Citation EK 2 Jagdgeschwader 1 Holland – Germany 1944 KIA

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Citation for the EK 2 to Leutnant Buchholz.

He was part of II./Jaggeschwader 1 wich was equipped with the FW 190 / Focke-Wulf fighter plane.

On 1-3-1944 he was awarded the EK 2.

The document has been signed by Oberst and Commander of the 3. Jagd Division Walter Grabmann. (Ritterkreuz)

The II Gruppe of Jagdgeschwader 1 was based in Rheine close to the Dutch - German border from 13-7-1943 untill 18-3-1944 and flew defense missions on the Westfront above the Netherlands  and north-Germany.

 

On 31-5-1944 he died during an air battle in Österwiehe, North-east of Osnabrück, Germany.

Good used condition, has been folded.

code: C25366