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Wreschniok, Heinz

Date of birth:
March 22nd, 1916 (Gleiwitz/Silesia, Germany)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Promotions:
January 1st, 1943: Hauptmann (RDA: -351-);
?: Major im Generalstab.

Career:
September 1st, 1939: Adjutant, Panzerjäger-Abteilung 252;
October 1st, 1940: Chef, 2. Kompanie, Panzerjäger-Abteilung 252;
April 1st, 1942: Führer, Panzerjäger-Abteilung 252;
June 1st, 1942: Taktiklehrer, Kompanie-Führerschule der Panzertruppen, Versailles;
May 17th, 1943: Lehrgangsleiter, Kompanie-Führerschule der Panzertruppen;;
January 31st, 1944: Generalstab;
August 21st, 1944: Führergehilfe Kriegsakademie Hirschberg;
February 4th, 1945: Ib, 21. Panzer-Division.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
June 27th, 1940
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
August 5th, 1941
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
March 7th, 1942
(Allgemeines) Sturmabzeichen (ohne zahlen), I.Stufe
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberleutnant (1st Lieutenant)
Unit:
Panzerjäger-Abteilung 252, 252. Infanterie-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
June 14th, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
August 13th, 1942
Medaille

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