Joachim Coeler | |
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Born | 1 June 1891 Posen |
Died | 14 May 1955 Garmisch-Partenkirchen |
(aged 63)
Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
Service/branch | Kaiserliche Marine (1912-1918) Reichsmarine (1918-1934) Luftwaffe (1934–1945) |
Years of service | 1912–1945 |
Rank | General der Flieger |
Commands held | 9. Flieger-Division IX. Fliegerkorps XIV. Fliegerkorps |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Joachim Coeler (1 June 1891 – 14 May 1955) was a highly decorated General der Flieger in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
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Date | Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording | Direct English translation |
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Sunday, 15 February 1942 | Die Verluste der britischen Luftwaffe bei See- und Luftgefecht im Kanalgebiet am 12. Februar erhöhen sich auf 49 Flugzeuge. Mit dem Abschuß von weiteren feindlichen Flugzeugen in diesen Luftkämpfen ist zu rechnen. Bei den Kämpfen zeichneten sich die unter dem Oberbefehl des Generalfeldmarschalls Sperrle stehenden Verbände, geführt von General der Flieger Coeler und Oberst Galland, besonders aus.[2] | The losses of the British Air Force in sea and aerial combat on 12 February increased to 49 aircraft. It is assumed that further enemy aircraft will be shot down in these aerial battles. Units under the command of Generalfeldmarschall Sperrle, led by General der Flieger Coeler and Oberst Galland, distinguished themselves in this combat. |
Military offices | ||
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Preceded by None |
Commander of 9. Flieger-Division 1 February 1940 – November 1940 |
Succeeded by Redesignated IX. Fliegerkorps |
Preceded by Previously 9. Flieger-Division |
Commander of IX. Fliegerkorps November 1940 - 29 December 1942 |
Succeeded by General der Flieger Stefan Fröhlich |