiter des Versuch-Kdo. K/88 (Legion Condor) appt Chef d. Stabes der Legion Condor appt Kdr. IV./KG 153 (to ) appt Offizier z.b.v. des RLM u. Obd.L. (pending assignment) promo to Oberst (RDA ) appt Kommodore KG RDA changed to promo to Gen.Maj. (without RDA) and appt Bef.d. Führungstab/Legion Condor RDA changed to returned to Germany appt Fliegerführer z.b.v., Berlin appt Kdr. Fliegerdivision z.b.v appt Kommandierender Gen. des VIII. Fliegerkorps awarded Ritterkreuz awarded

366 Eichenlaub promo to Gen.d.Fl. (a two-grade promotion) promo to Gen.Oberst appt Chef Lfl. 4 and Bef. Südost promo to GFM (RDA ) concurrently provisional Kdr. Lfl appt Chef Lfl. 2. c appt Bef. Lfl sick leave - diagnosed with a brain tumor assigned to Führerreserve OKL Sonderstab GFM v. Richtofen became American POW in American captivity at Bad Ischl/Austria due to brain cancer (tumor). Buried there. Credited with 8 air victories during WW I. Cousin of Manfred Richtofen, the "Red Baron". RICHWIEN, Willi. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RICK, Dr. Josef promo to Oberfeldarzt (d.r.). RICK, Kurt. (DOB: in Ebersteinburg near Baden-Baden). (R, DKG) awarded Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded DKG, 2./St.G. 77. c appt Staka 2./St.G. 77 (to ) KIA by direct AA hit over Stalingrad on his 520 th combat mission, crashed 5 km N of Kasachy posthumous promo to Hptm Hptm., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 2./St.G. 77. RICKMEIER, Hugo. (DOB: ) at FAS I, promo to Hptm. (Tr.O.) in I./FAS I, trf to Höh.Kdr.d.Flakartillerieschulen for further assignment. RIDDER, Curt promo to Obstlt.(Ln.) Obstlt. in Stab Höh.Nafü/Feldluftgaukdo. Westfrankreich (to 05.44) Obstlt., Kdr. Ln.-Abt. 124 (4. Flak-Div.). RIDDER, Fritz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.) Hptm. and radio specialist in Ln.-Kp./16. Lw.-Feld-Div Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.), trf to the Heer. RIDDER, Heinrich Hptm. (d.r.z.v.), trf from Luftflottenkdo. 1 to Luftflottenkdo. 6 for further assignment. RIDDER, Johannes promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). RIEB, Wilhelm Oberst, appt Kdr. Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XXXI (to 10.44). RIEBER, Josef. (DOB: in Pilsen) Adj. of IV./JG 5. RIEBESAM, Harry. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) promo to Hptm. RIEBESELL, Hermann. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Lüneburg) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl). RIEBICKE, Klaus. (DOB: in Berlin). (R,DKG) assigned to II.(Schlacht)/LG 2 on completion of training Fw., awarded DKG, 7./SG in 6./SG KIA in Fw 190 shot down by AA fire during a low-level attack on a railway station south of Lvov (Lemberg) while flying his 592d combat mission Fw., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, Stafü 9./SG 10. RIEBL, Alois. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). RIECHERS, Werner promo to Hptm Hptm., in II./KG.z.b.V Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal appt Kdr. I./LLG 2 (to 01.43) trf to 1. Fallschirm-Armee promo to Maj. RIECHERT, Alfred Maj.(Erg.O.), in II./Flak-Rgt in Stab/Luftgaukdo. I, promo to Obstlt.(Flak) Obstlt. (Tr.O.) in Flak-Ers.Abt. 51, released from active military service. RIECHERT, Rudolf RDA (Oblt.) in Ln.-Kp./KG promo to Hptm.(Ln.). RIECK, Alfred promo to Obstlt.(Flak). (n.d.) Obstlt., Kdr. Luftschutz-Rgt. 7. RIECK, Heinz. (DOB: ) appt Battr.-Offz. and then Battr.-Chef in I./Flak-Rgt. 12 (to ) appt Referent I A/1 in Stab/Gen.d.Flakwaffe in RLM (still 12.44) promo to Hptm. RIECK, Dr. Johannes-Günther promo to Stabsarzt (d.r.). RIECK, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Rostock) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). RIECKEN, Helmut. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt Oblt. and Ib in Stab/3. Flak-Brig. RIECKER, Joachim. (DOB: ) Lt., 9./KG 27 WIA - He 111 P (1G+HT) crashed at Kemleten after being shot up by a Swiss Bf 109 of Fl.Kp during an attempt to attack industrial targets vic Paris but had navigation troubles returned to Germany Oblt. (Tr.O.) at FFS C 3, trf to IV./KG in IV./KG 30, promo to Hptm Hptm. in 6./KG 30, KIA in Ju 88 S- 3 (4D+DP) brought down NE of St.-Lô at 2300 hrs. RIECKHOFF, Günther. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin III) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.) trf from Höheren Kdo. der Aufklärungsfliegerschulen und Aufklärungsfliegerergänzungseinheiten to Fluglehrerschule d.lw. Brandenburg-Briest. RIECKHOFF, Herbert. (DOB: in Berlin). (i.g.). (R, DKG) entered the Heer. WWI initially served with the Infanterie then with the Fliegertruppe, rising to Lt left the army entered the Polizei, serving in many capacities, rising to Polizei-Hptm entry into the

367 Luftwaffe from the Polizei with rank of Hptm. and appt Abt.-Leiter in the DVS later with Kdo.d.Lw. Schulen, Berlin promo to Maj Generalstab training through special courses and onthe-job training (did not attend a Kriegsakademie) appt Staka 8./KG 152 in Schwerin promo to Obstlt appt Chef Abt. I/Luftwaffengruppenkdo trf into the Generalstab d.lw assigned to Generalstab/Luftflotte appt Ia/Lfl appt Kommodore KG promo to Oberst (RDA ) appt Kommodore KG awarded Ritterkreuz appt Chef des Lfl awarded DKG appt Fliegerführer 1/Luftflotte promo to Gen.Maj appt Kdr. 3. Fliegerdivision (to ) appt Kdr., Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow Kdt. LKS 2 (to c ) promo to Gen.Lt appt Kommandierender Gen u. Bef. Luftgau V, Stuttgart assigned to Führerreserve OKL became POW released in Esslingen. RIEDE, Willy. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RIEDEL(RIEDL?), Josef. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm Hptm., in 9./KG 27 (to MIA). 13(14?) Hptm. in 9./KG 27, KIA - shot down by Spitfires of 92 Sqdn. During raid on Cardiff, crashed in Bridgewater Bay body washed ashore and subsequently buried at Weston-sur-Mare Cemetery. RIEDEL, Arno Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in IV./KG 26. RIEDEL, Artur. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RIEDEL, Gerd. (DOB: ). (i.g.). (R) Oberst, appt Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Rgt Oberst, awarded Ritterkreuz, Fsch.Jg.Rgt in Bad Gadstein/Austria. RIEDEL, Gert. (DOB: ) Oblt. in Stab/schw.Flak-Abt RIEDEL, Hans-Christian. (DOB: in Braunschweig ). End of 1943 trf to 7./JG Lt., with 7./JG was Techn.Offz. of 10./JG Lt., 7./JG 77 WIA - Bf 109 bailed out in the area of Barsoiol/Romania Lt., with 10./JG 77. End trf to JG KIA - Bf 109 shot down by P-51s SW of Deutsch-Budak. Credited with 6 victories. RIEDEL, Heinz previously in Erg.JGr. Süd, promo to Oblt. RIEDEL, Hermann. (DOB: ). (DKG) at LKS 4, promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 9./Erg.JG 2 (to ) Hptm., appt Stafü and/or Staka 11./Erg.JG 2? (to ). RIEDEL, Karl. (DOB: in Annaberg) in IV./JG Hptm. and Ia in JG 51. RIEDEL, Karl Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) in Feld-Ers.Btl. d.lw. Nr. 3, trf to 5. Lw.-Felddivision. RIEDEL, Kurt. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Schwerin) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Ln.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in Stab/Ln.-Abt. z.b.v. 15, released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N). RIEDEL, Kurt Hptm.d.R.z.V. in Flieger-Ers.Btl. XVII, trf to Lg.Kdo. VII. RIEDEL, Peter assistant air-attaché in Sweden - ordered to kill Hptm. Walter Gerdes who was assumed to be an agent. Gerdes had mistakenly flown a Ju 88 C-6 with secret electronics having supposedly intended to go to Norway. Riedel defected to Sweden for protective custody. RIEDEL, Richard with Wehrbezirkskdo. Weimar, promo to Maj.(Erg.O.). RIEDEL, Richard Hptm., appt Staka 1./ZG 26 (to ). (n.d.) Staka 1./JG 6. RIEDEL, Toni. (n.d.) Oblt., Adj. I./NJG 2. RIEDEL, Walter promo to Oblt. (Ln.) Oblt. and Kp.-Chef Ln.-Kp./KG 77. RIEDEL, Werner-Fritz Hptm.(Erg.O.), temporary duty with Wehrwirtschaftinspektion VII with Kdo. Rüstungsbereich Charleroi, promo to Obstlt.(Wm.). RIEDER, Otto Flieger-Oberingenieur and Führer Werft-Abt. Stavanger-Sola/Land. RIEDER, Theodor Obstlt.?, appt Kdr. Flak-Ers.Abt. 6. RIEDER, Walter Oblt., in 3./Kü.Fl.Gr Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm., Staka 8./KG Maj., appt Kdr. II./KG 40 (to ) KIA - shot down over the Bay of Biscay during attack on convoy OS 67/KMS 41. RIEDERER, Franz Oblt. and Ordonnanz-Offz./Flak-Rgt. Hermann Göring. RIEDESEL, Freiherr zu EISENBACH, Kraft. (DOB: ) in JG in Stab/Höh.Kdr.d.Jagd-u.Zerstörerschulen in Erg.JGr. West, promo to Hptm. (Tr.O.). RIEDESEL, Freiherr zu EISENBACH, Volprecht. (DOB: in Schloss Altenburg near Alsfeld/Hessen or in Hofgeismar/Hessen). (RE, DKG) entered service with the Heer (Kraftfahrtruppe) trf to Infantrieschule Dresden (to ) trf to the Luftwaffe and sent to Gross KFS Tutow for bomber Beobachter (observer) training promo to Lt trf to Fliegergruppe Gotha as a Beobachter trf to I./KG 253 (Gotha) received the Lw.

368 Beobachter license appt Adjutant in IV./KG (or ?) Oblt., appt Kp.-Chef 5. Flugh.Betr.Kp./KG 254 (to ), then KG 54 (to 09.39) with II./KG 54 as Adj trf to III./KG 54 (Wiener Neustadt) Oblt. in 8./KG 54, WIA/POW - He 111 P shot down by RAF 607and 85 Sqdn. fighters and crashed at Ruiselede trf to Flieger-Ausb.Rgt appt instructor and pilot in Erg.Kampfgruppe appt Adjutant in Grosse KFS promo to Hptm trf to Erg.Kampfgruppe 6 for Ju 88 training trf to KG Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. II./KG appt permanent Kdr. II./KG 76 (to ) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal awarded DKG Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz promo to Maj Maj., appt Kommodore KG 54 (to KIA). c Maj., concurrently appt Kommodore Gefechtsverband Foggia (to 09.43) promo to Obstlt awarded Eichenlaub, Kommodore KG KIA in Me 262 A-1 (B3+AA) shot down near Camberg to the NNW of Frankfurt/M., probably by return fire from B-17 bombers or by P-51 Mustang escort fighters in the area of Fulda. Buried in the family cemetery at Altenburg. (n.d.) promo to Oberst posthumously. Credited with more than 500 missions including a few fighter missions. RIEDIGER,? Hptm. with Fl.H.Kdtr. E (mot) 5/VII. RIEDIGER, Anton. (DOB: in Sofia). WWI served in Austrian air service flight instructor in Böblingen appt Leiter Flieger-Übungsstelle Freiburg (to 1937) Fl.Kpt., appt Kdr. FFS C 9 (to 00.38) in RLM (BAL). (n.d.) worked for Fieseler (to 1945) RIEDIGER, Wolf-Dietrich. (DKG) Oblt., appt Staka 10./KG 2 (to ) promo to Hptm Hptm., awarded DKG, 10./KG Hptm. at FFS A/B 120 injured in He 46 crash at Fp. Frankfurt/O. RIEDINGER,?. (n.d.) Oblt., in 3./St.G. 1. RIEDINGER, W Hptm. and Staka 1./KG 76, WIA Do 17 Z by fire from French fighters of GC II/1 south of Ham during an attack on Chartres airfield; died en-route to hospital in Cambrai. RIEDL,? Hptm., 2./ZG 26. Credited with one victory. RIEDL, Andreas Hptm.d.R. in Flak-Ers.Abt. 95 (Führer-Reserve), trf to Lg.Kdo. III for further assignment. RIEDL, August. (DOB: ) Maj. (d.r.z.v.) (Ln.), released from active service. RIEDL, Dr. Hans promo to Oberstabsarzt (d.r.). RIEDL, Josef. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm Hptm., in 9./KG 27 (to MIA) Hptm., 9./KG 27 MIA - He 111 P ditched in Bridgwater Bay after being shot up by fighters. RIEDL, Josef Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Fliegertechnischen Schule 1 to Feld-Ausb.Rgt. d.lw. 1 (to ) appt provisional Kdr. I./Jäger-Rgt. 21 (L) (to ) trf to Feld-Ers.Btl. d.lw. Nr. 1. RIEDL, Ludwig promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Zugführer in 2.(mittl.Flugm.Leit- Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt RIEDL, Max-Erich Maj. (z.d.) in RLM, trf to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. and ordered to RLM (General für den Personaleinsatz d.lw. Aussenstelle) for temporary duty Obstlt. (z.d.) (Flg.) (RDA ), in Stab/Luftgaukdo. I, released. RIEDL, Walther with Wehrbezirkskdo. Düsseldorf, promo to Oberst (Wm.). RIEDL, Wilhelm promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Flak). RIEDLBERGER, Walter. (DOB: in Linz an Donau) /NJG 2. 27/ Oblt., 5./NJG 2. 03/ Oblt., 1./NJG /NJG Oblt., Staka 1./NJG 4 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 8./NJG 4 (to MIA). 25/ Oblt., 8./NJG 4 MIA - Ju 88 G-1 (3C+ES(KT?) over Bastogne). Credited with at least 4 victories. RIEDLINGER, Gert Oblt., trf from Aufkl.Gr. 11 to LKS Wildpark-Werder Hptm. and Beobachter, Staka 5.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 13 (to ) KIA in Hs 126 B-1 shot up by a Russian fighter near Balaklava/Crimea. RIEDMAIER, Walter. (DOB: ) Flieger-Hauptingenieur in Stab/Kraftfahrtruppe 13/XVII. RIEDMANN, Michael promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). RIEDMEIR, Adolf. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). RIEFER, Erwin promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) appt acting Kdr. Heimat-Flak-Abt. 50/VIII.

369 RIEFER, Felix Maj.(d.R./Flak), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 39 to Luftgaukdo. Westfrankreich Maj.(d.R.), in Stab/Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich (Abt. Ia op 3), appt Verb.Offz. für Luftschutz beim Befehlshaber Südwestfrankreich. RIEFFERT, Paul. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). RIEGAMER, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Königsberg/Pr. II) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). RIEGAMER, Hans promo to Hptm. d.r. (Flieger). RIEGE, Erich Hptm.(d.R.), trf from I./KG 53 to Koflug 10/III trf from Flieger- Ers.Btl. VII to Hauptbildstelle/RLM promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). RIEGEL, Alfred. (DOB: in Kiel) Techn.Offz. of III./JG 26. RIEGEL, Erwin Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Göppingen Maj., assigned temporary duty from Flieger-Ers.Btl. III (previously with Fl.H.Kdtr. 2/IV) to Stab/Lg.Kdo. I (to ). RIEGEL, Hans damaged his Bf 109 E-3 on landing at Trier - uninjured uninjured when shot down SW of Saarbrücken Oblt., appt acting Staka 7./JG 53 (to 07.40) Lt., 7./JG appt Staka 7./JG 53 (to ) MIA shot down in the Tilbury area by a Spitfire. Credited with 2 victories. RIEGEL, Helmut ? appt Adj. of III./JG appt Adj. III./ZG Hptm., appt Gruppenleiter in JFS Werneuchen (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./JG 27 (to ) Hptm. and Kdr. I./JG 27, WIA then force-landed at Courtrai promo to Maj KIA shot down into the Channel between Portland and Cherbourg by a fighter. Designed the Tiger head superimposed on a silhouette of Africa insignia. Credited with 3 victories. RIEGEL, Kurt. (DOB: in Eisleben). (R, DKG) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded DKG, 8./St.G in 2./St.G. 3, promo to Hptm. 06(01?) Hptm., Staka 5./SG 3, KIA when hit by AA fire while attacking tanks N of Germanovitche, SE of Dunaburg Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz (posthum) Staka 5./SG 3. Credited with about 450 missions. RIEGEL, Manfred. (DOB: in Essen) in I./JG with I./ZG in NJG 1, promo to Hptm. (n.d.) Kdr. of I./NJG 2? (n.d.) Hptm., Adj. I./NJG Hptm. in Erg.JG RIEGELS, Günther Maj.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Wesendorf Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 10/I promo to Obstlt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 10/I, trf to Koflug 6/VI (to 03.43) Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A Königsberg-Devau (to ) trf to Luftgaukdo. Belgien/Nordfrankreich for further assignment. RIEGER,? Hptm., appt Staka 4./NJG 2 (to ). RIEGER, Friedrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Glatz) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). RIEGER, Joachim ( Bulle ). (DOB: in Berlin). (R, DKG). (n.d.) in I./St.G (n.d.) with III./St.G in St.G appt Staka 5./St.G Oblt., Staka in II./St.G Oblt., awarded DKG, II./St.G KIA in Ju 87 while attacking tanks near Naro- Fominsk to the NW of Moscow while on his 257 th combat mission Oblt., posthumously awarded the Ritterkreuz, Staka 5./St.G. 1. RIEGER, Karl Hptm. in 4./NJG 2, KIA in Ju 88 C-6 that crashed at Deelen, cause unknown. Buried at Ysselsteyn. RIEGER, Martin Obstlt., in RLM, appt Kdr. Wehrbezirk Kassel I promo to Oberst (Wm.). RIEGER, Mathias. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RIEGER, Theodor Hptm., attached to II/Kdt.Stabsquartier of Stab/Luftflotte Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) in Stab/Luftflottenkdo. 4, trf to Koflug 1/VIII. RIEGER, Wilhelm Hptm., in III./St.G. 77 (to MIA). RIEHL, Erich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Königsberg/Pr. I) Hptm. (Kr.O./Flak). RIEHLE, Arthur Oblt. (Kr.O.) at FFS C 3, trf to KGr.z.b.V Hptm., Staka 6./TG 2. RIEHLE, Fritz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RIEHLE, Hans promo to Oberst Oberst, trf from RLM (L Wehr 1) to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to Stab/Wehrersatzinspektion Berlin for temporary duty appt provisional Kdr. Wehrbezirk Bartenstein. RIEHLE, Horst in Ln.-RV-Kp. z.b.v. 5, promo to Oblt. RIEKE, Georg. (DOB: in Hameln) entered the Heer promo to Lt. WWI served with the Infanterie, then with the Fliegertruppe. 1920s served with the Infanterie promo to Oblt promo to acting Hptm. then officially left the Reichsheer underwent secret

370 flight training at Lipezk/USSR promo to Rittmeister.(RDA ) began secret flight training in Italy entry into the Luftwaffe with rank of Rittmeister (RDA ) and assigned Offizier z.b.v. with Inspektion der Schulen/RLM appt Leiter der Lw. Strecken-Schule Berlin-Tempelhof appt Leiter of Strecken St. 1, Berlin-Tempelhof appt Leiter of Strecken St. 2, Berlin-Tempelhof appt Staka in KG promo to Maj appt Gruppenleiter of Infanterie-Lehrgangen in Königsbrück appt Referent and Gruppenleiter in Lw.-Personal Office/RLM promo to Obstlt. (RDA ) promo to Oberst (RDA ) appt Abt.-Chef LP IA in Lw. Personal Office/RLM promo to Gen.Maj ordered to Stab/10. Fl.Div appt Kdr. 10. Fl.Div promo to Gen.Lt appt Kdr. 1. Fliegerausbildungsdivision (to ) appt deputy Chef Lw.Personalamt/RLM Gen.Lt., appt Kdr. Fliegerergänzungsdivision (to c ) promo to Gen.d.Fl became American POW released in Bad Pyrmont. RIEKE, Heinz Oblt.(Kr.O.) in Ln.-Richtverbindungs-Betriebs-Abt. 11. RIEKE, Willy promo to Hptm.(z.V.). RIEKEHOF-BÖHMER, Gerd Oblt. (Tr.O.) in Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe, trf to LKS 1. RIEKS, Hans-Jürgen (or Hans-Joachim?). (DOB: ) Lt. at FFS C Celle (later FFS C 7) promo to Oblt Oblt., appt Staka 11./KG 54 (to ) Oblt., in II./KG 54 (to MIA) Oblt., appt Staka 5./KG 54 (to , POW in Ju 88 A-5 (B3+GN) shot down by ground fire vic Korosten during an armed recce, made a forced-landing behind enemy lines). After capture, he was brought to Kiev and used in propaganda - then 3 months solitary confinement in the Lubyanka in Moscow, then subsequently at various POW camps returned home. RIEMANN, Ernst. (DOB: ) Hptm.(W), with Luftmuna Kleinkötz promo to Maj.(Flak) Maj.(W), trf from Luftmuna 1/VII to Lufthauptmuna 1/XVII. RIEMANN, Heinrich promo to Hptm. RIEMANN, Horst. (DOB: ) Hptm., in Stab I./JG 51 (to ) Hptm. and Nachr. Offz. in Stab I./JG 51, KIA in Fw 190 A-3 shot down by a fighter N of Sychevka/60 km south of Rzhev. Credited with 5 victories. RIEMANN, Kurt. (DKG) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal awarded DKG, 4./KG Oblt., appt provisional Kdr. II./KG 76 (to MIA - Ju 88 A-4 (F1+AP) lost in Mediterranean, probably attacked by a night fighter on and the crew bailed out over the Adriatic 35 km NW of Dubrovnik/Croatia; crew rescued by Riemann not found) promo to Hptm. RIEMENSCHNEIDER, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Obstlt.(Ln.) Obstlt. at Ln.-Schule 1, trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. (future assignments to be regulated by Bevollmächtigter für Hochfrequenzforschung) released from active service. RIEMER, Hans. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RIEMSCHEID, Max in Flak-Abt. 704 (mot), promo to Hptm. RIENAS, Walter in Lg.Kdo. III area, promo to Maj. (d.r./flak) Maj., appt Kdr. Heimat-Flak-Abt. 2/III (and 04.45?) Maj.d.R., appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 993 (Fähre) (still 04.45). RIENECKER, Georg. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. München II) Hptm. (d.r./flak). RIENITZ, Helmut. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). RIEPE, Horst. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. in NAGr. 6, WIA in Fw 189 A-5 shot up by a fighter over the Kursk salient. RIEPELMEIER, Dr. Friedrich. (DOB: ) entered military service promo to Oberstarzt Kdr. Luftgau-San.Abt. 3, appt Korpsarzt/I. Flakkorps and concurrently Kdr. Sanitäts-Abt./I. Flakkorps Oberstarzt, appt Korpsarzt/Fallschirm-Panzerkorps Hermann Göring. RIEPER, Hans. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RIEPER, Dr. Peter Obstlt., in Flak-Rgt. 3. RIEPRICH, Robert Oblt. and Staka 3./SG 4 KIA. RIES, Carl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Dortmund II) Hptm. (d.r./flak). RIES, Georg Hptm., appt Chef Flughafenbereich-Ln.-Kp. z.b.v promo to Maj. (d.r./ln.). RIES, Gustav. (DOB: ) Maj. d.r. with Stab II./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 25, trf to Stab V./Lg.Nachr.Rgt Maj.d.R. (Ln.), released from active service. RIES, Gustav. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Iserlohn) Hptm.(d.L./Flak), trf from le.flak-abt. 841 to Res.Flak-Abt Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 9 to Luftgaukdo. XII Hptm. (d.r./flak).

371 RIES, Karl Hptm.(Erg.O.), in I./Lg.Nachr.Rgt Maj.(Erg.O.), Nafü/Koflug Morlaix, trf to Stab Höh.Nafü/Luftflotte promo to Obstlt.(Ln.). RIES, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RIESCH, Dipl.Ing. Eduard. (DOB: in München) entered the Heer. WWI served initially with the Infanterie then with the Fliegertruppe. Postwar, remained in the Reichsheer promo to Oblt began studies at the technischen Hochschule München promo to Rittmeister earned Dipl. Ing. degree appt Referent in the Heereswaffenamt/Wa Prw 8/RWM appt Kp.-Chef in Inf.-Rgt with the Stab of Technischenschule Jüterbog entry into the Luftwaffe with rank of Rittmeister/Hptm appt Leiter Zweigstelle Adlershof of the Technical School of the Luftwaffe promo to Maj appt Leiter Technischen Schule Jüterbog promo to to Obstlt appt appt Kdr. I./KG 155 and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H. Giebelstadt appt Kdr. I./KG 158 and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H Wiener- Neustadt promo to Oberst appt Offizier z.b.v. des RLM and Ob.d.L. (pending assignment) appt Instructor at Heeres Waffenmeisterschule Offizier z.b.v. des RLM and Ob.d.L. (pending assignment) appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. St.-Omer and Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. St.-Omer (to ) assigned to Führerreserve OKL appt Kdr. Flieger-Rgt promo to Gen.Maj appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 4/III appt Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 2/VIII Kdt. Koflug Görlitz, KIA near Niesky/Schliessen. RIESE, Erich promo to Hptm.(d.R./Bau-). RIESEL, Friedrich Oblt. (Tr.O.) in Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe, trf to Stab/XII. Fliegerkorps. RIESEL, Fritz Oblt. pilot, in 12./LG 1. WIA - Ju 88 A-4 (L1+JW) during ditching at sea off Apollonia after engine trouble Oblt., appt Ia 2 Flieg Nacht/IX. Fliegerkorps (to ). RIESEN, Hans-Achim Oblt., in I./Rgt. General Göring Oblt. in (Battr.-Chef?) 3./Flak-Rgt. 33. RIESEN, Horst von. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Kriegsmarine and sent to Marineschule Flensburg-Mürwik trf to the Luftwaffe and ordered to LKS Berlin-Gatow for officer training trf to FFS Celle for pilot training trf to BFS Wesendorf (later Prag- Rusin) serving as Kp.-Offz. and then flight instructor Oblt., at BFS Wesendorf appt Staffel-Offz. in I./KG Oblt., in I./KG bombed the destroyer Mohawk in the Firth of Forth appt Ia in Stab/KG appt Staka in II./KG Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal appt Generalstabs-Offz. in Arbeitsstab/VIII. Fliegerkorps appt Ia op in Stab/2. Flieger-Div appt provisional Kdr. II./KG 1 (to ) trf into the Generalstab d.lw. (did not attend the Luftkriegsakademie) promo to Maj appt provisional Kommodore KG appt permanent Kommodore KG 1 (to ) and approved for promo to Obstlt. pending establishment of RDA RDA for Obstlt. c appt Kdr. Erprobungsstelle d.lw. Udetfeld (to 01.45). RIESS, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Frankfurt/M. II) Hptm.(d.R.), trf from 2./Flakscheinw.Abt. 298 to Ausb.-u.Ers.Abt. d.flakwaffenhelferinnenkorps d.lw. as an Ausb.Offz Hptm. (d.r./flak). RIESS, Martin. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Tr.O./Flak) appt provisional Kdr. Flak-Abt (v). RIESS, Otto. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Stolp) promo to Oblt.(Kr.O./Ln.) Oblt. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 210/XII (Wertheim/M.). RIESS, Otto. (W.B.K. Braunsberg/Ostpr.) promo to Hptm. (z.v./flak). RIESSLING, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RIETDORF, Fritz promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) trf from schw.flak-abt. 666 to 3./Res.Flak-Abt Hptm. in 3./Res.Flak-Abt. 395 Gomel. RIETDORF, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin VI) Hptm. (d.r./ln.). RIETH, Franz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Neustadt/Weinstrasse) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). RIETHMÜLLER, Konrad. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt Oblt., trf from LLG 2 to KGr.z.b.V in Verfügungsstaffel Gen.Qu./KGr.z.b.V. 300, trf to KGr.z.b.V. III/ in II./TG 5, promo to Hptm. End 1944 trf to the night fighters. RIETSCHEL, Martin under the authority of Gen.d.Lw. beim OKM, promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.) (RDA ). RIETZ, Robert promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Chef 4.(mittl.Flugm.Leit-Kp.)/Ln.- Rgt. 229.

372 RIETZSCH, Adolf in Stab/Lg.Kdo. XI, promo to Oberst in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XI, trf to Lw.-Bau-Ers.Btl. XII. RIFFEL, Alfons promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). RIFFER,? Oblt. in Geräte-Kol./Ln.-Betr.Abt. z.b.v. (mot) 14, appt NS-Führungsoffizier in Stab/Dt.Lw.-Mission Bulgarien. RIHA, Hans. (DKG) Lt. in 1./LG 1, awarded the DKG Oblt. pilot, in 3./LG 1 (MIA - in Ju 88 A-4 (L1+RL) shot down by a night fighter in the Bir el Acra area). RIHL, Rudolf promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Zugführer in 2.(schw.Flugm.Leit- Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt RIKL, Johannes Oblt. (Kr.O.) with Fl.H.Kdtr. E 73/III, trf to 8. Lw.-Feld-Div. RILLCKE, Curt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RILLER, Dr. (med.) Karl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Troppau) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). RILLING, Dr. (med.) Immanuel. (W.B.K. Karlsruhe) promo to Stabsarzt (Zahnarzt) (Kr.O./San.). RIMARSKI, Hans- Joachim. (DOB: ) Lt., appt Staka 5./JG 2 (to KIA) Lt., 5./JG Lt., 5./JG 2 MIA - Bf 109 G-6 (White ) lost in combat with Spitfires and Marauders vic Amiens. Buried at Bourdon. Credited with one victory. RIMEK, Emil. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RIMKUS, Adolf. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RIMMASCH, Gerhard. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Tr.O.) (Ln.) RINAGL, Fritz Oblt., (pilot) awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., appt Staka 3./NJG 5 (to ). RINCK, Dr. Friedrich Maj., in Stab/Lg.Kdo. IV promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) Obstlt., trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 33 to Stab/Lg.Kdo. I (not effective until ) Obstlt. in Stab/Luftgaukdo. I, trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to Stab/Wehrersatzinspektion Dresden trf to Wehrbezirkskdo. Reichenberg. RINCK, Friedrich-Karl Oblt., trf from 7.(Flieger)/Ln.Versuchs-Rgt. to I./Lehrgruppe Oblt. in 9./KG 4, POW in Ju 88 A-1 (5J+GT) shot down by Dutch Fokker D XXIs during a dawn attack on Amsterdam-Schiphol and crashed by Hoofdweg, N of Hoofddorp promo to Hptm. RINCK, Friedrich-Karl Oblt. and Staka 9./KG 30 POW - forced-landed near Boston, Lincolnshire shot down by AA-fire during an afternoon attack on a factory in Grantham. RINDSFÜSSER, Adolf. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). RING, Bodo Uffz., 7./JG Staka 7./JG Uffz., Staka 10./JG Fw., 10./JG Fhj.fw., in 10./JG Lt., appt Staka 10.(13.?)/JG 27 (to KIA) KIA - Bf 109. Credited with 8 victories. RINGE, Klaus. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Hptm Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Hptm., awarded DKG, 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr Hptm., Staka 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr appt Ic/4. Fliegerdivision. RINGELBAND, Friedrich Wilhelm. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), in III.(Scheinw.)/Flak- Rgt Kdr. Res.Flakscheinw.Abt. 498, promo to Obstlt Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flakscheinw.Rgt. 108 (to 04.45). RINGHAND, Fritz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RINGLER, Helmut. (DOB: in Wollstein, Gemeinde Witzenhausen). (R) Lt.(d.R.) awarded Ritterkreuz, s.mg-halbzugführer i.d. Sturmgruppe Stahl i.d. Fsch.Sturm-Abt. Koch promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.) Hptm., appt Kdr. II./Fsch.Jg.Rgt in Bonn. RINK, Albert Lt., appt Leiter Ln.Stelle E 17 /VI. RINK, Clemens. (DOB: ) Oblt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 23/VII (to ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 14/III (later E 204/VII). RINKE, Heinrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RINKE, Heribert-Christian. (i.g.). (DKG) Hptm., trf from RLM (L In 1) to NAGr appt provisional Kdr. NAGr. 6 (to 06.43) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm., awarded DKG, Kdr. NAGr promo to Maj requested by H.Gr. Nordukraine for position of Lw.-Verbingungsoffizier, but refused by OKL LP Chef-Abt. RINKENS, Arnold promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) Maj. and Ib in Stab Koflug 1/VII Neustadt.

373 RINKLEFF, Adolf promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 13/III - Platzkdo. Quedlinburg. RINNE, (Wilhelm?). (n.d.) Maj., Major beim Stabe of Stab/Flak-Rgt. 38 (mot). RINNE, Heinz promo to Hptm. RINNE, Paul promo to Maj.(d.L./Flak). RINNE, Wilhelm promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) trf from schw.flak-abt. 416 (Eisb.) to Artillerie-Rgt. 15 (L) and appt provisional Kdr Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. II./Lw.-Art.Rgt Kdr. II./5. Lw.-Felddiv Hptm., appt Kdr. I./Fsch.Art.Rgt. 9. RINNEBACH, Karl promo to Maj.(Wm.) Maj., trf from Rüstungsinspektion/Wehrkreis XI to Wehr-Ers.Insp. Hannover. RINOW, Friedrich-Karl Staka 7./JG appt Staka 1./JG 144 (later 1./ZG 144) Oblt. and Staka 1./JGr. 176, WIA in a Bf 109 D-1 in a mid-air collision over the Schwarzwald Oblt., 4./ZG Hptm., appt Gruppenleiter in JFS 4 (to ). (n.d.) in 4./ZG 76 (was 1. /ZG 76 (prior to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./JG 104 (to ) trf to JG promo to Maj Maj. in Stab/7. Jagddivision, trf to 4. Fliegerschuldivision for further assignment Maj., appt Kdr. II./JG 108 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. II./JG 104 (to ). Credited with one known victory. RINOW, Hans-Jürgen Hptm., appt Nafü/15. Lw.-Feld-Div Hptm., Kdr. II./Ln.-Rgt promo to Maj.(Ln.). RINTELEN, Clemens. (DOB: ). (DKG) Hptm., appt Kdr. II./Flak-Rgt. General Göring (to 09.42) Hptm. in Stab/Flak-Rgt. Hermann Göring appt Kdr. II./Flak-Rgt. Hermann Göring (and 07.44) promo to Maj appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. Hermann Göring Hptm., awarded DKG, Fsch.Flak-Rgt. (unspecified). RINTELEN, Ernst promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). RINTSCH, Gerhard Lt., Fhr.Kfz.Staffel of Fsch.Pz-Div. "Hermann Göring". RINZA, Erwin Oblt., trf from III.(K)/LG 1 to KG promo to Maj Maj. with 18. Lw.-Felddivision, appt Kdr. II./Jäg.Rgt. 35 (L). RIPA (RIPAN?),?. (n.d.) Hptm. and Staka in SG 1. RIPKE, Karl. (DKG) Hptm., appt Kdr. le.flak-abt Hptm., Kdr. le.flak-abt. 71 (and 06.43) Hptm., awarded DKG, le.flak-abt promo to Maj. RIPPE, Heinrich. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). RIPPE, Heinz. (DOB: in Cluvenhagen). c entered the Luftwaffe trf to II./JG Lt., Stafu of 8./JG 77. (n.d.) possibly Staka 5./JG with a training school with Me RIPPEN, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.d.R Maj., appt Ib in Stab/8. Flak- Brig. (still ). RIPPL, Otto promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). RIPPL, Richard Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Abwicklungsstelle Luftgaukdo. II to Koflug 3/I promo to Maj. d.r. (Flg.). RISCH, Hermann Hptm.(z.V.), trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. IV to Fl.H.Kdtr. Grottkau. RISCH, Paul. (DKG) promo to Maj Kdr. II./KG.z.b.V Kdr. KGr.z.b.V Maj., trf from KGr.z.b.V. 172 to Stab/Lufttransportführer beim Gen.Qu awarded Ehrenpokal Maj., awarded DKG, Stab/Lufttransportführer Mittelmeer trf to XIV. Fliegerkorps for further assignment Maj., appt provisional Kdr. III./TG 2 (to ) appt Ia/Transportfliegerführer appt Qu 2/Luftflotte 4 (cancelled?) Maj., appt Ic/I. Fliegerkorps. RISCHAWY, Karl with Wehrbezirkskdo. Wiener-Neustadt (to ), promo to Obstlt. (Wm.) trf to Wehrbezirkskdo. Nikolsburg. RISCHBIETER, Arnold Oblt. (Kr.O.) in KGr.z.b.V. 106, trf to KGr.z.b.V RISCHE, Karl. (DOB: ) Oblt., appt Chef d. Stabskp. II./JG 27 (to 1944) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RISCHER, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RISIUS, Gerhard. (DKG) Hptm., appt IIa/I. Flakkorps promo to Maj Maj., awarded DKG, Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt Maj., appt Leiter Lehrgang-Gr. 2/LKS 8, Göppingen (Flak) (and 03.45). RISS, Alarich promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Bau).

374 RISSE, Hans-Günther. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ) assigned to 2. Fallsch.Jäg.Div., reclassified as Hptm. (A 2/Fl.). RISSLAND, Otto. (W.B.K. Gotha) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). RISSLAND, Otto Maj.?, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 30/IV. [Note: questionable] RISSMANN, Dr. (med.) Heinz. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, appt Adjutant in Stab d.leitende San.Offz./Komm.Gen.d.Dt.Lw. in Ungarn. RIST, Ernst Maj.?, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 12/VII Obstlt.(d.R.), trf from Koflug 8/VII to Feld-Ausb.Rgt.d.Lw. 1 Gütersloh (to ) trf to 21. Lw.-Feld-Div appt Kdr. Lw.-Feld-Btl. z.b.v Obstlt. (d.r./fl.) in Feld-Ers.Btl. d.lw. 3, appt Qu 2/IX. Fliegerkorps (to ). RIST, Hermann promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.). RISTOW, Dr. Alfred Maj., Kdr. III./Ln.-Rgt. 1 (to ) appt provisional Kdr. II./Ln.-Funkhorch-Rgt. West (still 06.44) Maj., appt Kdr. Ln.-Rgt. 351 (to 1945). RISTOW, Herbert. (DOB: ) Lt. in 3./Flak-Rgt promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). RITGEN, Ulrich von Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. IV to FFS A/B 1. RITSCHER,? Hptm. and Ia op 1/XI. Fliegerkorps. RITSCHERLE, Karl Maj. in III./KG 53 (to , KIA in He 111 H-2 shot down by 111 and 264 Sqdns. during attack on Hornchurch airfield - bailed out but drowned in the South Essex Waterworks). RITTAU, Hans Obstlt.d.R. in RLM (GL/E-K), trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. III and ordered to Deutschen Beschaffungsamt in Frankreich for temporary duty Obstlt. (d.r.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. III, trf to Stab/Luftgaukdo. III Oberst?, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 25/III (Neuruppin) (to ). RITTBERGER,? Hptm. with Fl.H.Kdtr. E 1/III. RITTBERGER, Ernst with Kraftfahr-Ausb.Stelle d.lw. 14, trf to Kraftfahr-Ausb.Stelle d.lw. 6. RITTBERGER, Werner Hptm. (z.v.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. III, trf to Stab/1. Flak-Div. RITTER,?. (DOB: 1913) Oblt.(d.R.) and Staka 1./NSGr. 1. RITTER,? Hptm. in Stab/JG 110. One known victory. RITTER,? Oblt. in Abt. Qu/3 Luft in Stab/X. Fliegerkorps. RITTER, Georg. (DKG) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., appt Staka 3./Erg.ZGr. (to 03.43) Oblt., 5.(6.?)/Schl.G. 1 awarded the DKG. [ actually two people?] RITTER, Georg Hptm.(d.L.), trf from 4./Tel.Bau-Abt.z.b.V. 6 to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich (Abt. NVW) (to ) promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.) appt provisional Kdr. Ln.-Schalt- Abt. Südfrankreich (and 07.43). RITTER, Hans. (DOB: in Harburg) entered the Marine, began basic training at the Marineschule, then as a cadet abord the Hertha trf to Marineschule Mürwick underwent Infanterie, Torpedo and Artillerie courses. WWI served in the Marine and later with the Seeflieger. Credited with 2 confirmed air victories during WW I promo to Kapitänleutnant served as Referent für Flugwesen und Luftschutz in der Flotten-Abt./Marineleitung promo to Korvettenkäpitan promo to Fregattenkapitän trf to the Luftwaffe from the Kriegsmarine with rank of Obstlt. and appt Kdr. Fliegerwaffenschule Parow promo to Oberst and appt Höherer Kdr. der Fliegerschulen und Fliegerersatzabteilungen in Luftkreis-VI (See) and concurrently Kdt. Fl.H. Warnemünde promo to Gen.Maj appt General d.lw. beim Oberbefh.d.Kriegsmarine (L.In.8) (to ) concurrently appt Inspekteur der Seeflieger/RLM promo to Gen.Lt assigned to Führerreserve/OKL promo to Gen.d.Fl trf to Fhr.Res retired into Soviet captivity and sentenced to 25 years labor released in München. RITTER, Hans-Joachim. (DOB: ) Hptm., appt Staka Erg.St./KG 51 (to ), then Kdr. IV./KG 51 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./KG 51 (to ) promo to Maj Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal in Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe, ordered temporary duty to Stab/Dt.Lw.-Mission in Rumänien. RITTER, Hermann. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) appt II b/2 in Stab/Luftflotte 1 (still 02.45). RITTER, Dr. Hugo Lt., appt Nachr.Offz. I./JG 5. RITTER, Joachim Hptm., appt Kp.-Chef 2. F.B.K./KG 54 (to 1939).

375 RITTER, Karl Oblt., 8./JG 53 WIA - Bf 109 G-6 near Chinisia, bailed out Oblt., 11./JG Oblt., appt Staka 7./JG 53 (to ). Credited with 3 victories. RITTER, Nikolaus. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from Stab/X. Armeekorps to Ob.d.L. pool and assigned temporary duty to Stab/Lg.Kdo. XI promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) trf from Res.Flak-Abt. 247 (previously in RLM pool) to Division Hermann Göring appt Kdr. Nachschub-Rgt. Hermann Göring (to ) trf to Lw.-Befh. Mitte for further assignment. c appt (acting?) Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 63 (to c ) Obstlt., appt provisional Kdr. Flak-Rgt appt permanent Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 60 (to 04.45). RITTER, Oswald Obstlt., trf from Stab/Chef Mil.Verw.Frankreich NW to Wehr-Ers.Insp. Ulm. RITTER, Paul. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm Hptm., Ia/22. Flak-Brig. (mot.). RITTER, Rudolf. (DOB: ) Oblt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 5/VII promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RITTER, Rudolf. (W.B.K. Konstanz) on recommendation of Luftgaukdo. XXV, promo to Maj. (d.r./fl.). RITTER, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Leipzig II) Hptm. (d.r./flak). RITTER, Wilhelm Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 33 to Luftwaffenbefehlshaber Mitte. RITTERBECKS, Hubert. (DKG) Hptm., awarded DKG, Fsch. Pz.Rgt. HG. RITTERHOFF, Erich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. RITTERSHAUSEN, Walter Hptm., in Stab/Lg.Kdo. XVII promo to Maj. RITTLER, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. München II) Hptm.d.R. (Ln.), (cause unknown). RITTMAYER, Johann. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. München II) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O.). RITTNER, Friedrich-Franz. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Heer (Artillerie) trf to the Luftwaffe and appt Battr.-Chef in I./Flak-Rgt appt Referent in In.Flak L.S./RLM appt Referent in Ministeramt/RLM Maj., in RLM (Min.Amt) ordered temporary duty for flight training at Berlin-Rangsdorf Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (1. Kurz-Lehrgang) (to ) Maj., appt Ia in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XIII (to ) trf into the Generalstab d.lw Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 18 (mot) (to 09.42) promo to Oberst trf to Flak-Ers.Abt appt Chef d.stabes/general d.motorisierung in RLM Oberst, appt Kdr. 15. Flak-Brig. (to 04.45). RITTNER, Horst in 5./Ln.-Rgt. Ob.d.L., promo to Oblt. RITTNER, Ludwig Hptm., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 18/VI (to 1941) Maj.d.R. with Koflug 2/XII, trf to Lg.Kdo. XVII for further assignment Maj. (d.r.) with Fl.Pl.Kdo. B 30/XVII, trf to Luftgasukdo. VI for further assignment. RITTRICH, Walter. (DOB: ) Hptm. in 2./KG 27, POW in He 111 H-16 (1G+GK) shot down by fighters and AA fire in Pl.Qu (n.d.) held in camps at Mannheim/Bessarabia, Odessa, Moscow, Morchansk, and Kharkov Released. RITZ, Günter at Feld-FAS (West) 30, promo to Oblt. RITZ, Helmut (Helmuth) Hptm. (d.r.) in 8./Ln.-Rgt. 212, appt Kdr. III./Ln.-Rgt promo to Maj.(d.R.) Maj., Kdr. III./Ln.-Rgt RITZ, Otto. (DOB: in Frankfurt/M.). (R, DKG) Fw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Fw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 10.(Pz)./SG Fw., awarded DKG, 10(Pz)/SG KIA near Jauer/Niederschlesien. RITZEL, Walter Hptm., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 8/III (order rescinded) Hptm., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 4/VI (to ?) with Fl.H.Kdtr. E 8/XI (Melsbroek) Maj., in Stab/Koflug 22/XI. RITZENBERGER, Karl Oblt., 6./JG Oblt., appt Staka 6./JG 52 (to , KIA - shot down by Yaks vic Misschako Cape/Black Sea) Oblt., 6./JG 52 KIA - lost Bf 109 G-4 (Yellow ) combat with a Yak-1, crashed into the sea off Noworossijsk, 40 km SE of Anapa, 10 km S of Novorossisk Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal. Credited with 19 victories. RIVA, Erich. (DOB: in Attersee/Bezirk Volcklabruck in Austria) entered the Austrian Armee as a reservist promo to Lt.d.R activated, and promo to Lt. WWI served with the Infanterie. Postwar, remained in the Bundesheer, serving in the Infanterie promo to acting Maj reactivated into the Austrian Bundesheer promo to Stabs-Hptm promo to Maj promo to Obstlt trf to Luftwaffe from Austrian Army. with a rank of Obstlt assigned as Offizier z.b.v. des RLM u. Ob.d.L. (pending assignment)

376 ordered to Fl.H. Aibling appt permanent Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. Wels promo to Oberst appt acting Kdt. Koflug Wels Flughafenbereichs-Kdt. 5/XVII (formerly Koflug Wels) (to ) promo to Gen.Maj assigned to Führerreserve OKL retired in Linz. RIXLEDER, Otto Lt., appt Stafü of 6./NJ-Schule 1 (to ). ROBATZEK, Gottfried Hptm.(d.R., trf from Auffanglager d.lw. Königsberg-Devau to Nachschubkolonnen-Abt.Stab (mot) 4/XVII (to ) trf to Gen.d.Dt.Lw. in Italien for further assignment. RÖBBELING, Heinz. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt Oblt. and Ia op 2 in Stab/17. Flak-Div. RÖBER, Alfred. (DOB: ) with Wehrbezirkskdo. Ansbach, promo to Obstlt. (z.d.) trf to Wehrbezirkskdo. Chemnitz I trf to Wehrmeldeamt Zwickau Obstlt. (z.d.) (W.O.), with Wehrmeldeamt Zwickau. RÖBER, Helmut. (DOB: near Zscheren/Pirna) trf to Norway? stationed at Oslo- Fornebu. Last rank: Hptm. RÖBER, Willi. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RÖBIG, Heinz. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). ROBITZSCH, Dietrich appt Staka 6./JG appt Staka 3./JG 333 (due to unit redesignation) appt Staka 3./JG appt Staka 6./ZG appt Staka 3./JGr. 101 (due to unit redesignation) Oblt., Staka 3./JGr. 101, WIA - by return fire from an RAF Wellington and force-landed at Holtenau (Bf 109 E-1) Oblt., appt Staka 5.(J)/Tr.Gr. 186 (to ) , POW - shot up in a Bf 109 E-3 (Black 1) by a Dutch Fokker D-XXI fighter over Den Helder and made an emergency landing at De Kooy/Holland. (n.d.) sent to Canada as POW for 5 years promo to Maj. Credited with one victory. RÖBKE, Hans-Jürgen promo to Oblt Oblt., appt Kp.-Chef 25./Ln.-Rgt Oblt. and Chef 6.(mittl.Flugm.Leit-Kp.)/Ln.-Flugm.Abt. (E) z.b.v. 22. RÖBLING, Horst Maj., appt Kdr. II./KG 100 (to ) promo to Maj. 14/ MIA/KIA in He 111 H-6 (6N+EH) shot down by Beaufighters 16 km E of Luka/Malta. ROBRECHT, Rudolf. (DOB: ) IIa/Luftwaffengruppenkdo in Stab/Luftflotte 2, reported MIA. Posthumous promo to Oberst. ROCH, Eckardt Lt., 5./JG Oblt., II./JG Oblt. and Adj. in Stab II./JG 26 (to ) MIA Bf 109 E-4 shot down by a Spitfires of 603 Sqdn. over the Margate area in East Kent. Credited with 5 victories. ROCH, Ernst. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Plauen) promo to Hptm.(d.R.) Hptm. (d.r./ln.) Hptm. in 21.(mittl.Flugm.Leit-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt ROCH, Hubert Oblt. previously in II./KG 2, posthumously promo to Hptm. with effect from ROCH, Ulrich Maj., in I./KG 76, appt provisional Kdr. I./KG 76 (to 12/13(or 13/14?) KIA - Ju 88 A-4 bomb exploded on take-off) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal. Posthumous promo to Maj. with effect from ROCHE, Werner Hptm.d.R. in Flak-Ers.Abt. 4 (Führer-Reserve), trf to Lg.Kdo. VIII for further assignment. ROCHELL, Dr. (med.) Hans-Joachim. (W.B.K. Hannover I) Stabsarzt (d.r.) in Luftgau- San.Abt. 11, released from active service. RÖCHLING, Dr. Kurt Maj.(d.R.), appt Leiter Nachschubbezirk d.lw. 6/XII (Paris). ROCHLITZ, Franz promo to Obstlt Obstlt., trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. XI to Ob.d.L. pool with temporary duty to in Stab/Wehr-Ers.Insp. Hannover assigned temporary duty to Annahmestelle 2 für Offizierbewerber d.lw. (to ). ROCHOL, Emil Kdr. Flak-Sondergerätwerkstatt 1/IV, promo to Hptm. ROCHOW, Hans-Joachim von. (DOB: in Berlin) in I./ZG Lt., 2./ZG 26 WIA - Bf 110 damaged vic Emptinne Adjutant in Stab/ZG in ZG 26, promo to Hptm in 1./ZG Hptm. appt Staka 11./ZG 26 (to 12.44) Hptm. in Erg.JG 1. ROCHOW, Helmuth von promo to Hptm.(z.V.). ROCK, Rudolf. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. ROCKEL, Alexander. (DOB: ) Flieger-Stabsnautiker.

377 ROCKEL, Erich promo to Hptm.(d.R.) Hptm. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 6/III (Märk. Friedland u. Stargard). ROCKEL, Johannes (Hans) Maj.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Eger promo to Obstlt Kdt. Fl.H. Goslar, trf to Fl.H.Kdtr. 6/I (as Kdt.?) Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 10/I (to ?) Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 13/VI promo to Oberst with RDA of ROCKEL, Josef promo to Maj Maj., in Ob.d.L. pool with temporary duty to Fährenlehr- und Ergänzungs-Abt. d.lw. (to ) ordered to III. Lw.-Feldkorps for temporary duty (to ) Maj. in Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L., trf to Stab/10. Lw.Felddivision. ROCKENFELD, Franz promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). ROCKLAGE, Wilhelm zur Hptm. (z.v./ln.) appt permanent Nafü Koflug 1/III promo to Maj.(d.R.z.V.) Maj. and Nafü/Koflug 1/III (Greifswald). RÖCKMANN, Franz Stalingrad, promo to Hptm. d.r. (Flak). ROCKSCH, Erich promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Zugführer in 33. (mittl.flugm.leit-kp.)/ln.-rgt ROCKSTROH, Arno. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). ROCKSTROH, Fritz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Plauen) Oblt. in II./ZG Oblt. (d.r./fl.), trf from III./ZG 1 to VIII. Fliegerkorps promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). ROCKSTROH, Werner. (DKG) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in 2./Aufkl.Gr. Ob.d.L, awarded the DKG Oblt., pilot in 1./Versuchsverband Ob.d.L. (MIA - in Ju 88 T-1 shot down by a fighter of 379 FS east of Boulogne). RODA, Wolfgang von promo to Hptm.(Kr.O.) Hptm. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 4/XI (Schleswig-Land). RODATZ, Bruno Hptm.?, appt Kdr. Nachschub-Kol.Abt. 3/I. RODBERTUS, Wolf-Joachim von Maj., Chef 4.(Flugm.)/Lg.-Nachr.Rgt Maj. (Erg.O.), with Ln.Schule Halle, appt Nachrichten-Kdr. Köln with Nachr.Kommandantur Oslo (Aussenstelle Bergen), ordered to RLM (ZA) for 3 months temporary duty trf to RLM (Abt. ZA) promo to Oberst (Ln.). RODDELKOPF, Günter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in Stab Nafü Koflug 6/III, released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N). RÖDDER, Heinrich. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). RODDEWIG, Dr. (med.) Waldemar. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, II./Luftlande-Sturm-Rgt Oberstabsarzt, trf to Führerreserve OKL and ordered to the Univ. Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic in Göttingen for temporary duty. RODE,?. (n.d.) Oblt., Offz. of unknown function with 2. Fsch.Jg.Div. RODE, Dr.? Stabsarzt?, Divisionsarzt/9. Fsch.Jg.Div. RÖDE, Karl promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Chef 2.(mittl.Flugm.Leit-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt RÖDEL, Franz. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Oblt Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal in 3. Nachtaufkl.St. (to ) Oblt. (Tr.O.), trf to Offiziere z.b.v. Ob.d.L. (Sch.Etat) Oblt. in 3. Nachtaufkl.St., awarded the DKG. RÖDEL, Franz. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Kdr. II./KG 40? (to 03.43?) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. nacht awarded the DKG. RÖDEL, Gustav-Siegfried. (DOB: in Merseburg/Sachsen). (RE, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe with a rank of Fahnenjunker in J/88 in Spain with the Legion Condor MIA - shot down in a Bf 109 D-1 vic Ostrolenka(?) /Poland, soon returned Lt. trf to 2./JG in I./JG trf to Stab/JG trf to 4./JG Oblt., appt Staka 4./JG 27 (to ) Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 4./JG Oblt., appt acting Kdr. II./JG 27 (to ) Hptm., appt provisional then permanent Kdr. of II./JG 27 (to ) Oblt., awarded DKG, II./JG Maj., appt Kommodore JG 27 (to ) Maj.,awarded Eichenlaub, Kommodore JG concurrently appt Jagdfliegerführer Griechenland (to 09.43?) promo to Obstlt promo to Oberst appt Kdr. 2. Jagddivision (to ) was one of the participants in the "Mutiny of the Aces". Credited with c.980 combat

378 missions and 98 air victories. (n.d.) joined the Bundesluftwaffe. (n.d.) retired with the rank of Brigadegeneral or Generalmajor in Bonn-Bad Godesberg. RÖDEL, Hans Hptm. and Führer m.flugbetriebsstoffkolonne 1/XIII, appt Führer kl.flugbetriebsstoffkolonne 7/VI in Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich area, promo to Maj. (d.r./fl.). RÖDEL, Kurt. (DOB: ) with Wehrersatzinspektion Dresden Maj.(z.D.), trf from Stab/Wehrersatzinspektion Bitterfeld to Wehrbezirkskdo. Bitterfeld and appt provisional WBO Lw./Wehrmeldeamt Bitterfeld Obstlt. (z.d.) (W.O.) (RDA ), with Wehrbezirkskdo. Bitterfeld. RODEMANN, Helmut. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm.(Ln.), released from active service. RODEN, Horst. (DOB: in Elbing) Oblt. and Staka, awarded the Ehrenpokal in 2./KGr.z.b.V promo to Hptm in KGr.z.b.V. 900, trf to KGr.z.b.V in 6./TG Hptm. in KG 40. RODENBUCH,? Maj., Kdr. Fsch.Jg.Ers.u.Ausb.Btl. RODENHAUSER, Hans. (DOB: in Stolp). (W.B.K. Stolp) with Fl.H.Kdtr. Méaulte promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). RODENKIRCHEN, Heinz promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Adjutant in Stab/Lg.Nachr.Abt. 11. RÖDER, Artur. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ) Hptm. (Kr.O.), trf from Ln.Kp.z.b.V. 8 to Ln.Stelle A 68/XI and appt Führer Hptm. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 242/XII (Unterschlauersbach). RÖDER, Eduard Hptm. (d.r./ln.) in 2./Ln.-Abt. Italien, appt provisional Kdr. Ln.-Abt. Italien (still 01.44). RÖDER, Erich promo to Hptm trf from Res.Flak-Abt. 186 to Gen.Kdo. I. Flakkorps appt provisional Kdr. gem.flak-abt appt permanent Kdr. gem.flak-abt RÖDER, Ernst. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RÖDER, Erwin Hptm., appt Kdr. Stuka Schule Marienbad appt Kdr. IV.(Stuka)/LG 1 (to ). RÖDER, Josef promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) with Koflug 2/VII, trf to Koflug 3/VII. RÖDER, Julius Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) with Fl.Pl.Kdo. 34/XII, trf to Feld-Ers.Btl. d.lw. 3. RÖDER, Karl promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Flg.). RÖDER, Ludwig Hptm., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 132/III. RÖDER, Otto Maj.(z.D.), in Stab/Luftzeuggruppe in Stab/Luftzeuggruppe 4, promo to Oberst (z.d.) released from service. RÖDER, Walter. (DOB: ) with Wehrmachtfürsorge-u.Versorgungsamt Insterburg (to ), promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) trf to Wehrmachtfürsorge- u.versorgungsamt Düsseldorf. RÖDERER, Hans appt Staka 3./JGr appt Staka 3./ZG Oblt., appt Staka 4./NJG 1 (to ) relieved as Staka due to alleged disciplinary problems in his Staffel and appt Offizier z.b.v. in I./NJG 1. 13/ Oblt., Stab I./NJG promo to Hptm. Credited with one night victory. RÖDERS, Carl-Hans. (DOB: ) flight instructor at Werneuchen with JFS 1, Werneuchen Oblt., appt Staka 9./JG 2 (to ) Oblt., 9./JG Oblt., 9./JG Oblt. and Staka 9./JG 2, KIA Bf 109 F-2 (Brown 1 +I) shot down in the Desvres area remains recovered. Credited with 8 victories. RODIG, Fritz Flugkapitän piloting BV 222 V1 flying boat in the Mediterranean Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Jüterbog-Damm to Flieger-Ers.Btl. IV and ordered to Stab/Luftgaukdo. XI for temporary duty Hptm. (d.r.z.v.), ordered from Flieger-Ers.Btl. IV to Transport-Bearbeiter-Lehrgang for temporary duty. RODIGER,? Oblt. in Ergänzungs-Transportfliegergeschwader, trf to Transportfliegerführer 2 to be employed as an Adjutant. RÖDIGER, Dr. (med.) Erich promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). RÖDIGER, Friedrich promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak). RÖDIGER, Hans Hptm., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 202/VIII. RÖDIGER, Otto Hptm., Ausbildungsleiter FFS A/B Maj., trf from Stab/Höh.Fl.Ausb.Kdo. 3 to Stab/Höh.Fl.Ausb.Kdo Maj., appt Kdr. FFS A/B 32 and Kdt. Fl.H. Pardubitz (to ) trf to Ob.d.L. pool Maj., trf from Ob.d.L. pool to

379 Luftdienstkdo. 1/ trf from Luftdienstkdo. 1/8 to Stab/Lg.Kdo. XI (to ) trf to Stab/17. Lw.-Feld-Div. (trf cancelled) trf to Stab/Luftflotte 4 (Unfalluntersuchungsstelle) appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E (mot) 7/III (to c ) promo to Obstlt. RODLAUER, Alois promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). RODMANN, Dr. Erich Ob.Arzt, Stab/Fsch.-San.-Abt. 7 KIA. ROEBEL, Herbert. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). ROEBER, Heinz. (DOB: in Magdeburg). (DKG) pilot in JG 234; later in 6./ZG acting Kdr. II./ZG Oblt. in an unspecified ZG, awarded the Ehrenpokal appt Kdr. of II./ZG 26 (to ) Oblt. in II./ZG 26, awarded DKG Hptm., appt Kdr. of I./ZG 2 (to ) (03.43?) Hptm., appt acting Kdr. III./ZG in Frontflieger- Sammelgruppe Ia in Stab/ZG promo to Maj Maj., appt Kdr. FFS A 43 (to ). ROEBER, Joachim. (DOB: ) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) trf to the Luftwaffe and sent to Fliegerschule Braunschweig for Beobachter (observer) training to Berlin for a navigation course trf to Gross KFS Lechfeld and then Verkehrsinspektion d.d.l.h. Berlin for training trf to Fliegergruppe Tutow as a Beobachter appt Adjutant Fliegergruppe Greifswald appt Adjutant in Fliegergruppe III./KG 152 (Barth) ordered temporary duty to Stab/Höh.Flieger-Kdr. II (to ) appt Kp.-Chef and course leader at LKS Wildpark-Werder ordered temporary duty to Wildpark-Werder for further flight training (to ) appt Referent in Abt. L.P.I. B in RLM received the Lw. Beobachter license trf to KG (or ?) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./KG 55 (to ) promo to Maj Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin- Gatow (5. Kurz-Lehrgang) (to ) appt Gruppenleiter II in 6.Abt./Genst.d.Lw trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool and ordered temporary duty to Stab/Gen.d.Dt.Lw. beim Italuft posthumous promo to Obstlt. with this RDA (while temporarily serving with or visiting Luftgaustab z.b.v. Afrika). ROEBIG, Heinrich promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. in 6.(Betriebs-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt ROEBS, Elmar. (DOB: ). (n.d.) Hptm. - [Estonian national in Luftwaffe service]. ROEDEL, Dr. Fritz. (DOB: in Dinkelsbühl) pilot in 3.(H)/Aufkl.Gr Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt.(d.R.), trf from 3.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 21 to Aufkl.Erprobungskdo. Jüterbog in IV./KG Hptm. in Transportstaffel II. Fliegerkorps. ROEDER,?. (n.d.) Hptm., Kdr. le.flak-abt. 76. ROEDER, Gustav. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). ROEDER, Dr. Hermann promo to Oberstabsarzt (d.r.). ROEDER, Karl-Heinz promo to Maj Maj. (Tr.O.) in Stab/Luftgaukdo. Holland, trf to Stab/Luftgaukdo. Belgien-Nordfrankreich. ROEDER, Dr. Manfred. (DOB: in Kiel). (DKS) entered the Heer. WWI served with the Artillerie. Spring 1920 volunteer with the Russian Westarmee promo to acting Lt. and discharged from service conferred with Dr.jur designated as Gerichts-Assessor designated an E-Offizier designated as Gerichts-Referendar entered the Staatsdienst trf to Luftwaffe from the Staatdienst and assigned rank of Kriegsgerichtrat; subsequently appt Kriegsgerichtrat beim Gericht des Höheren Kommandeurs der Flakartillerie I, Luftkreis I, Königsberg dienstaufsichtsführerender (lead or supervising) Militärjustiz beamter beim Lw.Gericht VII, Braunschweig dienstaufsichtsführerender Militärjustiz beamter beim Lw.Gericht 2, Berlin promo to Oberkrieggerichtsrat promo to Oberstkriegerichtsrat and appt Richter am Feldgericht des Luftgau-Kdo. III ordered to Reichskriegsgericht appt Chefrichter und Rechtsberater beim Lfl reclassified Oberstrichter awarded DKS promo to Generalrichter became POW released in Glashütten. ROEDER, Paul Hptm.(d.L.z.V.), trf from Fl.Ers.Btl. XII to Lg.Kdo. XII/XIII promo to Maj.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). ROEDERER, Joachim Oblt., trf from A./Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 14 to I./KG 77. ROEDING, Anton. (DOB: ) in II./Flak-Rgt. 38, promo to Oblt. ROEDL, Ottokar Oblt.(z.V.), trf from Lw.Bau-Ers.Btl. III to FFS C trf from FFS C 5 to Flieger-Ers.Btl. III with temporary duty to Flieger-Rgt. 53.

380 ROEGER, Eberhard. (DOB: ) entered service with the Kriegsmarine trf to the Luftwaffe and sent to Fliegerschule Warnemünde for pilot training received advanced flying certificate (naval) trf to 1.(M)/286 (See) (List/Sylt) as a pilot received advanced flying certificate (land) appt Referent in Abt. IIb in Stab/Luftkreiskdo. VI (See) promo to Hptm appt instructor at Flieger-Waffenschule (See) Parow received Lw. Beobachter license appt Referent in 2.Abt./Genst.d.Lw ordered temporary duty to Abt. Ia op in Stab/X. Fliegerkorps (to ) permanently trf to Stab/X. Fliegerkorps trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool to attend the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow but this cancelled or postponed (or ) Hptm., appt Kdr. II./KG 30 (to ) MIA - in an accident over the Murmansk area (details lacking) - Ju 88 A-5 (4D+AC). ROEGNER, Gerhard. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Liegnitz) Hptm. (d.r./ln.). ROEHL, Gustav Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Fl.Pl.Kdo. A 6/I to Fl.H.Kdtr. Gardelegen. ROEHRE, Paul (Paul-Franz). (DOB: ) promo to Oberst (Erg.O.) trf from Stab/II. Flakkorps to Ob.d.L. pool Oberst, temporary duty from Ob.d.L. pool to RLM (ZA) (to ) appt IIa/Luftflotte 4 (still 03.45). ROEHRICHT, Rudolf Hptm., in 3./JG 11, - Fw 190 A-8 (yellow 8) in the Pyritz area. ROEHRIG (RÖHRIG?), Hans (DOB: in Hindenburg/Oberschlesien). (R) trf to 3./Ep.Gr trf to 3./JG Lt. in 3./JG 53 WIA - Bf 109 F-2 crashed, cartwheeled on take-off from Hostynne WIA - Bf 109 F-4/Trop (Yellow 4) lost Bf 109 G-2 shot down by fighters and bailed out Lt., awarded Ritterkreuz, in I./JG Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt. appt Staka 9./JG 53 (to KIA) Oblt.(RDA ) MIA Bf 109 G-4/R6/Trop (Yellow 5 + I) over the Straits of Messina near Catania/Sicily following air combat with Spitfires while he was escorting Ju 52s loaded with paratroops posthumously promo to Hptm. (RDA ). Credited with 75 air victories. ROEHRS (RÖHRS?),? Oblt., Chef 3.Battr./Flak-Abt ROELKE, Dr. (med.)? Bernhard promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). ROELL, Werner Paul. (DOB: in Ailly-sur-Noye/France). (R, DKG) became an Offiziersanwärter in the Kriegsmarine in an aeronautical specialization trf from the Marine to the Luftwaffe and received flight training at Salzwedel and Schliessheim Lt., assigned to I./St.G. 165 and then to St.G. 77 following training Staka 4./St.G or Oblt., awarded DKG, II./St.G Staka, Stabstaffel St.G. 77, promo to Hptm. (n.d.) trf to 4./St.G Hptm., appt Kdr. I./St.G. 77 (to ) Hptm.,awarded Ritterkreuz on completion of 440 combat missions, Staka Stabsst./St.G promo to Maj appt Kdr. I./SG 77 (to ) trf to Luftkriegsakademie in Berlin and an instructor to early at the Luftkriegsakademie was Offizier z.b.v. in JV 44. Credited with 477 missions and with sinking a light cruiser in the Black Sea became a coach at a German school in Chile (to 1952) returned to Germany and worked at a machine factory. (n.d.) was a reservist in the Bundeswehr, as an Obstlt. ROEMER, Dr. (med.)?. c Stabsarzt and Beratender Facharzt für Frauenkrankheiten (specialist medical advisor for female disorders)/ärztliche Akademie d.lw. ROEMER, Bruno. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Ravensburg) Hptm. (d.r./flak). ROEMER, Harald. (DOB: ) Lt., with 7./ZG Hptm., 2./JG appt Staka 2./JG Hptm., 2./JG 1 KIA - Fw 190 A-7 (Black 10) by fighters vic Magdeburg, crashed at Eschwege. Buried in Kiel. Credited with 2 victories. ROEMER, Wendelin Oblt., in III./KG Oblt. in Stab III./KG 3, KIA in Do 17 Z shot down by GC I/5 while attacking Suippes and crashed at Fontaine-en-Dormois between Cernay and Bouconville. ROERIG, Hans promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). ROERING, Horst. (DOB: ) Hptm. (Tr.O.) (Ln.), Hptm. (Tr.O.) (Ln.), KIA. ROERING, Karl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Eberswalde) Hptm.d.R. in Flak-Ers.Abt. 93 (Führer-Reserve), trf to Lg.Kdo. XI for further assignment Hptm. (d.r./flak). ROESCH, Rudolf. (DOB: in Konradshofen) entered the Heer (Inf.) promo to Lt. WWI served with the Fliegertruppe. Postwar, remained with the Reichswehr promo to Hptm. (RDA ) RDA altered to released from service held positions with the Wehrkreis-Kommando VII (L-Stab) (to 03.34) promo to Maj designated Erg.-Offizier (Luftwaffe) with rank of Maj. and appt Referent beim Stab des Höheren Luftamt München appt Referent beim Stab des Luftkreis V, München appt Abt.-

381 Leiter Lw. with the Rüstungs-Inspektion VII, München promo to Obstlt appt Sachbearbeiter für Feldmeldedienst (technical advisor for the aircraft reporting service) with Luftgau-Kdo. V promo to Oberst ordered to Rüsttungs-Inspektion VII, München activated appt Rüstung-Inspekteur VII, München promo to Gen.Maj. (Flak) retired into American captivity released in München. ROESCH, Rudolf. (DOB: in München). (R, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe, initially serving with 13./Flak-Rgt trf to 12./Flak-Rgt trf to 1./Res. Flak-Abt began flight training with Fl.Ausb.Rgt trf to FFS C promo to Lt. (n.d.) with a Grosse KFS then IV./KG trf to III./KG Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal. Start of 1943 attained his 300th mission Lt., 4./KG 51 awarded the DKG appt Staka 9./KG 51. (n.d.) trf to 2./KG Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 9./KG promo to Hptm.(DAL/A1) Hptm., 3./KG (J) 51 WIA MIA vic Helmond near Nijmegen during a weather recon mission - Me 262 A-2 (9K+KL) hit by AA but apparently returned to Rheine. Credited with about 450 missions. ROESEN, Karl promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). ROESENER, Paul. (DKG) Oblt., awarded DKG, 1./Flak-Rgt promo to Hptm. ROESKY, Hugo promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) Obstlt., Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 167 (still 02.44). ROESNER (RÖSNER?),? Oblt., Chef 10.Kp./Flieger-Rgt. 71. ROESNER, Gerhard promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). ROESNER, Karl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Duisburg) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). ROETTGER, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) promo to Obstlt.(d.R.) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 25. ROEWER(RÖWER?), Herbert. (DOB: in Hörne (Halle/Westfalen?)). (R, DKG). (W.B.K. Osnabrück) entered the Heer, then trf to the Luftwaffe trf to Gross KFS Fassberg trf to Grosse KFS Thorn as an instructor assigned to 4./KG his Ju 88 A-5 (5K+EM) was shot down by AA vic of Smolensk, bailed out unhurt trf to II./KG his Ju 88 A-4 (5K+EM) was shot down while bombing troop concentrations near Yukhnov, force-landed between the lines - WIA in the left leg Ofw., awarded the Ehrenpokal his Ju 88 A-4 (5K+BC) took a direct AA hit, blowing off the gondola - unhurt promo to Ofw Ofw., awarded the DKG trf to 9.(Eis)/KG ( 05.?)05.43 MIA - Ju 88 C-6 (5K+BT) when train hunting in the Kursk - Kastornoye area - force-landed behind the lines E of Kharkov Ofw. in 9. (Eis)/KG 3, awarded the Ritterkreuz for completing 305 combat missions and for the destruction of 18 tanks, numerous planes on the ground, 90 trucks, 59 locomotives, and 14 transport and munitions trains. (n.d.) posthumously promo to Lt. Credited with 306 missions. ROGALL, Gerhard promo to Maj.(Flak). ROGALL, Herbert. (DOB: ) Flieger-Hauptingenieur and Leiter Ln.-Funk- Leiteinsatzgruppe 32. ROGALL, Hubertus. ("Herbert") (DOB: in Königsberg/E Prussia). Mid-1943 trf to 8./JG Fhj.fw., with 9./JG 77 WIA - Bf 109 G-6 (Black << - + ) in combat with B-24s WIA - Bf 109 K-4 (White 9) shot down S of Köln in a battle with 365 and 368 FG, bailed out between Vitlar and Lechenich Lt., in Stab III./JG 77, appt Staka 12./JG 77 (to 04.45). Credited with over 2 victories (16?). ROGALLA von BIEBERSTEIN, Wolfgang Obstlt. (z.v.) in Jäger-Rgt. 29 (L), trf to Fliegerlehrstab beim Befehlshaber d.dt.lw. in Rumänien (to ) Obstlt. (z.v./fl.) trf to 18. Lw.-Felddivision and appt Kdr. of the Div. Nachschubtruppen Oberst, appt Kdr. Lw.-Jäger-Rgt. 29/15. Lw.-Feld-Div.? ROGALLA, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) entered service with the Landespolizei trf to the Luftwaffe (remainded with Landespolizeigruppe I Berlin until ) to Ln.-Schule Halle for training appt Kp.-Offz. in Ln.-Kp. 2/12 and then Ln.-Ers.(Funk)Kp. 6/ appt Nachr.Offz. in Stab/Flak-Rgt appt Kp.-Chef 5.(Ln.-Ers.)/ promo to Hptm Hptm., Chef 6.(Lg.Nachr.Ers.)/Lg.-Nachr.Rgt. 7. (n.d.) appt Kdr. Ln.-Abt. (H) (mot) 7 (to ) trf to Stab Höh.Nafü/Luftflotte Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (3. Kurz-Lehrgang) (to ) trf to 1.Abt./Chef N.V.W. in RLM appt Referent in Gruppe III of Gen.Qu.(2.Abt.)/Genst.d.Lw promo to Maj. (Ln.) trf to Stab Höh.Nafü/Luftflotte removed from the list of Lw. Generalstab

382 candidates appt Kdr. II./Ln.-Rgt Nafü/Fliegerdivision Donez Maj., Kdr. II./Ln.-Versuchs-Rgt. ROGALSKY, Fritz Maj., trf from Luftzeugamt Erding to RLM pool promo to Obstlt trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. XI (previously in Luftzeugamt 1/XI) to Stab/22. Lw.- Felddivision and appt Adjutant. ROGATI, Alfred. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. and Beobachter (observer) in 1./Erg.Fernaufkl.Gr., killed in Ju 88 crash at Fp. Salonika-Sedes. ROGAUSCH, Otto in Flieger-Rgt. 63, promo to Oblt. RÖGELE, Eberhard. c Oblt. in III./KG 76. RÖGER, Eberhard Hptm., Kdr. II./KG 30 KIA - Ju 88 A-5 (4D+AC) lost in an accident vic Murmansk. [ same guy as RÖGER, Eberhard?] RÖGER, Hans. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(d.L./Ln.). c released from active service. ROGGE, Eilert (Eibert?). (DOB: ). (DKG) in II./LG trf to 4./LG appt Staka 4./LG 1 (to 08.43) in II./LG 1, promo to Oblt awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt.,awarded DKG, II./LG appt acting Staka 5./LG 1 (to 12.43) Oblt., appt Staka 6./LG 1 (to ) in II./LG 1, promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 13./LG 1 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 12./LG 1 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 4./Erg.KG 1 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 5./LG 1 (2d appt - to KIA - in Ju 88 A-4 destroyed by a night fighter while taxiing at Pretzsch). ROGGE, Friedrich-Carl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Dortmund II) Hptm. (d.r./flak). ROGGE, Fritz Hptm., Kdr. Flak-Abt. B/Luftgau VI Maj. (d.r./flak) in Flak-Abt. z.b.v. Königsberg, appt Kdr. Heimat-Flak-Abt. 20/I. ROGGE, Günther. (DOB: ). 28/ Lt., 12./NJG in NJG 3, promo to Oblt Oblt., 12./NJG Oblt., appt Staka 2./NJG 3 (to ). 09/ Oblt., 2./NJG Oblt., appt Staka 9./NJG 3 (to ). 05/ Oblt., III./NJG 2. Credited with 4 victories. ROGGE, Paul. (DOB: in Loetzen). 24/ Oblt., in 5./KG 6 (MIA in Ju 88 A-14 (3E+MN) near Earlston/England by Beaufighter of 409 Sqdn.). ROGGEMANN, Bernhard. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.), trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. XI to Unteroffizierschule d.lw Hptm., appt (acting?) Kp.Chef Lw.- Festungs-Btl. XXVII (to 12.44). ROGGENBUCK (ROGGENBRUCK?), Hans promo to Hptm Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. le.flak-abt. 938 (still 04.45). ROGGENBUCK, Fritz. (DOB: in Charlottenburg/Berlin) attended FFS A/B trf to JG trf to Erg.JGr. Süd trf to II./JG trf to 7./JG WIA but later became Stafü of 7./JG 77. POW of the Soviets. [possibly this is the same Fritz Roggenbuck as above?] ROGGENBUCK, Fritz Maj. d.r. in Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe, trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to RLM (General für den Personaleinsatz d.lw.) Maj. (d.r./fl.) in Erg.NAGr. Bromberg (Führerreserve), trf to Stab/Lw.-Kdo. Südost. ROGGENSACK, Dr. Gerhard. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf from Luftflottenkdo. 5 to Ob.d.L. pool with Standort in Königsberg/Pr. And then in Leipzig Stabsarzt on temporary duty with Lw.-Lazarett 13/III (Leipzig). RÖGNER, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Stralsund) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl) Oblt., appt Staka 6./KG 26 (to MIA over the White Sea in attack on convoy JW 64 - Ju 88 A-17 (1H+HP) crashed SE island Bjørnøya). ROHDE,? Hptm. and Kp.-Chef 2./Lw.-Bau-Btl. 3/XIII. ROHDE, Curt. (DOB: ) Maj.(Tr.O./Fl.), trf from OKW (NVW) to Luftkriegsakademie Berlin Maj., appt Kdr. II./Fallsch.Erg.Rgt Obstlt., in Führerreserve Ob.d.L.ordered to Ausb.- und Lehrkdo. 323 for temporary duty (to ) trf to Stab/Luftgaukdo. III Obstlt.(Tr.O.), in Stab/Lg.Kdo. III, appt Offz.z.b.V./Fl.H.Kdtr. A 210/XII promo to Oberst Oberst, appt Kdt. Koflug 20/III (to ) Oberst (Tr.O.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. XII, released from active military service. ROHDE, Ernst. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). ROHDE, Herbert. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.).

383 ROHDE, Hermann. (DOB: in Pasewalk). (DKG) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., 9./St.G. 1 awarded the DKG Oblt. and Staka 9./St.G. 1, WIA - Ju 87 D-1 by AA fire over Podotjan and made a forced-landing 7 km W Senkova (Zenkova?) - Pl.Qu lost his Ju 87 D-5 to AA Oblt., Staka 9./St.G. 1 KIA crashed 1.5 km W of Klinzy. ROHDE, Karlheinrich promo to Hptm. ROHDE, Kurt. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) Generalstab training at the Heereskriegsakademie Berlin (to ) certified fluent in Italian trf into the Generalstab des Heeres trf to the Luftwaffe and assigned to Ob.d.L./RLM pool ordered temporary duty to FFS A/B Guben for pilot training ordered temporary duty to OKW (to ) ordered temporary duty to KG 4 (to ) Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool and ordered temporary duty yo FFS C 8 (Wiener-Neustadt) for advanced pilot training received the Lw. advanced flying certificate ordered temporary duty to BFS Rahmel-Putzig for instrument flight training ordered temporary duty to Grosse KFS Greifswald for Beobachter (observer) training trf to Erg.Kampfgruppe 4 (Ju 88) trf to KG appt provisional Kdr. I./KG trf to Luftflotte 2 for further assignment Maj., appt Kdr. II./KG 2 (to ) received the Lw. Beobachter license trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool trf to Abt. Ia/Lw.-Führungsstab trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool and ordered temporary duty to Beauftragter des Gen.Qu. für den Ostausbau (General Quartermaster Commissioner for Development in the East) appt Qu. in Stab/Luftgaukdo. Kiew trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool and ordered temporary duty to Gen.Qu.d.Lw./Kurfürst appt Ia in Stab/Luftgaustab Finnland (to ) promo to Oberst and ordered temporary duty to Luftflotte 4 (to ) appt O.Qu. in Stab/Luftflotte Oberst, appt Chef d.stabes/luftgaukdo. VIII (and 04.45). ROHDE, Kurt. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Wehr-Ers.Insp. Oppeln in Stab/Lw.Kdo. Ost, promo to Obstlt trf to Stab/II. Lw.-Feldkorps and appt IIa Obstlt. in Stab/II. Lw.-Feldkorps, trf to Stab/Luftgaukdo. XVII. ROHDE, Martin. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Köln II) Hptm. (d.r./flak). ROHDE, Paul Hptm. in 5./NJG 4, killed in crashed vic Quakenbrück, not by enemy action. ROHDE, Rudolf Hptm.(d.L.z.V./Flak), trf from le.flak-abt. 83 to Luftgaukdo. VI. ROHDE, Walter in Stab/Luftgaukdo. VII, promo to Obstlt. (z.d.) Oberst (z.d.) (RDA ) in Fl.Ers.Btl. VII, released from service. ROHDE, Werner. (DOB: ) promo to Obstlt Obstlt., trf from RLM pool to XIII. Fliegerkorps (to train at Bataillonsführerschule Antwerpen) acting Kdr. I./Jäger-Rgt. 38 (L), trf to Führer-Reserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to Stab/Lg.Kdo. XVII for temporary duty. ROHE, Arnold. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). ROHKOHL, Hans Hptm.(W), trf from Luftmuna (Bw) Tarthun to Stab/Luftzeuggruppe with Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Westfrankreich, promo to Obstlt.(Flak) Obstlt.(W), appt Leiter Luftmuna 2/II. ROHKRÄMER, Erich promo to Maj.(Wm.). ROHKRÄMER, Hermann Hptm.(d.R.), trf from I. Fliegerkorps to Aufkl.St. 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr ROHLACK, Dieter Maj.?, appt Ia/6. Fsch.Jg.Div. Later KIA. ROHLAND, Dr. Jur. Fridolf von. (DOB: ) promo to Maj with Abwehrstelle Niederlande, promo to Obstlt.(Wm.). in Sweden during the 1970 s. RÖHLER, Adolf Obstlt., appt Qu 1/Luftgaukdo. III (still 02.45). RÖHLER, Herbert. (DOB: in Leipzig). (R, DKG) Maj.(Erg.O.), in I./Flak-Rgt Kdr. Flak-Abt. 134 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt Obstlt., awarded DKG, Kdr., I./Flak-Rgt Kdr. Lw.-Art.Rgt. 11/11. Lw.-Feld-Div promo to Oberst appt Führer Flak-Sturm-Rgt. 4 (Flak-Rgt. 79 (mot)) appt Kdr. Flak-Sturm- Rgt Oberst (d.r.), awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. Flak-Sturm-Rgt Oberst, appt Kdr. 1. Flakbrigade (to ) Oberst, appt Kdr. 31. Flak-Div. (to ) ROHLFS, Willi. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). ROHLHOFF,?. (n.d.) Hptm., Chef Transport Kp.7 / 7. Fl.Div. ROHLOFF, Karl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Burg bei Magdeburg) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak).

384 ROHLOFF, Kurt Hptm., Staka 9./KG 4 (to KIA - Ju 88 A-1 (5J+AT) shot down by 41 Sqdn. 10 km NE of Scarborough, crashed off Hornsea, Yorkshire). RÖHM,?. c Hptm. and Chef Referat 1 I T (San.Flugbereitschaften) in 1.(Allg.) Abt./Chef d.sanitätswesens Ob.d.L. RÖHM, Georg promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). RÖHM, Ludwig Flieger-Stabsingenieur and Gruppenleiter with Erprobungsstelle Tarnewitz. RÖHME,? Hptm. and Chef 6.(schw.)/Flak-Rgt. HG. RÖHN,? Hptm. and Referent 1 IT (San.Flugbereitschaften)/Chef d.sanitätswesens d.lw. (L.In.14). ROHN, Paul. (DOB: ) Hptm. (d.r.) (Ln.), released from active service. ROHN, Robert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Königsberg/Pr. II) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). c Maj. appt Staffelführer 2./NSGr. 9 (to c ). c appt Ia/NSGr. 9? Maj., appt provisional Kdr. NSGr. 2 (to ) appt permanent Kdr. NSGr. 2 (to ) said to have been accidentally shot by a Hitler Jugend (Youth) patrol and died in the Bad Hersfeld hospital of his wounds on ROHN, Wilhelm. (DOB: ) Oblt., Kdt., Flugfunkkompanie/Fl.Rgt. 1 of the Austrian Air Force trf to the Luftwaffe assigned to Chef NVW/RLM Hptm., trf from 8./Ln.Schule to 5./Luftflotte-Nachr.Schule promo to Maj Maj., appt Kdr. IV./Ln.-Rgt. 1. ROHNE, Fritz. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.) released from active service. ROHNE, Hermann. (DOB: ) with Wehrmeldeamt Salzburg, promo to Obstlt. (z.d.) Obstlt. (z.d.) (W.O.), with Wehrbezirkskdo. Salzburg. RÖHNERT, Richard Hptm., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 26/IV promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). RÖHR,? Obstlt., Kdr. LS-Abt.d.Lw. 58. RÖHR, Curt. (DOB: ). (i.g.). (DKG) entered service with the Heer (Artillerie) trf to the Luftwaffe Generalstab and technical training at the Lufttechnische Akademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) pilot and observer training (to 08.37) trf to LD V/RLM trf into the Generalstab d.lw Hptm., appt Ia/LV-Kdo. 4, Essen (later Düsseldorf) appt Ia/LV-Kdo. 6, Hannover. [ appt Ia/LV-Kdo. 3 Hamburg]? appt Kdr. II./Flak-Rgt. 38 (to ). [ Hptm., appt Ic/Jagdfliegerführer 2]? appt Ia in Stab/Luftgaukdo. Belgien/Nordfrankreich trf to Abt. LD/RLM appt Chef Abt. LD/RLM Obstlt., Chef d. Haushaltsabt. (V 1) in Lw.-Verwaltungsamt/RLM trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to FAS I and then FAS III for temporary duty (to ) appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 10 (to ) appt provisional Chef d.genst./iii. Flakkorps appt permanent Chef d.genst./iii. Flakkorps promo to Oberst Oberst, awarded DKG. RÖHR, Erich promo to Maj.d.R appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 367 (still 04.45). RÖHR, Ernst. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RÖHR, Dr. Konrad (Conrad) Maj.(Erg.O./Flak), trf to Stab/Flakkorps II promo to Obstlt.(Flak) trf from Stab/Luftgaukdo. XII to Stab/Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte. ROHR, Otto-Helmut von. (DOB: ) Hptm., IIa/13. Flak-Div. (mot.) (still ). ROHR, Raimund. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Nürnberg I) promo to Hptm.(d.R.) Hptm. (d.r./ln.) Hptm. and Adjutant in Stab/Lg.Nachr.Abt. 6. ROHR, Ulrich promo to Hptm. ROHRBACH, Willi. (DKG). (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm., awarded DKG, Führer I./Fsch.Jg.Rgt appt Kdr. I./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 3. ROHRBACHER, Hermann (Willi?). (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie). (n.d.) certified fluent in French Generalstab training at the Heereskriegsakademie (to ) trf to the Luftwaffe Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) appt Referent in 2.Abt./Genst.d.Lw trf into the Generalstab d.lw Chef Gen.Qu. 2. Abt. Gruppe II (Fliegertruppe Org. Abt.)/Gen.St.d.Lw trf to Erg.Kampfgruppe 2 for training appt Kdr. II./KG 53 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. III./KG 53 (to ) in a fatal motor vehicle accident. ROHRBECK, Ewald. (DOB: ). (DKG) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ) trf from Nahaufkl.St. 1./Aufkl.Gr. 21 to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to FFS A/B 41 for temporary duty awarded DKG, 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 21.

385 ROHRBECK, Otto. (DOB: in Jädkemühl bei Uckermünde/Pom.). Former Kriegsmarine Korv.Kpt.a.D entered service with the Luftwaffe and served in armaments positions in war industries in Hamburg and Lüneburg from 1936 to promo to Oberst released or retired from active service in the rank of Oberst. RÖHRBORN, Hermann promo to Oblt Oblt. and Chef 2.(Telegrafenbau-Kp.)/Ln.-Abt. 128 (8. Flak-Div.). ROHRDANTZ, Martin Oblt., in III./KG promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Kdr. II./KG 1 (to ) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal promo to Maj. RÖHRE, Paul-Franz Adjutant d. Zentralamtsgruppe/RLM Oberst, IIa (Adj.)/Luftflotte 4 and then Lw.Kdo. 4 (to 04.45). ROHRHOFER, Dr. (med.) Anton. (W.B.K. Wien II) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). RÖHRICH, Bruno. (W.B.K. Allenstein) promo to Hptm. (d.r.z.v./flak). RÖHRICH, Curt. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), in I./Flak-Rgt promo to Obstlt in Stab/I. Flakkorps, ordered to 4. Ib-Lehrgang taught by O.Qu. West in Paris trf to Stab/9. Flak-Div appt Ib/IV. Flakkorps (to ?). RÖHRICHT, Dr. (med.) Werner promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). RÖHRIG,? Hptm., Kdt. d.stabsquartier/2. Fsch.Jg.Div. RÖHRIG, Josef. (DOB: in Mainz) Techn.Offz. of I./JG 3. RÖHRL, Karl promo to Hptm.(Kr.O.) Hptm. and Chef 18.(le.Flugm.-Funk- Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt ROHRMANN, Adolf. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.d.R Maj. and Ia op 2 in Stab/7. Flak-Div. ROHRMOSER, Alfred promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Zugführer in Stabs-Nachr.- Kp./Ln.-Abt. 146 (26. Flak-Div.). RÖHRS, Wilhelm promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). ROHRSEITZ, Karl promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). ROHRSEN, Heinz. (DOB: ) in RLM (GL/Flak E), promo to Hptm. (Tr.O.). ROHWEDDER, Julius Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from RLM to Ob.d.L. pool trf from Ob.d.L. pool to I./Flieger-Rgt. 11 as acting Kdr trf to RLM pool with temporary duty to Ausb.Abt./Lg.Kdo. XI (to ) promo to Obstlt trf to Stab/Lg.Kdo. XI. ROHWEDER, Julius. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hamburg V) Hptm. (d.r./flak). ROHWER, Detlev. (DOB: in Kiel). (R) with Stab I./JG in I./JG with Stab I./JG Lt., awarded Ritterkreuz, I./JG in 6./JG Oblt., appt Staka 6./JG 1 (to ) Oblt., appt acting Kdr. II./JG 1 (to 10.42) Oblt., appt Staka 2./JG 3 (to 02.44) WIA - Bf 109 G-2 to AA SW of Tschir in III./JG 3, promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Kdr. II./JG 3 (to ) WIA Bf 109 G-6 (<<+) shot up and force-landed near Ibbenbüren, then strafed on the ground by P-38 Lightnings and so severely wounded that one or both legs had to be amputated died the next day. Credited with 38 air victories. ROHWER, Klaus-Jürgen Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. at Fliegerwaffenschule (See). ROICK, Günther Obstlt., Leiter Feldbekleidungsamt d.lw. 1/VIII Breslau promo to Oberst. ROISCH, Kurt. (DOB: ) Lt., 1./JG WIA - Bf 109 F-4 (Black <) crashed on take-off from Tusow a/f Lt., I./JG 3. (n.d.) Adj. I./JG Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt. in I./JG 3, WIA - Bf 109 G-6 bailed out vic Lexmond/Netherlands, cause unknown - died of wounds Buried at Ysselsteyn. Posthumous promo to Oblt. with effect from Credited with 20 victories. ROITER, Erich. (DOB: in Stuttgart) in 3./JG 26. c trf to a school as an instructor Staka 2./JG Oblt. in 4./JG 104. ROITHMAIER, Josef Hptm. d.r. in Flak-Ers.Abt. 99, trf to Sperrfeuerbatterie 208/VII. ROKA, Franz. (DOB: in Ferdinandsburg/Hungary). (R, DKG). (n.d.) in 6./St.G in I./St.G. 1. (n.d.) with 4./St.G Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal appt Staka 6./St.G Oblt., awarded DKG, II./St.G Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 6./St.G POW? (missing in the vicinity of Gomel/Belorussia, had been forced down N of the road between Rudnya and Chebotovichi and captured by partisans vic Smychok and missing ever since).

386 declared KIA posthumously promo to Hptm. (RDA not assigned). Credited with 515 missions and 4 aerial victories, 5 bridges, 50 tanks and one armored train. RÖKKER, Heinz. (DOB: in Oldenburg/Niedersachsen). (RE, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe began flight training with Fl.Ausb.Rgt trf to BFS 5 for training trf to NJ Schule 1 for training. c assigned to I./NJG Lt. trf to 1./NJG 2. (n.d.) Ju 88 C-6 (R4+FR) crashed at Catania Lt., 1./NJG 2 WIA - Ju 88 C-6 (R4+DH) hit by return fire from a Wellington vic Marsa Matruk, belly-landed 60 km W of Marsa Matruk appt Staka 1./NJG promo to Oblt Oblt., appt Staka 2./NJG 2 (to ). 15/ Oblt., 2./NJG Hptm., 2./NJG 2 unhurt - Ju 88 R-2 (4R+BB) emergency landing at Mainz-Finthen following an AA hit, engine stopped Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 2./NJG crashed his Ju 88 G-6 (4R+CK) at Catania promo to Hptm awarded DKG, 2./NJG Hptm., 2./NJG 2 unhurt - Ju 88 G-1 (4R+EK) motor aflame and landing gear failure during bad landing at Wunstorf due to field illumination failure. 05/ Hptm., 2./NJG Hptm., awarded Eichenlaub, Staka 2./NJG 2. Credited with 161 combat missions and 64 air victories, all but 1 at night. (n.d.) retired from the Bundeswehr as a Hptm.d.R. Author of : Chronik: I.Gruppe Nachtjagdgeschwader 2 I./NJG 2 (Zweibrücken: VDM Heinz Nickel, 1997). ROLAND, Adolf. (DOB: in Duisburg). (DKG) Beobachter in 5.(H)/Aufkl.Gr RDA for Oblt.d.R in 1./NAGr. 13, 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 23, 2./NAGr. 16 and other units Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in 2.(H)/NAGr. 16, awarded the DKG. Last rank: Oblt. ROLEFS, Karl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Solingen) RDA for Hptm. (d.r./fl.) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). ROLF, Hermann. (DOB: in Breslau) Techn.Offz. in JG Techn.Offz. of III./JG 53. (n.d.) with II./JG 3. (n.d.) in I./JG 7. End 1944 with 6./JG 4. ROLF, Wilhelm Oblt., trf to Qu Ib/Flak in Stab/Luftgaukdo. III (still 02.45) promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). ROLFES, Joachim. (DOB: ). (DKG) in 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Lt. in 2. (F)/Aufkl.Gr. 123, awarded the DKG Oblt. and pilot in 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 123, WIA/POW in Ju 88 (4U+MK) forced down by fighters SSW of Burg el Arab while on a photo recce mission over RAF airfields between Burg el Arab and Alexandria and later part of an exchange for British prisoners. Last rank: Oblt. ROLL,? Oblt., appt to an unknown staff position with 2. Fsch.Jg.-Div. ROLL, Ernst. (DOB: ). (DKG) Ofw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Ofw. in 6./KG 26, awarded the DKG promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt., appt Staka 9./KG 26 (to ) Oblt. in III./KG 26, MIA over the invasion front. ROLL, Helmut. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (W) (Kr.O.). RÖLL, Hermann. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). ROLL, Otto promo to Oblt.(d.R.) Oblt. and Zugführer in 3.(Feldfernkabelbau-Kp.)/Ln.- Abt. 103 (III. Flak-Korps). ROLLBERG, Heinz. (DOB: ) Beobachter in 3./KG in IV./KG WIA promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 1./Erg.Gr. Flugzeugüberführungsgeschwader 1 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 2./Erg.Gr. Flugzeugüberführungsgeschwader 1 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka 4./Erg.Gr. Flugzeugüberführungsgeschwader 1 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. Erg.Gr./Flugzeugüberführungsgeschwader 1 (to ). ROLLE, Gerhard promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Flak) (RDA ) Hptm. (Kr.O.) with Stab/Flak-Abt. 697 (trop), trf to Luftgaukdo. XII for further assignment appt provisional Kdr. le.flak-abt. 857 (to c ). [05.44 Hptm., Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 22]? ROLLE, Herbert Hptm.(d.L.z.V.), trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. XVII to II./JG 1. ROLLE, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). ROLLER, Ernst promo to Hptm Kdr. II./Flakscheinwerfer-Rgt Hptm., Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Abt. 140 (and 06.43) Hptm. and Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 30 (still 04.45). ROLLER, Friedrich Flieger-Ingenieur and Werftleiter with Werft-Abt. Rerik. ROLLER, Richard. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RÖLLIG, Erich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. München III) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). ROLLNER, Rudolf promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Zugführer in 1.(RV-Betr.- u.versuchs-kp.)/ln.-richtverbindungs-betriebs-abt. 11.

387 ROLLWAGE, Herbert. (DOB: in Gielde near Goslar). (RE, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe assigned to 5./JG in 5./JG Ofw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Staka 5./JG WIA - Bf 109 G-2 (Black 5) over Koufonisi Island Ofw., awarded DKG, 5./JG WIA - Bf 109 G-4 shot down by Spitfires vic Pont du Fahs, forcedlanding near Bou Arada WIA - Bf 109 G-6 (Black 2) in combat over San Pietro and spent several months in hospital. (n.d.) trf to JG 106 as an instructor returned to 5./JG Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 3./JG promo to Lt Oblt., appt Staka 5./JG 53 (to 12.44) trf to 2./JG 106 as an instructor awarded Eichenlaub for service as Staka 5./JG 53. c returned to II./JG 53, although not officially. Credited with 664 combat missions and between 71 and 102 air victories, including 44 4-engine bombers, making him the Luftwaffe fighter pilot with the greatest number of 4-engine bomber victories retired from the Bundeswehr as a Hptm in Gielde, Krs. Goslar. ROLOFF, Willi. (n.d.) Hptm., Staka 8./KG Hptm., appt Staka 2./KG(J) 27 (to ). (n.d.) Hptm., appt Adj. I./KG (J)27. ROLSCHEWSKI, Ernst promo to Maj Kdr. II./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 5 (and 01.44) Maj., appt Ib/2. Fallschirmjäger-Div MIA. ROLSHOVEN, Heinrich (Heinz) Maj., with Luftpark Jüterbog promo to Obstlt. ROLT,? Hptm., Ia Flieg Tag/1. Jagddivision. ROMAIN, Karl Wilhelm. (DOB: ) in ZG WIA in 3./NJG 5 then moved to 7./NJG Oblt., 5./ZG trf to 10./JG WIA appt Stafü 10./JG Oblt., Staka 10./JG 76 (to ) Oblt., appt Stafü and/or Staka 14./JG 53 (to ). Credited with 4 victories. ROMANN, Dr. (med.) Fritz. (W.B.K. München II) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). ROMANOWSKI, Dr. (med.) Ulrich. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt, trf to I. Jagdkorps for further assignment as a Truppenarzt. ROMANSKI, Alfred. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). ROMBERG, Max Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. VI, trf to Fl.H.Kdtr. Krakau. ROMEIS, Karl promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). RÖMER (ROEMER?), Harald in 7./ZG at NJ-Schule 1, promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 2./JG 1 (to ) Hptm., Staka 2./JG 1, KIA - by American fighters near Magdeburg, crashed at Eschwege. No known grave. Credited with 2 known victories. RÖMER,? Oblt., with Fl.H.Kdtr. E 42/XIII (Florennes). RÖMER, Abraham Hptm.(d.R.), in schw.flak-abt. 335, appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 422 (still 06.43) promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) appt permanent Kdr. schw.flak-abt RÖMER, Erwin von. (DOB: in Bad Elster/Sachsen) entered the Heer to Lt. (RDA ) promo to Oblt promo to Hptm promo to Maj promo to Obstlt trf to Luftwaffe from the Heer with rank of Obstlt. and appt. Kdr. Fl.Ausb.Rgt promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Lw- Übungsplatz Zingst appt acting Gen.Maj promo to Gen.Maj promo Gen.Lt available and without assignment retired recalled to service retired into Soviet captivity at Schuja/USSR. RÖMER, Franz Lt., 1./SAGr. 126 unhurt? - Ar 196 (D1+DH) collided with a boat upon landing at Volos Lt., appt acting Staka 1./SAGr. 126 (to KIA) Lt., 1./SAGr. 126 KIA - Ar 196 A-3 (D1+MH) flying from Skaramanga, landed at Argos but in a German minefield and was heavily injured - later died of wounds in hospital. RÖMER, Friedrich (Fritz). (DOB: in Elberfeld). (DKG) entered the Heer as a reservist. WWI served with the Artillerie promo to Lt.d.R trf to the Polizei as a Polizei-Lt promo to Polizei-Oblt promo to Polizei-Hptm promo to Polizei-Maj trf to Luftwaffe from the Polizei with a rank of Maj. (RDA ) and appt Batterie-Chef of a Flak-Abt appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 201 (mot) promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt appt Kdr. Flak-Brigade XV appt Kdr. 22. Flak-Div awarded DKG promo to Gen.Maj became POW released in Köln. RÖMER, Friedrich. (DOB: ) promo to Obstlt in Luftgaukdo. VII area, appt provisional Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 459 (still 10.43) appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 60 (to ).

388 Obstlt., appt acting Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 26? [1945 Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 8 (to )]? Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 66 (to 05.45). RÖMER, Friedrich Hptm., in Stab/Lg.Kdo. VI. RÖMER, Hans. (DOB: ) Hptm., appt Kdr. III./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 6 (to 02.41) Hptm., appt Kdr. LV-Nachr.Abt. 9. (n.d.) Maj. (Tr.O.) (Ln.), (suicide). RÖMER, Hans Hptm. in 1./SAGr. 125, MIA in BV 138 (accidentally?) shot down by AA fire near Yalta/Crimea. RÖMER, Hermann. (DOB: ) Maj. and Kdr. Res.Scheinw.Flak-Abt. General Göring (to 07.42) Obstlt.(d.R./Flak) and Kdr. III.(Scheinw.)/Flak-Rgt. 32, appt temporary Kdr. Flakscheinw.Rgt named from temporary to permanent Kdr. Flakscheinw.Rgt. 74 (to 04.45) promo to Oberst. RÖMER, Max in Lg.Kdo. Belgien-Nordfrankreich area, promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). RÖMER, Viktor promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Zugführer in 20. (schw.flugm.leit-kp.)/ln.-rgt RÖMERSPERGER, Hermann. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Esslingen/Neckar) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). RÖMISCH, Peter Oblt., trf from 3./Kü.Fl.Gr. 406 to Fl.Waffenschule (See) Bug auf Rügen Hptm., in III./KG 40 (to MIA). ROMM, Oskar ( Ossi ). (DOB: in Haindorf/Isergebirge). (R, DKG) joined the Luftwaffe trained as a fighter pilot (to 08.42) assigned to 1./JG trf to Erg.JGr. Ost as an instructor Fw., awarded DKG, I./JG Fw., awarded the Ehrenpokal returned to 1./JG Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 1./JG trf to Stab IV./JG Lt., appt Staka 12.(or 15.?)/JG 3 (to 11.44) Oblt., appt Staka 4./JG 3 (to 12.44) trf to Stab I./Erg.JG Oblt., appt Staka 12./JG 3 (to ?) appt Staka 15./JG Oblt., appt Kdr. IV./JG 3 (to , severely burned after crashing his Fw 190 D-9 at Prenzlau (?) due to engine seizure). Recommended for the Eichenlaub to the Ritterkreuz, but the war ended before it could be awarded. Credited with 283 combat missions and 92 air victories ROMMEISS, Gerhard RDA for Oblt Lt. at FFS A/B 4, trf to Ausb.-u.Ers.Rgt. Hermann Göring promo to Hptm. ROMMEL, Anton. ("Toni"). (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Frankfurt/M.) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Lt., Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal. RÖMMEL, Dr. Josef promo to Stabsarzt (d.r.). RÖMMELE, Erwin. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Nürnberg II) Hptm. (W) (d.r.). ROMMENEY, Horst. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Leipzig II) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). ROMMERSKIRCHEN, Peter promo to Hptm Hptm., in II./KG 30 (to MIA). RÖMMIG, Werner Oblt. and Staka 1./SG 4, KIA- Fw 190 F-8 (White 10) crashed vic Mielno due to AA hits. RONACHER, Christof Hptm.(Erg.O.), at Gasschutzschule d.lw promo to Maj. RÖNBECK, Adolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Neustrelitz) Hptm. (d.r./flak). RONCADOR, Heinrich, Edler von Nornenfels promo to Maj.(d.L./Fl.). RONDE, Dr. Johann. (DOB: in Homburg/Pfalz) entered the bayerische Armee released to the reserves conferred with Dr.jur. degree promo to Lt.d.R designated as Assessor entered the bayerischen Staatsdienst. WWI served initially with the Artillerie then as an advisor designated as a Finanzrat. Postwar served in a series of government administrative positions promo to Oberregierungsrat (RDA ) promo to Ministrerialrat trf to Luftwaffe from the Bavarian Army. with rank of Luftwaffen-Intendant and appt Beamter z.b.v. in RLM appt Intendant des Luftkreis I, Königsberg appt Intendant des Luftkreis V, Münster promo to Luftkreis-Intendant appt Intendant der Abwicklungsstelle des Luftkreis V, München appt provisional Leitender Beamter (managing civilian official) of Lw.-Gruppenkdo. 2 later of Luftflotte promo to Luftflotten-Intendant; appt Intendant Lfl promo to Ministerialdirigent/Gen.-Intendant granted permission to wear the rank insignia of a Gen.Lt., the equivalent of his civilian grade promo to Generalstabsintendant appt Intendant beim Lw.Bef. Mitte appt Intendant Lw.Kdo. Reich reassigned to the Offizieren des Truppen-Sonderdienst became POW released in München. RONDHOLZ,? Hptm., in Stab/Koflug Paris.

389 RÖNNAU, Georg Hptm., StOKraft in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XII promo to Obstlt in RLM (L.In.6), trf to Stab/Luftflotte 2 (still 10.43). RÖNNAU, Heinz Oblt. in I./KG 26, POW shot down over the North Sea in the vicinity of the Faroes and rescued by the British - He 111 H-5 (1H+KL) promo to Hptm. RÖNNEFAHRT, Ernst promo to Maj.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). RÖNN-HASS, Horst von in 1./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 25, promo to Hptm.(Ln.). ROON, Arnold von. (DOB: in Berlin-Friedenau). (i.g.). (R) entered service with the Heer (Kavallerie) trf to the Luftwaffe and ordered to Fliegerschule Hildesheim for Beobachter (observer) training trf to Aufkl.Gr. 122 (Prenzlau) as a Beobachter and Nafü received the Lw. Beobachter license trf to Aufkl.St. (F) A/88 (Legion Condor) as a Beobachter and Nafü trf to Aufkl.Gr. 22 (Prenzlau) as a Beobachter and Adjutant trf to Abt. Ia op 1 in Stab/7. Flieger-Div appt Kp.-Chef in Fsch.Jg.Rgt Oblt., appt Chef 3.Kp.(Rest)/Fsch.Jg.Rgt Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Chef 3./Fsch.Jg.Rgt appt Ia op 2 in Stab/XI. Fliegerkorps (to ) promo to Maj. (advanced from ) trf into the Generalstab d.lw. (did not attend the Luftkriegsakademie) appt Ia/4. Fsch.Jg.Div appt Ia op 1/Fallschirm-AOK Maj., appt Ia/Fallschirm-AOK in Miesbach. ROON, Waldemar von appt Staka 1./ZG appt Staka 1./JGr. 102 (to ) severely WIA Bf 109 D-1 shot down by a French P-36 NE of Metz while patroling the Saar River - died of wounds two days later. Posthumous promo to Hptm. with an RDA of Credited with one known victory. ROOS, Dr. (med.) Heinz. (W.B.K. Wien I). (DKG) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.) Stabsarzt, awarded DKG, unknown Fsch.Jg.Rgt. ROOS, Karl. (DOB: in Worms) /JG 53 WIA? - Bf 109 E-4 shot down, bailed out into the Channel between Cherbourg and Isle of Wight Lt., 5./JG Lt., 5./JG fighter instructor at JFS Fürth Oblt., appt Staka 3./JG 107 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 5./JG103 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 7./JG 103 (to ) Oblt., re-appt Staka 5./JG 103 (to ). Credited with 2 victories. ROOS, Walter. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service appt Staka 2./JG appt Adjutant JG appt Adj. ZG appt Adjutant ZG Oblt., appt Staka 5./JG 27 (to ) Oblt., Staka 5./JG 27 WIA/POW Bf 109 E-1 shot down by a French Morane near Montdidier and crash landed near Thiescourt with severe burns to the face and arms promo to Hptm trf into the Generalstab d.lw Ia in Stab/Luftgaukdo. V promo to Maj appt Ia Flieg Tag/5. Jagddivision (to ) ROOS, Wolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Königsberg/Pr. II) Hptm. (d.r./flak), trf from Flak- Ers.Abt. 37 (Führerreserve) to Luftgaukdo. VI for further assignment Hptm. (d.r./flak). ROOVET, Karl. (DOB: ) Hptm., appt Staka 3./Aufkl.Gr. 127 (to 10.43) Hptm., Staka 2./NSGr apparently deserted to Alva/Sweden - He 50 (3W+NO). [Estonian national in Luftwaffe service]. RÖPCKE, Erwin Hptm.(Erg.O.), in Stab/Wehr-Ers.Insp. Bremen Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from Fl.Ers.Btl. XI (previously in Stab/Luftflotte 2) to Wehrbezirkskdo. Kassel I promo to Obstlt.(Wm.). RÖPCKE, Friedrich. (DOB: ) in Stab/Luftflotte 2, promo to Obstlt. (z.d.) Obstlt. (z.d.) with Dt.Lw.-Mission Bulgarien, trf to Fl.Ers.Btl. XVII promo to Oberst (z.d.) Oberst (z.d.) (Ln.) (RDA ) in Fl.Ers.Btl. XVII, released from service. RÖPER, Hans-Jürgen promo to Maj Kdr. of Lehrgruppe B/Flakart. Schule IV (and 01.45). RÖPER, Heinz Lt., Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., appt Staka 3./JG 27 (to ). RÖPGES, Konrad appt (acting?) Kp.Chef Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XXIV (to 11.44). RÖPNACK, Adolf. (DOB: in Berlin) entered the Heer (Art.). WWI served with the Artillerie, sometimes in Turkey and Syria ( ). Postwar, stayed in the Reichsheer (Art.) promo to Hptm. (RDA ) released from service promo to acting Maj entered the Bolivian army, as a Bolivian Obstlt released from service began employment with the Reichsheer as a Maj.a.D trf to Luftwaffe from the Heer with rank of

390 Obstlt. and appt Referent in Inspektion d. Flak/RLM appt Kdr. Luftzeuggruppe 88 Legion Condor appt Leiter des Waffen, Munitions u. Flakgerätewesens beim Stab der Luftzeuggruppe 3, Berlin promo to Oberst appt Munitions Inspizient in Nachschubamt d.lw./rlm (inspector of munitions in the Luftwaffe s supply branch) (to ) promo to Gen.Maj retired became POW in Bad Aibling. ROPNAGEL, Hans. (DOB: in Potsdam) Beobachter in 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 21. Last rank: Hptm. ROPP, Erich von der Oblt., at Aufkl.Fl.Schule Braunschweig promo to Hptm Hptm. and Beobachter (observer) in 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 121, MIA in Ju 88 D-1 that failed to return from a recce mission east of Orel. ROQUES, Karl von. (DOB: in Frankfurt/Main). (RkHS) entered the Heer (Inf.) promo to Lt. (RDA ) attended the Kriegsakademie (to 06.11) promo to Oblt promo to Hptm. WWI served on the Generalstab and in the Kriegsministerium. (n.d.) awarded Ritterkreuz des königlichen Hausordens von Höhenzollern mit Schwertern promo to Maj postwar served in the Reichswehrministerium (to 1921) then in staff positions in the Reichswehr promo to Obstlt. (RDA ) promo to Oberst with the staff of the Reichsluftschutzbundes (to ) Präsident Reichsluftschutzbundes (to ) retired promo to Gen.Maj promo to acting Gen.Lt entry into the Luftwaffe with a rank of acting Gen.Lt assigned Offzier z.b.v. beim RLM and Ob.d.L. (pending assignment) confirmed as Gen.Lt promoted to acting Gen.d.Flakartillerie and retired from the Luftwaffe recalled to service with the Army. appt Kdr Inf.Div appt Gen.z.b.V.with Wehrkreis Kdo. III appt Bef. des rückwartigen Heeresgebietes 103 (HGr. Süd) reassigned a rank of Gen.d.Inf assigned to Führerreserve OKH appt Kommandierender Gen. der Sicherungstruppen and Bef.in HGr. A area assigned to Führereserve OKH retired into American captivity sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for war crimes released in hospital at Landsburg/Lech. ROSARIUS, Theodor. (DOB: in Berlin) Lt.(d.R.), in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. Ob.d.L. (POW - in Do 17 S-0 (T5+FH) shot down by French Curtiss H-75 fighter along the Channel coast) - forced landing vic Calais and captured released by the French Oblt., assigned to Versuchsstelle für Höhenflug Oranienburg but at Iraklion/Crete running evaluations on high altitude flight with aircraft belonging to Aufklärungsgruppe Ob.d.L Hptm., appt Staka 2./Versuchsverband Ob.d.L. (a.k.a. Zirkus Rosarius). RÖSCH, Horst. (DOB: ) in Stab/St.G in 10./LG WIA - Ju 88 A-4 crashed due to involuntary water contact W of Mega trf to IV./KG 100 and then later to KG 40. Last rank: Oblt. RÖSCH, Karl-Heinz Lt., appt Staka 5./St.G. 102 (to ) in St.G. 102, promo to Oblt Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., appt Staka 3./SG 102 (to ). RÖSCH, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). ROSCH, Willy promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). c Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 107/XVII Larisa. ROSCHER, Dr. Alexander promo to Oberfeldarzt (d.r.) Oberfeldarzt and IVb/Fsch.Pz.Div. Hermann Göring. ROSCHER, Erich promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). ROSCHLAU, Georg Flieger-Oberingenieur and Ausb.Ing. with FFS A 41. RÖSCHLAU, Hans. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). ROSE, Benno promo to Hptm. ROSE, Erich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). ROSE, Friedrich promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). ROSE, Friedrich Hptm.?, appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 1/IV. ROSE, Friedrich Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 38/IV (Comiso/Sicily). ROSE, Friedrich-Carl promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). ROSE, Fritz promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak). ROSE, Prof. Dr. (med.) Gerhard. (DOB: in Danzig). (RkkvkS, DKS) entered the Heer. WWI served briefly with the infantry severely WIA, POW by the French and hospitalized (to 05.18) trf to the Swiss for internment (to ) studied medicin in

391 Breslau, then in Berlin (to 1922) released from service briefly with the Freikorps Rossbach conferred with Dr. med held a number of medical positions in China entry into the Luftwaffe reserve with a rank of Assistenzarzt d.r. and appt Abt.-Direktor of the Tropenmedizinischen Abt. at the Robert Koch Insitut, Berlin. Concurrently participated in the military maneuvers of 1936 and 1937 as deputy Wehrkreis-Hygieniker III promo to Oberarztd.R promo to Stabsarzt d.r concurrently Vizepräsident of the Robert Koch Institut, Berlin. (Reichanstalt zur Bekämpfung der übertragbaren Krankheiten, Berlin) (national institute for cobatting infectious diseases, Berlin) appt Hygieniker d.lw. with Ausbau der Flakstellung und Lw.- Unterkunfte am Westwall (the construction of Flak positions and Luftwaffe accommodations along the Westwall) Hygieniker bei der Legion Condor specialist Hygieniker und Tropenmedeziner with Chef der Sanitätswesen d. Lw./OKL concurrently Leiter of ärztlichen Dienstes der volkdeutschen Umsiedlung (director of medical services for hereditary Germans resettled) from Wolhynien, Galizien, Bessarabien, und Buchland promo to Oberstabsarzt d.r promo to Oberfeldarzt d.r promo to Oberstarzt d.r ordered to Lehrgruppe W and F at the Ärztlichen Akademie d.lw awarded Ritterkreuz des kriegsverdienstkreuz mit Schwertern appt Abt.Chef with Chef des Sanitätswesens of the Wehrmacht-Sanitätschef Süd/OKW promo to Gen.Arzt d.r into American captivity awarded DKS sentenced to life in prison for war crimes; later reduced to 15 years released from captivity at Landsberg/Lech in Obernkirchen. ROSE, Günter Oblt. and Staka 4./ZG 2 (to ). ROSE, Gustav Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Wehrbezirkskdo. Eberswalde. ROSE, Hans. (DOB: ) Hptm.(Erg.O.), with Fl.H.Kdtr. Dresden Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr Merseburg, promo to Obstlt assigned temporary duty from Fl.H.Kdtr. Merseburg to Stab/Lg.Kdo. III/IV (to ) trf to Stab/4. Lw.-Felddivision appt Kdr.d.Nachschub- Abt. I. Fallschirmkorps Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 6/XI Platzkommando Kaltenkirchen (to ) selected for promo to Oberst with effect from ROSE, Heinrich. (DOB: ) Oblt., in II./KG Oblt., Stab II./KG 54 POW - Ju 88 A-1 shot down by Hurricanes of 43 and 601 Sqdns. during raid on Farnborough promo to Hptm. ROSE, Heinz. (DOB: in Düsseldorf) began flight training at Zerstörervorschule in Erg.Zerst.Gr. Deblin-Irena in Erg.JGr. Süd trf to 4./JG Lt., 4./JG III./JG 26 WIA - Bf 109 G-6/U4 (White 12) in combat vic Delmenhorst Techn.Offz. in II./JG Adjutant in II./JG Oblt. and Adjutant in III./JG 26. Credited with 2 victories. ROSE, Paul promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Adjutant in Stab/Ln.-Rgt ROSE, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Halle/Saale) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Ln.). ROSE, Wilhelm promo to Hptm.(Kr.O.) Hptm. and Zugführer in 21. (mittl.flugm.leit-kp.)/ln.-rgt ROSEMANN, Walther. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hannover I) Hptm.(d.R./Flak), trf from Luftgau-FAS Westfrankreich to 13. Flakdivision Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Res.Flak-Abt. 364 to Lg.Kdo. III for further assignment as a Battr.-Chef Hptm. (d.r./flak). RÖSEMEIER, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Mettmann) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl). RÖSEN, Friedrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Köln II) Hptm. (d.r./flak). ROSEN, Friedrich. (n.d.) Maj., Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 1/IV. RÖSEN, Hugo. (DOB: Hannover) in Greece Hptm. stationed in the Luftgaukdo. B/NF area. ROSEN, Kuno von Maj., in RLM pool, appt acting Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. Jever. ROSEN, Rudolf Maj.?, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 35/III (Altenburg) (to ). ROSENBAUM, Ernst promo to Maj.d.R. (n.d.) Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Abt. 408 (still 04.45). ROSENBERG,? Hptm. in IV./NJG 6. ROSENBERG,? Hptm. in 1. Wüstennotstaffel. ROSENBERG, Augustin Maj., trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. Westfrankreich to Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Kiew Maj. in Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Charkow, appt Kdr. der Kfz.- Beständelager d.lw. 12/VIII promo to Obstlt. ROSENBERG, Georg, Freiherr von promo to Maj. d.r. (Flak).

392 ROSENBERG, Herbert. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) formerly in Stab Nafü/Versorgungsstab Krim, released from active military service and reemployed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N) Hptm.(Kr.O.), appt Nafü 2 in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XI. ROSENBERG, Horst in Fallschirmjäger-Rgt. 2, promo to Hptm Hptm. in Fallsch.Naschr.Abt. 2, trf to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. and ordered to FFS A/B 125 for flight training. c Hptm., appt Staka 6./KG 54 (to ). ROSENBLATT, Eitel promo to Hptm.(Ln.) Hptm. in Stab I.(Betriebs-)/Ln.-Rgt appt Kdr. IV./Ln.-Rgt ROSENBOEM, Dr. Engelbert. (DOB: near Bestnig (Sauerland) with Luftzeuggruppe B/NF. Last rank: Major. ROSENBRUCH, Erwin Hptm. and Adjutant in Stab/JFS promo to Maj Maj., trf from NJ-Schule 1 to Stab/Lg.Kdo. Belg./Nordfr Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from Stab/Lg.Kdo. Belg./Nordfr. to XI. Fliegerkorps for further assignment Maj., appt Kdr. Fallsch.Pi.Ers.-u.Ausb.Btl. 1 (to 05.45). ROSENDAHL, Dr. (Zahnarzt) Josef. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Münster/Westf.) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). ROSENDAHL, Walther promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). ROSENER, Oskar Hptm.(W), in Stab/Luftzeuggruppe 1. ROSENFELD, Hans-Wolfhart promo to Hptm. d.r. (Flg.). ROSENFELD, Lothar Obstlt., Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt. 321 (Eisb.) promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 152 (to 12.42) Oberst, appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 104 (to MIA Stalingrad). ROSENFELDT, Horst previously in KG 77, promo to Oblt. (Ing.). ROSENGART, Erwin Lt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. and Staka 7./KG 100. ROSENGART, Hermann promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak). ROSENHAUER, August. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. München II) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). ROSENKÖTTER, Heinz. (W.B.K. Wien I) trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe in the rank of Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). ROSENKRANZ,? Hptm. (Ln.) and Kp.-Chef or in Ln.-Kp./NAGr. 12. ROSENKRANZ, Anton. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). ROSENKRANZ, Helmut. (DOB: in Wuppertal-Barmen). (DKG) Beobachter in 3. (F)/Aufkl.Gr WIA Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 121, awarded the DKG. Last rank: Hptm. ROSENKRANZ, Kurt Albert Walter. (DOB: ) enter military service and undertook basic and flight training at LKS Wildpark Werder trf to II./JG 234 Düsseldorf trf to 9./G 234 Düsseldorf trf to 3./JG 143 Crailsheim (due to unit redesignation) commissioned a Leutnant trf to 3./ZG 52 (due to unit renaming) Lt. in 3./JGr. 152, POW shot up by a MS 406 and crash landed W of Saarbrücken (to ) assigned to 6./ZG 2? trf to Flieger-Ausb.Rgt. 24 Olmütz (training) promo to Oblt trf to 4./ZG awarded the EK I trf to 9./ZG trf to 8./ZG Oblt., in 8./ZG Ortslazarett Derna (bronchitis) Reservelazarett Stettin (bronchitis) trf to Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe trf to 1./JGr. Drontheim trf to 2./Zerstörerschule 2 Memmingen trf to 1./Zerstörervorschule 1 Nancy Oblt., appt Staka 3./Zerstörerschule 1 (to ) trf to 1./Zerstörerschule 2 Memmingen Reservelazarett Stettin (appendicitis) promo to Hptm trf to I./ZG Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) in ZG 101, trf to III./ZG 26 and appt Staka of 8.St ( ?) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal Hptm., with 9./ZG KIA shot down and crashed at Kolenfeld/S of Wunstorf. Credited with 135 Frontflüge and 6 victories (2 Morane fighters, a P-40, a Hurricane and 2 B-17 Fortresses). ROSENKRANZ, Wilhelm Maj., trf from Leithorst-Nachr.Kp. Greifswald to Stab Nafü/Luftflotte trf to Stab Nafü/Luftflotte Obstlt., appt Kdr. Ln.-Rgt. Afrika (to 11.42) Obstlt., appt provisional Kdr. Ln.-Rgt appt permanent Kdr. Ln.-Rgt. 2 (to 10.44?) promo to Oberst (Ln.).

393 ROSENMÜLLER, Meinhard Obstlt. (z.d.) (W.O.) (RDA ) in Stab/Wehrersatzinspektion Koblenz, released. ROSENOW, Detlef promo to Hptm. ROSENOW, Horst. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Frankfurt/O.) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl). ROSENTHAL, Dr. (med.)? Alfred promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). ROSENTHAL, Hans-Jürgen. (DOB: or ) Oblt., trf from 4./Ln.Rgt. 4 to 2./Ln.Abt.(mot) z.b.v Hptm., appt Kdr. IV./2. Lw.-Felddivision (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. III./2. Lw.-Felddivision promo to Maj.(Ln.) Maj. (Ln.), trf from the Luftnachrichtentruppe to the Fallschirmjäger. ROSENTHAL, Heinz-Wilhelm Lt., with II./KG Oblt., appt Staka 3./KG 254, then KG 155, then KG 55 (to ?) promo to Hptm trf to KG Hptm. and Staka 2./KG 30 (to ) Hptm. and Staka 1./KG 30 (or Staka 2./KG 30?), MIA/POW Ju 88 A-1 shot down by AA fire from minesweeper off Moray Firth, crashed at sea, NE of Inverness. ROSENTRETER, Reinhold promo to Obstlt.(Wm.). ROSENZWEIG,?. c Obstlt., Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt ROSER, Hermann promo to Hptm promo to Maj Maj., appt Kdr. Ausb.Btl./2. Fl.Schuldiv. (to ). ROSER, Hermann appt (acting?) Kdr. Lw.-Festungs-Btl. IX (to ). [probably same as the other Hermann R?] RÖSER, Hubert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Essen II) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). RÖSER, Hugo in Luftflotte 2 area, promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) (RDA ). RÖSER, Kurt Hptm.(d.R.), with Flak-Trsp.Battr. 46/XII. RÖSER, Rudolf Maj.(d.R.), trf from Fl.Pl.Kdo. Chemnitz to Fl.H.Kdtr. Altenburg. RÖSGEN, Friedrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). ROSIER, Dr. (Zahnarzt) Herbert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Heilbronn) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). RÖSLE, Franz. (DOB: ) at JFS 4 then trf to Erg.JGr. West trf to 7./JG Lt., III./JG Lt., 7./JG Lt., 7./JG in Erprobungskdo trf to JG hospitalized? 1944 in 1./JG entrusted to form 3./JG 400 but wasn't its Stafü or Staka (3./JG 400 re-named as 5./JG 400 on ) with 1./JG 400 severely WIA with facial injuries - lacerated and burned Oblt., severely WIA in a accident following take-off from Brandis - suffered an injured back - spent 9 months in a cast Oblt. and Staka 3./JG 400 (but still in a body cast!). Credited with 4 victories. RÖSLER, Geert promo to Oblt Oblt. and Führer schw.flugmelde-leit-zug (See) (22./Ln.-Rgt. 222) aboard Jägerleit ship Togo. RÖSLER, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). RÖSLER, Walter promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.) Hptm. in Seenotbereichskdo. I, trf to II. Lw.-Feldkorps for further assignment. RÖSLER, Willy promo to Maj.(Wm.). ROSMAN, Hermann Obstlt.(z.V.), trf from Abwehrstelle/Wehrkreis XVII to Frontleitstelle 39. ROSMUS, Friedrich Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) in Flieger-Ers.Btl. XVII, trf to Koflug 23/III. RÖSNER, Erich. (DOB: ). (DKG) Maj., Kdr. II./Flak-Rgt. 11 (and 02.42) Maj., awarded DKG, II./Flak-Rgt appt Kdr. I./Lw.-Felddivision Maj., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 96 (to 01.45) promo to Obstlt Obstlt., appt Kdr. 16. Flak-Brig. (to 04.45). RÖSNER, Rudolf Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from Luftflottenkdo. 3 to Flieger-Ers.Btl. III. RÖSNER, Wilhelm in II./Art.Rgt. 14 (L), promo to Oblt. (RDA ). ROSS, Ernst. (DOB: ). (n.d.) Oblt. and Nachr. Offz. of 7. Seenotstaffel promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in Ln.-Kp./Seenotdienstführer 2, released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N). ROSS, Ernst promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A 13/VI, Münster- Loddenheide (to ). ROSS, Hermann. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). ROSS, Konrad promo to Maj.(d.L/Flak) Maj. (d.r.) in le.flak-abt. 738, appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt ROSS, Walter Hptm.(d.R.), appt provisional Kdr. III./6. Lw.-Felddivision (still 08.43) promo to Maj.d.R. (Fl.).

394 ROSS, Werner. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). ROSSBACH,? Maj., in Stab/Luftflotte 6 (Abt. Ic/A.O. III Luft). ROSSBACH, Dr. Adolf-Friedrich. (DOB: ) promo to Stabsarzt (d.r.) Stabsarzt with Lw.-Lazarett 3/VII (Bad Wiessee). ROSSBACH, Dr. (med.) Hans. (DOB: ) Oberstabsarzt, appt provisional Div.-Arzt/3. Fliegerdivision. ROSSBACH, Max. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Breslau II) Hptm. (d.r./flak). ROSSBACH, Werner. (DOB: in Bayreuth) in 13./TG in 9./JG 2 MIA - Fw 190 D-9 vic Heidelberg-Mannheim, cause unknown. ROSSBACH, Wilhelm in OKW (W Pr), promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) Maj. (d.r.) in Stab/Feldluftgaukdo. XXVII, trf to OKW (Amt Ausl./Abw. III (Luft)) and ordered to Luftflottenkdo. 6 for temporary duty. ROSSBACHER, Rudolf promo to Maj.(z.V./Fl.) Maj. and Kdr. Koflug 7/XVII (Dodecanese). ROSSBERG,? Oblt., Adj. in Stab/Ln.-Rgt ROSSBERG, Günther promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 8/VII (Nellingen). ROSSBERG, Herbert promo to Hptm trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 2 to Höh.Kdr.d.Flakartillerieschulen. ROSSBERG, Hugo promo to Obstlt Obstlt. with Kfz.Nachschubinspizient d.lw., trf to Nachschubinspizient des Chef d.nachschubwesens (Stab III)/RLM (or ?) Obstlt., appt Leiter Kraftfahrzeug-Beständelager d.lw. 12/III. ROSSBERG, Johannes promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). ROSSBERG, Rolf. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Oblt awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded DKG, 8./KG promo to Hptm. RÖSSEL, Georg promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Zugführer in 18.(le.Flugm.-Funk- Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt ROSSI, Karl with Wehrmeldeamt Königsburg/Pr. (to 09.43), promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) trf to Wehrbezirkskdo. Wien II). RÖSSIGER, Wilhelm-Richard. (DOB: in Hamburg-Eidelstedt). (R) Oblt., in St.G /07.40 Staka 2./St.G Oblt., Staka 2./Erprobungsgruppe 210 KIA Bf 110 D-3 (S9+GK) shot down over the Channel to the south of Bristol after attacking Parnall Yate Oblt., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 2./Erprobungsgruppe 210. Credited with over 100 missions. RÖSSING, (Hans?) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. and Adjutant in Stab I./KG 2. RÖSSING, Edmund. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm Hptm., Staka 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 22 (to ) MIA in Ju 88 D-1 (4N+PH) that failed to return from a mission along the Kola Peninsula following combat with a Soviet P-39 near Kolahavoya. ROSSIWALL, Theodor. (DOB: in Wien). (R). c Lt., pilot in the Austrian Air Force. c trf to the Luftwaffe, eventually assigned to JG in Spain with 3. J/88 of the Legion Condor Oblt., trf from I. of J/88 to ZG in III./ZG appt Staka 5./ZG Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 5./ZG Hptm., appt Staka 6./NJG Hptm., appt Kdr. II./NJG 4 (to or ?) Hptm., appt Kdr. I./NJ-Schule 1 (to ) promo to Maj Maj., appt Kdr. I./NJG 101 (to 09.43) appt Kommodore ZG 76 (to 02.44) WIA - Bf 110 G-2 in a take-off accident at Fürth promo to Obstlt. Credited with over 400 combat missions and 19 air victories (2 in Spain). (n.d.) retired from the Österreichisches Bundesheer as an Oberst in Wien. ROSSKOPF, Ludwig Flieger-Ingenieur and Prüfleiter with Werft-Abt. Quedlinburg. RÖSSLE, Adolf. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RÖSSLE, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(d.R./Ln.) assigned to the staff of a call-up examination center. RÖSSLER, Friedrich. (W.B.K. Wien II) promo to Hptm. (d.r.z.v./fl.) Hptm. and assistant Ia ops officer in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XXX. ROSSMANITH, Dr. (med.) Rudolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Wien I) Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). ROSSMANN, Edmund ( Paule ). (DOB: in Caaschwitz/Thüringen) (R, DKG) in 7./JG unhurt? - Bf 109 F-4 (White 9) Uffz., awarded the Ehrenpokal Fw.,

395 awarded DKG, III./JG Fw., awarded Ritterkreuz, with 7./JG POW Bf 109 G-6 (White 4) near Orel after landing behind Russian lines in an attempt to rescue a downed comrade returned from Soviet captivity. Credited with c.640 combat missions and 93 air victories in Krefeld. ROSSMANN, Hans. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). ROSSMANN, Karl. (DOB: in Kempten/Schwaben). (RE, DKG) assigned to Flak- Rgt trf to II.(le.Flak)/Regiment General Göring promo to Lt promo to Oblt. c appt Führer 16./Flak-Rgt. Hermann Göring Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Chef 16./Flak-Rgt General Göring (mot.) promo to Hptm. (RDA advanced from later date) and appt Kdr. I./Pz.Rgt. Hermann Göring Hptm. and Chef 10.(le. gep.versuchsbattr.)/flak-rgt. HG in IV./Flak-Rgt. Hermann Göring Hptm., awarded DKG, Fhr. I./Pz.Rgt. HG ( ?) promo to Maj Kdr. Fsch.Pz.Aufklärungs-Abt./Hermann Göring (to 07.44) appt Kdr. I./Fallschirm-Pz.Rgt. Hermann Göring Maj., appt Kdr. Fsch.Pz.Rgt. 1 Hermann Göring (to ) Maj., awarded Eichenlaub, Kdr. Fallschirm-Pz.Rgt promo to Obstlt POW of the Americans in Bad Kreuznach. ROSSMANN, Walter. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin VIII) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). ROSSMEISSL,? Hptm., attached to Hauptregistratur of Stab/Luftflotte 4 as a courier. ROSSNAGEL, Hans. (DOB: ) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) in 4.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 33. ROSSNER, Herbert. (W.B.K. Zwickau) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). RÖSSNER, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). ROSSNER, Max Oblt., Techn.Offz. in I./KG 6 (to ), promo to Hptm. ROSSNER, Siegfried. (DOB: in Kassel) in TGr Lt. in 5./TG 4; later, trf to NJG 2 and then to NJG 3. ROSSOW, Johannes promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) with Koflug 22/III, trf to Flieger- Ers.Btl. III. ROSSOW, Kurt Flieger-Hauptingenieur in Stab/Flak-Rgt ROSSUM, Ernst von. (DOB: ) Beobachter in 4.(H)/Aufkl.Gr RDA for Oblt. (d.r./fl.). (n.d. but ?) Hptm. and pilot in 5.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 14. Last rank: Hptm. ROST,? Obstlt., appt Kdr. LS-Abt.d.Lw. 14 (to 03.43). (n.d.) Obstlt., appt Kdr. LS-Abt.d.Lw. 25. ROST, Fritz. see RZCESACZ, Ernst. ROST, Gerhard. (DOB: ) in Ln.-Kp./KG 51, promo to Oblt. ROST, Dr. (med.) Helmut. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bonn) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). ROST, Herbert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Dortmund II) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl). ROST, Hermann promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 429 (E) (to ). ROST, Walter promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). ROST, Wolfgang. (DOB: ) Lt., 7./JG Lt., 7./JG Lt., appt Ic Stab/JG Lt., 8./JG Lt., 8./JG Lt., 9./JG 5 POW - Bf 109 G-6 (Yellow 2) shot down and captured by the Russians. Credited with 6 victories. RÖSTER,? Oblt.z.See in 1./Kü.Fl.Gr. 906, reported MIA. ROSTOCK, Amandus Maj. (d.r.) in Stab/KG 1, trf to Stab/2. Fliegerdivision Maj., Ic/2. Fliegerdivision. ROSTOCKI, Rolf Oblt. pilot, in Stab I./LG 1 ( - in Ju 88 A-1 crash at Hannover- Langenhagen). RÖSZNER, Fritz Oblt. in 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122, MIA in Ju 88 D-1 (F6+NH) that failed to return from a recce mission along the coast of North Africa. ROTBERG, Sigmund, Freiherr von. (DOB: ). (i.g.) began pre-military flight training with DVS (to ) entered service with the Heer (Nachrichtentruppe) trf to the Luftwaffe and ordered to Gross KFS Fassberg for pilot training trf to I./KG 155 (Giebelstadt) as a pilot trf to II./KG 155 and appt Adjutant appt Staka in II./KG trf to BFS Wesendorf and appt training leader appt Staka Wekusta 26 (Luftflotte 2) (to ) Hptm., temporary duty at FFS C Prag-Rusin appt Referent and Gruppen- Leiter in L.In.10/RLM trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool and immediately ordered to Stab/Luftflotte 1 and appt Lw.-Verbindungs-Offz. to Heeresgruppe Nord (to ) promo to Maj trf into the Generalstab d.lw. (did not attend the Luftkriegsakademie) Maj., in Ob.d.L. pool,

396 appt Ia/1. Fliegerdivision appt Ia/3. Fliegerdivision trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L appt instructor in Genst. Lehrgang des Heeres (Army general staff course). ROTERS, Joachim (Fritz-Joachim). (DOB: in Borkum). (DKG) in KG Lt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt. in 2./KG 77, awarded the DKG Nachr.- u.funk-offz. 2./KG Oblt., appt Ib Offz. I./KG 6 (to ) Oblt., appt IIa/IIb Offz. I./KG (J) 6. ROTH,? Hptm., Kdr. Flak-Abt ROTH,? Oblt. and Techn.Offz. of KG 28. ROTH,? Lt., Chef 4. Btr./Schw.Flak-Abt ROTH, Dr. (med.) Albrecht. (W.B.K. Nürnberg I) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). ROTH, Dr. Ernst Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from Stab/IV. Fl.Korps and appt Kdr. IV./Ln.Rgt. 4. c Maj., appt Kdr. Ln.-Abt. 34 (to 09.40) Obstlt. and Nafü/Luftgaustab z.b.v. Afrika, appt Nafü at Köln Obstlt.(Erg.O.), Nafü/Koflug Werl, trf to Stab/Wehrm.Befh. Ostland Obstlt. ROTH, Ernst. (DOB: ) promo to Oberst (A3 Wm.). ROTH, Ernst-August. (DOB: in Potsdam). (R, DKG) entered the Kaiserliche Marine. WWI served with the Seeflieger rising to Lt.z.S became Station Leiter Wilhelmshaven promo to Oblt.z.S promo to acting Kapitänleutnant held a series of minor positions for the secret naval air force became Chef pilot and acting head of Erprobungsstelle Travemünde promo to Kapitänleutnant trf to the Luftwaffe from the Marine with a rank of Hptm., appt Referent and Abt.-Leiter for Bodensorganisation Land u. See/ RLM, and concurrently ordered to Luftkreis VI (See) promo to Maj appt Kdr. Fl.Waffenschule (See) Parow (to ) promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. Kü.Fl.Gr appt Chef des Stabes/Gen. d.lw. beim Ob.d.M promo to Oberst concurrently appt Lufttransport-Chef des X. Fl.Korps appt Kommodore KG appt Kommodore KG 28. Fall 1941 awarded the Ehrenpokal awarded DKG appt Kommodore KG appt Fliegerführer Sizilien re-appt Kommodore KG promo to Gen.Maj appt Fliegerführer Lofoten/Kirkenes concurrently appt Fliegerführer Nord (Ost) (to 03.44) awarded Ritterkreuz (or ?) appt Fliegerführer 5, Drontheim assigned to Führerreserve OKL and Gen.z.b.V. with Luftgau Kdo. VII and XI (order rescinded?) appt Kommandierender Gen. d.dt. Lw.in Norwegen promo to Gen.Lt into British captivity in Norway trf to the Adelheide Camp released in Ahrensburg/Holstein. Credited with at least 37 combat missions. ROTH, Franz-Theodor. (DOB: ) appt IIa/5. Fliegerdivision appt IIa/V. Fliegerkorps promo to Oberst Oberst, Adj. and IIa/Luftflotte 6 (to ). ROTH, Fritz. (DOB: ) entered service with the Luftwaffe and enrolled in officer training appt Battr.-Offz. in I./Flak-Rgt appt Adjutant in I./Flak-Rgt in I./Flak-Rgt. 64, promo to Oblt trf to Stab/Flakkorps II appt Chef 8./Flak- Rgt trf to Flak-Rgt intended for Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow but no evidence that this occurred Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. Führer Flak-Abt. (to ) promo to Maj. (Tr.O.) (RDA ) Maj., appt Kdr. Führer Flak-Rgt. (to 04.45). ROTH, Gerd von. (DOB: in Berlin) in 1.(H)/Aufkl.Gr injured in a flying accident (or auto accident?). Last rank: Hptm. ROTH, Gerd. (DOB: ) Oblt., appt Staka 3./KG 4 (to ) Hptm., appt Staka Erg.St./IX. Fl.Korps (to ), then Staka Erg.St./KG 4 (to ), then Staka Ausb.St./KG 4 (to ), then Kdr. IV./KG 4 (to ) trf to Führer-Reserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to RLM (Luftminen-Inspizient) for temporary duty trf permanently to RLM (Luftminen- Inspizient) Maj., appt Kdr. FFS A 116 (to ) (advanced from ) promo to Maj. ROTH, Gert (Ghert) Gustav Konstantin von. (DOB: ). (R?) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) trf to the Luftwaffe and appt flying control officer at Fliegerschule See ordered temporary duty to Warnemünde for catapult training (to ) appt Führer Schüler-Kp./Fliegerschule Warnemünde appt Chef Technische Kp./Erprobungsstaffel Travemünde received the Lw. advanced flying certificate (land and sea) promo to Hptm appt Staka in I./Tr.Gr Hptm., appt Staka 2./Kü.Fl.Gr. 306 (to ?).

397 c Hptm., appt Staka 3./Kü.Fl.Gr. 406 (to ) Hptm., appt acting Kdr. Kü.Fl.Gr. 406 (to 07.40) appt Maj. beim Stabe/Kü.Fl.Gr Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (4. Kurz-Lehrgang) (to ) appt Ic in Stab/IX. Fliegerkorps promo to Maj appt Kdr. KGr. 106 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. II./KG 6 (to ?) 08/ KIA - shot down in Ju 88 on night mission to Bougie/Algeria at sea vic Algiers. ROTH, Günther. "Neese" (DOB: in Auschwitz/Österreich-Ungarn). (R, DKG) entered the Heer underwent pilot training at DVS Neuruppin. (n.d.) served at the weather service's Höhenflugzentrale at Lechfeld attended the Fluglehrerausbildungslehrgang, FHKdt. Perleburg. (n.d.) trf to II./KG 152 (became III.(K)/LG) trf to KGr.z.b.V. 5. (n.d.) instrument flight instructor at FFS Ludwigslust trf to FFS Zeltweg. Summer 1939 trf to III./LG trf to IV./LG 1. Late 1939? trf to I./LG with I./LG St.Fw., 7./LG 1 awarded the DKG. Fall 1942 attained his 300th mission promo to Oblt. (Kr.O.) Oblt., appt Staka 13./LG 1 (to 12.43) Oblt., appt Staka 5./LG 1 (to 03.44) Oblt. (Hptm.?), Staka 13./LG Oblt., Adj. IV./LG Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, IV./LG Oblt. (Hptm.?), appt Staka 12./LG 1 (renamed as 3./Erg.KGr. 1 on ) (to 04.45) retrained on Me 262 at Neuburga.d. Donau but never flew it operationally retired from the Bundeswehr as a Hptm in Kaufbeuren. ROTH, Hans. (DOB: in Görlitz/Schlesien). (R, DKG) Maj.(Erg.O.), Kdr. Res.Flak- Abt. 904, trf to Stab/Lg.Kdo. XIII Obstlt., Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 61 (to ) trf to I. Flakkorps for further assignment Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 48 (mot) (to ) Obstlt., awarded DKG, Kdr., Flak-Rgt promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 38 (mot) (to 05.45) awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. Flak-Rgt in München. ROTH, Hans. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) (RDA ). ROTH, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Wien III) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) (rda ). ROTH, Hans. (DOB: ) Hptm. (Ln.) in Feld-Ausb.Rgt./Luftflotte 1, trf to Luftflotte 1 for reassignment Hptm. (Ln.), trf to the Heer. ROTH, Hans Hptm., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 8/XII (to c.06.42). ROTH, Hans Hptm.(z.V.), trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. XVII to Feld-Ausb.Rgt. d.lw. 1 (to ) appt provisional Kdr. III./Jäger-Rgt. 21 (L). ROTH, Hans-Joachim Oblt., in Stab/Flak-Rgt Hptm.? ROTH, Hans-Joachim Oblt. and Adj. in IV./KG 53, attended Verbandsführerschule/KG 101 (to ) promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 1./KG 53? (to 05.44). ROTH, Heinrich promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). ROTH, Hellmuth. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Luftwaffe (Flak) and began officer training appt Messstaffel-Führer in I./Flak-Rgt. 5 (= Calibration Section Officer) trf to Flakartillerie-Schule Wustrow for a calibration course appt Battr.-Offz. in Flak- Abt. F/88 (mot) (Legion Condor) trf to Stabsbatterie I./Flak-Rgt trf to Flak Etat z.b.v./luftgaukdo. III trf to II./Flak-Rgt. 12 (mot) trf to Lw.Insp.d.Flakartillerie (L.In.4)/RLM Generalstab training at the Luftkriegsakademie Berlin-Gatow (to ) trf to Ob.d.L./RLM pool and ordered temporary duty to Stab/Luftwaffenbefehlshaber Mitte (to ) in Ob.d.L. pool, permanently trf to Stab/Luftwaffenbefehlshaber Mitte and appt Ia op trf into the Generalstab d.lw. and promo to Maj Maj., Ia Flak/Luftflotte Reich. ROTH, Helmut Hptm.(d.R.), Leiter der Annahme- und Entlassungsstelle Luftgaukdo. I, trf to Wehrmachtfürsorge- und Versorgungsamt Potsdam (to ) Maj. (d.r.), trf to OKW (AWA/In FV). ROTH, Helmuth promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). ROTH, Hermann. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Breslau II) Hptm., appt acting Kdr. Ausb.Abt. für Ln.-Helferinnen im Luftgau VIII Hptm.(d.R.), named from provisional to permanent Kdr. III./Luftgau-Nachr.Rgt Hptm. (d.r./ln.). ROTH, Hermann Hptm. and Staka 5./SKG 210, KIA in Bf 110 E-2/trop (S9+EN) shot down by AA fire vic Ussloaja, 40 km E of Tula. ROTH, Hubert. (DOB: ) Oblt., in KG Oblt. in 5./KG 4, POW - in He 111 P-2 (5J+DN) shot down by Dutch Fokker G 1s crashed south of Poortugaal/Holland promo to Hptm Hptm., in III./KG 30 (to MIA) Hptm., awarded Ehrenpokal.

398 ROTH, Joachim. (DOB: ) Hptm. and Staka 9./KG 76, WIA/POW - hit by AA fire during low level attack on Kenley airfield, force-landed at Leaves Green, near Biggin Hill and badly burned promo to Maj. ROTH, Johannes. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). ROTH, Dr. (med.) Johannes promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). ROTH, Jürgen. (DOB: ) appt Staka 3.St. J/88 of the Legion Condor in Spain (to 04.37) Hptm., appt Staka 2./JG appt Adj./JG 231 (JG 3 after ) (to ) trf to Stab/JG Hptm., trf from JG 27 and appt Kdr. I./JG 2 (to ). However, the WASt List says ( ) trf to RLM due to poor health Maj., appt Kdr. Erg.Gr./JG 2 (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. Erg.JGr. West (to ) Maj., appt Kdr. JFS 2 (to ) Maj., appt Kommodore JG 102 (to ) concurrently appt Kdt. Fl.Pl.Kdo. A 31/III (Zerbst) promo to Obstlt. Credited with up to 5 victories. ROTH, Max. (DOB:? in Eger) in 12./KG Lt., Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal in 1./Erg.KGr. He 177 then trf to 10./KG Adjutant I./KG Oblt. and Beobachter in I./LG 1. ROTH, Max Oberst (Heer?), appt Kdr. Fsch.Pz.Rgt. Hermann Göring (to ). ROTH, Otto. c Lt., appt Staka 15./JG 53 (to KIA - following air combat, force-landed but crashed near Kirchdorf in Bf 109 G-14/AS). ROTH, Paul Maj., appt Leiter Seenotbereichskdo. VII (to ?). ROTH, Richard Oberstingenieur and Bauaufsichtsführer Triebwerk in the Protektorat. ROTH, Walter. (DOB: in Marburg/Lahn) in 2./ Erprobungs-Gr. Ju pilot in 1./LG ordered to Stab/Fliegerführer Albanien for temporary duty trf to IV./LG in 13./LG Lt. in KG 51. ROTH, Wilhelm promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). ROTH, Wilhelm Maj. ROTH, Willi. (DKG) Fw., 5./JG POW - Bf 109 E-3 (White 3) shot down by Bloch 152s 40 km N of Paris and captured but released later Fw., 5./JG Ofw., 5./JG Ofw., 5./JG Ofw., 5./JG Ofw., 4./JG Ofw., II./JG 26 awarded the DKG Ofw., 4./JG Lt., appt Stafü 4./JG 103 (to ) Lt., appt Stafü 8./JG 102 (to ). (n.d.) with JV 44. Survived the war. Credited with 20 victories. ROTHBART, Karlheinz. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). ROTHE,? Oblt., with HöNafü of Stab/Luftflotte 4. [ this is probably Oskar.] ROTHE, Achim Oblt., trf from Flak-Abt. F/88 to I./Flak-Lehr-Rgt. ROTHE, Alfred. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). ROTHE, Friedrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). ROTHE, Georg Hptm. (d.r./flak), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). ROTHE, Gerhard. (DOB: ). (R, DKG) Uffz.,awarded the Ehrenpokal Fw., awarded DKG, 8./St.G Fw., awarded Ritterkreuz, III./St.G ROTHE, Gerhard. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Rudolstadt) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). ROTHE, Hugo promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). RÖTHE, Karl Flieger-Stabsingenieur and Sachbearbeiter with Kdr. d.kraftfahrtruppen 2/XI. ROTHE, Oskar. (DOB: ) Oblt., in I./Flak-Rgt promo to Hptm trf from Luftflottenkdo. 4 to Ob.d.L. pool with temporary duty to Genst.d.Lw. (Gen.Qu./2.Abt.). ROTHE, Paul. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Dresden II) Oblt.(d.L.), trf from Lg.Kdo. Holland to Seenotkdo. Aalborg promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). ROTHE, Paul. (DOB: ) Hptm.(Erg.O.), with FFS A/B with FFS A/B 118, promo to Obstlt Obstlt. with FFS A/B 118, trf to Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L. and ordered to Lw.Befehlshaber Mitte (Flugunfalluntersuchungs- und Flugsicherheitsstelle) for temporary duty (to ) promo to Oberst. ROTHE, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Weimar) Hptm.?, appt Kp.-Chef 4. Flugh.Betr.Kp./KG 27 (to ) Hptm. (d.r./fl.). Last rank: Maj. ROTHE, Walter promo to Maj.(d.R.) Maj., Kdr. III./Ln.-Rgt. 12 (and 02.45).

399 ROTHENBERG, Armin Oblt., appt Geschw.Adj. JG 26 (to to ). (n.d.) Hptm. and Adj. III./JG Hptm., appt Adj. Stab/JG 52 (to KIA - Bf 109 G-6 crash landed after combat, vic Zawichost/Poland) Hptm., in Stab III./JG 52. Credited with 2 victories. ROTHENBERG, Werner Oblt. in 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. Ob.d.L., reported MIA on or before this date by both German and British sources. ROTHENBUCHER, Heinrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Fl.). ROTHENHÖFER, Heinrich Maj.(Erg.O.), with FFS E Görlitz promo to Obstlt Obstlt.(Erg.O.), trf from Koflug 7/IV to Fl.H.Kdtr. Tulln appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 41/IV. ROTHENSPIELER (ROTHENPIELER?), August promo to Maj.(d.R.z.V./Fl.) Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) with Feldlufttanklager 3/VII, ordered to Reichskommissar Vertretung Italien für Sondereinsatz Spitzbehälter (Reich Commissioner representative in Italy for the [fuel, etc.] supply head for special operations) for temporary duty Maj. (d.r.z.v.) with Feldlufttanklager 3/VII, trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. VII. ROTHER,?. (n.d.) Maj., Kdr. Verb. Kdo. Ob.d.L. ROTHER,? Hptm. and Gen.Qu./Genst.d.Lw. Verbindungsoffizier to Stab/Luftflotte 4 with station at Athens-Tatoi. ROTHER, Emmerich Maj., Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 131/XVII (K). ROTHER, Erich promo to Hptm.(z.V./Flak). ROTHER, Harry (Harry Erhard). (W.B.K. Nürnberg I) Hptm., Staka 1./KGr.z.b.V Hptm., Staka? of an unstated transport unit of 20 Ju 52s in Iraq promo to Obstlt. (d.r.) Obstlt., Kdr./Leiter Flugzeugschleuse Luftflottenkdo. 2 München-Riem. ROTHFUSS, Wilhelm promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). RÖTHKE, Siegfried. (DOB: in Mürow/Angermünde) (R, DKG) entered the Heer, initially served with Kavallerie-Rgt trf to the Luftwaffe and began training with Fl.Ers.Abt assigned to 1./KG 4 on completion of training Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal hit by AA, his He 111 H-5 (5J+KH) was forced down behind the lines 20 km E of Staraya Rusa, walked back on foot Oblt., awarded DKG, I./KG flew supply missions to the Demjansk and Kholm pockets trf to IV./KG Hptm., appt Staka 6./KG 4 (to ) Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 6./KG promo to Hptm. (RDA ?). c appt Ia with Stab/Lfl. 6. (n.d.) assigned to the staff of General der Kampfflieger Hptm., appt Staka 11./KG 4 (to ) Hptm., Staka 5./KG 76. Credited with 476 combat missions over the course of the war. Served in the postwar Bundeswehr in the rank of Obstlt. and/or Oberst in Bad Salzuflen. Credited with over 476 missions. ROTHKIRSCH und PANTHEN, Adalbert von promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 9./ZG 2 (to 10.42) in Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte area, trf to XIII. Fliegerkorps (to ) trf to Stab/Kommodore der Ergänzungs-Jagdgruppen promo to Maj. with RDA of ROTHKIRSCH und PANTHEN, Heinrich von. (DOB: ) with Wehrersatzinspektion Hannover (to ), promo to Obstlt. (z.d.) trf to Wehrbezirkskdo. Hildesheim Obstlt. (z.d.) (W.O.), with Wehrbezirkskdo. Hildesheim, released from service. ROTHKIRSCH und TRACH, Heinze, Graf von Oberst, trf from OKW (Abt. Inland) to Ob.d.L. pool Oberst, in Stab/Luftgaukdo. VIII, appt provisional Kdr. Annahmeu.Entlassungstelle Luftgaukdo. VIII. RÖTHLEIN, August Maj., appt Kdt. Fl.Pl.Kdo. A 39/III (to ?). ROTH-LIMANVWA, Josef von. (DOB: ) Maj. (z.v.) (Ln.), released from active service. ROTHMAIER, Otto Hptm., appt Kdr. II./Feld-Rgt.d.Lw promo to Maj.(d.L./Fl.) appt StoKraft/6. Lw.-Feld-Div Maj.(d.R.), trf from Feld-Rgt. d.lw. 3 to Stab/II. Lw.- Feldkorps (to ) trf to Stab/6. Lw.-Felddivision Maj. (d.r.) in Feld-Ers.Btl. d.lw. Nr. 2, trf to Lw.-Feld-Rgt ROTHMANN,? Hptm., Kdr. III./???. ROTHMUND, Franz Hptm.(d.R.) and Führer Kfz.-Instandsetzungs-Zug d.lw. 1/VIII. ROTHSTEIN, Franz promo to Maj Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 72 to Luftpark 2/III (to ) trf to Feldluftpark 1/II. ROTHWANGL, Johann Obstlt., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Rgt. 1/VII Oberst (z.v.), Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Rgt. 1/VII, trf to Stab/Luftflottenkdo appt Stabsoffizier fü Bautruppen/Luftflotte 1.

400 appt Kdr.d.Bautruppen/Luftflotte 1. (n.d.) Oberst, Stabsoffizier d.lw.-bautruppe bei OT- Einsatzgruppe Deutschland IV (Weimar). (n.d.) Oberst, Stabsoffizier d.lw.-bautruppe bei OT- Einsatzgruppe Ungarn. ROTOSKI, Rolf Oblt., appt Adj. in I./LG 1 (to 07.40?). ROTT, Frank-Werner. (DOB: ) Lt., 3./JG 53. (n.d.) instructor with JFS 1 - taught Reinhard Heydrich. (n.d.) with Erg./JG trf to 5./JG Oblt., 5./JG with Stab II./JG 77 as Adj promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Staka 9./JG 27 (to ) in 7./JG Hptm., appt Ia op/jagdfliegerführer appt Ia op/jagdfliegerführer Ia/Jagdfliegerführer 4 (to ). Credited with up to 7 victories ROTT, Dr. Hans-Jochen promo to Stabsarzt (d.r.). ROTTACH, Heinz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). ROTTENBACH, Dr. (med.) (Z) Karl promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). ROTTENSTEINER,? Oblt. and Kp.-Chef Nachschub-Kp. d.lw. 5/XII. ROTTENSTEINER, Josef. (DOB: in Wiener-Neustadt). (n.d.) in 9./KG 40, then trf to Sonderkdo. Kunkel and later to 1./NJG Oblt., WIA ROTTER,?. (n.d.) Maj., III./NJG Maj., Kraftfahrzeugoffizier IV./NJG 1. ROTTER, Emil Maj., appt IIa 5 (Nachw.) in Stab/Luftgaukdo. XVII (still ). ROTTER, Max. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Swinemünde) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). RÖTTER, Rudolf. (n.d.) pilot in WW I Obstlt., appt Kdr. FFS A/B 63 (to ) Obstlt., appt Kdr. FFS C 2 and Kdt. Fl.H. Neuruppin (to ) promo to Oberst ordered to RLM (General für den Personaleinsatz d.lw.) (cancelled?). ROTTER, Dr. (med.) Wolfgang. (DOB: ) promo to Oberstabsarzt Oberstabsarzt, appt Beratender Facharzt für Pathologie (specialist medical advisor for pathology) with the Ärztl. Akademie d.lw. (still 04.45). ROTTGARDT,? Lt., appt Kp.-Chef 19./Ln.-Rgt RÖTTGEN, Albert. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) Maj. and IIa in Stab/22. Flak-Div. RÖTTGER, Hans. (DOB: ) Lt. with KG 40 at Vannes RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). RÖTTGER, Wilhelm Obstlt. d.r. and Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 225, appt provisional Kdr. Flak- Rgt. 9 (to 09.44?) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 25 (to 04.45). ROTTKA, Dr. Hans-Uhlrich. (DOB: in Bautzen) conferred with Dr. jur trf to Luftwaffe from Staatsdienst with an assigned rank of Kriegsgerichtsrat and appt Kriegs- (later) Oberkriegsgerichtsrat with Gericht des Luftkreis-Kdo. III, Dresden promo to Oberkriegsgerichtsrat ordered to Zentral-Abt. Recht/RLM ordered to Reichskriegsgericht promo to Reichskriegsgerichtsrat and appt Reichskriegsgerichtsrat to the Reichskriegsgericht at the disposition of OKW ordered to duty with the Reichskriegsgericht by Luftgau-Kdo. III promo to Generalrichter (z.v.) and reassigned to the Offizieren des Truppen-Sonderdienst became POW released in Berlin. ROTTMANN, Anton. (DOB: ) promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak) Maj. and Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 406, appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt Maj., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 33 (to 05.45). ROTTMANN, Otto-Heinrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Herford) Hptm. (d.r./flak). RÖTZEL, Wilhelm promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) Hptm. in Stab/le. Flak-Abt. 955 (Eis.Tr.), appt provisional Kdr. le.flak-abt. 957 (Eis.Tr.) (still 07.44). RÖTZSCHER, Kunibert. (DOB: in Essen) Hptm., appt Kdt. Teilkdtr. E 10/IV (Gent St-Denis) promo to Maj.(d.L./Fl.). c with Fl.H.Kdtr. Maldegem. RÖTZSCHKE, Lothar. (DOB: ) in Fsch.Ln.-Abt. 41, promo to Oblt. (A 1/Ln.). ROUETTE, Carl (Karl-Heinz, Karl-Heinrich). (DOB: ) Kdr. III./Flak-Rgt. 5 (and 04.41) appt Kdr. Flakscheinw.-Rgt. 160 (to 05.45) Kdr. Flakscheinw.Rgt. 160, promo to Oberst. ROUETTE, Karlheinz in II./Flak-Rgt. 36, promo to Oblt. ROUVEL, Bruno promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.) in RLM, trf to Rüstungsinspektion in Generalgouvernement. RÖVER, Wilhelm promo to Maj.(Kr.O.) Maj. and Zugführer in 6.(Flus.-Kp.)/Ln.- Flugsicherungs-Rgt. Reich.

401 ROWEHL, Theodor. (DOB: in Barschlüte). (R). WWI served in the Kaiserliche Marine, reputedly flying recon missions over the UK in (as Kdr?) Hansa Luftbild GmbH (cover name for a secret unit known as z.b.v. Staffel beim RLM ) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Kdo. Rowehl, later renamed Aufklärungsgruppe Ob.d.L (to 01.43) Obstlt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. Aufkl.Gr.Ob.d.L promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Versuchsverband Ob.d.L. (to 04.44?) Oberst, released from service in Münster. ROWLIN, Werner. (DOB: in Krefeld) Lt., 7./NJG 1. 02/ Oblt., 8./NJG 1. 29/ Oblt. in 8./NJG 1, KIA - Bf 110 D-0 (G9+MS) vic Ehren/Westfalen probably in combat with a Halifax of 78 Sqdn. Credited with 4 victories. Buried in Oerlinghausen near Bielefeld. ROYEN, Wilhelm van. (DOB: in Lippstadt) Techn.Offz. in IV./JG Oblt. and Offz.z.b.V. in 5./JG 301. ROZNERSKI, Erich promo to Obstlt.(Wm.). RUB, Friedrich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Weilheim) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). RÜBE, Rudolf. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Erfurt) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). RÜBELL, Günther. (DOB: in Traben-Trarbach). (R, DKG) assigned to II./JG 51 on completion of training in 5./JG 51 WIA - Bf 109 E-7 crashed at Mardyck cause unknown in 6./JG Lt. in 6./JG 51 unhurt lost Bf 109 F-2 (Yellow 2) Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., awarded DKG, 6./JG WIA - Bf 109 F-2 by AA with Stab II./JG Oblt., appt Staka 5./JG 51 (to ) awarded Ritterkreuz, 5./JG Kdr. of II./JG promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Kdr. I./JG 104 after being WIA (to ) released conferred with a doctorate. Credited with c.820 combat missions and 50 air victories RUBENBAUER, Otto promo to Oblt.(Kr.O.) Oblt. and Führer Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 2/VII (Ingolstadt) RÜBENSAAL, Dr. (med.) Johann. (DOB: ) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.) Stabsarzt and Truppenarzt with JG 3, ordered to Lw.-Lazarett 17/VII (Lermoos) for temporary duty with the surgical department. RUBENSDÖRFFER, Walter. (DOB: in Basel). (R) pilot training with DVS (to ) received the advanced flying certificate pilot training in Russia (to ) assigned to See-Beobachtungs-Staffel Warnemünde as a pilot (to ) entered service with the Heer (Infanterie) trf to the Luftwaffe and assigned to JG 132 as a pilot trf to Fliegergruppe Schwerin ordered temporary duty to attend instrument flying course at Celle (to ) appt Staka 3./St.G. 165 (Kitzingen) promo to Hptm., the youngest in the Luftwaffe. (n.d.) Hptm., with J/88 of the Condor Legion in Spain Hptm. in Stab J/ appt Referent in 1.Abt./Genst.d.Lw ordered temporary duty to Grosse KFS Tutow to attend Schlachtflieger (ground attack) course (to ) Hptm., appt Staka in Fliegergruppe 10 (Breslau-Schöngarten) returned to 1.Abt./Genst.d.Lw. as a Referent Hptm., Chef Ia Gruppe II Ref. 3 (Jagd-, Stuka- u.zerstörer Flugzeug)/Gen.St.d.Lw. [ Maj., Kdr. V(Z)/LG 1? not in his records] Hptm., appt Kdr. Erprobungsgruppe 210 (to ) KIA Bf 110 D-0 (S9+AB) shot down by RAF 111 or 501 Sqdn. Hurricanes during an attack on RAF Station Croydon - crashed at Bletchinglye Farm, Rotherfield Hptm., posthumously awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. Ep.Gr Buried initially at Tunbridge Wells, then re-interred at Cannock Chase. Credited with only one victory (in Spain). RUBESCH, Franz. (DOB: in Wien). (R) Maj., appt Kdr. schw.flak-abt Maj. and Kdr. Flak-Abt. 303 (to 08.44), promo to Obstlt Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 80 (to 04.45) Obstlt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Kdr. gem.flak-abt in Wien. RUBIK, Ludwig promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). RÜBKE, Helmut. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Heer (Nachrichtentruppe) began extensive pilot and Beobachter (observer) training that continued into trf to the Luftwaffe and appt a Ln.-Lehrer (signals instructor) Hptm., ordered to the 2. Generalstabs- Lehrgang at the Luftkriegsakademie (to ) trf to Chef LVW/Genst.d.Lw trf into the Generalstab d.lw trf to Abt. Ia W.N.V./OKW trf of Ob.d.L./RLM pool and ordered temporary duty to FFS C 5 for advanced pilot training (to ) ordered temporary duty to BFS 5 (Stargard) for instrument instruction (to ) ordered temporary duty to Bombenschule Anklam (to ) appt provisional Kdr. II./Ln.-Versuchs-Rgt appt Kdr. III./Ln.-Rgt. 40 and concurrently Sachbearbeiter (technical specialist) I./NVW in

402 Stab/Fliegerführer Afrika Maj. and Chef 10.(Flieger)/Ln.-Rgt. 40 at Reggio di Calabria Maj., injured in Ju 52 crash near Derna/Libya, the aircraft belonging to Fliegerkdo./Ln.-Abt. Afrika Maj., appt Kdr. Ln.-Abt. Afrika (to ) trf to Stab Höh. Nafü/Oberbefehlshaber Süd promo to Obstlt Obstlt., appt Nafü/XI. Fliegerkorps promo to Oberst appt Nafü/II. Jagdkorps. RUBNER, Erich promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Flak). RUCH (RÜCH), Helmut. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) (RDA ) Hptm.(Kr.O.), temporary duty from Kraftfahrausb.Abt. 13 to Qu/mot.Schule Rudolstadt Hptm. and Führer Kfz.-Instandsetzungs-Zug (mot) d.lw. 19/III (attached to Ln.-Rgt. (mot) 10). RÜCK, Helmut in KG 30, promo to Oblt Oblt., appt Staka 4.(Erg)/SKG 10 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka Erg.St.(nacht)/III./KG 51 (to ). RÜCK, Joachim Oblt., appt Staka 14./SG 151 (to ). RÜCK, Otto. (DOB: ) in II./Flak-Rgt. 49, promo to Oblt. RÜCKER, Joachim. (DOB: ). (DKG). 04/ Oblt. in I./KG 2, unhurt following crash on take-off at Épinoy Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal awarded DKG, 2./KG Oblt., appt Staka 3./KG 2 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 1./KG 2 (to ). (n.d.) Oblt., Staka 2/KG 2 (acc to Tesapsides) promo to Hptm. (RDA ) Hptm., appt Staka 11./KG 2 (to ) trf to LKS 3. RÜCKER, Martin Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Auffanglager d.lw. Handorf to Fliegertechnischen Schule 1. RÜCKER, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RÜCKER, Rudolf Oblt., trf from Aufkl.Kette (See) AS/88 to Stab/Führer der Seeluft. RÜCKER, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RÜCKER-JACKSCH, Hermann promo to Obstlt.(Wm.) Obstlt., Führer des Restkommandos(Wien)/Stab/Luftflotte trf from Stab/Luftflottenkdo. 4 to Obl.d.L. pool with temporary duty to Stab/Wehrersatzinspektion Köln in Führerreserve Ob.d.L., ordered to Wehrbezirkskdo. Eger for temporary duty trf permanently to Wehrbezirkskdo. Eger. RÜCKERSHAUSEN, Georg with JG Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. Straussberg? (to 04.45). (n.d.) Hptm., II./KG 76. RÜCKERT, Hans. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Krems/Donau) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Hptm., appt Staka 11./KG 55 (to ) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.) (RDA ) promo to Maj. RÜCKERT, Josef promo to Hptm.(d.R./Ln.) Hptm. and Chef 2.(Funk- Kp.)/Lg.Nachr.Abt. 11. RÜCKERT, Otto. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Saarbrücken) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). RUCKES, Josef promo to Oblt Oblt. and Chef 12.(Jägerleit-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt RÜCKGAUER, Theo. (DOB: in Heilbronn) Lt. in Nahaufklärungsstaffel Kroatien. RÜCKHEIM,? Hptm., Kdr. I./Ln.-Funkhorch-Rgt. West. RUCKSER, Rudolf Oblt., Chef FlAMKn(Fliegerabwehr-Maschinenkanone?)-Kompanie 6 of the Austrian Air Force promo to Maj appt Kdr. le.flak-abt Maj., Kdr. le.flak-abt. 757, trf to Lw.-Kdo. Ost appt Kdr. le.flak-abt. 83 (to ) trf to Flak-Ers.Abt. 94 (Führerreserve) Maj., appt Kdr. le.flak-abt RÜCKWARDT, Georg. (DKG) Oblt. and Battr.-Chef 2./Flak-Rgt promo to Hptm Hptm., appt Kdr. I.(Sturm)/Flak-Rgt. 141 (still 01.45) promo to Maj awarded DKG. RUCOLS (RUCELS?), Janis. (DOB: ) Kdr. Luftwaffen Legion-Lettland (formerly NSGr. 12). (n.d.) Obstlt. - [Latvian national in Luftwaffe service]. RÜD, Wolfgang Oblt., in I./Flak-Rgt promo to Hptm appt provisional Kdr. gem.flak-abt. 235 (still 04.45). RUDA, Dr. Alfred promo to Hptm.(d.L./Fl.) Chef Gen.Qu. 4. Abt./Gruppe III Referent C (Transp. monatliche Reserve)/Gen.St.d.Lw promo to Maj.(d.L./Fl.) Maj. d.r. with Nachschubleitstelle d.lw. in Aalborg, trf to Wehrmachtumschlagstab Aarhus. RUDAT, Horst. (DOB: in Wirtkallen). (R, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe as an officer candidate trf to LKS Regensburg-Oberertraubling began pilot training with FFS A/B Regensburg then FFS C promo to Lt became a flight instructor with FFS C 4, also receiving instrument flying instruction trf to Grosse KFS trf to 10./KG 55.

403 trf to 3./KG at LKS promo to Oblt. and attained his 100th mission Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded DKG, 3./KG 55. Fall 1942 attended a night fighting course in Wiener-Neustadt Oblt., appt Stafü 2./KG 55 (to ) /01.43 flew numerous suppy/evacuation missions to Stalingrad appt full Staka 2./KG attained his 300th mission Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 2./KG 55 for completing 315 combat missions became Staka 2./LG 1 due to unit renaming left 2./LG 1 to attend the Verbandsführerlehrgang at Tours trf to the staff of General der Kampfflieger as Verbindungsoffizier to the IX. Fl.Korps promo to Hptm in Stab/IX. Fliegerkorps became involved in the operational trials of the Mistel combinations Hptm., appt Staka Eins.St. II./KG 101 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka of the Einsatzstaffel of II./KG 101 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka of Einsatzstaffel/KG 101 (to ) damaged the landing ship HMS Nith using a Mistel weapon - hit by AA fire over the Normandy coast but was unhurt briefly Kdr. III./KG 66? Hptm., appt Kdr. II./KG 200 (to c ) Hptm., appt Staka 7. (Erg.)/KG 200 (to 00.45) flew his last mission, a Mistel attack on bridges over the Rhine. Credited with 357 combat missions during the war. Served in the postwar Bundeswehr, rising to Generalmajor in Laaber/Waldelzerberg. RUDDIES, Kurt-Dieter in V./Art.Rgt. 12 (L), promo to Oblt promo to Hptm. RUDE, Willi-Helmut Oblt. in 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 123, POW in Ju 88 A-5 shot down into the sea off North Devon while on a photo recce mission over Bristol promo to Hptm. RÜDEL, Ernst. (DOB: ). WW I veteran (Artillerie) trf to the Luftwaffe and assigned to Abt. L.P. I/RLM promo to Maj on-the-job Generalstab training (to 03.37) appt Battr.-Chef in I./Flak-Rgt appt Kdr. II./Flak-Rgt. 12 (Lankwitz) appt Kdr. II. (le.)/flak-rgt. General Göring. RÜDEL, Günther. (DOB: in Metz). (RkHS,RkkvkS). WWI served with the Artillerie. World War I: bestowed with Ritterkreuz des königslichen Hausordens von Höhenzollern mit Schwerten promo to Obstlt promo to Oberst trf to the Luftwaffe from the Army with rank of Gen.Maj. and appt Inspekteur d. Flakartillerie und des Luftschutz (L.In.13)/RLM promo to Gen.Lt promo to Gen.d.Flak appt Chef der Luftwehr und Inspekteur des Luftschutz/RLM appt Präsident der Lw.-Kommission appt Chef der Luftwehr und Inspekteur des Luftschutz/RLM (to ) appt acting Chef des Flak-Rgt. 5 (? this entry appears to be an error) concurrently Gen.d.Flak beim Ob.d.L assigned to Führerreserve OKL promo to Gen.Oberst awarded Ritterkreuz zum Kriegsverdienstkreuzes mit Schwerten retired in München. RUDEL, Hans-Ulrich. (DOB: in Konradswaldau/Silesia). (RESBgEHB, DKG) served two months in the RAD entered the Luftwaffe. basic training at Wildpark-Werder with LKS Wildpark-Werder, started flight training assigned to I./St.G. 168 at Graz-Thalerhof on completion of Luftkriegsschule trf to Aufklärerschule Hildesheim for Beobachter (observer/navigator) training promo to Lt trf to 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 121 at Prenzlau trf to Flieger-Ausb.Rgt. 43 Wien-Stammersdorf (later Crailsheim) and appt Adjutant. c trf to St.G. 2 in France promo to Oblt. c trf from Erg.St./St.G. 2 to I./St.G. 2 at Maloi/S Greece flew his first Stuka combat mission, hitting targets in the Grodno area of NE Poland as a pilot in 1./St.G. 2. c trf to III./St.G. 2 and appt Techn.Offz sunk the Russian battleship Marat with a 1000 kg bomb sunk a cruiser (needs confirmation) Oblt., awarded Ehrenpokal Oblt., III./St.G. 2, awarded DKG as the first Stuka pilot to complete 500 combat missions Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 9./St.G Oblt., appt Staka Erg.St./St.G. 2 (to 10.42) in hospital Oblt., appt Staka 1./St.G flew an astounding 17 combat missions in the Stalingrad area in a few hours of daylight in a single day Oblt., awarded Eichenlaub, Staka 1./St.G promo to Hptm. (RDA ) Hptm., appt Kdr. III./St.G. 2 (to ) reached his 1,500 combat sorties Maj., appt Kdr. III./SG 2 (to ) destroyed his 100 th tank Hptm., awarded Schwerter promo to Maj captured by Soviets but escaped Maj., awarded Brillianten, Kdr. III./SG reached 2,000 combat sorties and 301 tanks destroyed Maj., appt Kommodore SG 2 (to WIA) destroyed his 329 th tank promo to Obstlt reached 2,400 combat sorties Obstlt., awarded goldenes Eichenlaub to the RK promo to Oberst awarded Hungarian Golden Bravery Medallion shot down near Seelow (20 km W of Kustrin),, resulting in partial amputation of right leg and at approximately same time credited with 516

404 tanks destroyed returned to unit Oberst, re-appt Kommodore SG 2 (to ) surrendered to U.S. forces at Kitzingen airfield released. Credited with 2,530 combat missions over the course of the war and the destruction of 519 tanks, a battleship, cruiser and destroyer, 70 landing craft, 800 vehicles, 150 artillery and AA positions, 4 armored trains, etc. Shot down 30 times, wounded 5 times RUDEL, Wolfram. (DOB: ) Oblt. in Erg.Fliegergruppe (See), reassigned from Kriegsmarine control to Luftwaffe control. RUDEN, Dr. (med.) Friedrich. (W.B.K. Küstrin) promo to Stabsarzt (Zahnarzt) (Kr.O./San.). RUDEN, Gustav Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) in IX. Fliegerkorps area, trf to Abwehrstelle Belgien. RÜDER,? Hptm., Kdr. II./Flak-Rgt. 14. RUDER, Gustav Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), in 3./Lw.Bau-Btl. 2/XII, appt Kp.-Chef Auffanglager d. Luftflotte Maj.?, appt Kdr. Lw.-Pi.-Btl. 3. RUDHART, Dr. Hermann. (DKG) Maj.?, Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt Obstlt., appt Chef d.stabes/general der Flakwaffe u. Inspekteur der Flakartillerie (L.In.4) (to ) appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 34 (v) (to ) promo to Oberst appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 91 (to 12.42) appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 42 (mot) (to ) Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 42, trf to Flak-Ers.Abt appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 35 (mot) (to 01.44) Oberst, awarded DKG, Kdr. Flak-Rgt appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 40 (mot) (to ) appt acting Kdr. 20. Flak-Div. (to ). c appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 71 (to ) concurrently appt Flakeinsatzführer/7. Jagddivision appt acting Kdr. 17. Flak-Brig. (to 02.45). RÜDIGER, Dr. Georg Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from RLM (L.In.4) to Flak-Ers.Abt. 4 with temporary duty to in Stab/Lw.Befh. Mitte. RÜDIGER, Gerhard. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Magdeburg I) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Ln.) (RDA later advanced to ) Hptm. and Maj. beim Stabe in Stab/Ln.-Abt. 162 (2. Flak-Brig.). RÜDIGER, Heinz? (n.d.) Oblt., Kdr. Überführungskommando Sudost/XIV. Fliegerkorps. RÜDIGER, Helmuth. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RÜDIGER, Jakob. 1943? Maj., Kdr. I./TG 4. RÜDIGER, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RÜDIGER, Otto in Stab/Luftzeuggruppe Rostow, promo to Oberst. RÜDIGER, Wilhelm Hptm. (d.r./fl.), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). RÜDINGER, Dr. Paul. (n.d.) Oblt., with Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XIII. RÜDINGER, Johannes. (DOB: ) at Grosse KFS 4, promo to Obstlt in Führer- Reserve Ob.d.L. with temporary duty at FFS A/B in Führer-Reserve/Ob.d.L., ordered to Stab/Luftgaukdo. Belgien/Nordfrankreich for temporary duty Obstlt. in Führerreserve RLM/Ob.d.L., trf to Luftgaustab XXX. RÜDINGER, Paul. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). RUDISILE, Adolf. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Oblt., unhurt in crash of He 111 H-5 (GD+KG) at Vibo Valentia. RUDLOFF, Günter promo to Hptm. RUDLOFF, Hans-Werner von. (DOB: in Altenkirchen). (DKS) entered the Heer promo to Lt. WWI served in the Infanterie. Postwar, remained in the Reichsheer promo to Oblt promo to Hptm trf to the Luftwaffe from the Heer with rank of Hptm. and appt Referent in Lw.-Personalamt/RLM promo to Maj promo to Obstlt appt Kdr. Aufkl.Gr promo to Oberst appt Kdr. d.lw. (Koluft) bei 2. Armee appt Koluft/AOK 1 (to ) re-appt Koluft AOK 2 (to ) appt Amtsgruppenchef LP 2 (Wehr-Abt.) in Lw.-Personalamt/RLM (to ) promo to Gen.Maj appt Amtsgruppenchef LP (Offz.) im Lw.-Personalamt/RLM Lt., 4./JG 52 WIA - Bf 109 G-4 combat vic Warenikowskaja (?)- bailed out Lt., 4./JG 52 WIA - Bf 109 G-6 (White ) combat with Il-2, crash landed SE Warenikowskaja (?) Pl.Qu. 34 Ost/ promo to Gen.Lt appt assigned to Führerreserve OKL appt Wehrersatz- Inspekteur Magdeburg awarded DKS KIA in Calbe/Saale. [two guys mixed up?] RUDLOFF, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RUDLOFF, Willi. (DOB: ) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) trf from I./SG 152 to III./SG Hptm. in III./SG 4, MIA on his 110 th combat mission (later changed to KIA). RUDOLF, Ernst Hptm., appt (acting?) Kp.Chef Lw.-Inf.-Btl. XLI (to 01.45).

405 RUDOLF, Franz. (DOB: in Rumberg/Nordböhmen). (DKS) enthered the Austrian Armee as a reservist. WW I veteran (Infanterie) promo to Lt.d.R promo to Oblt entered into the Austrian Bundesheer attended Offizierschule at Enns (to 1925) regraded to Lt returned tothe Infanterie promo to Oblt promo to Hptm promo to Maj appt instructor at the Theresianischen Militärakademie trf to Luftwaffe from Austrian Army with a rank of Maj appt Offizier z.b.v. des RLM u. Ob.d.L (pending assignment) ordered temporary duty to Aufkl.Fliegerschule Hildesheim to train as a Beobachter (observer) (to ) trf to Stab/Aufkl.Gr. 121 (Prenzlau) and appt Staka (to ) promo to Obstlt ordered to OKW appt Chef d. Abt. Ausland II in OKW/Amtsgruppe Ausland trf into the Generalstab d.lw promo to Oberst promo to Gen.Maj became POW released in Vorchdorf near Gemünden. RUDOLF, Johann promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Bau-) Hptm. (d.r.z.v./bau) trf to 2. Kp. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 207/XII. RUDOLF, Otto. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Erfurt) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Flak) Hptm., appt Kdr. III./Fsch.Art.Rgt. 6? RUDOLPH,? Obstlt. and Staka 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr RUDOLPH, Ernst. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RUDOLPH, Fritz. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Breslau II) Hptm. (d.r./flak). RUDOLPH, Gerhard. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Liegnitz) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). RUDOLPH, Gerhard Oblt. (acting?) Staka 2/KG.z.b.V. 1. RUDOLPH, Hans-Dietrich. (DOB: in Gera) fighter instructor at JFS in JG Oblt. and Stafü 2./JG Oblt., appt Staka 2./JG 101 (to ). RUDOLPH, Heinrich Lt., I./JG Lt., I./JG 11. c Oblt., appt Staka 1./JG 11 (to ) Lt., 1./JG Oblt. and Staka 1./JG 11, KIA - Fw 190 A-6/U4 (White 11) crashed in Deutsche Bucht. Credited with 5 victories. RUDOLPH, Joachim in OKW (Abw.I), promo to Oberst (Wm.). RUDOLPH, Johannes. (DOB: ) Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) (Ln.), released from active service. RUDOLPH, Josef. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Weilheim) Hptm. (d.r./flak). RUDOLPH, Karl promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). RUDORF gen. LOHMANN, Gerhard Maj. (d.r.) assigned to Wehrmachtbefehlshaber in den Niederlanden, trf to Flieger-Ers.Btl. VI. RUDORF gen.lohmann ( or RUDORFF gen.lohmann), Dr. Gerhard Hptm., appt Leiter Ortskommandantur d.lw. II/ promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). RUDORF, Erich Oblt., appt Kp.Chef Lw.-Festungs-Btl. III (to ). RUDORFFER(RUDORFFER?), Erich. (DOB: in Zwochau/Sachsen). (RES, DKG) entered the Luftwaffe.?? trf to 2./JG 2 in the rank of Feldwebel Ofw., in I./JG promo to Lt Lt., awarded Ritterkreuz, 6./JG appt acting Staka 6./JG Oblt., appt permanent Staka 6./JG 2 (to ) promo to Oblt Lt., awarded DKG, 2./JG Oblt., appt acting Kdr. II./JG 2 (to ) WIA - no details - recovering until emergency landed - no details Hptm., appt Kdr. II./JG 2 (to ) Hptm. (Kr.O.), appt Kdr. IV./JG 54 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. II./JG 54 (to c ) Maj. and Kdr. II./JG 54, awarded the Eichenlaub on achieving 134 victories Maj., appt Kdr. I./JG 7 (to ) Maj., awarded the Schwerter to the Ritterkreuz on reaching 212 victories Maj., with II./JG 7. Credited with a total of 222 air victories in over 1,000 combat missions. Shot down 16 times. (n.d.) postwar, worked for the Kraftfahrbundesamt and then served in the Bundesluftwaffe. RÜDRICH, Walter RDA for Oblt promo to Hptm in Führer- Reserve/Ob.d.L. RUDT von COLLENBURG, Kurt Freiherr. (DOB: in Offenburg). (RkHS) entered the Heer (Inf.) promo to Lt.(RDA ) promo to Oblt promo to Hptm. World War I served in the Infanterie. (n.d.) awarded Ritterkreuz des königlichen Hausordens von Höhenzollern mit Schwerten promo to acting Maj. and released from service studied law and economics in München and Frankfurt/Main (to 1923) assigned as an Erg.-Offizier (Luftwaffe) with the rank of Maj. (RDA ) appt Offizier z.b.v. im RLM then appt RLM representative with the Bayerischen Rüstungs-Industrie Wehrwirtschafts-Inspekteur X/III,

406 Nürnberg promo to Obstlt promo to Oberst activated promo to Gen.Maj appt Rüstungs Inspekteur A/Nordfrankreich promo to Gen.Lt retired auf Schloss Bödigheim. RUEBEN, Arnold. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). RUEF, Albert. (DOB: in Freiburg/Br.) stationed in France Maj. stationed in the Luftgaukdo. B/NF area. RUEF, Hans (?) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Fliegerbildschule Hildesheim (to ) promo to Oberst. RUEF, Julius Hptm., appt Kdr. Res.Flak-Abt Maj.d.R. in Flak-Ers.Abt. 64 (Führer-Reserve), trf to Rüstungskdo. Augsburg Maj. (d.r.) in RLM (GL/A W Wi 1), trf to Flak-Ers.Abt. 12 (Führerreserve). RUEGER, Karl. (DKG) Hptm., awarded DKG Flak-Rgt. (unspecified). RUEHLMANN (RÜHLMANN?), Wilhelm Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Luftgaukdo. Norwegen to Gen.d.Dt.Lw. beim Italuft. RUES, Hans promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.) Hptm.(d.R.z.V.) in Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Charkow, trf to Feldluftmunitionslager 1/VIII. RUESS, H Oblt. in 9./KG 2, aircraft damaged by AA fire near Poix-Terron and belly-landed at Biblis. RUF, Franz. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RUF, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RUF, Rudolf Hptm. d.r. in Feld-Ausb.Rgt. d.lw. 1, trf to Pi.Btl. 18 (L) and appt provisional Kdr. RUFER, Josef Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Hannover-Langenhagen to Lg.Kdo. III/IV Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Döberitz to OKW (W.Pr./Abt.Presse). RUFF, Alfred Oberst (Erg.O.), trf from Stab/Wehr-Ers.Insp. Stuttgart to Lw.Kontroll-Insp. Bourges. RUFF, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). RÜFFER,? St.Zm., Qu 1 (Bekl.Lager) /X. Fl.Korps. RUFFER, Rudolf-Heinz Albert. (DOB: in Eisenhammer/Silesien). (R, DKG) Oblt. in Pz.Jäg.St./JG 51, trf to 8.(Pz)/Schl.G Oblt. (Tr.O.), appt Staka 8.(Pz.)/Schl.G. 1 (to c ) promo to Hptm awarded the Ehrenpokal appt Staka 14.(Pz.)/SG 9 (to c ) appt Staka 10.(Pz.)/SG 9 (to KIA) Hptm., awarded DKG, 11. (Pz)/SG Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Stafü, 10.(Pz)SG KIA in Hs 129 B-2/R2 hit by AA fire while attacking a Russian tank spearhead north-east of Lvov, hit over the Radtsiekhov- Stayanov rail line. Credited with the destruction of at least 72 Russian tanks in 300 missions. RUFFING, Wilhelm. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. München II) Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.), in IV./KG 40, appt Chef Horst-Kp./Fl.H.Kdtr. E 8/III. RÜFFLER, Erich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RÜFFLER, Helmut. (DOB: in Weissstein/Schlesien). (DKG) trf to Erg.Gr./JG entered combat with 9./JG Fw., awarded Ehrenpokal Fw., awarded DKG, I./JG Ofw., awarded Ritterkreuz, 4./JG trf to Erg.JGr. West as an instructor ( to ) trf to 4./JG underwent conversion training to Me Ofw., Staffelführer 9./JG 51. Credited with c.690 combat missions and 88 air victories in Niederkassel. RUFFMANN, Max. (W.B.K. Tilsit) promo to Maj. (z.v./flak). RUGE, Kuno promo to Maj.(Fl.) trf from Koflug 3/III (previously with Koflug 16/XI) to Luftgaukdo. XXV. RUGE, Rudolf promo to Hptm. (n.d.) Hptm., appt Staka Stabsstaffel II./TG MIA. RUGE, Walter Hptm. (d.r./fl.), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). RÜGEMER, August Obstlt., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Rgt. 4/XI (to 03.40) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Rgt. 3/VII promo to Oberst. RUGENSTEIN, Ernst Hptm. in Stab/JG promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.) with JG Maj., Major beim Stabe Stab/JG 54. Summer 1945 Maj., POW the British. RÜGER, Ernst Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 8/III promo to Obstlt with Oberbefehlshaber Süd, trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to III. Lw.-Feldkorps for temporary duty.

407 appt Kdr. der Nachschubtruppen/9. Lw.-Feld-Div Obstlt., appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 36/III (Alt-Lönnewitz). RÜGER, Karl. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Neumünster) Hptm. (Kr.O./Flak). RÜGER, Raimund. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Kempten/Allgäu) Hptm. (d.r./flak). RUGGERA, Camillo. (DOB: in Predazzo/Tirol) entered the Austrian Armee (Inf.) promo to Lt attended Kriegsschule Wien promo to Oblt. WWI served as a Generalsstabs-Offizier in the Infanterie promo to Hptm. Postwar, served as an advisor to the civil service for army matters vis à vis the Italians and Swiss (to 1921). 1920s served as an instructor in various army schools promo to Maj promo to Obstlt promo to Oberst furloughed Gen.Maj., with Bundesministerium für Landesverteidigung of the Austrian Bundesheer, later trf to the Luftwaffe (Flak) entered the German Heer promo to Gen.Maj trf to Luftwaffe from Army with rank of Gen.Maj. (no RDA) and ordered to Stab des Lw.-Gruppenkdo ordered to Stab/Luftflotte assigned RDA of ordered to Wehrwirtschaftsstab in OKW appt provisional Kommandierender Gen.u.Bef. im Luftgau II, Posen promo to Gen.Lt appt permanent Komm.Gen.u.Befh. im Luftgau II promo to Gen.d.Flak appt Wehr-Inspekteur Düsseldorf retired in Hof/Saale. RUHBRAUK, Dr. (med.) Walter. (DOB: ) Stabsarzt in the Luftflotte 2 area reported KIA this date. RUHE, Fritz promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) ordered temporary duty from Flak-Ers.Abt. 4 to Stab/Luftwaffenbefehlshaber Mitte trf permanently to Stab/Luftwaffenbefehlshaber Mitte. RUHE, Heinrich. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt promo to Hptm in Ob.d.L. pool (Sch.Etat), trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal. c appt Staka 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 121 (still 09.44) Hptm., Staka 5.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 122 (to ). RUHENSTROTH-BAUER, Dr. (med.) Gerhard. (W.B.K. Berlin VIII) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). RUHFUS, Erwin. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O.) Oblt. and Ia op 2 in Stab/14. Flak-Div. RUHIG, Eduard. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in Gen.Qu.(6.Abt.)/Genst.d.L., released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N). RÜHL, Albert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bernau bei Berlin) Hptm. (Kr.O./Ln.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.), posted to the Fallschirmjäger. RUHL, Franz. (DOB: in Regensburg). (R, DKG). c assigned to II./JG 3 on completion of training Lt., awarded DKG, 4./JG trf to Stab II./JG Lt., appt acting Staka 4./JG 3 (to illness) lost his Bf 109 G-6 vic Groningen/Holland Lt., re-appt Staka 4./JG 3 (to 11.44) Lt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Stafü 4./JG Lt., re-appt Staka 4./JG 3 (to ) MIA Bf 109 G-10 (Green 2 + -) failed to return from a mission in the Liège area, shot down by American fighters over the Schnee Eifel. Credited with over 200 combat missions and 37 air victories. RÜHL, Heinrich. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RÜHL, Hellmuth Hptm.(d.R./Fl.), trf from Abwicklungsstab Wille to Stab/Befh. Südgriechenland (to ) trf to Lehrgruppe für Nachtausbildung Prowehren (to ) trf to KG 101. RUHL, Julius Oblt. (Kr.O.) in KGr.z.b.V. 300, trf to Ob.d.L. pool (Sch.Etat) and ordered to JG 101 for temporary duty. RÜHL, Karl. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). RÜHL, Paul. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Mannheim) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Ln.). RÜHLAND, Walter promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak) Hptm., in Stab/Koflug 22/XI (as Flakbau-Offz.) Hptm. (d.r.), trf from Luftgaukdo. Belgien-Nordfrankreich to Luftgaustab Kreta. RÜHLE von LILIENSTERN, Erich Hptm.(d.R.), Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt Hptm., Kdr. Luftsperr-Abt. 102 (to ) Hptm., appt Kdr. Luftsperr-Abt in Lg.Kdo. III area, promo to Maj. (d.r./flak).

408 RÜHLE, Curt (Kurt). (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Augsburg) Hptm. d.r. in Abwicklungsstelle/Luftgaukdo. Charkow, trf to Stab/11. Lw.-Felddivision Hptm. (d.r./fl.) Maj. in Stab/Luftflotte Reich. RÜHLE, Dr. (med.) Fritz promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). RÜHLICKE, Paul. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Hagen/Westf.) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Bau) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). RÜHLMANN, Johannes Hptm.(d.R.), in 4./Flakscheinw.Abt. 308, appt Battr.-Chef in III./Flak- Rgt promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). RÜHLMANN, Wilhelm Hptm., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 8/VII Hptm., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 8/IV. RUHM, Günther Oblt., in II./SG 1 (to KIA - Fw 190 F-8 N of Bial due to AA). RUHMANN, Ernst Maj.(Erg.O.), at Reichsanstalt für Luftschutz promo to Obstlt. (Flak) Obstlt., trf from RLM to RLM pool with temporary duty to Stab/Lg.Kdo. VI (to ) trf from Ob.d.L. pool to Stab/Luftflottenkdo. 1. RÜHMEKORF, Hans in Lg.Kdo. Belgien-Nordfrankreich area, promo to Hptm.d.R. (Flak). RÜHMEKORF, Hermann. (DOB: in Mahleiten) studied law in Freiburg, München and Göttingen entered the Heer. WWI served with the Infanterie promo to Lt released from service entered the Staatsdienst promo to Regierungsrat trf to Luftwaffe from Staatsdienst with rank of Regierungsrat and appt Regierungsrat/Oberregierungsrat with Luftkreis-Kdo. II, Berlin Oberregierungsrat/Ministerialrat in RLM promo to Oberregierungsrat promo to Ministerialrat appt provisional Luftgau-Intendant VI promo to permanent Luftgau-Intendant/Luftgaukdo. VI promo to Gen.-Intendant (RDA ) appt Luftgau-Intendant VI appt Luftflotten-Intendant appt Luftflotten Intendant appt Intendant/Lw-Kdo. West appt Luftgau-Intendant XVI became POW released in Kassel. RUHNAU, Alfred?. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Königsberg/Pr.) Hptm., Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 114(v) in Tunisia? Hptm. (Kr.O./Flak). RUHNAU, Herbert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Königsberg/Pr. I) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O./Flak). RUHNKE, Hans-Joachim. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Köslin) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). RUHNKE, Dr. (med.) Leberecht. (W.B.K. Potsdam I) promo to Stabsarzt (Zahnarzt) (Kr.O./San.). RÜHRSCHNECK, Hans (Hans-Georg). (DOB: in Döbeln) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. in 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Oblt., appt Staka 1./Erg.Fernaufkl.Gr. (to ) Oblt. and pilot, awarded the Ehrenpokal. c Oblt., appt Staka 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 121 (to ). RUHS, Anton promo to Hptm. RUHSERT, Wolfgang. (DOB: ). (i.g.) entered service with the Heer (Artillerie) trf to the Luftwaffe and appt Adjutant and then Battr.-Offz. in I./Flak-Rgt appt Battr.-Chef in Flak-Rgt appt Adjutant in Stab/Flak-Rgt trf to Stab/Luftkreiskdo. IV (Münster) appt Battr.-Chef in I./Flak-Rgt trf to Flak-Abt. 88 (mot) (Legion Condor) appt Ia in Stab/LV-Kdo. 1 (Berlin) appt Ia/Luftgaukdo. III appt Ia in Stab/LV-Kdo Hptm., appt Ia op 2/I. Flakkorps appt Ia op 2 in Stab/LV-Kdo. III/IV appt Ia op in Stab/Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte trf into the Generalstab d.lw. (did not attend the Luftkriegsakademie) appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt appt O.Qu. in Stab/Lw.-Befehlshaber Mitte promo to Obstlt. c appt O.Qu. in Stab/Lw.-Kdo. Südost Oberst, appt Chef des Organisationsablt.(2.Abt.)/Gen.St.d.Lw. (to c ). RUHWEDEL, Helmut Oblt.(d.R./Flak), trf from the Heer to the Luftwaffe. RULAND, Georg Oblt., trf from Aufkl.St.(F) 88 to Aufkl.Gr MIA - Bf 109 F-2 (Yellow 1) but returned Oblt. in 3./JG 54, KIA hit by return fire from an aircraft over the Mal. Ovsishchi area. Credited with 5 victories. RULAND, Dr. (med.) Hermann promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). RULAND, Otto Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) with Luftpark 1/XIII, trf to Luftgaukdo. Norwegen for further assignment. RULFF, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.).

409 RUMBAUM, Dr.?. (n.d.) meteorological Officer KG 51. RUMETSCH, Johann (Hans). (DKG) entered service with the Luftwaffe trf to Flieger-Ers.Abt. 13 (Weimar-Nohra (to ) trf to 3./Aufkl.Gr trf to 4. (F)/Aufkl.Gr trf to Stab/Gen.d.Lw. beim Ob.d.H Oblt. and Beobachter (observer), appt Staka Nachtaufkl.St. 3 (to ) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal promo to Hptm Hptm., awarded DKG, 3.(F)/Nacht-Aufkl. St Hptm., MIA in Do 217 that failed to return from a recce mission in the Velikiye Luki Toropets Lake Ilmen area. RÜMMELIN, Willy. (DOB: in Stuttgart) in 2./NSGr Techn.Offz. Nahaufklärungsstaffel Kroatien Oblt. and Stafü Verb.St. 58 (Zagreb). RUMMELSBERGER, Hermann. (DOB: ) Oblt. (Flak) at LKS promo to Hptm. RUMMELSPACHER, Paul Hptm. (d.r./fl.), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). RUMMENHOLL, Otto. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Iserlohn) Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Luftgaukolonnenführer I to Luftgaukdo. Rostow (rescinded) Maj., in Stab/Koflug 4/I (to 1944) Hptm. (d.r./flak). RUMMETSCH, Hans. (DKG) Hptm., 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. Nacht, awarded the DKG. RÜMMLER,? Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) with (Chef?) 2. Flugh.Betr.Kp./ZG 52. RUMMLER, Günter in Sturm-Rgt., POW (captured by British troops) promo to Oblt. effective this date. RUMP, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RUMP, Wilhelm Hptm.(z.V.), appt Kp.-Chef Nachschub-Kp.d.Lw. 3/VII Hptm.(z.V.), Kp.-Chef Nachschub-Kp.d.Lw. 3/VII, trf to Stab/Feldluftzeuggruppe Westfrankreich. RUMPCZIK, Franz. (DOB: in Oberhausen). (n.d.) Lt., Offz.z.b.V. 3./Erg.JGr. Ost with 11./Erg.JG 1. RUMPEL, Theodor. (DOB: ) Maj., trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. Schwerin to RLM (5.Abt.) (f.n. not given and rank given as Obstlt.) appt Kdr. Kriegsgefangenen-Dulag Oberursel (to 11.41) promo to Obstlt Obstlt., temporary duty from Ob.d.L. pool to FFS A/B 72 (to ) assigned temporary duty to FFS A/B Obstlt., appt provisional Kdr. FFS A/B 1 (to ) named from provisional to permanent Kdr. FFS A/B 1. c concurrently appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 46/III (to ) concurrently appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. A(o) 10/VIII (Görlitz) promo to Oberst. RUMPELHARDT, Fritz (Friedrich). (DOB: in Nordhalden near Konstanz). (R, DKG) entered the RAD entered the Luftwaffe began radio operator training at the 1. Luftflotten- Nachrichtenschule. (n.d.) attended BFS 4. (n.d.) attended Zerstörerschule Wunstorf. (n.d.) attended NJ- Schule Schleissheim. (n.d.) assigned to Wolfgang Schnaufer Uffz. Bordfunker, assigned to NJG 1 (5. Staffel, then 12. Staffel). (n.d.) trf to Stab/NJG promo to Lt awarded the Ehrenpokal awarded the Ritterkreuz Fw. Bordfunker, awarded the DKG Funknachrichten Offizier Stab/NJG Lt., recommended for the Eichenlaub award, but the war ended before action could be taken. Credited with c.130 combat missions and participation in c.100 air victories. Postwar he became an agricultural manager. Until his retirement, held the position: Regierungs- Landwirtschaftsdirektor beim Landwirtschaftsamt in Offenburg in Kehl. RUMPF, Alfred promo to Hptm Hptm. in 1./Kü.Fl.Gr. 506, MIA - in Ju 88 A-4 (S4+AH) that failed to return from a raid on Hull. RUMPF, Erich. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Potsdam II) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). RUMPF, Friedrich-Karl with 1./JG appt acting Staka 1./JG Staka 2./JG Oblt., appt Ia/Jagdfliegerführer Norwegen (to ) Oblt., Geschw.Adj., JG 1 (to at least ) in Stab/Jagdfliegerführer Norwegen, promo to Hptm. Credited with one victory. RUMPF, Dr. Herbert. (DOB: in Uthleben) Maj. KIA - He 111 crashed near Churchtown, near Carusore, County Wexford. Buried at Glencree, Wiklow/Ireland. RUMPFHUBER, Dr. Rudolf promo to Stabsarzt (d.r.) (Zahnarzt). RUNDE, Eugen Maj., appt Kdr. I./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. 3 (to 10.39) promo to Oberst (Ln.). RUNDE, Friedrich-Karl Oblt., appt Staka 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 124 (to ) Oblt., appt Staka 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr Oblt. in 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 14, POW from Bf 110 C-5 (5F+CM) shot down by 238 Sqdn. Hurricanes over Goodwood Home Farm near Chichester/UK promo to Hptm.

410 RUNDE, Rudolf Obstlt. (z.d.) in Stab/Luftzeuggruppe 1, promo to Oberst (z.d.) released from service. RUNDSHAGEN, Franz promo to Maj.(W) d.r appt provisional Kdr. Flakscheinwerfer-Abt. 199 (still 04.45). RUNG, Karl Lt., 2./JG Lt., 2./JG 52 unhurt - Bf 109 F-2 (KD+YR) shot down, ditched 90 km W of Texel with 2./JG Lt., 2./JG Lt., Staka 2./JG 52 (to ) Lt., 2./JG 52. Survived the war. Credited with 4 victories. RUNGALDIER, Dr. Randolf. (DOB: in Wien). (n.d.) Maj. stationed in Palermo and Firenze (Florence). RUNGE, Adolf. (DOB: ) Oblt. in KG 40, KIA. Credited with one victory. RUNGE, August (Friedrich-August). (DOB: ). (DKG) Obstlt., Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 49 (still 01.42) Obstlt., appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 39 (to 11.42) appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 45 (mot) (to ) promo to Oberst trf to I. Flakkorps for further assignment appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 99 (to 05.45) Oberst, awarded DKG, Kdr. Flak-Rgt. 99. RUNGE, August. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). RUNGE, Dr. Fritz Hptm., appt Kdt. Fl.Pl.Kdo. C 25/XII (to ) Hptm.(z.V.), trf to Koflug 8/XII and appt Ib. RUNGE, Hans. (DOB: ) Maj.(Erg.O.), with Koflug 5/III (previously with Fl.H.Kdtr. Jüterbog-Damm), trf to Führerreserve Ob.d.L. and ordered to Kriegswissenschaftlichen Abt. d.lw. for temporary duty (to ) permanently trf to Kriegswissenschaftlichen Abt. d.lw promo to Obstlt. RUNGE, Helmut in Flakscheinw.Abt. 180, promo to Hptm. RUNGE, Herbert. (DOB: ) Oblt. (Kr.O.) in Feld-Rgt. d.lw. 3, promo to Hptm. RUNGE, Max. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Stettin) Hptm.(Kr.O./Ln.), trf from 17./Luftgau- Nachr.Rgt. Norwegen to Ln.-Kp./14. Lw.-Felddivision Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.), posted to the Fallschirmjäger. RUNGE, Otto Hptm. d.r. in Schiffs-Flak-Ers.Battr. Kiel-Holtenau (Führerreserve), trf to FAS II trf to Luftflottenkdo. 3 for further assignment Hptm.(d.R.), Battr.-Chef 1./Flak- Abt. 960 (E.Tr.), trf to 11. Flakdiv. RUNGE, Richard. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Köslin) Hptm. (d.r./ln.). RUNGE, Wilhelm promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.). RÜNGER, Hans Maj., appt Kdr. III./2. Lw.-Felddivision Obstlt. (z.v.), trf from Feld-Ers.Btl. d.lw. Nr. 1 to 10. Lw.-Felddivision. c Obstlt., appt Kdr. IV./Fl.Rgt. 90 (to WIA). RUNGS, Gerhardt promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak). RÜNGSDORF, Siegfried. (DOB: in Güben?) trf to 2. Batterie/I./Flak-Rgt. 111 (to ) trf to Stab/Flak-Abt. I/111 (to ) trf to 3. Batterie/Res.Flak-Abt. 901 (to ) promo to Oblt. d.r trf to 2./Res Flak-Abt. 127 (to ) trf to III.Art.Rgt. 14 (L) (to ). (n.d.) promo to Hptm.d.R trf to 2./Flak-Rgt. 15(mot) (to ). RUNKEL, Curt with Feldbekleidungsamt d.lw. Wien, promo to Oberst with Feldbekleidungsamt d.lw. 1/XVII, ordered to RLM (LD/V 2) for temporary duty (to ). RUNKEL, Dr. (med.) Hans promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). RUNKEL, Heinz in Flakkolonne II./Flak-Rgt. 25. promo to Hptm. POW (n.d.). RUNKEL, Peter. (DOB: ) Oblt., in I./KG Hptm., Stab/KG 1 MIA - vic Ilmensee promo to Hptm. RUNKEL, Roland Hptm. (d.r./fl.), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). RUNKEL, Wilhelm Flieger-Ingenieur and Abt.-Führer with Werft-Abt. Gardermoen (Norway). RUNNE, Dr. Friedrich. (DOB: ) Oberfeldarzt, Kdr. Lw.-Sanitäts-Abt./2. Fliegerdivision trf to San.Versuchs- und Lehr-Abt. d.lw. Jüterbog. RUNO, Friedrich promo to Maj.(Fl.) Maj.(W), in RLM (LM-Inspizient), appt Führer Luftminen-Zug d.lw. 3 (to ) Maj.(W), trf to Feldluftpark 5/III. RUNZE, Ernst. (DOB: in Greifswald) Oblt., trf from II./KG.z.b.V. 1 to KGr.z.b.V Oblt. in III./NJG Oblt., in 6./NJG 1 (to 04/ KIA - Bf 110 G-4 (G9+BN) shot down by Mosquito night fighter of 85 Sqdn. and crashed near kilometer stone 712 on the Rhine; only his cap was found by a fisherman). 02/ Oblt., 6./NJG KIA - Bf 110 shot down by a

411 night fighter vic Urdenbach. Credited with one night victory. [RUNZEL (RUNZE?), Ernst. and RUNZE, Ernst. merged] RUNZLER, Gustav in RLM (L Flak), promo to Oberst in RLM (L Flak), trf to Flak- Ers.Abt. 12. RUOF, Friedrich. (W.B.K. Hamburg I) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Ln.) Hptm. and Zugführer in 22.(mittl.Flugm.Leit-Kp.)/Ln.-Rgt RÜPING, Karl-Emil Lt. in 8./JG 3 MIA - Bf 109 F-4 (Black 2) at Uta during a ferry flight, cause unknown, but returned Oblt., in Stab III./JG 3 ( WIA). RUPKE, Alfred appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 14/VI Obstlt., Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E 19/VI Obstlt./Oberst, appt Kdt. Fl.H.Kdtr. E(v) 210/I. RUPKE, Axel Obstlt.(Erg.O.), trf from RLM (LB) to RLM pool with temporary duty to Feldausb.Rgt. d.lw. Nr. 5 (to ) in Ob.d.L. pool, ordered temporary duty to Feld-Rgt. d.lw ordered to Feld-Ers.Btl. d.lw. 1 for temporary duty trf to Feldluftgaukdo. XXVI for further assignment promo to Oberst. RUPLER, Erich Hptm., trf from Stab/Flak-Abt. 705 to Flaksondergerätewerkstatt B (mot) 5/XII. RUPP, Alfred. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Sankt Wendel) Hptm. (Kr.O./Flak) in Flak- Ers.Abt. 95 (Führer-Reserve), trf to Höh.Kdr.d.Flakartillerieschulen for further assignment. RUPP, Ernst Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), in 3./Lw.Bau-Btl. 9/XVII trf from Lw.Befestigungsstab 7/XII to Lw.Befestigungsstab 12/XII. RUPP, Friedrich. (DOB: in Freiburg/Breisgau). (R, DKG) Aufklärungsflieger with 1. (H)/Aufkl.Gr. 31 (to at least 06.40) training as a fighter pilot. c assigned to 7./JG 54 and/or 9./JG 54 after transferring to the Jagdwaffe Lt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., appt Staka 7./JG 54 (to ) unhurt? - Bf 109 G-2 (White 7) damaged by a P-39 vic Beresnonuessa Lt., awarded the DKG Lt., awarded the Ritterkreuz Lt. and acting Staka 7./JG 54 KIA in Bf 109 G-4 (White 2 +I) that crashed into the North Sea following an engagement with a B-17 bomber formation SW of Helgoland. Mid remains washed ashore vic Cuxhaven Buried. Credited with 52 air victories. RUPP, Karl Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from FFS A/B 43 to Ob.d.L. pool. RUPP, Walter. (DOB: ) Lt., 1./JG in 1./JG 53 lost Bf 109 E (White 13) uninjured - shot down by French Curtiss 36s between Wiesbaden and Erbenheim Lt., 1./JG 53 WIA mid-air collision, crashed S of Grevenmacher (Bf 109 E-4) Oblt., in 1./JG 53, appt Staka 3./JG 53 (to ) Lt., 3./JG Oblt., 3./JG POW Bf 109 E-4/B (Yellow 1) shot up by a Spitfire and belly-landed at Manston promo to Hptm. Survived the war. Credited with 3 victories. RUPPEL,? Hptm. (d.r.z.v.) in Stab/3. Jagddivision Maj. in Stab/Jagdabschnittsführer Mittelrhein. RÜPPEL, Bernhard at BFS 7, promo to Hptm RUPPEL, Gustav RDA for Oblt at FFS A/B promo to Hptm. RUPPEL, Dr. (med.) Herbert. (DOB: ) entered active military service promo to Oberfeldarzt Oberfeldarzt with Stab/stellv.Gen.Kdo. XXI. Armeekorps, appt Chefarzt/Lw.-Lazarett Andernach trf to Wehrmacht-Fürsorge- und Versorgungsamt Münster. RUPPEL, Waldemar. (DOB: in Hannover) stationed at Beauvais. Last rank: Hptm. RUPPERT, Franz Waldemar. (DOB: ) Hptm., appt Staka 10./KG 30 (to 04.42) promo to Hptm promo to Maj. RUPPERT, Fritz Oblt., appt Offz.beim Stabe of 20. Flak-Div. (to 05.43). RUPPERT, Hermann. (DOB: in Irbit/Russia). (R). (n.d.) with St.G Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz after completion of more than 400 combat missions, Staka 6./St.G. 77. c Oblt., Staka 6./St.G KIA shot down by fighters and crashed E of Golubovka, about 90 km W of Stalino. Credited with over 400 missions. RUPPERT, Kurt. (DOB: ). (DKG) Lt., with 3./JG Oblt./Hptm., appt Staka 9./JG 26 (to ) Oblt., awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt., awarded DKG, 9./JG Oblt., 9./JG re-appt Staka 9./JG Hptm., 9./JG ( ?) Hptm., appt Kdr. III./JG 26 (to ) KIA in Bf 109 G-6 (< + I) shot down by return fire from a B-17 over the Neumünster area and crashed near Wasbeck, after bailing out, his parachute harness ripped and he fell to his death. Credited with 21 victories.

412 RUPPERT, Walter. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm promo to Maj. RUPPERT, Walter Hptm., appt Kp.-Chef 2. Flugh.Betr.Kp./KG 254, then KG 155, then KG 55 (to ). RUPPRATH, Ferdinand. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Bochum) Hptm. (d.r./flak). RUPPRECHT,? Obstlt., Chef Gen.Qu./4. Abt./Gruppe III (Transportwesen)/Gen.St.d.Lw. RUPPRECHT, Dr. (med.) Georg. (W.B.K. Baden) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). RUPPRECHT, Hans-Werner. (DOB: in Berlin-Charlottenburg) Hptm., II./NJG Hptm., appt Staka 5./NJG 1 (to 27/ KIA ). 27/ Hptm., II./NJG 1 KIA Bf 110 G-4 believed hit by 605 Sqdn. Mosquito, crashed 1 km west of Abbensen/20 km NE of Wunstorf). Other sources state that he was shot down by a Mosquito of 605 Sqdn. 1 km W of Abbensen, 20 km NE of Wunstorf. Buried at Zäckerick. Credited with one victory. RUPPRECHT, Johannes promo to Maj.(d.R./Fl.). RUPPRECHT, Karl. (DOB: in Augsburg) Oblt., pilot and navigation officer in II./ZG Nav.Offz. in II./ZG Oblt., trf to II./JG 6. RUPPRECHT, Karl Oblt.(Kr.O./Fl.), trf from FFS C 13 to FFS C 15. RUPPRECHT, Ludwig promo to Hptm.(d.R.z.V./Fl.). RUPRECHT, Fritz. (DOB: ) Maj., appt Nafü/Luftgaustab z.b.v. 4 (to ). c Maj., appt Kdr. I./Ln.-Rgt Maj.(Erg.O.), Kdr. I./Ln.Rgt. 35, appt Kdr. I./Lg.Nachr.Rgt. Holland promo to Obstlt.(Ln.). RUSCH, Fritz Oblt.(Kr.O.), trf from FFS C 13 to KGr.z.b.V RUSCH, Kurt. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm. (Kr.O.) (Ln.) in Ln.-Stelle Fl.H.Kdtr. 107/XI, released from active military service and re-employed as a Luftwaffe technische Beamte (N). RUSCHE, Berndt. (DOB: ) Lt., 4./KG 27 POW - He 111 H-3 (1G+BM) hit by AA during a raid on Bristol - force-landed between Avonmouth and St.George's Warf, Portbury was POW in the UK until this date then... unstated! promo to Hptm. RUSCHE, Hermann in Stab/Luftgaukdo. VI, promo to Hptm. RUSCHE, Rudolf promo to Maj.(Wm.) Maj.(Erg.O.), trf from Kdo.Rüstungsbereich Coburg to Wehrbezirkskdo. Auerbach trf from Wehrbezirkskdo. Auerbach to Wehrbezirkskdo. Teplitz-Schönau. RUSCHEN, Helmut. (DOB: ) with LKS 1 and FFS C 4 (to 11.39) trf to 2./JG trf to JFS 2 (to 05.40) trf to Erg.JGr. West Lt.?, appt Staka 2.(Schul-)/Erg.Gr. JG 51 (to 05.41) Lt., with 6./JG WIA - Bf 109 F-2 shot down by Pe-2s, force-landed at Bobruisk trf to Erg.JG trf to Erg.JGr. West Techn.Offz. IV./JG pilot in 11./JG trf to JG in 5./JG in 1./NJG now in 6./JG in 4./JG Oblt., 4./JG now in 7./JG trf to 6./JG 52 (?) (to 05.45). Credited with 3? victories. RUSCHER,?. (n.d.) Oblt., Leiter Aussenstelle Athen d.feld-fas (Süd) 21. RUSCHER, Hartmann. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Berlin V) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.) ordered temporary duty from Fl.H.Kdtr. Neubrandenburg to Flugleitschule d.lw. in Schönwalde. RÜSCHHOFF, Heinrich. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.). RUSCHKE, Franz Hptm.(d.L.), trf from Fl.H.Kdtr. 121/XI (See) to Koflug 5/XII (to ) trf to Fl.Ers.Btl. XII. RUSCHKE, Paul. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Münster/Westf.) Hptm. (Kr.O./Fl.). RUSER, Willi (Wilhelm). (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. in Nachtaufkl.St. 2, MIA in Do 17 Z that failed to return from a recce mission east of Smolensk Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal. RÜSING, Dr. (med.) Theodor promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O.). RÜSKAMP, Ernst Hptm.(d.R./Flak), trf from FAS 5 to Lg.Kdo. Holland area promo to Maj.(d.R./Flak). RUSLAUB-ANDRESEN, Hans promo to Oberst (Wm.) Oberst, trf from RLM (L.In.9) to Ob.d.L. pool with temporary duty to in Wehr-Ers.Insp. Berlin appt Kdr. Wehrbezirk Lübeck. RUSS, Egon Lt. in Frontflieger-Sammelgruppe, trf to IV./KG in KG 3, promo to Oblt. (Tr.O.). RUSS, Walter promo to Hptm.(d.R./Flak).

413 RUSS, Dr. S Reg. Rat. A. Kr. in Wekusta 26, KIA - shot down by Spitfires of 152 Sqdn. and crashed into the sea SW of the Shambles, Portland, Dorset. RUSS, Dr. Walter Oblt., appt Offz. beim Stabe with 20. Flak-Div. (to 05.43). RUSSDORF, Robert von Maj., trf from Fl.Ers.Btl. VI (previously with Luftpark 1/VI) to Feldluftpark 1/I promo to Obstlt trf to Luftpark 2/XI with Luftpark 2/XI, trf to Luftpark 2/XVII. RUSSEL,? Oblt. in 4.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 14, KIA in Bf 110 C-5 that failed to return from a recce mission over England. RÜSSELL (RUSSEL), Herbert. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt Oblt. and Ia op 2 in Stab/22. Flak-Div promo to Hptm. RUSSELL, Enno Oblt., appt Führer Erg.Kette/KGr. 100 (to ), then Staka Erg.St./KGr. 100 (to ), then Staka Erg.St./KG 100 (to ), then Kdr. IV./KG 100 (to ) promo to Hptm promo to Maj. RUST, Friedrich with Luftflottenkdo. 1, promo to Hptm. RUST, Günther Hptm., appt (acting?) Kdr. Lw.-Festungs-Btl. XXIX (to ). [ this is probably one of the other Gunther Rust's] RUST, Günther promo to Hptm promo to Maj. with RDA of RUST, Günther appt Techn.Offz. of 3./KG Hptm., appt Techn. Offz. of I./KG 27 (to ). RUST, Hans. (DOB: 1902) Regierungs-Oberinspektor (Oblt.) and meteorologist in Stab/Aufkl.Gr RUST, Hans-Joachim. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm.(d.R./Fl.) trf from Gen.d.Dt.Lw. bei Italuft to Sonderstab R trf from Flieger-Ers.Btl. III to Stab/Gen.d.Dt.Lw. beim Italuft. RUST, Dr. (med.) Wilhelm. (W.B.K. Berlin X) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). RÜSTEMEYER,? Hptm., Wekusta 5 passenger aboard 4./KGr.z.b.V. 108 unhurt? - Ju 52 (7U+LM) suffered involuntary ground contact soon after take-off from Kemi during a snow storm - force landed. RUSTEMEYER, Ludwig. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Iserlohn) Hptm. (d.r./ln.) in Stab II./Luftgau-Nachr.Rgt. 25, appt Kdr. II./Ln.-Rgt. 25 (to ). RÜSTER, Adolf. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RUSTIGE, Otto. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt. (Kr.O./Flak). RÜTER, Dr. (med.) Bodo. (W.B.K. Herne) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). RÜTER, Dr. (med.) Emil. (DOB: ) entered active military service promo to Oberstarzt Oberstarzt and Leiter Flieger-Hauptüberprüfungsstelle Stuttgart appt Chefarzt Lw.-Lazarett 1/XII (Andernach). RÜTER, Wolfgang. (DOB: in Halberstadt) entered the Heer (Art.) promo to Lt. (RDA ). WWI served with the Artillerie promo to Oblt. Postwar stayed in the Reichsheer, serving in the Artillerie promo to Hptm promo to Maj trf to Luftwaffe from Army with a rank of Maj. and appt Kdr. Flak-Abt. Stettin re-appt Kdr. I./Flak- Rgt promo to Obstlt ordered to the Legion Condor for service in Spain appt Kdr. Flak-Rgt promo to Oberst without RDA RDA assigned appt Kdr. Flakgruppen Frankfurt/Main, Darmstadt later Mainz promo to Gen.Maj appt stellvertretender (deputy) Kdr. des Luft-Verteidigungs-Kdo. 3, Hamburg (or Hannover) appt Kdr. d. Luft-Verteidigung-Kdo. 6, Brüssel appt Kdr. der Reichanstalt für Luftschutz appt Höherer Kolonenführer/Luftflotte appt Kdr. Flak-Brigade XIV (Norwegen) assigned to Führerreserve OKL court-martialed and sentenced to loss of rank and 3 years imprisonment for wanton removal or protection of another from military service, reckless and negligent disobedience, and for unauthorized hunting practices KIA as a Volkssturm-Mann near Strehla/Elbe. RÜTER, Wolfgang. (DOB: ) promo to Oblt Oblt. in Erg.Fliegergruppe (See), trf from Kriegsmarine control to Luftwaffe control promo to Hptm. RÜTGERS, Carl Maj., appt Kdr. IV./KG 254 then II./KG 254 (to ) Obstlt., appt Kdr. FFS C 1 (to ) promo to Oberst Oberst, in XIII. Fliegerkorps, appt Kdr. Jäger-Rgt. 17 (L).

414 RUTHARDT (RUTHHARDT), Ing. Max Maj.(z.V.), Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 15/XIII, appt provisional Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Rgt. 2/XII promo to Obstlt.(z.V.) trf to Schule der Luftwaffenbautruppe Eefde in Lw.-Bau-Ers.Rgt. XIII, appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Rgt. 1/VII. RUTHE, Heinz. (DOB: ). (DKG) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.) Hptm., I./Fsch.Jg.Rgt. 11 awarded the DKG. RUTHE, Wilhelm with Luftwaffen-Kontrollinspektion, promo to Maj.(d.L./Fl.). RUTHE, Willy Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Fl.Ers-Btl. XII to Stab/Koflug 5/XII (Abt. Ic) Hptm. in Abt. II B-1 in Stab/Luftflotte Reich. RUTHENBERG, Erich Maj., Kdr. schw.flak-abt. 212 (to c.10.44) promo to Obstlt.d.R Obstlt., appt Kdr. Heimat-Flak-Abt. 59/VIII (to ). RUTHENBERG, Werner Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Luftsperr-Abt. 202 to Luftsperr-Abt. 102 as Battr.- Chef. RÜTHER, Adolf. (DOB: ) promo to Hptm. (Kr.O.). RÜTHER, Dr.? Ob.Arzt, Stab/Fsch.-San.-Abt. 7. RUTHERS, Friedrich Oblt. acting Staka 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 121 (to 05.42) shot down by 260 Sqdn. P-40 near Burg-el-Arab - became POW. RUTHS,? Hptm. and Kp.-Chef Nachschub-Kp. d.lw. 15/VI. RUTHS, Albert. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Küstrin) Hptm. (d.r./flak). RÜTING, Werner Oblt.(Tr.O.), in Stab/Flak-Abt RUTISHAUSER, Joachim Lt., appt Nachr.Offz. in Stab/JG 5 (to KIA). RUTKOWSKI, Friedrich (Fritz). (DOB: ). (DKG) in 2./Aufkl.Gr. 21 WIA Lt., in 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr RDA for Oblt. (Kr.O./Fl.) Oblt. and Beobachter, awarded the Ehrenpokal Oblt. in 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 21, awarded the DKG. RUTKOWSKI, Dr. (med.) Hans. (W.B.K. Berlin VI) promo to Stabsarzt (Zahnarzt) (Kr.O./San.) Stabsarzt, in IVb/6. Fsch.Jg.Div. RUTSCH,?. (DKG) Oblt., awarded DKG, 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 21. RUTSCH, Gerhard. (n.d.) Oblt., with J/88 of the Condor Legion in Spain Oblt. in Stab I./JG 52, appt Staka 3./JG 27 (to ) Oblt., in I./JG promo to Hptm.? RUTSCH, Gerhard promo to Hptm Hptm., appt provisional Kdr. le.flak-abt Hptm.(Tr.O./Flak), named from provisional to permanent Kdr. le.flak-abt Hptm. (f.n. not give and l.n. as RÜTSCH), Kdr. le.flak-abt Hptm., appt Kdr. I./Flak-Rgt. 27. RUTSCHOW, Walter Hptm.(Kr.O.) (RDA ), trf from BFS 3 to Fluglehrerschule d.lw. RÜTTGER, Karl. (DOB: ). (DKG) Fw., 3./JG Fw., 3./JG Ofw., 3./JG Ofw., 3./JG Ofw., awarded the Ehrenpokal Lt., 3./JG Lt., appt acting Staka 3./JG 52 (to ) Lt., 3./JG 52 POW Bf 109 F-4/R1 (Yellow 1) belly-landed near Kruty, 110 km NE of Kiev, due to engine trouble and taken prisoner Lt., awarded DKG, I./JG 52. Credited with 39 victories. RÜTTINGER, Otto Lt., 3./Schl.G. 1 WIA - Fw 190 A-5 hit by AA in the engine, crashed in Pl.Qu in Schl.G. 1, promo to Oblt. RUTTNER, Robert Flieger-Oberingenieur and Führer Werft-Abt. Brünn. RÜTZ, Alfred. (DOB: ) in Stab d.i./pz.gren.rgt. 2 d.div. Hermann Göring, promo to Oblt. (with RDA from ). RUTZ, Edmund Obstlt.?, appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Ers.Btl. VII. RUTZ, Hermann. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Köslin) promo to Hptm.(Kr.O./Fl.). RUTZ, Dr. Othmar Obstlt., Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Btl. 1/VII. RUTZ, Dr. Werner (rank?), Divisionsarzt/9. Flak-Div. (to ). RUTZEN, Erich Maj.(Erg.O.), with Wehrwirtschaftstelle Düsseldorf with Kdo.d.Rüstungsbereich Düsseldorf, promo to Obstlt.(Wm.). RUWE, Paul. (DOB: ). (W.B.K. Osnabrück) Hptm.(d.R.), in Flakbaustab 7/XII, appt Leiter Flakbaustab 6/XII trf to Flakbaustab 3/VII with Lw.-Befestigungsabschnitt 4/VII Hptm. (d.r./flak). RÜXLEBEN, Hans, Freiherr von. (DOB: ) RDA for Oblt.d.R Oblt. and Beobachter in 2.(H)/Aufkl.Gr. 14. RUZGYS, Antanas. (DOB: ). (n.d.) Hptm. - [Lithuanian national in Luftwaffe service]. RYBKA, Hans. (DKG) promo to Hptm trf from LKS 3 to IV./KG Hptm., appt Staka 5./KG 55 ( ) Hptm., awarded DKG, 5./KG 55.

415 RYDZY, Werner. (W.B.K. Berlin V) promo to Stabsarzt (Kr.O./San.). RYHINER(RYHNER?), Theodor Maj., appt Kdr. Lw.-Bau-Rgt. 7/XI. (n.d.) Obstlt., Stabsoffizier d.lw.-bautruppe bei OT-Einsatzgruppe Deutschland III/Hansa (Essen-Heidhausen) Oberst, Stabsoffizier d.lw.-bautruppe bei OT-Einsatzgruppe Deutschland III/Hansa (Twedt bei Flensburg). RYPCZYNSKI, Bruno. (DOB: ) Hptm.(d.R.), trf from Nachschub-Kp.d.Lw. 11/XI to Lg.Nachr.Rgt released from active service. RYSAVY, Martin. (DOB: ) Lt., in 2./JG Oblt., 2./JG Oblt., appt Staka 2./JG 26 (to ) Oblt., 2./JG 26 KIA Bf 109 E-7 accidentally shot down by German naval Flak E of Calais while flying convoy escort and crashed in flames on the beach east of Calais. Credited with 8 victories over 177 missions. RZECZIZKY, Walter in Luftflotte 1 area, proposed for promo to Maj.(d.R.z.V.) (Flak) in le.flak-abt. 92, trf to Flak-Ers.Abt. 92 (Führerreserve) trf to Nachschubkolonnen- Abt./VIII. Fliegerkorps. RZESACZ, Ernst Hptm., appt Kdr. Luftschutzschule d.lw. (to 01.44) promo to Maj. (z.v./flak) appt Kdr. Luftschutz-Ers.Abt. 2 (to 05.45). [confused with or same as ROST, Fritz?]. RZEZACZ, Paul Hptm. (d.r./ln.), released from the Offizierkorps d.lw. (retired?). RZIHA, Oskar Hptm.(d.R.z.V.), trf from Flak-Ers.Abt. 38 to Luftwaffenbefehlshaber Mitte.