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11-29-2020 09:23 PM
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I have not been in the army and lack knowledge on how it was organised. Can anyone tell me what these regiment (?) numbers mean? Maybe this can help me search in the right direction online.
Thank you in advance for supporting my quest!
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Hi. It means 2nd Battery, Artillery Regiment 63.
You could write to the Bundesarchiv and see if they can find his service record. I have had luck twice with enlisted/NCO ranks. They send you a photocopy, along with an invoice, and then you send payment.
Officer is easier and I've gotten a handful of those, particularly because the U.S. has a copy of German Wehrmacht records at NARA in Maryland.
Todd
Former U.S. Army Tanker.
"Best job I ever had."
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The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
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Many thanks gentlemen!! This is a great start for me. I will update this threat as soon as I know more.
This is the relevant page: Artillerie-Regiment 63 - Lexikon der Wehrmacht
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Yep, my bookmark to Lexikon der Wehrmacht shows heavy useage and wear.
I thought about throwing that in my response but seems you were more focused on the individual soldier.
Todd
Former U.S. Army Tanker.
"Best job I ever had."
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