Info on Feldwebel Otto Bosel

[sean weber]

Hi all
Does anyone have any info on Luftwaffe Nco Otto Bosel ,I know hes a Ritterkreutz holder and appears to be a feld division or possibly HG division soldat Also if anyone knows him how did he win his knights cross?. I know this is not really a fcshirm topic but theres always a good bit of expertise on this forum when it comes to other LW related subjects

Cheers in advance

Sean W

[Denis]

Hello Sean
Here is the info :
BÖSEL OTTO
DoB : 12/07/1913
Last rank : HAUPTWACHTMEISTER
Last unit : 1/FELD FLAKART. SCH. 16
EK1 : 19/09/1940
DKiG : 22/05/1943 as Wm. 2/FLAK RGT. 43
RK : 11/06/1944 (1239th) as Wm. 2/FLAK RGT. 43
Bösel belongs to a the flak branch and was not a fallschirmjäger.
I have currently no photo of him but it can be easily found in the postwar litterature. If my memory serves me, I think there is a good one showing him with a helmet and a net.
Regards
Denis

[sean weber]

Cheers for info

Denis
Thanks for info regarding Otto Bosel Ive seen the picture of him wearing RK and helmet net . do you think with being in a flak unit that he achived his gallantry awards tank busting?? (with 88 Flak, Pak) he is higly decorated for purely AA duties

Cheers

Sean W

[Denis]

Hi sean
I have not my books at the time I'm writing so I can't give you a response. I will check this evening and provide you elements (I hope) tomorrow.
Regards
Denis

[Denis]

Hi Sean
I had a look on the Biblio Verlag's book. You're right. During fights on the Galaza front (27/05-30/05/42) in Afrika, a 3km long front area was held by the Flak Rgt. 135 and the I/Flak Rgt. 43. Both successfully beat a 65 Bristish tanks assault off. At the end, 24 tanks were destroyed. Major Gürhke was immediately awarded the KC as Kdr. I/43. For the same action, more than 2 years later (interesting to note it even if I don't know the reason why), Oblt. Gellert and Wm. Bösel also received the KC.
This action is a typical use of the 88mm guns against tanks in Africa.
Hope this helps
Regards
Denis

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[sean weber]

The 88 dominates the field

Hi Denis
Buzzzzzin! that my hunch was right( Ive a soft spot for the 88 used as a panzerknacker waffen) my mums dad served in a LW FlaK unit on two fronts for his total military service, in Russia and Normandy 80% of the time in action giving support fire to ground based troops or knocking out tanks or ssv at long range .
Denis could you give me the name of the book you got this info again please

Many Thanks

Sean Weber

[Denis]

hi Sean
The book was entitled "Die Ritterkreuzträger der Flugabwehrtruppen" and was published by Biblio Verlag. The first volume covers recipients' names from A to K. The 2nd one deals with soldiers' names from L to Z.
Regards
Denis

[sean weber]

Many Thanks

Cheers

Once again for info Denis "Youre a gent"

Regards
Sean W