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Mainz, Horst (Grenadier-Regiment 163)

Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Promotions:
01.09.1939: Gefreiter
01.06.1940: Unteroffizier
01.07.1942: Feldwebel
01.06.1944: Leutnant

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Feldwebel (Staff Sergeant)
Unit:
6. Kompanie, Grenadier-Regiment 163, 52. Infanterie-Division
Awarded on:
December 1st, 1943
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Unteroffizier (Junior Officer)
Unit:
9. Kompanie, Inf.Rgt. 163, 52. Infanterie-Division
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Unteroffizier (Junior Officer)
Unit:
3. Kompanie, Inf.Rgt. 163, 52. Infanterie-Division
in silver
Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Feldwebel (Staff Sergeant)
Unit:
6. Komapnie, Inf.Rgt. 163, 52. Infanterie-Division
Awarded on:
August 1943
WIA 11.08.1943
Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Schwarz
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberfeldwebel (Warrant Officer)
Unit:
6. Kompanie, Inf.Rgt. 163, 52. Infanterie-Division
Awarded on:
April 20th, 1944
Nahkampfspange in Bronze
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Unteroffizier (Junior Officer)
Unit:
3. Kompanie, Inf.Rgt. 163, 52. Infanterie-Division
Awarded on:
1942
Medaille

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