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Fritsch, Freiherr von, Wolf (Aufklärungs-Abt.97)

Date of birth:
September 20th, 1915 (Dresden)
Date of death:
July 31st, 2005 (Salzburg)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Promotions:
February 1st, 1944: Major i.G. (46a).

Career:
September 1st, 1939: Na.Offz./A.A. 24;
May 1st, 1940: Ord.Offz./A.A. 24;
November 2nd, 1940: Schw.Chef/A.A. 97;
May 1st, 1942: Schw.Chef/Aufkl.Lehr-.Abt.;
May 2nd, 1943: Kdr. A.A. 97;
February 1st, 1944: kdrt.z. Generalstabausbildung;
May 2nd, 1944: kdrt.z. 6.Armee;
August 2nd, 1944: kdrt. Kriegsakademie;
January 20th, 1945: kdrt. als Fhr. einer Kpf.Gruppe bei 4.Pz.Armee;
February 6th, 1945: kdrt. zum Ic 4.Pz.Armee.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
November 10th, 1939
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
April 10th, 1940
Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Schwarz
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
August 24th, 1940
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
April 24th, 1941
(Allgemeines) Sturmabzeichen
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberleutnant (1st Lieutenant)
Unit:
Chef, 2. Schwadron, Aufklärungs-Abteilung 97, 97. leichte Infanterie-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
May 13th, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
September 1st, 1942
Medaille
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
August 1st, 1944
Kubanschild

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