Erik Krogh Posted November 30, 2011 Posted November 30, 2011 I recently acquired this little gem of a photo album. It was compiled by Walter Nehm in 1993 (with original period photos) and chronicles his entire career from his days in the HJ through his service in the Kriegsmarine. Nehm served on the Hilfskreuzer Thor's first war cruise, then transferred to destroyers, serving on Bruno Heinemann and Z31. Following are some highlights from the album. First up is Nehm's HJ page.
Erik Krogh Posted November 30, 2011 Author Posted November 30, 2011 (edited) Nehm's leave following the completion of Thor's first patrol. Edited November 30, 2011 by Erik Krogh
Erik Krogh Posted November 30, 2011 Author Posted November 30, 2011 (edited) Nehm transfers to destroyer Bruno Heinemann on September 27, 1941 and survives her sinking on January 25, 1942. Edited November 30, 2011 by Erik Krogh
Erik Krogh Posted November 30, 2011 Author Posted November 30, 2011 Leave while serving on Bruno Heinemann.
Erik Krogh Posted November 30, 2011 Author Posted November 30, 2011 Nehm in NCO school July-September 1942.
Erik Krogh Posted November 30, 2011 Author Posted November 30, 2011 First appearance of Nehm's two war badges, HK and Zerstorer.
Erik Krogh Posted November 30, 2011 Author Posted November 30, 2011 "14 quiet days" in Breda, Holland.
Erik Krogh Posted November 30, 2011 Author Posted November 30, 2011 Letter to Nehm while serving in Breda from Kapt. z. See Otto Kähler. Page 1:
Erik Krogh Posted November 30, 2011 Author Posted November 30, 2011 Nehm's Soldbuch and Ausweis, which was in his uniform jacket during the sinking of Bruno Heinemann.
Erik Krogh Posted November 30, 2011 Author Posted November 30, 2011 Ausweis, with information printed on blue cloth.
Erik Krogh Posted November 30, 2011 Author Posted November 30, 2011 Awards page of Soldbuch, with only EKII and HK badge entered.
Erik Krogh Posted November 30, 2011 Author Posted November 30, 2011 July 1944, Nehm as Unteroffizier mit Portepee.
hucks216 Posted November 30, 2011 Posted November 30, 2011 That is a great set and the July 1944 full length photo is fantastic. I'm not sure I would describe the award entries in the Soldbuch as 'only' though as the HK entry is a desireable entry Does the soldbuch have a photo in it?
Martin W Posted November 30, 2011 Posted November 30, 2011 Great grouping Erik and thanks for posting. It would be nice to see a translation of the letter from Otto Kahler. Regards,Martin.
JSlavick Posted November 30, 2011 Posted November 30, 2011 Oh my Gaawwwwwddd! This is a GREAT history! Thanks so much for posting Erik! I would be thrilled to see more if there is more to see. Thanks---I was able to fill out tons of info on Nehm's entry in my database too! Joe
Erik Krogh Posted December 1, 2011 Author Posted December 1, 2011 That is a great set and the July 1944 full length photo is fantastic. I'm not sure I would describe the award entries in the Soldbuch as 'only' though as the HK entry is a desireable entry Does the soldbuch have a photo in it? Thanks everyone for your kind words regarding this grouping. I will post more at a later date - on the way to China now, so will be incommunicado for a few days. Hucks, The reason I used the qualifier "only" for Nehm's awards is because his destroyer badge is not entered. You are absolutely right - the EKII and HK awards were something that I'm sure that Herr Nehm was proud of. No, there is no photo in the Soldbuch, unfortunately. Best Regards, Erik
Rombak Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 Very nice grouping you've got there Erik, thanks for showing Arne Håkon
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