Herbert Bareuther
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Nazi Germany
LuftwaffeHerbert Bareuther | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 July 1914 |
| Died | 30 April 1945 (aged 30) Pasewalk, Nazi Germany |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Luftwaffe |
| Service years | 1939–1945 |
| Rank | Leutnant |
| Unit | JG 51 JG 3 |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe Deutsches Kreuz in Gold |
Herbert Bareuther (29 July 1914 – 30 April 1945) was a World War II fighter ace from Nazi Germany. Bareuther was credited with having shot down a total of 55 enemy aircraft.[1][2] All the victories he achieved were recorded over the Eastern Front.[1]
Bareuther was born on 29 July 1914 at Asch in Egerland. In early 1939, he joined the Luftwaffe and was posted to Jagdgeschwader 51 (JG 51) in spring 1941 as Unteroffizier. He achieved his first victory over the Eastern Front on 22 June after he shot down a Soviet bomber Ilyushin DB-3. By the end of 1941 he had shot down a total of nine enemy aircraft. He then become involved in flying close air support missions. Bareuther also undertook a lengthy period of fighter pilot instructing. He was promoted to the rank of Leutnant in summer 1944. By the middle of August 1944, he had 44 victories to his credit. But he was shot down over Warsaw in an aerial combat. Bareuther bailed out injured but was captured by partisan forces. Later he was freed by German troops.[1]
In February 1945, Bareuther returned to combat duty in Luftwaffe and served with the IV./JG 3 based on the Eastern Front. While serving with this unit, he achieved his last eleven victories.[1] On 2 April, Bareuther was appointed Staffelkapitän (squadron leader) of 14. Sturmstaffel of JG 3. He succeeded Leutnant Willy Unger who was transferred.[3]
