Erik Krogh Posted November 30, 2011 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 RAD service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Nehm joins the KM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 (edited) Nehm's leave following the completion of Thor's first patrol. Edited November 30, 2011 by Erik Krogh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Leave while serving on Bruno Heinemann. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Commissioning of destroyer Z31. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Nehm as an obergefreiter on Z31. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Nehm in NCO school July-September 1942. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 First appearance of Nehm's two war badges, HK and Zerstorer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 "14 quiet days" in Breda, Holland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Letter to Nehm while serving in Breda from Kapt. z. See Otto Kähler. Page 1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Otto Kähler letter page 2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Otto Kähler letter page 3: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Nehm's Soldbuch and Ausweis, which was in his uniform jacket during the sinking of Bruno Heinemann. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Ausweis, with information printed on blue cloth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Awards page of Soldbuch, with only EKII and HK badge entered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 July 1944, Nehm as Unteroffizier mit Portepee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Mid September 1944. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hucks216 Posted November 30, 2011 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin W Posted November 30, 2011 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSlavick Posted November 30, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulsterman Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Fantastic!!!! I love a complete story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rombak Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Very nice grouping you've got there Erik, thanks for showing Arne Håkon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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