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Bischoff, Walter (Grenadier-Regiment 290)

Date of birth:
July 10th, 1914 (Berlin/Brandenburg, Germany)
Nationality:
German

Biography

Promotions:
April 1st, 1940: Leutnant;
x?: Oberleutnant;
March 1st, 1944: Hauptmann (106a).

Career:
September 1st, 1939: Gr.Fhr. Inf.Rgt. 474;
October 20th, 1939: Ausb./Schtz.E.Kp. 2 / Inf.Rgt. 474;
March 1st, 1940: Zgf. 5./Inf.Rgt. 474;
May 10th, 1940: Lazarett;
July 6th, 1940: Kp.Fhr. 5./Inf.Rgt. 474;
November 21st, 1940: zgf.u.Ord.Offz. III./Inf.Rgt. 474;
November 29th, 1941: Lazarett;
June 3rd, 1942: Kp.Fhr. 5./Inf.Rgt. 240;
August 1st, 1942: Ausb.Offz.Gren.E.Btl. 78;
December 9th, 1942: Lazarett;
March 24th, 1943: Ausb.Offz.Gren.E.Btl. 78;
July 15th, 1943: Kp.Chef 2./Gren.Rgt. 474;
September 8th, 1943: Btl.Fhr. II./Gren.Rgt. 474;
October 1st, 1943: Adj.Lehrst. SFR.OKH;
November 18th, 1943: Btl.Fhr. II./Gren.Rgt. 956;
January 17th, 1944: Führer-Reserve OKH;
February 27th, 1944: Btl.Fhr. III./Gren.Rgt. 290;
March 28th, 1944: Btl.Fhr. Füs.Btl. 98;
April 3rd, 1944: Lazarett;
July 30th, 1944: Lehrg.Ltr. Aufkl.Ers.Abt. 17;
September 25th, 1944: Führer-Reserve OKH;
October 26th, 1944: kdt.z. 17.Adj.Lehr.;
December 21st, 1944: Führer-Reserve OKH;
January 15th, 1945: Adj. St. 83. Inf.Div.;
February 9th, 1945: Führer-Reserve OKH.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
July 24th, 1940
Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Schwarz
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
August 24th, 1940
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
September 3rd, 1941
Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Silber
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
September 21st, 1941
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
October 8th, 1941
Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
December 16th, 1941
Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
September 1st, 1942
Medaille
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberleutnant (1st Lieutenant)
Unit:
Führer, III. Bataillon, Grenadier-Regiment 290, 98. Infanterie-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
May 15th, 1944

According to the karteikarte the awarding date is 25-4-1944.
Ehrenblattspange des Heeres und Waffen-SS

Sources

  • - Scheibert, Horst. Die Träger der Ehrenblattspange des Heeres und der Waffen-SS/ Die Träger der Ehrentaffelspange der Kriegsmarine/ Die Inhaber des Ehrenpokals für Besondere Leistung im Lukftkrieg. Friedberg, Ger.: Podzun-Pallas Verlag, 1986, ISBN 3-7909-0283-7
    - Axis History Forum via Awardholders / unit
    - Karteikarte via NARA Roll T-78 R884

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