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Sailer, Gert

Date of birth:
October 31st, 1916
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Promotions:
August 1st, 1944: Major.

Career:
?: Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 49,
September 1st, 1939: Zugführer, Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 49;
September 17th, 1939: Kompanieführer,Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 49 ;
April 16th, 1940: Adjutant, Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 49;
September 1st, 1940: Chef, 3. Kompanie, Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 49
March 1st, 1942: Adjutant, Armeepionierführer;
January 1st, 1943: Lehrer Pionierschule, Heeresgruppe Mitte;
March 15th, 1943: Bataillonsführer Lehrgang, Pionierschule Rosslau;
?: Schule für schnelle Truppen, Paris;
June 1st, 1943: Generalstabsausbildung, Infanterie-Division/Heeresgruppe.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
Chef, 3. Kompanie, Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 49, 10. Panzer-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
November 17th, 1941

Silver version.
Panzerkampfabzeichen (ohne Zahl)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberleutnant (1st Lieutenant)
Unit:
3. Kompanie, Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 49, 10. Panzer-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
May 1st, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
Adjutant, Armeepionierführer, Heer
Awarded on:
September 10th, 1942
Medaille

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