Hi guys ! I have not published anything for a while now and I am happy to share with you this IMO highly desirable SB, before parting with the whole Group who don't match to my research area. This Soldier served with teh 79th "Tapfer und Treu" division, WIA and evacuated before the battle of Stalingrad. The very first time I own an original "PAULUS" signature, I really ignore if it is common or not, at first glance I don't think so...
1943 he was sick and was recovering in different hospital, including Metz. At an unknow date he was transferred to the 3./V.G.R.1217 belonging to the 462.V.G.D., a unit made of bits and piece, but who nevertheless played an important role during the battle of Metz against the 5th and later 95th U.S.I.D.
the entry, prior his surrendering with the whole garrison of "Feste Kronprinz" (Fort Driant in french) , attests that this Feldwebel belongs to the 611 soldiers who surrendered on Dec.8th 1944, after 21 days under US bombing, suffering from starvation, many days after the fortress of Metz itself has been taken by the 95.U.S.I.D.
That's the very first time I see this very entry.... Hope you enjoy...
1943 he was sick and was recovering in different hospital, including Metz. At an unknow date he was transferred to the 3./V.G.R.1217 belonging to the 462.V.G.D., a unit made of bits and piece, but who nevertheless played an important role during the battle of Metz against the 5th and later 95th U.S.I.D.
the entry, prior his surrendering with the whole garrison of "Feste Kronprinz" (Fort Driant in french) , attests that this Feldwebel belongs to the 611 soldiers who surrendered on Dec.8th 1944, after 21 days under US bombing, suffering from starvation, many days after the fortress of Metz itself has been taken by the 95.U.S.I.D.
That's the very first time I see this very entry.... Hope you enjoy...
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