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Wegelein, Helmuth

Date of birth:
November 26th, 1903
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Promotions:
April 1st, 1924: Eingetr.;
February 1st, 1928: Leutnant (54);
August 10th. 1931: Oberleutnant mit RDA 1-8-1931 (4);
September 1st, 1935: Hauptmann (7);
December 1st, 1940: Major (34);
October 1st, 1943: Oberstleutnant mit RDA vom 1-8-1942 (64a);
June 1st, 1944: Oberst (29).

Career:
September 1st, 1939: Chef 14./Inf.Rgt. 17;
February 10th, 1940: Adj. Inf.Schule;
June 17th, 1941: Ia Adj. Lehrbrig. (mot.) 900;
November 15th, 1941: Adj. Inf.Schule Döberitz;
January 1st, 1943: Führer-Reserve OKH;
February 1st, 1943: Kdr. Jg.Btl./Gren.Rgt. 17;
July 7th, 1943: Lazarett;
November 15th, 1943: Kdr. Gren.Rgt. 17;
February 21st, 1944: Führer-Reserve OKH / D.r.W.Kdo. III.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
October 1st, 1939
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
September 5th, 1941
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
October 20th, 1941
Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Schwarz
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major
Unit:
III. Bataillon, Grenadier-Regiment 17, 31. Infanterie-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
October 17th, 1943
Ehrenblattspange des Heeres und Waffen-SS
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant-colonel)
Unit:
Grenadier-Regiment 17, 31. Infanterie-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
June 1st, 1944
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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