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Thomas, Wilhelm

Date of birth:
May 5th, 1915
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Promotions:
December 1st, 1943: Major (RDA: -12-).

Career:
?: Stab, Jäger-Regiment 54;
September 1st, 1939: Kompanieführer;
April 1st, 1940: Kompaniechef;
October 1st, 1942: Taktiklehrer Infanterie-Schule;
January 1st, 1943: Generalstabsausbildung;
January 12th, 1943: bei Ia, Divisionsstab;
Jnauary 23rd, 1943: vertretender Ic, Divisonsstab;
February 18th, 1943:Vertretender Kommandeur Schn. Abteilung;
March 24th, 1943: Bataillonsführer, Artillerie;
April 14th, 1943: Kompanieführer, Nachrichten;
April 20th, 1943: Kompanieführer, Pioniere;
April 25th, 1943: Vertretender Ib;
May 12th, 1943: Ia;
June 18th, 1943: beim Ic;
June 10th, 1943: Panzerkommando;
August 10th, 1943: beim Ia.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
September 13th, 1939
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
November 4th, 1939
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
September 23rd, 1940

Silver version.
Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
September 15th, 1941
Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Silber
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Hauptmann (Captain)
Unit:
Stab, Panzer-Regiment 31, 5. Panzer-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
September 15th, 1943
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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