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Ritter, Willi

Date of birth:
January 8th, 1915
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Promotions:
December 1st, 1942: Hauptmann (RDA: -344-).

Career:
?: I. Bataillon, Kavallerie-Schützen-Regiment 8;
September 1st, 1939: Kompanieführer, I. Bataillon, Kavallerie-Schützen-Regiment 8;
November 5th, 1939: Kompaniechef, I. Bataillon, Kavallerie-Schützen-Regiment 8;
April 1st, 1940: Kompaniechef, I. Bataillon, Schützen-Regiment 8;
July 20th, 1941: Lazerett;
October 1st, 1941: Chef, 2. Kompanie, Schützen-Regiment 28;
November 20th, 1941: Lazerett;
June 1st, 1942: Ersatz Truppenteil;
July 11th, 1942: Taktiklehrer, Schule für Schneetruppen;
December 20th, 1942: Generalstabsausbildung, Jäger-Division.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberleutnant (1st Lieutenant)
Unit:
Chef, 2. Kompanie, I. Bataillon, Schützen-Regiment 28, 8. Panzer-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
March 3rd, 1942

according a evaluation report the awarding took place on March 1st, 1942.
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
August 1st, 1942
Medaille

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