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Brenner, Dr.jur. Dr.rer.pol., Harro (KG 'Kasta')

    Date of birth:
    November 24th, 1911 (Swakopmund, German Southwest-Africa)
    Date of death:
    April 27th, 1998 (Baden-Baden/Baden-Württemberg, Germany)
    Service number:
    SS-Nr.: 29.624 // NSDAP-Nr.:
    Nationality:
    German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

    Biography

    Harro Oswald Wilhelm Brenner reached the rank of Oberleutnant der Reserve.
    Promotions:
    30.01.1937: SS-Untersturmführer
    30.01.1938: SS-Obersturmführer
    30.01.1939: SS-Hauptsturmführer
    29.06.1939: Legationssekretär
    30.09.1942: Leutnant d. R.- RDA 01.09.1942
    31.03.1943: Oberleutnant d. R. - RDA 01.02.1943
    18.04.1943: Legationsrat
    21.06.1943: SS-Sturmbannführer
    12.07.1943: Legationsrat I. Klasse
    23.03.1944: SS-Obersturmführer d. R.
    09.11.1944: SS-Hauptsturmführer d. R.

    Career:
    24.10.1930-01.04.1932: SA
    1931 - 1932: Geschäftsführer des NSDStB;
    1937 - 1938: Außenpolitischen Amt der NSDAP;
    1939: Stab SS-Hauptamtes;
    ?: Führer Infanterie-kompanie der Kasta, Afrikakorps;
    ?: Wissenschaftlicher Hilfsarbeiter, Auswärtigen Amts;
    1943: Legationsrat.

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    Awarded on:
    February 1934
    Ehrenwinkel der Alten Kämpfer
    Awarded on:
    December 1st, 1937
    Bronzes SA-Sportabzeichen
    Awarded on:
    December 1st, 1937
    DRL Sportabzeichen in Bronze
    Awarded on:
    December 1st, 1937
    SS-Ehrenring
    Awarded on:
    April 1st, 1939
    Dienstauszeichnung der NSDAP 10 Jahre
    Awarded on:
    April 1st, 1939
    Dienstauszeichnung der NSDAP 15 Jahre
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Awarded on:
    August 24th, 1941
    Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Awarded on:
    November 29th, 1942
    Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Leutnant der Reserve (2nd Lieutenant of Reserves)
    Unit:
    Führer, Infanterie-Kompanie, Kampfstaffel 'Kasta', Heeresgruppe 'Afrika', Afrika Korps, Wehrmacht
    Awarded on:
    April 16th, 1943
    Awarded for his major achievements during the defensive battle at the Pass position near Sened and Maknassy during the time period 20.03.-23.03.1943. His efforts here significantly contributed to the ability of the defenders to prevent a breakthrough by strong allied forces into the rear of 1. Armee.
    Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Awarded on:
    1943
    Ärmelband Afrika
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Awarded on:
    October 1st, 1944
    Ehrendegen des Reichsführers-SS

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