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    My Wehrpassen collection II

    This WP belonged to Major Karl Herling. Born in 1897 he served during both World Wars, but was KIA in 1944.
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    Karl Otto Herling married in 1927, and following his death, left behind one child.
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      During the course of WWII he served in France and Russia with Army Group Middle.
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        He was awarded the EKII in 1918 (the spange in 1940), EKI, Eastern Front Medal and wound badge in silver. Promoted to Hauptmann d.R. in 1942.
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          Awards continued...
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            He was died on 28.10.1944 as a result of wounds sustained on 17.8.1944, for which he was awarded the wound badge in silver.
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              This WP belonged to Heinrich Schlapp. He was KIA on 28.7.1944.
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                He served with numerous I.R. from 1940 until his death in 1944.
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                  Promoted to Obergefreiter on 1.3.1943 he was awarded the IAB, EKII and Ostmedaille.
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                    He fought throughout France and Russia, being involved in battles such as Kursk, before finally falling in Berezorka.
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                      Wounded previously due to frostbite and grenade fragments, Heinrich was KIA on 28.7.1944, whilst serving with 1 Gren Rgt 459
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                        Very nice!

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