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Thomaschki once again showed masterful qualities of leadership in the defensive battles around Sinyavino in the time period 22.07.-06.08.1942, which resulted in his division being named in the Wehrmachtbericht. As a result he would receive the Oakleaves, as well as the veneration of his own troops. This was seen on 10.09.1942 at Annopovo, when Thomaschki had to depart his division. As he was leaving towards Novo-Lissino that day he was seen off by a kilometre long throng of his troops.
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299th Award.