From the certificate you can get the following information:
On October 2, 1936, he received the “Dienstauszeichnung IV”. Klasse”, at which time he was attached to ‘2./Aufklärungs-Abteilung 9.’.
On October 2, 1937 he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
On November 20, 1938 he was promoted to Staff Sergeant.
On August 2, 1939, he received “Die medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1. Oktober 1938”.
On July 7, 1940 he received the ek2 for his participation in the attack on the “Weygang-linie”, which, according to the history of his unit, led to a successful advance to the rear of the Maginot Line. For this he was awarded the medal.
On September 1, 1941 he received the Pab in Bronze.
According to the history of the unit, he took part in the battle “Luga-Brückenkopf” and surrounded the Soviet Red Army in the city of Luga. He then followed his unit into Demjansk and conducted defensive operations south of Leningrad. For this he was awarded the medal.
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Very cool. I recommend picking up a copy of Richard Kindel's work "Die 8. Panzer-Division der Deutschen Wehrmacht".
It contains a wealth of previously unpublished photos. Kindel's father served in 8. PD and he was very passionate about the unit.
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Thanks!This was very helpful to me. He transferred to the 59th Reconnaissance Battalion late in the war, I can't find anything about it
Impressive Yueli
Nice collection
Best Regards Larry
It is not the size of a Collection in History that matters......Its the size of your Passion for it!! - Larry C
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