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Researching officer of Austrian Bundesheer, 1956-1979

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Post by jmark » 02 Nov 2013, 14:15

Hi,

Can anybody point me to some sources where I can research an officer of the Austrian Bundesheer? Helmut Demel (1919-1979) entered the Bundesheer soon after its formation, was a Hauptmann in 1956 and eventually rose to the rank of Oberst. He died in 1979. Surely there should be some info available on a high-ranking officer like this.

Thanks for any advice.
Jason

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Re: Researching officer of Austrian Bundesheer, 1956-1979

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Post by Walter 1940 » 11 Jul 2020, 10:33

Hello Jason,
I hope you get this message in good health.
 You will probably be surprised to get an answer after 8 years!
 I know Helmut's family very well.  What do you want to know or how can I help you?

Many greetings from Austria!

Claus


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Post by jmark » 13 Jul 2020, 09:43

Hi Claus,
thanks for your reply. I was seeking info about Helmut Demel for use in a book I was writing. I completed the book several years ago and published it:
https://leapinghorseman.com/proddetail. ... 4931&cat=5

I acquired a copy of his Personalakte and included a lengthy bio about him in the "Panzer-Abteilung 103" chapter. Quite remarkable that an officer who lost an arm then volunteered so quickly for more front-line duty. And he survived the Stalingrad pocket, too. I was hoping he recorded his experiences at some point after the war.

Regardless, I am still interested in Herr Demel, even if purely for my own edification. If you don't wish to discuss anything publicly, please contact me at [email protected]

Thanks again
Jason

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