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Lekschat, Helmuth

Date of birth:
February 2nd, 1914 (Insterburg/East Prussia)
Date of death:
July 15th, 1944 (Lemberg/General Government, Poland)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Promotions:
x?: Leutnant;
October 1st, 1939: Oberleutnant;
April 1st, 1942: Hauptmann;
July 1st, 1944: Major.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Right unit and awarding date unknown. This soldier has not yet been mentioned in any known database of DKiG recipients.
He is not mentioned in Patzwall / Scherzer.
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Silver version.
Panzerkampfabzeichen (ohne Zahl)

Sources

  • - 2066.jpg.
    - Karteikarte via NARA Roll T-78 R936

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