Major Hermann Waldow/ PzSpKp. 700 : RK

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Major Hermann Waldow/ PzSpKp. 700 : RK

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Post by Jan-Hendrik » 12 Mar 2016, 13:31

Per HANS:
Leutnant [01.09.38] WALDOW, Hermann, 11.04.1916 - 09.06.1944 (Aufkl.Abt. 13) Major [01.06.44]

Entry at Volksbund:
Hermann Waldow ruht auf der Kriegsgräberstätte in Ranville. Endgrablage: Block 7 Reihe C Grab 12. Nähere Informationen zu diesem Friedhof erhalten Sie hier. Name und die persönlichen Daten des Obengenannten sind auch im Gedenkbuch der Kriegsgräberstätte verzeichnet. Sie können gern einen Auszug bei uns bestellen. Bitte beachten Sie, dass auf einigen Friedhöfen nicht die aktuelle Version ausliegt, somit kann der Name Ihres Angehörigen darin evtl. noch nicht verzeichnet sein.
Nachname:Waldow
Vorname:Hermann
Dienstgrad:Major
Geburtsdatum:11.04.1916
Geburtsort:Leipzig
Todes-/Vermisstendatum:09.06.1944
Todes-/Vermisstenort: Escoville
Any additions are welcome, a picture would be great!

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Re: Major Hermann Waldow/ PzSpKp. 700 : RK

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Post by askropp » 12 Mar 2016, 15:23

I wonder why there is so much interest in this officer? I just answered a PM about that guy:

Hermann Waldow
01.09.1938 Leutnant (823)
01.09.1940 Oberleutnant (204)
01.02.1943 Hauptmann (103b)
01.06.1944 Major (nachträglich)

in Stellenbesetzung of:
10.11.1938 Zugführer in der 1. (PzSp) / Aufklärungsabteilung 13 (Stendal)
There are times in history when staying neutral means taking sides.


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Post by Jan-Hendrik » 12 Mar 2016, 15:26

Because I have the Lehrtruppen on my desk at the moment?

Thank you!
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Post by Griffin brigade » 17 Mar 2016, 16:36

He is the only RKT buried in a British Cemetery in Normandy !!
Does anyone have any info about Pz-Späh-Kp. 700 or his RK action ?

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Post by Jan-Hendrik » 17 Mar 2016, 18:02

Panzerverband 700

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Post by Griffin brigade » 17 Mar 2016, 22:28

Many thanks Jan-Hendrik

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Post by Sam Wren » 25 Oct 2017, 20:41

He was in command of Pz.Aufkl.Abt. 21 when he was killed. I will see what else I can find on him.

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Post by Sam Wren » 25 Oct 2017, 23:30

Gem. OKH/HPA Ag P 1/3 Abt. (e) vom 15.1.44 wird
Hptm. Waldow, Fhr.Res.OKH, Dienst regelt Befh. im W.Kr. VII, mit Wirkung vom 1.2.44 zum Kdr. Pz.Aufkl.Abt. 21 ernannt.

from Divisionstagesbefehl Nr. 168, 26.1.44

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Post by Jan-Hendrik » 26 Oct 2017, 08:06

Thank you, Sam!

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