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Mertin, Fritz

Date of birth:
October 3rd, 1893
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Promotions:
February 1st, 1942: Major der Reserve (RDA -1255-).

Career:
?: 3. / Panzerjäger-Abteilung 18;
?: Kommandeur Panzerjäger-Abteilung 248;
February 1942: Panzerjäger-Ersatz-Abteilung 8;
?: Kommandeur Schnelle Abteilung 7;
March 5th, 1945: Führerreserve OKH;
March 1945: Festungs-Pak-Ersatz- und Ausbildungs-Abteilung;
March 27th, 1945: Kommandant Festungstruppen Pakverband, Inspekteur der Festungspakverbände.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Hauptmann der Reserve (Captain of Reserves)
Unit:
3. Kompanie, Panzerjäger-Abteilung 18, 18. Infanterie-Division (motorisiert), Heer
Awarded on:
January 29th, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major
Unit:
Panzerjäger-Abteilung 248, 168. Infanterie-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
September 5th, 1942

1184th Award.
Anerkennungsurkunde des Oberbefehlshabers des Heeres

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