Heer EK2 Doc - 1. Gebirgs-Sanit?ts-Kompanie 95

[Brian R]

I have this doc to a member of 1. Gebirgs-Sanit?ts-Kompanie 95 of the 5.Gebirgs-Division. Based on the date, I would assume it was awarded as a result of the fighting on Crete. I had figured this unit was part of the "Kleine Schiffsstaffel" during the initial invasion, however a helpful member at the Axis History Forum said its was not (only 2. Gebirgs-Sanit?ts-Kompanie 95 was part of the first groups). Perhaps this unit followed later by plane? Does anyone have any info?

Also, I'm curious about the signature. I cannot make it out (and the corrective tape is an interesting touch). Ringel was the division commander - who was this Oberst signing for him?

Edited February 23, 2009 by Brian R