1935 -1945 portraits

[naxos]

From Pimpf to Panzergrenadier

Leutnant Rudi D. - Pz.Gren.Rgt.33

[TPK]

Very cool photo progression from child to hardened battle NCO and decorated officer. Thank you for sharing. TPK

[OSS]

Wonderful group of photos following the making of a seasoned veteran

[naxos]

Thank you

What's amazing about this man, he lost his right arm as Unteroffizier in 1943.

After healing he returned to his front line unit in and added close combat days to be awarded the CCC and the Iron Cross first class

[peterm]

Naxos, many thanks for posting these!!

Kind regards, Peter

[tony james]

Nice foto story of a brave dedicated soldier's life. it looks like he upgraded his tunic and hat after his promotion to officer. thanks for sharing with us.

[kuratorium]

A very interesting comparative photo presentation

[panzeriv]

Very interesting, even in '45 he doesn't look a day over 16 years old.


Thanks for sharing

Scott

[CWP]

Fascinating montage of photos. Thanks for sharing.

[feldpost 58]

Hi,

Excellent thread Naxos, really enjoyed watching this soldiers progression through the ranks, especially with his loss of an arm!
This type of thread makes WAF so good,
thanks for sharing!

Best wishes,

John.

[FreeRange]

I agree! Excellent photo history of the one young man!

[JUNGCO]

After all he went through, he still looks like a kid in 1945.
Jeff