Sepp Dietrich LSSAH Photograph

[HouweTrouwe]

From the estate of a veteran who started in the "Leibstandarte-SS Adolf Hitler" (Pionieren and afterwards I think he was transferred to the Panzer-Abteilung LSSAH) and afterwards (last known unit) in the Panzerflakzug of the SS-Panzer-Regiment 12 of the 12. SS-Division "Hitlerjugend". Sadly nothing of military to be found in the NARA (only personal). Luckily I found him on some original documents of the HJ Division whereout I could find his last-known unit (Panzerflakzug) and could confirm he was indeed with the 12. SS.. One of his comrades was Johann Beutelhauser, whose destroyed Panther is to be seen on some photographs from Krinkelt-Rocherath. I was glad to also have a found a photograph of him. This was not the only surprise I found some more photographs from many (known) (famous) officers and nco's.. Also interesting: in Charkow his Zugführer was Hauptscharführer Reimling (RKT, KIA).

If interested and requested I can post some (other) photographs (of himself).

<a href="http://www.ipernity.com/doc/198517/12414407"><img title="Sepp Dietrich - Nachlass Leonhard B -1-" alt="Sepp Dietrich - Nachlass Leonhard B -1-" src="http://u1.ipernity.com/21/44/07/12414407.cc75da89.1024.jpg" height="1024" width="822" /></a>

[Tim W]

Wonderful photo, and yes please post more.
thanks
Tim W

[Turi]

very nice shot

kind regards,
Salvatore

[cossack1648]

Nice photo. Cool.

[Eddie]

Great photo

[HouweTrouwe]

Thanks already for the replies! Could one help with the officers on the left or even know the Ustuf. in the middle who is getting awarded in the photograph? I remember the face of the officer standing to the camera after Dietrich but can't put a name to him. Thanks in advance.

[markus]

I can at least contribute with a photo of Reimling.

The other officers do not come to mind. I'm sorry.

Cheers,
Markus

[WEISNER]

Great clear photo Houwe and I also want to see more! Markus has also added a wonderful shot of Reimling!

Please post more!

Kev

[HouweTrouwe]

I can at least contribute with a photo of Reimling.

The other officers do not come to mind. I'm sorry.

Cheers,
Markus

Thanks for posting this, I do only have photograph of Reimling his grave. Hereby another amazing photograph from the estate. This photograph was taken in May 1940, described as "Bunkerknacker, Mai 1940, "Erster Angriff" x Selbst, 7./II./ Leibst.SS.Adolf Hiter". Should anyone have more information, I would appreciate it!

<a href="http://www.ipernity.com/doc/198517/12423446"><img title="Sepp Dietrich - Nachlass Leonhard B -2-" alt="Sepp Dietrich - Nachlass Leonhard B -2-" src="http://u1.ipernity.com/21/34/46/12423446.33c39b39.1024.jpg" height="631" width="1024" /></a>

[HouweTrouwe]

Following the previous amazing frontphotograph from the Leibstandarte-SS Adolf Hitler which was taken on a date notorious for its massacre at Wormhoudt by Wilhelm Monhke. Following this shot here is another beautiful photograph taken at Silvester (New Year's eve) 1940-41. This time from the Pionierzug of the 10. Sturm (Kompanie)/ II./ "LSSAH". Which make me think he first belonged to the 7. Kompanie and was then transferred to the 10. Kompanie. Interesting is that Hubert Meyer - according to AHF - commanded the 10. Kompanie from June '40 till August '41!

All help and comments as always appreciated.
PS: Take a note of the SS-Helmet and LSSAH Shoulderboards

<a href="http://www.ipernity.com/doc/198517/12427863"><img title="Sepp Dietrich - Nachlass Leonhard B -3-" alt="Sepp Dietrich - Nachlass Leonhard B -3-" src="http://u1.ipernity.com/21/78/63/12427863.b0ac5bd6.1024.jpg" height="630" width="950" /></a>

[wewelsburg]

Following the previous amazing frontphotograph from the Leibstandarte-SS Adolf Hitler which was taken on a date notorious for its massacre at Wormhoudt by Wilhelm Monhke. Following this shot here is another beautiful photograph taken at Silvester (New Year's eve) 1940-41. This time from the Pionierzug of the 10. Sturm (Kompanie)/ II./ "LSSAH". Which make me think he first belonged to the 7. Kompanie and was then transferred to the 10. Kompanie. Interesting is that Hubert Meyer - according to AHF - commanded the 10. Kompanie from June '40 till August '41!

All help and comments as always appreciated.
PS: Take a note of the SS-Helmet and LSSAH Shoulderboards

<a href="http://www.ipernity.com/doc/198517/12427863"><img title="Sepp Dietrich - Nachlass Leonhard B -3-" alt="Sepp Dietrich - Nachlass Leonhard B -3-" src="http://u1.ipernity.com/21/78/63/12427863.b0ac5bd6.1024.jpg" height="630" width="950" /></a>

What are they watching so intently??A good TV show?Hogans Heroes?? It really looks that way as the light shines on their faces from the TV etc!! But obviously not.

[wolfslair]

Nope, it was an SS julleuchter candleholders very bright flame.
Very hipnotic.

[Fritz]

What are they watching so intently??A good TV show?Hogans Heroes?? It really looks that way as the light shines on their faces from the TV etc!! But obviously not.

Some sort of fireworks perhaps...new year's eve..?

[HouweTrouwe]

Thanks for the reactions, hope you all like them..

[leib1]

12.40
10(sch)Kp.
Fhr. Horstmann,Heinz, SS-Hstuf. d.o.b.28.11.10
zugfuhrer. Tiemann,Rolf, SS-Ustuf. d.o.b.6.8.18
zugfuhrer.Glaser,Heinz, SS-Ustuf. d.o.b.28.6.18
Best Jamie