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Kratochwil, Hubert

Date of birth:
December 2nd, 1911
Date of death:
January 15th, 1945 (Kielce-Lysa Gora, Poland)
Nationality:
German

Biography

Hubert Kratochwil was reported missing in action since January 15th, 1945.

Promotions:
April 1st, 1940: Rittmeister (RDA -53-);
February 1st, 1943:Major (RDA -48-).

Career:
?: Kavallerie-Reigment 5;
December 20th, 1940: Ia, 17. Armee;
March 21st, 1941: Ia 56. Infanterie-Division'
November 13th, 1941: Heersgruppe Mitte, Führerreserve;
December 8th, 1941: m.d.F.b. Aufklärungs-Abteilung 9;
March 16th, 1942: Kommandeur Auklärungs-Abteilung 9;
March 8th, 1943: Panzertruppenschule Wünsdorf, Führerreserve OKH;
October 10th, 1943: Panzer-Regiment 9, Führerreserve OKH;
February 5th, 1944: Kommandeur I. / Panzer-Regiment 33;
September 1944: Panzer-Ersatz-Abteilung 33;
November 15th, 1944: Kommandeur II. / Panzer-Regiment 39.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Rittmeister
Unit:
Kommandeur, Aufklärungs-Abteilung 9, 9. Panzer-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
October 21st, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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