Oberst Helmut Lent

He was born on June 13th 1918 at Pyrehne and was died in a flight incident on October 7th 1944 near Paderborn.
He was awarded of Ritterkreuz des Eisernes Kreuz (Knight of the Iron Cross) on August 30th 1941 (he was the 303rd awarded),of Eichenlaub (Oak leaf) on June 6th 1942 (he was the 98th awarded),of Schwerter (Swords) on August 2nd 1943 (he was the 32nd awarded) and Brillanten (Diamonds) on July 31st 1944 (he was the 15th awarded).

 

Erich I sent you the answers about the other airman on a pm so we can focuss on Lent again. Do you think his July 28/29 th abschüsse were those who made him get Brillanten, or was this decided a long time before?

 

Lent, Hemut

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I cannot afford this anymore this month but here´s a hint for anyone interested....and there should be!