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Menzel, Werner (Feldersatz-Bataillon 162)

Date of birth:
February 20th, 1904
Nationality:
German

Biography

Promotions:
December 1st, 1937: Leutnant d.R. (238):
August 1st, 1940: Oberleutnant d.R.;
April 1st, 1943: Hauptmann d.R.;
May 1st, 1944: Major d.R.

Career:
26.08.1939: Zugführer - Infanterieregiment 190
09.10.1940: Zugführer - Panzerjägerersatzkompanie 62
22.04.1941: Chef - 14. (Pzjg) / Infanterieregiment 19
01.04.1943: Führer - Feld-Ersatzbataillon 162
22.05.1943: WIA then Lazarett
09.10.1943: Führer - Grenadier-Ersatzbataillon 318
04.12.1943: Adjutant - 62. Infanterie-Division
10.01.1944: Kompaniechef - Feld-Ersatzbataillon 162
14.02.1944: on leave
19.03.1944: Adjutant - 203. Sicherungs-Division
04.02.1945: 21. Regimentsführerlehrgang

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
June 28th, 1941
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
August 30th, 1941
Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
August 30th, 1941
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
1942
Medaille
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Hauptmann der Reserve (Captain of Reserves)
Unit:
Führer, Feldersatz-Bataillon 162, 62. Infanterie-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
July 17th, 1943
Ehrenblattspange des Heeres und Waffen-SS
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Hauptmann der Reserve (Captain of Reserves)
Unit:
Feldersatz-Bataillon 162, 62. Infanterie-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
November 3rd, 1943
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
November 16th, 1943
Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Silber
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
January 16th, 1944
Nahkampfspange in Bronze

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