Gerhard Hein's Former Last Name?

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Edward L. Hsiao
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Gerhard Hein's Former Last Name?

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Post by Edward L. Hsiao » 19 Jul 2020, 23:52

I was caught by surprise that Gerhard Hein's former last name was Philippczyk when I looked at the Wikipedia for information. I'm not sure that was right. Most sources doesn't mention Philippczyk as Gerhard Hein's former name. For so many years up until now I thought Gerhard Hein was born Gerhard Hein. Gerhard Hein was the holder of the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves. This situation needs checking out please.

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Post by Halfdan S. » 20 Jul 2020, 16:04

Buddrus writes: "12/1938 Namensänderung von Philippczyk in Hein", meaning that he changed his name in Dezember 1938.

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Post by Waleed Y. Majeed » 20 Jul 2020, 17:29

The german wikipedia also mentions December 1938 as the year of name change from Gerhard Franz Philippczyk to Gerhard Hein. Less polish I guess :milwink:

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