Egon Stoll-Berberich (17 June 1913 – 2 May 1973) was a German pilot of the Luftwaffe during World War II.[1] He flew 734 combat missions, during which he destroyed more than 50 enemy tanks (46 according to some sources),[1][2] seven bridges over the Desna, Dnieper, and Tim rivers, and two armored trains, in a career that spanned both the Western and Eastern theaters of the war, including the Mediterranean theater.[3] For his actions, he was decorated with several awards, including the German Cross in Gold and the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, both for acts of bravery.[3]
Egon Stoll-Berberich | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 17, 1913 |
| Died | May 2, 1973 (aged 59) |
| Occupation | Pilot of the Luftwaffe |
Later, after leaving the armed forces with the rank of Hauptmann (Captain), he joined the post-war Bundeswehr, where he reached the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "Luftwaffe Officer Career Summaries" (PDF). April 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 December 2016. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
- ^ "Stoll-Berberich, Egon". www.luftwaffe39-45.historia.nom.br. Archived from the original on 18 January 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
- ^ a b c "Stoll-Berberich, Egon "Stuka-Egon" - TracesOfWar.com". www.tracesofwar.com. Archived from the original on 30 September 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
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