Georg Betz | |
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Born | Kolbermoor, Kingdom of Bavaria | 15 June 1903
Died | 2 May 1945 Berlin, Nazi Germany | (aged 41)
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service | Schutzstaffel |
Years of service | 1932–1945 |
Rank | Obersturmbannfuhrer |
Unit | Fliegerstaffel des Führers |
Battles / wars | Second 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]