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Kleinkorres, Hans

Date of birth:
August 15th, 1912 (Dinslaken/Rhineprovince, Germany)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Promotions:
February 1st, 1940: Leutnant u. Oberleutnant;
October 1st, 1942: Hauptmann;
January 1st, 1943: Major;
December 12th, 1944: Oberstleutnant (RDA: December 1st, 1944).

Career:
January 7th, 1944: Kommandeur Feld-Ersatz-Bataillon 131;
May 17th, 1944: Führer Grenadier-Regiment 432;
June 27th, 1944: Kommandeur Feld-Ersatz-Bataillon 131;
August 17th, 1944: 18. Regimentsführer Lehrgang;
October 15th, 1944: Führer Grenadier-Regiment 981.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
September 19th, 1939
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
November 18th, 1939
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
September 3rd, 1941
Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Schwarz
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
November 16th, 1941
Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberleutnant (1st Lieutenant)
Unit:
10. Kompanie, III. Bataillon, Infanterie-Regiment 431, 131. Infanterie-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
January 29th, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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