German
SEMRAU, Paul.
(DOB: 12.11.15 in Deutsch-Eylau/Ostpreussen).
01.09.39 Oblt., in 3./Kü.Fl.Gr. 106.
22.12.40 Oblt., appt Staka 3./NJG 2 (to 20.06.43).
24.04.42 Oblt., awarded DKG, 3./NJG 2.
07.10.42 Hptm., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 3./NJG 2.
20.06.43 Hptm., appt Kdr. V./NJG 6 (to 05.08.43).
05.08.43 Hptm., appt Kdr. III./NJG 2 (to 01.01.44).
01.01.44 Hptm., appt Kdr. II./NJG 2 (to 01.11.44).
01.05.44 promo to Maj.
12.11.44 Maj., appt Kommodore NJG 2 (to 08.02.45).
08.02.45 KIA – shot down by Spitfires while attempting to land at Twente/Holland.
17.04.45 posthumously awarded the Eichenlaub.
Credited with c.350 combat missions and 46 air victories.
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It is my understanding that Major Paul Semrau (46 victories, RK-EL), Geschwaderkommodore of NJG 2, was shot down and killed with his crew in Ju 88 G-6 (W.Nr. 620 562) over Coesfeld by F/Lt KS Sleep of 402 Sqn, RCAF. He was flying Spitfire XIVE (RM862) "K" when he claimed his victory at 8:35. I hope this helps.
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