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Grillenberger, Rudolf (Panzerjäger-Abteilung 653)

Date of birth:
March 21st, 1914
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

For his acting towards the was efforts, Rudolf Grillenberg was demoted from Major to Leuntnant at the end of the war.

Promotions:
January 1st, 1943: Hauptmann (RDA -293a-);
November 1st, 1943: Major (RDA -34a);
March 26th, 1945: Leutnant z.V.

Career:
December 1939: Zugführer Grenadier-Regiment 315;
February 1940 - juli 1940: Kompanieführer Grenadier-Regiment 315;
November 1941 - 15 januari 1942: Ordonnanz Offizier Wi.Kw.Tr.Brig. z.b.V. 1;
January 27th, 1942: Kompanieführer Grenadier-Regiment 19;
January 26th, 1943: Bataillonsführer Grenadier-Reigment 19;
September 21st, 1943: Führerreserve OKH;
October 20th, 1943: Lehrstab 1, Infanterieschule;
January 11th, 1944: Führerreserve OKH;
February 15th, 1944: Kommandeur schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 653;
March 25th, 1945: Führerreserve OKH;
March 26th, 1945: zur Verfügung;
March 26th, 1945: Zugführer Panzer-Abteilung 507.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
January 21st, 1940
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
February 24th, 1941
Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Silber
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
January 27th, 1942
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
January 30th, 1942
Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2.Klasse mit Schwertern
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
August 1st, 1942
Medaille
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
December 1st, 1942

Bronze version.
Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
September 23rd, 1943
Nahkampfspange in Bronze
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
October 8th, 1943
Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Gold

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