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Hellwig, Martin (Artillerie-Regiment 168)

Date of birth:
April 2nd, 1913
Nationality:
German

Biography

Promotions:
April 5th, 1934: Kanonier;
April 20th, 1936: Leutnant mit RDA vom 1.4.1936 (368);
February 28th, 1939: Oberleutnant mit RDA vom 1.3.1939 (6);
January 18th, 1942: Hauptmann mit RDA vom 1.2.1942 (560);
May 15th, 1943: Major mit RDA vom 1.5.1943 (35a).

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
October 4th, 1939
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
June 6th, 1940
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
July 1st, 1941
Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Schwarz
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
July 25th, 1942
Medaille
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
October 22nd, 1942
(Allgemeines) Sturmabzeichen
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberleutnant (1st Lieutenant)
Unit:
Chef, 7. Batterie, III. Abteilung, Artillerie-Regiment 168, 68. Infanterie-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
February 16th, 1942
Ehrenblattspange des Heeres und Waffen-SS
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Hauptmann (Captain)
Unit:
Führer, I. Abteilung, Artillerie-Regiment 168, 68. Infanterie-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
April 30th, 1943
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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