Description
This is an incredible Wehrpass to an experienced Pilot.
Issued to Hans Gänshirt, from Lörrach Germany.
He Served from 2.193 till 10.1943 with Kampfgeschwader 100
Then with:
Kampfgeschwader 4 “General Wever” till the wars end.
In October 1943 the unit was partially equipped with the Heinkel He 177A to perform heavy bomber missions. In the period 1943-45 the Kampfgeschwader covered the continuous retreat of the Wehrmacht until the end of the war, in the tactical and supply role. On 8 May 1945 the unit surrendered to British forces.
Gänshirt passed away in 2010
His Awards:
Frontflugspange f. K Fl. Bronze u. Silber
E.K.2
E.K.1
Frontflugspange f. K. Fl. Gold
14.6.44 Ehrenpokal f. bes. Leistung im Luftkrieg
24.12.44 Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
20.4.45 Front flugspange f. K. Fl. in Gold m. Anhänger (200)
He is listed on Traces of War with all his awards and this picture.
https://www.tracesofwar.com/persons/46188/G%C3%A4nshirt-Hans.htm
