My Wehrpassen collection II

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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!