tyanacek Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Here is a six-document grouping to an Unteroffizier that served with the 2nd Kompanie of Pionier-Bataillon 30. The Czech Annexation Medal was awarded in March of 1940: (He was actually assigned to the 1st Kompanie at this particular time.) I cannot figure out who the Battalion Commander was that signed this document. The signature does not match up to information on Lexikon der Wehrmacht. Does anyone know who this Major was? Best regards, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyanacek Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 He received his EK2 in January of 1942: The EK2 document is signed by Generalleutnant Kurt von Tippelskirch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyanacek Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 The citation for the EK2 cites two specific actions on two different dates which earned him his EK2: On December 21, 1941, at the counterattack near Wyssotschek, he led his group with great courage and stormed a trench, occupied by the Russians. On January 11, 1942, he distinguished himself in the attack on Beglowa by personal bravery and uncompromising action. (The citation is signed by the Kompanie-Führer, Leutnant Griebenow.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyanacek Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 (edited) The Wound Badge in Black was awarded in September of 1942, for a first-time wounding that occurred on August 17, 1942. Edited October 12, 2009 by tyanacek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyanacek Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 (edited) He received his "Frozen Flesh Medal" in October of 1942: This Oberstleutnant and Battalion Commander's signature is also a mystery to me. Anyone have an idea on this? Edited October 12, 2009 by tyanacek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyanacek Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 (edited) I really like this Demjansk Shield document as I never owned one before. It has the usual facsimile signature of General der Infanterie, Graf von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt. Also, the signature of this Oberleutnant seems to be encountered on the majority of Demjansk Shield documents. Does anyone know who this particular Oberleutnant was? Some sort of adjutant? Thanks for any and all assistance! Tom Edited October 12, 2009 by tyanacek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naxos Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 (edited) Here is a six-document grouping to an Unteroffizier that served with the 2nd Kompanie of Pionier-Bataillon 30. The signature does not match up to information on Lexikon der Wehrmacht. Does anyone know who this Major was? Best regards, Tom The name reads: Hartnack Major und Kommandeur of Pionier-Ersatz-Bataillon 30 Great group! Edited October 12, 2009 by Naxos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyanacek Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 The name reads: Hartnack Major und Kommandeur of Pionier-Ersatz-Bataillon 30 Great group! Hello Naxos, Thank you very much for your assistance. Any idea who's signature is on the Russian Front document? Battalion Commander in October of 1942. Best regards, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Steele Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Hi Tom, Bit late but just saw this thread...really nice group. I have the same style Demjansk shield document from a chap with the 7./A.R.30 with the same facsimile signature of the General and the same Oberleutnant signature. I would dare say he as an adjutant or something similar. Sorry cant make out the name though. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDD777 Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Nice grouping Tom! Demjansk is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesredep Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Hello! Very nice Group. All the best Nesredep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 All I can say is outstanding grouping. I have not seen any shield documents before!!! :jumping: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossano Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 He received his "Frozen Flesh Medal" in October of 1942: This Oberstleutnant and Battalion Commander's signature is also a mystery to me. Anyone have an idea on this? I´m new here (but better later than never......) : OTL. Wegener ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiggert Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 hallo and greetings from hamburg, germany... these are very nice documents... my grandfather was Oberfeldwebel Wilhelm Busch. Zugführer 3./Pi.Btl.30 owner of the german cross in gold. i have all of his orders, documents and more than 300 fotos from 1939-45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hucks216 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 (edited) hallo and greetings from hamburg, germany... these are very nice documents... my grandfather was Oberfeldwebel Wilhelm Busch. Zugführer 3./Pi.Btl.30 owner of the german cross in gold. i have all of his orders, documents and more than 300 fotos from 1939-45. Welcome to GMIC. I'm sure a few people would love to see your Grandfather's items, and certainly the paperwork. Feel free to start a new thread to show these items. Edited February 13, 2013 by hucks216 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiggert Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 (edited) Hi... Sure... I will show the items very soon... Maybee at the evening... I'm very proud to own these items including the german cross in gold with all documents and some personal letters from Oberst Barth Kompaniechef from the Pionier Bataillon 30 to my grandfather. I also have pictures from Generalmajor von Briesen when he gives the Eiserne Kreuz to my grandfather... Sorry for my bad english ;-) Edited February 14, 2013 by shiggert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hucks216 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Hi... Sorry for my bad english ;-) Definitely no need to apologise. Your English is very good and certainly better than a few English people I can think of! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiggert Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 R.I.P. Nachname:Persson Vorname:Herbert Dienstgrad:Gefreiter Geburtsdatum:23.09.1916 Geburtsort:Hamburg Todes-/Vermisstendatum:24.10.1944 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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