Document Grouping: Pionier-Bataillon 30

[Tom Yanacek]

Here is a six-document grouping to an Unteroffizier that served with the 2nd Kompanie of Pionier-Bataillon 30.

He received his Czech Annexation Medal in March of 1940:
(At this time, he was actually assigned to the 1st Kompanie.)
The Major and Battalion Commander's signature is a mystery to me, so I would appreciate any assistance with this.

Best regards,
Tom

[Tom Yanacek]

He received his EK2 in January of 1942:

(The document is signed by Generalleutnant Kurt von Tippelskirch.)

[Tom Yanacek]

His citation for the EK2 cites two specific actions on two different dates which earned him the EK2:

On December 21, 1941, at the counterattack near Wyssotschek, he led his group with great courage and stormed a trench, occupied by the Russians.

On January 11, 1942, he distinguished himself in the attack on Beglowa by personal bravery and uncompromising action.

(The citation is signed by the Kompanie-Führer, Leutnant Griebenow.)

[Tom Yanacek]

He received the Wound Badge in Black, in September of 1942, for a first-time wounding that occurred on August 17, 1942.

[Tom Yanacek]

He received his "Frozen Flesh Medal" in October of 1942:

(This Oberstleutnant and Batallion Commander's signature is also a mystery to me so I would appreciate any assistance.)

[Tom Yanacek]

I really like this Demjansk Shield document as I never owned one before.

It has the usual facsimile signature of General der Infanterie, Graf von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt.

Also, the signature of this Oberleutnant seems to be encountered on the majority of Demjansk Shield documents. Does anyone know who this particular Oberleutnant was? Some sort of adjutant?

[Justin P]

Nice Little Group, Sadly I cant help you with the Missing Signature, Maybe someone Could help with the spelling of this Mans name?

[Tom Yanacek]

Nice Little Group, Sadly I cant help you with the Missing Signature, Maybe someone Could help with the spelling of this Mans name?

Hi Justin,

Thanks for your comments. According to another collector on GMIC, the signature on the Czech Occupation document is Major Hartnack. I am still trying to figure out the signature for the Battalion Commander on the Russian Front document and the signature at the very bottom of the Demjansk document.

Best regards,
Tom