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Klaffke, Heinz

Date of birth:
March 5th, 1906 (Stargard/Pommerania, Germany)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Promotions:
July 1st, 1942: Major (RDA: -161).

Career:
September 1st, 1939: Chef, 1. Kompanie, Nachrichten-Abteilung 35;
January 5th, 1941: Kommandeur, Nachrichten-Abteilung 14;
January 1st, 1944: Kommandeur, Korps-Nachrichten-Abteilung 49.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
March 15th, 1940
Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
May 30th, 1940
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
September 29th, 1941
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
July 28th, 1942
Medaille
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major
Unit:
Kommandeur, Nachrichten-Abteilung 14, 14. Infanterie-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
April 18th, 1944
Deutsches Kreuz in Silber

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