Georg Betz

Georg Betz
Born(1903-06-15)15 June 1903
Kolbermoor, Kingdom of Bavaria
Died2 May 1945(1945-05-02) (aged 41)
Berlin, Nazi Germany
Allegiance Nazi Germany
Service / branch Schutzstaffel
Years of service1932–1945
RankObersturmbannfuhrer
UnitFliegerstaffel des Führers
Battles / warsSecond World War

Georg Betz (15 June 1903 – 2 May 1945) was an SS officer (SS number: 625,419), who rose to the rank of SS-Obersturmbannfuhrer during World War II. Betz served as Adolf Hitler's personal co-pilot and Hans Baur's substitute. Betz was present in the Führerbunker in Berlin in late April 1945. On 1 May 1945, Betz took part in the break-out from the Reich Chancellery in Berlin. On 2 May 1945, Betz was wounded while crossing the Weidendammer Bridge, which was under heavy fire from Soviet troops. He died from his wounds received.[1]

  1. ^ Joachimsthaler 1999, pp. 286, 287.

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