sftrooper86 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Hello Gentlemen, Yet another little gem one of my German contacts located for me. Several friends, especially Andy & TJ and I have completed the research on the owner of this medal bar and here it is. Alfred Johannes M?ller (20.08.1909 in Sperbitz bei Dresden-07.02.1997 in Kroberg/Taunus). He entered the Reichswehr 01.04.1929 in 10. Inf. R. (L?bau). After initial training he was promoted Leutn. on 01.05.1933 with a seniority date of 15.10.1932 After serving with Inf. R. Potsdam and then IR 31, he attended the Kriegsakademie from 03.11.1938-25.08.1939. He served in General staff postions through 1944. For a brief period (13.01-13.03.45) he commanded Parachute Regiment 1. Highest Wehrmacht rank attained was Oberstlt. i.G. 01.05.1943. He was a POW from 02.05.1945-28.03.1947. Called to the BGS in 1951 as a Major, he served in various posItions (rising to the rank of Oberstlt. im BGS 24.06.1954) until being called up to the Bundeswehr on 30.06.1956, and promoted Oberst the following day. From then until his retirement on 31.03.1968, he served in staff positions with no troop time or commands. Highest rank attained was Generalmajor- 20.12.1965. The majority of this information came from: Biblio series "Die Generale and admirale der Bundeswehr 1955-1999", volume three. Here are the descriptions of the medals found on his medal bar: 1939/1957 Eisernes Kreuz ? 1939/1967 Iron Cross, 2nd Class Kriegsverdienstkreuz ? War Merit Cross 2nd Class w/Swords 2 Medaillen Dienstauszeichnung f?r 4 und 12 Jahre ? 4 and 12 Years, Long Service Medals Niedersachsen Sturmflutmedaille 1962 ? Niedersachsen Flood medal 1962 Rum?nien Kronenorden mit Schwertern Offizierskreuz ? Rumania Crown Order with Swords - Officer?s Cross Italien Tapferkeitsmedaille in Silber ? Italy Bravery Medal in Silver Deutsch Italienische Feldzugsmedaille ? German/Italian - Africa Campaign Medal And the Medal Bar itself! Any questions, comments or additional information on this Gentleman would be greatly appreciated! Happy Hunting, Vince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Absolutely SUPERB! Congrats on a GREAT set! Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrier Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Interesting that the Italian Afrika has the markings of the original manufacturer in Milan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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