Original photo of ca.
Born:
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Units:
00.00.00-13.05.40 II./Kampfgeschwader 55, 6 Staffel
13.05.40-29.06.40
Rank:
01.10.40 Oberleutnant
01.09.43 Hauptmann
Awards:
29.06.40 Eiserne Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class)
29.06.40 Eiserne Kreuz 1. Klasse (Iron Cross 1st Class)
29.06.40 Verwundeten-Abzeichen in Silber (Wound Badge in Silver).
History:
1939
1940
13 May 40
Kampfgeschwader 55 formed part of V Fliegerkorps which was supporting General Guderian's breakthrough at Sedan on the Meuse front. On this day Kampfgeschwader 55 suffered the loss of 6 aircraft, one of which was flown by Horst Kohler. His aircraft crashed landed in the area of Meziers-Charleville. Three of the crew became POWs and two were killed, Horst was badly wounded and was taken to hospital, where he underwent an operation and had his arm amputated.
29 June 40
Following the surrender of France Köhler was released from capitivity and returned to Germany. Due to the action and the severity of his wound Köhler is awarded both Eiserne Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class), Eiserne Kreuz 1. Klasse (Iron Cross 1st Class) and the Verwundeten-Abzeichen in Silber (Wound Badge in Silver).
1941
1942
1943
1958
22 May 58
Horst Kohler passed away at the age of 41.
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