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Schmidt, Günther (SS-Panzer-Regiment 1)

    Date of birth:
    June 25th, 1921
    Date of death:
    July 1943 (near Kursk, Soviet Union)
    Nationality:
    German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

    Biography

    According to a wittness account by collegue Frans Steinsdörfer, Günther Schmidt was killed in action as a member of 6. / SS-Panzer-Regiment 1 "Leibstandartte der SS Adolf Hitler", on July 11th or 13th, 1943 in the area of Bjelgorod-Kursk.

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    SS-Sturmman (Private 1st Class)
    Unit:
    6. / SS-Panzer-Regiment 1 "Leibstandartte der SS Adolf Hitler"
    Awarded on:
    March 20th, 1943
    Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    SS- Rottenführer (Corporal)
    Unit:
    6. / SS-Panzer-Regiment 1 "Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler"
    Awarded on:
    April 1st, 1943

    Silver version.
    Panzerkampfabzeichen (ohne Zahl)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    SS- Rottenführer (Corporal)
    Unit:
    6. / SS-Panzer-Regiment 1 "Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler"
    Awarded on:
    April 6th, 1943
    Awarded for a wound received on February 11th, 1943.
    Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Schwarz

    Sources

    • - Heimkehrer Erklärung Deutsches Rotes Kreuz
      - Verleihungsurkunde EK2
      - Besitzzeugnis Panzerkampfabzeichen, Verwundeten Schwarz

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