This is my best friends Grandfather ,Georg Kraft and was born in Seeheim Hessen. my friend tells me her opa never talked about the war ,and she dosent even know which branch he served in. I would be deeply indebted to anyone who can give me any information on the uniform,armband and the branch of service Herr Kraft served. thanks very much in advance!
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can i get some information on the uniform this soldier is wearing?
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Originally posted by Scott Powell View Postthank you very much!!
Only that he served some time in the RAD, like so many guys.I'm collecting anything related to the towns Castricum and Bakkum during WWII.
Also soldbucher from 116pzdiv. And 1944-1945 eastfront pockets, kampfgruppe and Oder front.
My website: Gotrick.nl
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Originally posted by Rick Admiraal View PostDoes he has any other photo´s? this single photo doesn´t say much.
Only that he served some time in the RAD, like so many guys.
the only additional info my friend has on her opa is that he was wounded in the head,captured by the russians and released in a prisoner exchange.
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Heres some info on the RAD:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reichsarbeitsdienst
Alot of men would have been in this prior to serving in the army.
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As Juan noted, family members can recieve service information through a German service sort of akin to the American Red Cross and the VA.
http://www.dd-wast.de/frame_e.htm
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