An Obergefreiter and Bordfunker [wireless operator] with 6 Staffel Zerstörergeschwader 2, he died when his aircraft (Bf110D; wn:3629; A2+KL) was shot down, possibly by Flight Sergeant Jack Steere of 72 Squadron RAF, and crashed at Venson Farm, Eastry, Sandwich Kent. The Flugzeugführer [pilot] Feldwebel Lorenz Beil was also killed.
Originally buried in Grave 3, Plot P.A. in Aylesham Cemetery, Kent.
For details regarding the unidentified serviceman mentioned on the headstone click HERE.
Originally buried in Grave 3, Plot P.A. in Aylesham Cemetery, Kent.
For details regarding the unidentified serviceman mentioned on the headstone click HERE.
An Obergefreiter and Bordfunker [wireless operator] with 6 Staffel Zerstörergeschwader 2, he died when his aircraft (Bf110D; wn:3629; A2+KL) was shot down, possibly by Flight Sergeant Jack Steere of 72 Squadron RAF, and crashed at Venson Farm, Eastry, Sandwich Kent. The Flugzeugführer [pilot] Feldwebel Lorenz Beil was also killed.
Originally buried in Grave 3, Plot P.A. in Aylesham Cemetery, Kent.
For details regarding the unidentified serviceman mentioned on the headstone click HERE.
Originally buried in Grave 3, Plot P.A. in Aylesham Cemetery, Kent.
For details regarding the unidentified serviceman mentioned on the headstone click HERE.
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