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Here we have a pre war Wehrpaß to a soldier who joined the military in 1933 and served within various Artillery, Flak and Luftwaffe units.
As usual please add anything you see or give any corrections where necessary.
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Walter Hermann Erich Jahns was born on the 4th of April 1915 in Helmstadt Lelm, which is a municipality in Germany's second largest state, Lower Saxony which is located in the administrative district of Helmstedt. He was trained as a Bäcker (baker), his religion is noted as ev luth = evangelisch lutherisch (Evangelical Lutheran/Protestant) and he was ledig (single). He swore his oath on the 10th of April 1933 and it appears he swore another on the 2nd of August 1934.
The town of Wolfenbüttel is located on the Oker in the district of the same name in Lower Saxony. The city is located about 12km south of Braunschweig, about 60 km east-southeast of the state capital Hanover and immediately east-northeast of Salzgitter. The city was already a garrison town in the 16th century. In 1557 there were already 122 guns in the armory. In 1803 the old fortifications were demolished. In their place, parks and tree-covered ramparts were built around the city. Until 1914, parts of the Artillerie Regiment 46 were based in the city. In 1920, Wolfenbüttel became a garrison town for the Reichswehr. It was occupied by the 7th and 9th batteries of the Artillerie Regiment 6. On October 1, 1933, the 7th batterie was transferred to Hanover. On April 1, 1935, the 9th batterie became the I./Flak-Regiment 7.
2./F. 6 -
I suspect that this designation is a cover for the formation of a Flak Regiment.
1./F. W -
This designation looks like a cover name for Flak Wurzen. The town of Wurzen is located on the Mulde, about 25km east of Leipzig where I./Flak-Regiment 13 and III. (Search light) / Flak Regiment 13 were stationed. Standort Wurzen
3./Batterie Flak Regiment 13 -
I./Flak-Regiment 13 (gem. mot.) Formed 1.4.35 in Wurzen from Flak-Abteilung 10 (Heer), with 1. - 5. Batterien. 1.4.35 - 1.11.35 used the cover designation Fahr-Abt. Wurzen. By 15.11.38 in Leipzig. Flak-Regiment 13
Reichsluftfahrtministerium (RLM) Sonderstab W -
Reichsluftfahrtministerium (Ministry of Aviation) Sonderstab W. (special staff "W") under the command of and named after General Helmuth Wilberg. Sonderstab W was the code name for the Condor Legion which supported the Nationalist forces between 1936 and 1939 during Spanish Civil War.
Nachschubstelle für Bekleidung und Ausrüstung, Saarbrücken -
(Supply point for clothing and equipment, Saarbrücken)
* He undertook training for this role, which can be seen on page 21 of the Wehrpaß.
leichte Flak Abteilung 973 (o) - http://www.ww2.dk/ground/flak/abt/le973.html
* I am not sure what the (o) signifies, maybe Ohrenkranke (hearing impaired soldiers), but I would be interested in hearing opinions.
Command device, fire control computer/Military range finder
Driving licenses Class 2 and 3
12.6.39 - 27.6.39 - Function course (mobile) Clothing Manager Fortress Flak Unit 31 Trier
17.5 - 22.5.43 - Course for clothing management at Airfield Command Metz Frescaty
Shooting Lanyard first grade - Awarded 1936
The Wehrmacht Long Service Award fourth class
9.11.1937 - Dienstauszeichnung 4 Klasse für 4 jährige dienstzeit in der Wehrmacht
30.9.1938 - La Cruz Roja del Merito Militar
30.9.1938 - Medalla de la Campaña
6.6.1939 - Deutscher Spanienkreuz in Silber mit Schwertern
1.5.1940 - Deutsche Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen
Die Richtigkeit der Eintragung vorstehender Auszeichnungen bestätigt : Metz Frescaty 1.7.1942
(The correctness of the entry of the above awards is confirmed: Metz Frescaty 1.7.1942)
Ein Armband Uhr zum Preis von RM22 erhakten : Metz von 31.1.1944 (Signature) Stab Zahlmeister
(A watch for the price of RM22 received : Metz from 31.1.1944 Paymaster)
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Dienstauszeichnung 4 Klasse
Dienstauszeichnung 4 Klasse für 4 jährige dienstzeit in der Wehrmacht (Service award 4th class for 4 years of service in the Wehrmacht) - Wehrmacht Long Service Award - Wikipedia
Nachuntersuchung am 4.1.1944
(He had a follow-up examination of some kind)
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Auf grund Luftgaukomando X10
am 3.4.1945 nach ärztliche Untersuchung und Belehung über
Espionage, Sabotage, Landesverrat, Wahrung
des Dienstgeheimnisses, Wehrüberwachung, Fürsorge und Versorgung,
Heilbehandlung entalssen als
Oberwachtmeister nach
Treban - Trabach
Arztliche Entlassungsurteil a.r
Entlassungsfähig!
Arztliche Behandlung nicht erforderlich
O.U. den 3.4.1945.
Verwaltungslager 6/14*
Luftgaukommando XI0. (Signature)
Stabsintendant.
On the 3rd of April 1945, he was medically examined and received the standard security lecture on espionage, counter-espionage, treason and secrecy, then was dismissed from service.
leichte Flak Abteilung 973 (o) - leichte Flak-Abteilung 973
* I am not sure what the (o) signifies, maybe Ohrenkranke (hearing impaired soldiers), but I would be interested in hearing oppinions.
The (o) stands for ortsfest (stationary), an abbreviation introduced in 1943 and often found attached to late-war flak unit designations. Very nice research and a beautiful Wehrpaß, thanks a lot for sharing!
Wehrpaß - Condor Legion service.
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