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    Document Group: Pionier-Bataillon 30


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    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

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    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.)

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    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?

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    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

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    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!

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    The name reads: Hartnack

    Major und Kommandeur of Pionier-Ersatz-Bataillon 30

    Great group!

    Hello Naxos,

    Thank you very much for your assistance.:cheers: Any idea who's signature is on the Russian Front document? Battalion Commander in October of 1942.

    Best regards,

    Tom

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    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

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    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 !

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    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.

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    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.

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    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 ;-)

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