Wilfried Herling

Wilfried Herling was killed on 28 November 1943, when straffed on take-off by 15 IAP Yak 1s led by Kpt Leontiy.

Awards
Hptm Wilfred Herling, 7/StG-2, Stfkpt 7/StG-2 Ju 87 (lost KIA).
 * German Cross in Gold (21 August 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (4 March 1943) as Staffelführer of the 7./StG 2 "Immelmann"

Wilfried Herling died 28 November, 1943 near the Bolsh-Kostromka-Nord airfield, when the returning unit was jumped by enemy fighters, and the Ju 87 of RK Holder Lt Hans Krumminga was hit by German flak and rammed Herling's AC. Both AC crashed and burned, killing both crews. 700 missions; destroying 26 tanks, 10 AA guns, 21 Field guns, 6 supply and 2 armored trains plus additional shipping damage.