An Unsual Soldbuch AK related?

[Bill Hughes]

I've had this item for several years and a recent aquisition prompted me to pull it out. I recently picked up an item where the person who was issued it, signed by making a "X" as this person could not write. This is another example of this, only his thumb print is used. One would wonder on how effective this would be in the field?

I am assuming that this fellow would be used for labour as opposed to combat?

Does anyone have any info on this unit or thoughts in general on this book?

Cheers
Bill

[Bill Hughes]

An Unsual Soldbuch AK related?

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[Hundestaffel]

Bill:

Bizarre.

The fingerprint would indeed indicate illiteracy (as does the "x" you mentioned)......The double Dieckmann validation / clarification on page 2 is also noteworthy, as is the soldiers name (clearly Arabic or Islamic in nature), religion and Ort / Kreis.

Considering my area of specialization, I cannot help you out in regards to this fellows unit history, but I'm sure there are others out there who can....hopefully those people will join in this thread....


"Hundestaffel"

[Ian Jewison]

Very interesting.....

Battaillon Marokko (Marocco) was indeed in Afrika/Tunisia and was part of the DEUTSCH-ARABISCHE legions, however given the date it was after the demise of the Deutsches Afrika Korps.......will need to dig around a bit to find out more info.

/Ian

[JUNGCO]

Also, it's signed by a Feldwebel. They are supposed to be signed by an officer.
Jeff

[Ian Jewison]

This is all I can find at the moment:

Stab/Bataillon Marokko
Deutsch-Arabische Truppen, formed summer 1943 with Feldpost.
Under: Panzer-AOK 5

FP Nr. 41066
(12.3.1943-7.9.1943) Stab Bataillon Marokko, cancelled (Tunisia)

/Ian

[Bill Hughes]

An Unsual Soldbuch AK related?

Thanks Ian,

Any help is greatly appreciated! Looks like he was sworn in (pg 1) Feb7/43.

Again I assume for labour only no weapon issued although two ammo pouches issued?

Cheers
Bill

[Ian Jewison]

oops....read the wrong date.....thought it said May but it's March so whilst DAK was still in existance......however can not find much about the unit at the moment.

/Ian