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Kelch, Franz

Date of birth:
November 1st, 1915
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Promotions:
April 1st, 1944: Major i.G. (44).

Career:
September 1st, 1939: Kp.Chef;
January 19th, 1940: Aufsichtsoffz.an e.Inf.Schule;
January 10th, 1941: Rgt.Adj.;
September 1st, 1942: Lehrgangsleiter fur Zug-und Gruppenführerausbildung;
December 4th, 1942: Kp.Chef;
February 1st, 1943: Btl.Fhr.;
March 1st, 1943: Gen.St.ausbildung;
May 30th, 1944: Ic Stab LVI. Pz.K.;
September 1st, 1944: Führer-Reserve OKH.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
November 10th, 1939
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
April 20th, 1941
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
August 19th, 1942
Medaille
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
August 23rd, 1942
Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Hauptmann (Captain)
Unit:
I. Bataillon, Grenadier-Regiment 330, 183. Infanterie-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
April 14th, 1943
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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