Would a Schutzpolizei EM Records Be In NARA's SS Records?
Would a Schutzpolizei EM Records Be In NARA's SS Records?
Hello,
Did the Schutzpolizei personnel records get transferred to the SS after 1943? I am trying to find records on a Schutzpolizei enlisted man who has a somewhat common name. NARA has 25+ records listing that name but would it be him?
Thanks,
Steve
Did the Schutzpolizei personnel records get transferred to the SS after 1943? I am trying to find records on a Schutzpolizei enlisted man who has a somewhat common name. NARA has 25+ records listing that name but would it be him?
Thanks,
Steve
The more I think about it 1700 reels cant be enough for the Waffen SS on its own
370,000 Reich German SS EM's,
135,000 Western European SS volunteers,
180,000 Volksdeutsche SS volunteers,
195,000 Eastern European (Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, etc)
then add on the Allg-SS, SD, Sipo, Schupo, Orpo, etc.
370,000 Reich German SS EM's,
135,000 Western European SS volunteers,
180,000 Volksdeutsche SS volunteers,
195,000 Eastern European (Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, etc)
then add on the Allg-SS, SD, Sipo, Schupo, Orpo, etc.
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SS EM records
The BDC files do contain a significant number of SS enlisted men. However, many SS members either do not have a file or their file was lost during the fire which damaged SS personnel office as a result of allied bombing. I have a number of SS EM and officers that I have researched for myself and others. I think it is very unlikely that the man in question has a file but not impossible. The earlier his enlistment in the ss/police the better. Usually around 1942 or earlier. If he joined the Waffen-SS or was drafted I'd say there is a 90% chance the man does NOT have a file.
There are other sources of information for example the RuSHA files. This is the orgainzation which conducted racial heritage checks for SS recruits.
Also when I mention "file" it is a bit misleading that in some cases the man's folder pobably contains nothing more than a 3x5 piece of paper with his payroll voucher. Others contain tons of information.
Ultimately, the odds are against you unless the person in question is a pre-war enlistee. If you wish PM me the man's name, date of birth, place of birth and unit and I'll see if he has a file.
Phil
There are other sources of information for example the RuSHA files. This is the orgainzation which conducted racial heritage checks for SS recruits.
Also when I mention "file" it is a bit misleading that in some cases the man's folder pobably contains nothing more than a 3x5 piece of paper with his payroll voucher. Others contain tons of information.
Ultimately, the odds are against you unless the person in question is a pre-war enlistee. If you wish PM me the man's name, date of birth, place of birth and unit and I'll see if he has a file.
Phil
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Re: SS EM records
Hello Phil,logibear64 wrote:The BDC files do contain a significant number of SS enlisted men. However, many SS members either do not have a file or their file was lost during the fire which damaged SS personnel office as a result of allied bombing. I have a number of SS EM and officers that I have researched for myself and others. I think it is very unlikely that the man in question has a file but not impossible. The earlier his enlistment in the ss/police the better. Usually around 1942 or earlier. If he joined the Waffen-SS or was drafted I'd say there is a 90% chance the man does NOT have a file.
There are other sources of information for example the RuSHA files. This is the orgainzation which conducted racial heritage checks for SS recruits.
Also when I mention "file" it is a bit misleading that in some cases the man's folder pobably contains nothing more than a 3x5 piece of paper with his payroll voucher. Others contain tons of information.
Ultimately, the odds are against you unless the person in question is a pre-war enlistee. If you wish PM me the man's name, date of birth, place of birth and unit and I'll see if he has a file.
Phil
I have seen a post from 2006. Could you check two of me?
Vieth, Joachim born 23 April 1928 in Magdeburg (Magdeburg-Südost).
Was used in the Prague area last news of April 1945.
Unit: SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Ersatz und Ausbildungs Battaillon 30
Brothers:
Vieth, Erhardt born 1929 in Magdeburg (Magdeburg-Südost)
Both were in young years probably already moved into the SS. Unfortunately, no info to the remaining.
For a reply or tips for the search I would be very grateful.
greetings
Eike
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Re: Would a Schutzpolizei EM Records Be In NARA's SS Records?
There is a great base for the citizens of Baden:
https://www2.landesarchiv-bw.de/ofs21/o ... tand=18134
https://www2.landesarchiv-bw.de/ofs21/o ... tand=18134
Re: Would a Schutzpolizei EM Records Be In NARA's SS Records?
I am not entirely convinced that Schupo NCOs are available to any extent at US NARA (or BArchb) in A3343 series.
In my experience of looking at A3343 series EM, the Schupo men included are because they had joined the SS.
If they had not joined the SS they do not have such a record in this series.
Looking at NARA's listing of BDC material (below) they do not mention Schupo records
https://www.archives.gov/research/captu ... enter.html
So where might such records be found? Could be the Orpo archive in Stadt Münster, but I have not been there.
In my experience of looking at A3343 series EM, the Schupo men included are because they had joined the SS.
If they had not joined the SS they do not have such a record in this series.
Looking at NARA's listing of BDC material (below) they do not mention Schupo records
https://www.archives.gov/research/captu ... enter.html
So where might such records be found? Could be the Orpo archive in Stadt Münster, but I have not been there.
Re: Would a Schutzpolizei EM Records Be In NARA's SS Records?
Forgot to mention the A3343 series RS, the marriage approvals.
Again unless they were SS members, Schupo men were not obliged to seek RuSHA approval.
BArchB by the way is Bundesarchiv Berlin-Lichterfelde
Again unless they were SS members, Schupo men were not obliged to seek RuSHA approval.
BArchB by the way is Bundesarchiv Berlin-Lichterfelde
Re: Would a Schutzpolizei EM Records Be In NARA's SS Records?
I obtained copies of partial records of several EM such as Gend. Bez. Oberwachtmeister Josef Hirtreiter from the BDC in Berlin in the 1980's and I think from my notes that I had several other success with other Polizei records as well.