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Henning, Horst

Date of birth:
January 31st, 1920 (Parchim/Mecklenburg, Germany)
Nationality:
German

Biography

Promotions:

01-04-1943 – Leutnant der Reserve
01-08-1943 – Oberleutnant der Reserve effectieve on 01-12-1943.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Gefreiter
Unit:
2. Kompanie, Schützen-Regiment 14, 5. Panzer-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
October 1st, 1939
Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1. Oktober 1938
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Obergefreiter (Corporal)
Unit:
2. Kompanie, Schützen-Regiment 14, 5. Panzer-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
November 24th, 1940
Panzerkampfabzeichen (ohne Zahl)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Obergefreiter (Corporal)
Unit:
2. Kompanie, Schützen-Regiment 14, 5. Panzer-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
April 20th, 1941
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Truppführer
Unit:
Arbeitsdienstabteilung 2/60
Awarded on:
February 25th, 1942
Dienstauszeichnung für den Reichsarbeitsdienst 4 Jahre
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leutnant (2nd Lieutenant)
Unit:
1. Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 14, 5. Panzer-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
August 11th, 1943
Received for inflicting a wound on July 14th 1943.

Hospitalized on 14-07-1943 in the Fieldhospital 668 (Mot) for a grenade splinter in his right knee.
Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Schwarz

Sources

  • - Original Award documents via Rudi Schouwenaar.

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