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Afheldt, Werner (Pionier-Bataillon 186)

Date of birth:
November 18th, 1908
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Promotions:
?: Leutnant der Reserve;
?: Oberleutnant der Reserve;
?: Hauptmann der Reserve;
January 1st, 1945: Major der Reserve.

Career:
August 25th, 1939: Zugführer, Grenz-Pionier-Sperr-Bataillon 32;
December 1st, 1939: Zugführer, Pionier-Bataillon 236;
November 1st, 1940: Kompaniefúhrer, Pionier-Bataillon 236;
December 21st, 1941: Führer, 2. Kompanie, Pionier-Bataillon 186;
October 1st, 1943: Bataillonsführer Lehrgang;
January 5th, 1944: Führer, Pionier-Bataillon 708;
December 15th, 1944: Kommandeur Pionier-Bataillon 708.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Hauptmann der Reserve (Captain of Reserves)
Unit:
Führer, 2. Kompanie, Pionier-Bataillon 186, 86. Infanterie-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
September 26th, 1943
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Hauptmann der Reserve (Captain of Reserves)
Unit:
Führer, 2. Kompanie, Pionier-Bataillon 186, 86. Infanterie-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
October 1st, 1943
Nahkampfspange in Bronze

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