Unteroffizier Hermann Schulz-Kampfgeschwader zur besonderen Verwendung 1
The German invasion of France and the Low Countries in May 1940 was dependent on speed and suprise. In particular, the German paratroops, or Fallschirmjager, were used to capture key strongpoints like Fort Eben Emael in Belgioum and various airfields in The Netherlands. They were dropped behind the lines, primarily by Kampfgeschwader zur besonderen Verwendung 1 or KGzbV1 equipped with the Junkers Ju52 tri-motor transport aircraft. As the battle unfolded and the German Army pushed deep into France, KGzbV1 was committed to running supply missions in support of the advancing troops and to evaucating the wounded to Germany upon their return.
Among the crews with KGzbV1 was Unteroffizier Hermann Schulz, likely a Ju52 pilot. He earned both classes of the Iron Cross in a period of just over two weeks. His award of the Iron Cross Second Class, dated May 12, 1940, came only two days after the start of the campaighn and is surely related to the airborne drops. His award of the Iron Cross Frst Class, dated May 28, 1940, further recognized his actions, including constinued flying duties in and out of France. Schulz's Iron Cross Second Class award document is signed by Oberstleutnant Friedrich-Wilhelm Morzik, commander of Kampfgeschwader zur besonderen Verwendung 1, while his Iron Cross First Class award document is signed by Generalmajor Richard Putzier, in the role of temporary commander of Fliegerdivision 7 as Kurt Student had been accidentally shot by a Waffen SS rifleman in Holland during the operation's first days.
Among the crews with KGzbV1 was Unteroffizier Hermann Schulz, likely a Ju52 pilot. He earned both classes of the Iron Cross in a period of just over two weeks. His award of the Iron Cross Second Class, dated May 12, 1940, came only two days after the start of the campaighn and is surely related to the airborne drops. His award of the Iron Cross Frst Class, dated May 28, 1940, further recognized his actions, including constinued flying duties in and out of France. Schulz's Iron Cross Second Class award document is signed by Oberstleutnant Friedrich-Wilhelm Morzik, commander of Kampfgeschwader zur besonderen Verwendung 1, while his Iron Cross First Class award document is signed by Generalmajor Richard Putzier, in the role of temporary commander of Fliegerdivision 7 as Kurt Student had been accidentally shot by a Waffen SS rifleman in Holland during the operation's first days.
Wounded being evacuated from France in June 1940.