Award Ceremony of Stuka-Geschwader 3 in North Africa

Pictures of award ceremony of Sturzkampfgeschwader 3 (StG 3) which were held On 5 October 1942 at Agag el Qasaba airfield in Egypt. These pictures are made by Kriegsberichter Hans Gross from Luftwaffe K.B.K. 7. Presented the awards is Generalmajor Hans Seidemann (Fliegerführer Afrika). The recipients are:

Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes:
1. Oberleutnant Hans von Bargen (Adjutant I.Gruppe / Sturzkampfgeschwader 3)
2. Oberleutnant Herbert Stry (Flugzeugführer in 5.Staffel / II.Gruppe / Sturzkampfgeschwader 3)

Deutsches Kreuz in Gold:
3. Oberfeldwebel Karl Konsorke (Flugzeugführer in 7.Staffel / III.Gruppe / Sturzkampfgeschwader 3)
4. Leutnant Hubert Pölz (Flugzeugführer in III.Gruppe / Sturzkampfgeschwader 3)
5. Leutnant Alexander Heim (Flugzeugführer in 9.Staffel / III.Gruppe / Sturzkampfgeschwader 3)

Arrival of Generalmajor Hans Seidemann (Fliegerführer Afrika) on the airfield of Agag el Qasaba in Egypt. The aircraft is a Fieseler Fi 156 "Storch".

Generalmajor Hans Seidemann (Fliegerführer Afrika) presides over the Ritterkreuz award ceremony which takes place in Agag el Qasaba in Egypt. He salutes Hauptmann Kurt Walter (wearing a white cap, Gruppenkommandeur III.Gruppe / Sturzkampfgeschwader 3).

The would-be recipients is being called forward.

Generalmajor Hans Seidemann (Fliegerführer Afrika). In the background is his personal transport aircraft, a Fieseler Fi 156 "Storch".

Two new Ritterkreuzträger, from left to right: Oberleutnant Hans von Bargen (Adjutant I.Gruppe / Sturzkampfgeschwader 3) and Oberleutnant Herbert Stry (Flugzeugführer in 5.Staffel / II.Gruppe / Sturzkampfgeschwader 3). Von Bargen already received the award announcement from 19 September 1942 (awarded after flying 200 ground attack sorties), while Stry from 24 September 1942 (awarded after flying 305 ground attack sorties).

Generalmajor Hans Seidemann (Fliegerführer Afrika) presents the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes to Oberleutnant Hans von Bargen (Adjutant I.Gruppe / Sturzkampfgeschwader 3).

Generalmajor Hans Seidemann (Fliegerführer Afrika) presents the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes to Oberleutnant Herbert Stry (Flugzeugführer in 5.Staffel / II.Gruppe / Sturzkampfgeschwader 3).

Newly decorated Oberleutnant Hans von Bargen (Adjutant I.Gruppe / Sturzkampfgeschwader 3) and Oberleutnant Herbert Stry (Flugzeugführer in 5.Staffel / II.Gruppe / Sturzkampfgeschwader 3) in front of Generalmajor Hans Seidemann (Fliegerführer Afrika).

Oberfeldwebel Karl Konsorke (Flugzeugführer in 7.Staffel / III.Gruppe / Sturzkampfgeschwader 3) receives the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold from Generalmajor Hans Seidemann (Fliegerführer Afrika). He already received the award announcement from 25 September 1942.

Stuka pilots of Sturzkampgeschwader 3 (StG 3) decorated by Generalmajor Hans Seidemann (Fliegerführer Afrika). From left to right: Oberleutnant Hans von Bargen (Adjutant I.Gruppe / Sturzkampfgeschwader 3), Oberleutnant Herbert Stry (Flugzeugführer in 5.Staffel / II.Gruppe / Sturzkampfgeschwader 3), Oberfeldwebel Karl Konsorke (Flugzeugführer in 7.Staffel / III.Gruppe / Sturzkampfgeschwader 3), and Leutnant Hubert Pölz (Flugzeugführer in III.Gruppe / Sturzkampfgeschwader 3).



Leutnant Hubert Pölz (left, Flugzeugführer in III.Gruppe / Sturzkampfgeschwader 3) and Leutnant Alexander Heim (saluting, Flugzeugführer in 9.Staffel / III.Gruppe / Sturzkampfgeschwader 3) have just received the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold (German Cross in Gold) from the hand of Generalmajor Hans Seidemann (Fliegerführer Afrika). Pölz and Heim themselves have already received the award announcement from 25 September 1942.

Stuka pilots of Sturzkampgeschwader 3 (StG 3) decorated by Generalmajor Hans Seidemann (Fliegerführer Afrika). From left to right: Oberleutnant Hans von Bargen (Adjutant I.Gruppe / Sturzkampfgeschwader 3), Oberleutnant Herbert Stry (Flugzeugführer in 5.Staffel / II.Gruppe / Sturzkampfgeschwader 3), Oberfeldwebel Karl Konsorke (Flugzeugführer in 7.Staffel / III.Gruppe / Sturzkampfgeschwader 3), Leutnant Hubert Pölz (Flugzeugführer in III.Gruppe / Sturzkampfgeschwader 3), and Leutnant Alexander Heim (Flugzeugführer in 9.Staffel / III.Gruppe / Sturzkampfgeschwader 3).

Source :
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https://www.tracesofwar.com/units/47398/Sturzkampfgeschwader-3-Luftwaffe3.htm

Kampfgruppe Müller at Leros

On 12 November 1943 German troops from the Kampfgruppe Müller (Müller Combat Group) raided the island of Leros (Greece) which was occupied by a combination of British and Italian troops. Just four days later, the defenders surrendered to the invading forces. This photo was taken by Kriegsberichter Ernst A. Zwilling of Lw KBZ 18 (Luftwaffe Kriegsberichter-Zug 18) in the vicinity of the Ägäis region on November 17, 1943, and shows Generalleutnant Friedrich-Wilhelm Müller (center, Kommandeur Kampfgruppe Müller) having a conversation with Korvettenkapitän der Reserve Dr.med. Günther Brandt (Chef der Minenschiffe Ägaïs). Sitting behind the wheel is Hauptmann Hans von Bargen (Adjutant Schlachtgeschwader 3) who joins the raid force. Kampfgruppe Müller itself is a combination of the Wehrmacht's land, sea and air units whose name is taken from the name of the Commander, Friedrich-Wilhelm Müller, who was originally Commander of the 22. Infanterie-Division stationed at Crete Island.

Source :
Bundesarchiv Bild 101I-527-2350-38
http://alifrafikkhan.blogspot.com/2021/08/foto-pertempuran-kos-dan-leros.html

Hans von Bargen with a Captured American Jeep

 

Hauptmann Johann "Hans" von Bargen (Adjutant Schlachtgeschwader 3) posed with a captured American Willys MB Jeep at Leros Island, Greece, November 1943. Bargen received the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 19 September 1942 as Oberleutnant and adjutant/Technishes Offizier of the I./Sturzkampfgeschwader 3 (awarded after flying 200 ground attack sorties). In the Battle of Leros (26 September 1943 - 16 November 1943), Bargen became the member of Kampfgruppe Müller, led by Generalleutnant Friedrich-Wilhelm Müller. The picture was taken by Kriegsberichter Ernst A. Zwilling from Luftflotte Südost.

Source :
Bundesarchiv Bild 101I-528-2370-16

Hans von Bargen and Wounded Comrade

 

Hauptmann Hans von Bargen (right), from Schlachgeschwader 3, with wounded comrade (possibly his Bordfunker). Bargen received the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 19 September 1942 as Oberleutnant and Adjutant / Technishes Offizier of 1.Staffel / I.Gruppe / Sturzkampfgeschwader 3 (StG 3). The medal was awarded after flying 200 ground attack sorties. The picture was taken by Kriegsberichter Siegfried Doege.

Source :
ECPAD Archives, courtesy of Blanluet Christophe
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10158976401033308&set=gm.1017324252096347