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Adam, Hans-Hermann (Artillerie-Regiment 333)

Date of birth:
August 10th, 1911 (Fulda/Hesse, Germany)
Nationality:
German

Biography

Promotions:
April 20th, 1937: Leutnant (RDA April 1st, 1937 -41-);
July 31st, 1939: Oberleutnant (RDA August 1st, 1939 -41-);
March 16th, 1942: Hauptmann (RDA April 1st, 1942 -21-);
July 1st, 1943: Major (RDA -39c-).

Career:
April 4th, 1934: 3. Batterie, Artillerie-Regiment 5;
October 12th, 1937: Nachrichtenoffizier II. Abteilung, Artillerie-Regiment 5;
November 24th, 1938: 1. Batterie, Artillerie-Regiment 114;
September 1st, 1939: Chef, I. Abteilung, Artillerie-Regiment 114;
September 27th, 1941: Hospital;
November 24th, 1941: Chef Artillerie-Ersatz-Abteilung 114;
May 15th, 1942: Chef schwere Artillerie-Abteilung 323;
July 28th, 1942: Reserve Abteilungsführer Artillerie-Regiment 323;
November 21st, 1942: Kommandeur IV. Abteilung, Artillerie-Regiment 333;
September 1st, 1943: Führerreserve OKH;
December 15th, 1943: Adjutant Stab, 278. Infanterie-Division;
April 1st, 1945: Führerreserve OKH.

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Awarded on:
October 1st, 1938
Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1. Oktober 1938
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
September 28th, 1939
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
July 31st, 1940
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
July 18th, 1941
(Allgemeines) Sturmabzeichen (ohne zahlen), I.Stufe
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
September 29th, 1942
Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Schwarz
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
July 28th, 1943
Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Silber
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major
Unit:
IV. Abteilung, Artillerie-Regiment 333, 333. Infanterie-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
September 15th, 1943

According to Patzwall / Scherzer the awarding date is 14-9-1943
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major
Unit:
Stab, 278. Infanterie-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
August 17th, 1944
Ehrenblattspange des Heeres und Waffen-SS

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