Noor Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Hello,My next photo. This time I know the name - Oberstleutnant Sorgel. He was Btl kommandeur Kradsch?tzen-Bataillon 8, 8pz div. But thats it. Does someone knows anything about him: (DOB, etc), career in the army and awards?Was he in the 8. Panzer-Division before, when this unit was des Kavallerie-Sch?tzen-Regiment 9.?Any info about him and this unit would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 That must be Oskar S?rgel, born 1898Leutnant, Bavarian Infantry Regiment 14 17.9.17 (Reichsheer seniority 1.5.17 # 6)1924 and 1928 in 8th (Machine Gun) Company, Reichsheer Inf Rgt 21Oberleutnant 1.4.25 #534HauptmannMajor 1.10.36 #78in November 1938 he was on the staff of 29th Infantry Division, but in January 1939 was commanding IInd Battalion cavlry Rifles (Kavalleriesch?tzen) Rgt 9.OberstleutnantOberst 1.1.42 #23aIn May 1944 he was serving in the OKH's replacement troops section (AgETr/Tr. Abt.) wearing the uniform of Panzergrenadiers.NO higher awards WW2. WW1 = Iron Cross 1, 2, BMV4X, black wound badge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noor Posted April 24, 2008 Author Share Posted April 24, 2008 Thank Rick! Exellent work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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