Hi,
I'm currently reading the book From Leningrad to Berlin: Dutch Volunteers in the Service of the German Waffen-SS 1941 - 1945 and in the first part of this book the above mentioned division is quite often mentioned fighting alongside the Dutch Legion.
Could someone perhaps give me some more information about this unit?
I already read the info on Feldgrau but I'm looking for more.
Thanks
Gillian
20.Infanterie-Division (mot.)
Moderator: Tom Houlihan
20.Infanterie-Division (mot.)
Meine Ehre Heist Treue
In the Summer 1942 there were in the front line about 15.000 Estonians in different battalions of the German Armed Forces.
The capital of Estonia - Tallinn, was liberated from the Red terror on August 28th 1941. A year later the permission to create the Estonian Legion was given. The first legionnaires were the men who had been fighting during the winter of 1941, with the East Battalions. The volunteers were transported on October 8th 1942 to the Legion training camp Heidelager in Poland near Debica.
At the end of the year 1942 the formation of the First Battalion - The Narva Battalion - was complete. On July 15th 1943 the order to go to the front was received. As an unit of the 5th SS-Armored Division "Wiking".
In the same time training in Heidelager continued. The Legion became a Brigade (3.Estnische SS-Freiwillige Brigade) on 5th May 1943 with 2 full Regiments, and all necessary support units, more than 5000 men together.
In November 1943 Estonian Brigade reached Riga and was sent against Soviet partisans to the Rosona forests and swamps. But when the Soviets made a major penetration near Nevel, they soon found themselves in the foremost lines. During the Autumn and Winter 1943 a more 5000 men joined the Brigade through half-compulsory mobilizations (s.c. musswillige)
On 24th January 1944, Reichsführer SS ordered Estonian Brigade enlarged into a division - 20. Estnische Waffen-SS Division. The Estonian Division arrived on the Narva River Front in February 1944, just in time to eliminate a dangerous Soviet bridgehead. The fortunes of war had changed and Soviet invaders were once again threatening the borders of Estonia. The last Prime Minister of Estonia prof. Jüri Uluots then broadcasted his famous radio appeal to all Estonia men to mobilize in defense of their country. On the basis of his call-up, the conscripts outnumbered the weapons that were available. A headquarters staff was organized under major General Johannes Soodla to coordinate these efforts. 6 Border Guard Regiments and one reserve regiment were formed - all-together 38000 men (Division 300 and Sic.Division 207). Estonian SS Division increased to 15000 men and with separate battalions there were about 75000 Estonians in front line in late Summer 1944 defending their homeland against Soviet aggression.
During the Summer and Autumn 1944 three Estonians won the Knight’s Cross - Lt.Col. Harald Riipalu, major Paul Maitla and Sergeant Harald Nugiseks, still alive in Pärnu, Estonia after the hell of the NKVD concentration camp.
Headquarters of 20. Estonian SS-division (Oct.1943-08.05.1945)
Commander of division:
SS-Brigadeführer Franz Augsberger (20.10.1942-19.03.1945)
Commanders of headquarters:
SS-Haupsturmführer W. Schmidt (sept.1944-jan.1945)
SS-Haupsturmführer A. von Schalscha (feb.1945-may 1945)
Ia (operatie department):
SS-Obersturmbannführer E. Rehfeldt (01.07.44-okt.1944)
SS-Sturmbannführer H.-J. Mützelfeldt (till march 1945)
Ib (supply):
SS-Haupsturmführer R. Bösel (01.08.44-01.03.45)
Ic (intelligence):
SS-Unterturmführer G. Kraushaar (april 1944- okt.1944)
SS-Sturmbannführer W. Krüger
IIa (second adjutant):
SS-Oberturmführer W. Kiessling (feb.1944- jan.1945)
SS-Haupsturmführer G. Hermann (till march 1945)
IVa (intendant):
SS-Haupsturmführer T. E. von Pistor
IVb:
SS-Sturmbannführer W. Pfitzner
SS-Sturmbannführer O. Hanisch
SS-Sturmbannführer H. Thumstädter
(Communication – Signal) SS-Sturmbannführer A. Grohmann
(Funeral officer) Waffen-Haupsturmführer Sarnov
(Trust officier) SS-Haupsturmführer Campe
Structure of Estonian SS-Legion (01.10.1942 – 22.10.1943)
Commander of 1. Regiment der Legion Estland
SS-Obersturmbannführer Franz Augsberger (from nov.1942)
1/I Bataillon (04.04.1943 battalion was transferred to SS-Division „Wiking“ and renamed SS-Panzergrenadier Bataillon “Narwa”)
Battalion commander:
SS- Haupsturmführer Georg Eberhardt
1/I 1. Kompanie
commanders: SS-Obersturmführer Jakob Ottinger
SS-Legions-Haupsturmführer Elmar Lang
SS-Legions-Haupsturmführer Jaan Raudsoo (perish 21.07.43)
1/I 2. Kompanie
commanders: SS-Untersturmführer Bernhard Langhorst
SS- Haupsturmführer Adolf Nader
1/I 3. Kompanie
SS-Obersturmführer Fritz von Böckmann
1/I 4. Kompanie
SS-Obersturmführer Karl Silberleitner
1/II Bataillon
1/II 5. Kompanie commander: SS-Obersturmführer Kurt Halwachs
1/II 6. Kompanie
1/II 7. Kompanie
1/II 8. Kompanie
1/III Bataillon
1/III 9. Kompanie
1/III 10. Kompanie
1/III 11. Kompanie
1/III 12. Kompanie
Pionere Kompanie SS-Obersturmführer Kurt Schärpf
Panzerjäger Kompanie
Artellerie Kompanie
Ersatzbattaillon der Estnische SS-Legion
(Estonian SS Legion was located in Debica (Southeast of Poland). Legion was as training unit and never had a combat. Trainers game from SS-Division “Totenkopf” and “Deutschland”)
Structure of 3. Estonian SS-brigade of volunteers (22.10.1943 - 24.01.1944)
Brigadier:
SS-Standartenführer Franz Augsberger.
SS-Freiwilligen Regiment 42 (november 1943 renamed 45. regiment)
Regiment commanders:
Freiwilligen-Standartenführer Johannes Soodla (till okt.1943)
Freiwilligen-Standartenführer Henn-Ants Kurg (perish by the landmine explosion nov.1943 in Nevel front Russia)
Freiwilligen-Sturmbannführer Paul Vent
42/I Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Freiwilligen-Sturmbannführer Paul Vent
Freiwilligen-Haupsturmführer Harald Riipalu
42/I 1. Kompanie - Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer J. Käis
42/I 2. Kompanie - Freiwilligen-Obersturmführer Jüri Ungvere
42/I 3. Kompanie - Freiwilligen-Obersturmführer Paul Maitla
42/I 4. (schwere)Kompanie - Freiwilligen-Haupsturmführer Voldemar Tepper, Freiwilligen-Haupsturmführer Eduard Ferdinand Hints, Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Artur Adoson
42/II Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Freiwilligen-Haupsturmführer Elmar Lang
42/II 5. Kompanie - Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Osvald Klemets, Freiwilligen-Haupsturmführer Voldemar Mikkola, Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Valentin Vainola (perish 13.11.43), Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Edgar Künnis (perish 18.03.44)
42/II 6. Kompanie - Freiwilligen-Haupsturmführer Lembit Vaher
42/II 7. Kompanie - Freiwilligen-(?) Ernst Voldemar Kumar
42/II 8. (schwere)Kompanie - Freiwilligen-Haupsturmführer Harald Riipalu, Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Mango Vanker (perish 07.44)
42/13. (IG)Kompanie - Freiwilligen-Obersturmführer Lembit Esko
42/14.(anti-tank)Kompanie - SS-Haupsturmführer Bernhard Langhorst
43. SS-Freiwilligen Regiment (november 1943 renamed 46. regiment)
Regiment commander:
Freiwilligen-Standartenführer Juhan Tuuling
43/I Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Freiwilligen-Sturmbannführer Ain-Ervin Mere
Freiwilligen-Sturmbannführer Udo Parrest (from okt. 1943)
43/I 1. Kompanie - Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Edgar Kilk (perish 21.02.44)
43/I 2. Kompanie - Freiwilligen-Haupsturmführer Harald Kapsta, Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Harald Kuus (perish 24.02.44)
43/I 3. Kompanie -
43/I 4. (schwere)Kompanie (manned from spring 1944)
43/II Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Freiwilligen-Sturmbannführer Udo Parrest (nov.1943-jan.1944 was commander of 1. battalion) (perish 29.02.44)
Freiwilligen-Haupsturmführer Erich Palk
Freiwilligen-Haupsturmführer Rudolf Alfred Bruus (nov 1943- jaan 1944)
43/II 5. Kompanie - SS-Obersturmführer Rudolf Steinpick (perish 25.10.43), Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Edgar Kilk (perish 21.02.44)
43/II 6. Kompanie - Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Martin Hunt (perish 25.07.44)
43/II 7. Kompanie - Freiwilligen-Haupsturmführer Rudolf Alfred Bruus, Freiwilligen-Obersturmführer Edgar Vaikma
43/II 8. (schwere)Kompanie - Freiwilligen-Haupsturmführer Erich Palk, Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Lembitu Rool, Freiwilligen-Haupsturmführer Johannes Volmer
43/13. (IG)Kompanie - Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Lembitu Rool, Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Elvo Kilgas (perish 24.04.44)
43/14. (anti-tank)Kompanie - SS-Haupsturmführer Bernhard Langhorst, Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Erik Haabjärv
43/15. Pionere-Kompanie - Freiwilligen-Obersturmführer Robert Telliskivi, Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Elmar Otsing (perish 05.45)
SS-Flak Abteilung 53
Commander:
SS-Haupsturmführer Fritz Bergemann
1. Batterie (20mm anti-aircraft canon) - Freiwilligen-Obersturmführer Enn Sirvet, Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Viktor Marvet
2. Batterie (37 mm anti-aircraft canon) - Freiwilligen-Obersturmführer Igor Krauss
3. Batterie (88 mm anti-aircraft canon) - Freiwilligen-Obersturmführer Karl Aleksander Tamme (perish 10.11.43), Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Ralf Taimre
SS-Panzerjäger Abteilung 53
Commander:
SS-Haupsturmführer Bernhard Langhorst
SS-Nachrichten Kompanie 53
SS-Feldersatz Batallion 53
Commander:
SS-Haupsturmführer Fritz Störz
SS-Ausbildung-und Ersatz Regiment 33
Commander:
SS-Sturmbannführer Georg Ahlemann
SS-Artellerie Abteilung 53
Commanders:
Freiwilligen-Sturmbannführer Aleksander Sobolev (perish 17.10.1944 East-Prussia)
Freiwilligen-Haupsturmführer August Võhma (dec. 1943)
Stabbatterie Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Aleksander Kimmel, Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Eduard Limion
1. Batterie Freiwilligen-Haupsturmführer August Võhma, Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Jüri Nurmekund, Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Otto Särgava
2. Batterie Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Eduard Limion, Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Ants Angerjas
3. Batterie Freiwilligen-Obersturmführer Paul Suurkivi
Artillerie Vermessungstruppe
Structure of 20. Waffen-SS Estonian Division (24.01.1944-17.10.1944)
Division commander:
SS-Brigadeführer Franz Augsberger
Stab der Division und Division-Kommando
SS-Kradmeldestaffel
SS-Division-Kartenstelle (mot) 20
SS-Division-Begleit-Kompanie 20
SS-Musikzug
Waffen-Grenadier Regiment der SS 45 (estnische nr. 1)
Regiment commanders:
Waffen-Obersturmbannführer Paul Vent (until april 1944)
Waffen-Obersturmbannführer Harald Riipalu
45/I Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Waffen-Sturmbannführer Harald Riipalu (until april 1944)
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Paul Maitla (wounded 23.08.1944)
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Richard Riitsaar (08.44 - 01.45)
45/I 1. Kompanie - Waffen-Untersturmführer J.Käis, Waffen-Obersturmführer Aadu Pirk, Waffen-Haupsturmführer R. Tali, Waffen-Obersturmführer Endel Karmo, Waffen-Haupsturmführer Jaan Sepa, Waffen-Untersturmführer Adolf Kask
45/I 2. Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Jüri Ungvere, Waffen-Obersturmführer Artur Adoson, Waffen-(?) E. Laid, Waffen-Obersturmführer Aadu Pirk, Waffen-Haupsturmführer Richard Riitsaar
45/I 3. Kompanie - Waffen-Haupsturmführer Paul Maitla,
45/I 4. (schwere)Kompanie - Waffen-Haupsturmführer Eduard-Ferdinand Hints, Waffen-Haupsturmführer Ludvig Triik, Waffen-Obersturmführer Richard Vares, Waffen-Haupsturmführer Voldemar Tepper
45/II Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Waffen-Surmbannführer Elmar Lang (perish in the battle 17.03.44)
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Ludvig Triik (wounded 1944)
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Erik Kiisk (from aug. 1944)
45/II 5. Kompanie - Waffen-Untersturmführer Edgar Künnis (perish in the battle 18.03.44), Waffen-Haupsturmführer Erik Kiisk, Waffen-Untersturmführer Elmar Kaiv
45/II 6. Kompanie - Waffen-Haupsturmführer Lembit Vaher
45/II 7. Kompanie - Waffen-Untersturmführer Endel Parbo (perish in the battle 30.07.44), Waffen-Standartenoberjunker Juhan Nirk
45/II 8. (schwere)Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Mango Vanker (perish in the battle 07.44)
45/III Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Someone German (name unknown)
(Mobilized men were brought from Klooga to Kehra training camp and after some time men with incomplete course of traineng were brought to Tartu front. Some men without training where dispatch.)
45/III 9. Kompanie
45/III 10. Kompanie
45/III 11. Kompanie - Waffen-Untersturmführer J.Käis
45/III 12. (schwere)Kompanie
45/13. (IG)Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Lembit Esko, Waffen-Obersturmführer Heldur Kaude
45/14. (TT)Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Ago Loorpärg
45/15. Pionere-Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Lembit Juhari (perish in the battle 06.08.44), Waffen-Obersturmführer Robert Telliskivi
Till september 1944 to 45. regiment were given 2 Knight crosses, 24 I class ja 276 II class Iron crosses.
Waffen-Grenadier Regiment der SS 46 (estnische nr. 2)
Regiment commanders:
Waffen-Standartenführer Juhan Tuuling (26.08.44 transferred to headquarters of corps)
Waffen-Sturmbannführer Alfons Rebane (from 26.08.44)
46/I Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Waffen-Sturmbannführer Ain-Ervin Mere (aug. 1944 transferred to Generalinspector´s office)
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Jaan Sepa (aug.1944)
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Enn Rannik
46/I 1. Kompanie - Waffen-Untersturmführer Edgar Kilk (perish in the battle 21.02.44), Waffen-Obersturmführer Martin Hunt (perish in the battle 25.07.44), Waffen-(?) Jaan Kodasmaa
46/I 2. Kompanie- Waffen-Untersturmführer Harald Kuus (perish in the battle 24.02.44)
46/I 3. Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Egon Saaristu, Waffen-Obersturmführer Arnold Kalle(perish in the battle 06.08.44), Waffen-Obersturmführer A. Lahi
46/I 4. (schwere)Kompanie (was manned in beginning of 1944)
46/II Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Waffen-Sturmbannführer Udo Parrest (perish in the battle 29.02.44)
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Rudolf Bruus (wounded 04.03.44)
SS-Haupsturmführer Werner Müthel
Waffen-Sturmbannführer Friedrich Kurg (perish in the Estonian guerilla war 31.07.45)
46/II 5. Kompanie - Waffen-(?) Olev Piik (perish in the battle 17.09.44), Waffen-(?) A. Külaots
46/II 6. Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Martin Hunt (perish in the battle 25.07.44),
46/II 7. Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Edgar Vaikma
46/II 8. (schwere)Kompanie - Waffen-Haupsturmführer Johannes Volmer, Waffen-Obersturmführer Helmut Röömussaar
46/13. (IG)Kompanie (part of was transferred to 46/I 4. Kompanie) - Waffen-Untersturmführer Elvo Kilgas (perish in the battle 24.04.44), Waffen-Untersturmführer Kalju Lehela, Waffen-Obersturmführer Heldur Kaude
46/14. (TT)Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Erik Haabjärv
46/15. Pionere-Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Robert Telliskivi, Waffen-Obersturmführer Elmar Otsing (perish 05.45)
46/III Batallion (former 660. Ostbatallion)
Battalion commanders:
Waffen-Obersturmführer Andres Korp (wounded in the battle and drowned in 22.09.44 by russian air raid to hospital-ship “Moero”)
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Voldemar Pärlin (perish in the battle 12.09.44 as commander of battalion “Finnish Boys” in Tartu front)
Waffen-Obersturmführer Karl Pärnoja (from sept. 1944)
(In July 1944 after suffering heavy casualty’s in the Narva front, battalion lost existence. From survivals and from estonian soldiers of Finnish infantry regiment (JR 200) a battalion was formed again and brought in 18.08.44 to the Tartu front. There the 46/III battalion had a similar destiny.)
46/III 9. Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Arnold Kalle(perish in the battle 06.08.44), Waffen-Untersturmführer Leo Lembaru (perish in the battle 19.09.44)
46/III 10. Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Uno Kook, Waffen-(?) Rein Rajasalu (perish in the battle 29.08.44), Waffen-Untersturmführer Tarmo Undla (perish in the battle 10.44)
46/III 11. Kompanie - Waffen-Untersturmführer Boris Metsoja(perish in the battle 31.07.44), Waffen-(?) A. Lahi
46/III 12. (schwere)Kompanie – Waffen-(?) E. Maad
Waffen-Grenadier Regiment der SS 47 (estnische nr. 3)
Regiment commanders:
Waffen-Standartenführer Paul Vent (captured by Russians in Tartu front 17.09.44)
(Regiment was formed in Anija (west Estonia) april 1944 from 658. ja 659. Ostbatallion and Ostkompanie ”Leutenant Hommik”. Final formation was in Kehra. Official birthday is 24.04.44, but ready for operate were regiment by July 1944 and went to the front: 1. battalion together with 45. regiment to Auvere ja 2. battalion to Narva).
47/I Batallion (former 659. Ostbatallion)
Battalion commanders:
Waffen-Sturmbannführer Georg Sooden (perish in the battle 30.07.44 Tannenberg line)
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Peet Lehola (from 30.07.44)
47/I 1. Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer F. Hanso
47/I 2. Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Raul Jüriado (perish in the battle 23.08.44), Waffen-Untersturmführer Ilmar Hendrikson
47/I 3. Kompanie - Waffen-Untersturmführer Johannes Talvi (perish in the battle 30.08.44)
47/I 4. (schwere)Kompanie -
47/II Batallion (former 658. Ostbatallion)
Battalion commanders:
Waffen-Sturmbannführer Alfons Rebane (26.08.44 transferred do command 46.regiment)
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Jaan Sepa
47/II 5. Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Heino Hommik
47/II 6. Kompanie - Waffen-(?) A. Külaots
47/II 7. Kompanie
47/II 8. (schwere) Kompanie
47/13. (IG)Kompanie
47/15. Pionere-Kompanie (formed in may 1944)
47/III Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Eduard Hints
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Viktor Sihver (perish in the battle 09.44)
(Battalion went to the frontline 23.07.44 and after suffering heavy casualty’s (80%) by defending Tannenberg Line, from battalion was left just two undersized kompanies. Battalion was reformed by Waffen-Haupsturmführer V. Sihver in Kurtna and went back to the frontline known as “battalion Sihver”).
47/III 9. Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Aksel-Nikolai Ohaka
47/III 10. Kompanie - Waffen-Untersturmführer Viktor Piho (perish in the battle 21.09.44),
47/III 11. Kompanie - Waffen-Untersturmführer Toivo Niilus (perish in the battle 21.09.44),
47/III 12. (schwere) Kompanie
SS-Waffen-Füsilier Batallion 20 (former batallion “Narva” from division „Wiking“)
Battalion commanders:
SS-Haupsturmführer Wallner (wounded 25.07.44)
SS-Obersturmführer Hans Jäger
Waffen-Obersturmführer Hando Ruus (perish 31.03.45)
(20.03.44 battalion “Narva” was transferred from ”Wiking” to Tallinn. After breathing space (three weeks), battalion was reformed in the Kehra training camp. Battalion size after reforming was 800 man).
1. Kompanie - Waffen-Untersturmführer Dimitri Amon, Waffen-Untersturmführer Heino Reigo
2. Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Ernst Kabrits (perish in the battle 27.07.44)
3. Kompanie - Waffen- Obersturmführer Valdur Visnapuu (perish in the battle 27.07.44), Waffen-Untersturmführer Robert Helde
4. (schwere) Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Oskar Ruut (perish in the battle 03.08.44), Waffen-Untersturmführer Evald Müür
SS-Feldersatz Batallion 20 (location Kehra)
Battalion commanders:
SS-Haupsturmführer Fritz Störz
(18.09.44 size of battalion was 7 kompanies with 2000 men. 19.09.44 battalion displaced to the frontline by Lagedi but was scattered by superiority of red army after few battle).
SS-Ausbildungs-und Ersatz Regiment 20 (location Klooga)
Regiment commanders:
SS-Sturmbannführer Georg Ahlemann
(21.09.44 become order to the regiment do move into location of Paldiski port and evacuate to germany by sea. From 3000 men finaly arrive to germany 500 men. Some men incorporate with armed units organized by estonian admiral Johan Pitka, who was against of retreating to Germany and they continue hopeless defence of Estonia).
I Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Theodor Liht (perish in the battle 18.03.45)
SS-Obersturmführer Schütte
1. Kompanie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Peeter Lossmann
2. Kompanie - Waffen–Untersturmführer Harald Salumäe
3. Kompanie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Manfred Haldma-Schilling
4. Kompanie - Waffen–Untersturmführer Aksel Nikolai Ohaka
II Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Ludvig Triik
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Riho Piirsalu
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Erich Palk Waffen-Sturmbannführer Henrik Sillapere
5. Kompanie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Leonhard Praks
6. Kompanie - Waffen–Untersturmführer Rudolf Laursoo
7. Kompanie - Waffen–Untersturmführer Udo Virkus
8. Kompanie -
13. Kompanie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Andrei Kalda, Waffen–Obersturmführer Albert Singel
14. Kompanie
15. Kompanie
SS-Waffen-Panzerjäger Abteilung 20
Commanders:
SS-Haupsturmführer Bernhard Langhorst
(In spring 1944 was formed Sturmgeschütz Abteilung 20 or Sturmgeschütz-Kompanie, which was united to anti-tank battery as Jagdpanzer Kompanie)
SS-Waffen Nachrichten Abteilung 20
Commanders:
SS-Sturmbannführer Arno Grohmann
(At the time of Narva front to abteilung was added signal-training kompanie)
Stab
1. Funk-Kompanie
2. Fernsprech-Kompanie
Versorgungs Stagffel
SS-Waffen-Pionere Batallion 20
(In the end of July 1944 all pionere kompanie`s was united to Pioner Battalion)
Commanders:
SS-Haupsturmführer Willy Peetz Waffen-Haupsturmführer Robert Telliskivi
Stab
1. Pionere-Kompanie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Lembit Juhari (perish in the battle 05.08.44)
2. Pionere-Kompanie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Elmar Otsing (perish 05.45)
3. Pionere-Kompanie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Robert Telliskivi, Waffen–Untersturmführer Voldemar Kiisler, Waffen–Untersturmführer Kangro, Waffen–Untersturmführer Robert Riiberg, Waffen–Untersturmführer Martin Kask
SS-Nachshub Truppe 20
Commanders:
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Tammekand
SS-Sturmbannführer Willy Krüger
(In the end of the summer 1944 was reformed to supply regiment-SS Versorgung Regiment 20)
Stab
1. Fahrschwadron
2. Fahrschwadron
Kraftfahrzeug-Kompanie Nachsub Zug (Kompanie)
3. Art. Kol
SS-Werkstattkompanie 20
SS-Genesungskompanie 20 (location Viljandis)
Commanders:
Waffen-Untersturmführer Leo Juhani
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Oskar Puusepp
SS-Sanitäts-Abteilung 20
Commanders:
SS-Sturmbannführer dr. Walter Pfitzner
SS-Sturmbannführer dr. Oskar Hanisch
SS-Sturmbannführer Heinz Thurmstäder
Waffen-Obersturmführer dr. Arnold Johans
1. SS-Sanitäts-Kompanie 20
2. SS-Sanitäts-Kompanie 20
Sanitäts Nachschub-Kompanie
SS-Krankenkraftwagen-Kompanie 20
1. Zug
2. Zug
Tr. Entgiftungs-Zug 20
Feldlazarett 749
SS Wirtschaft Batallion/Amt 20
20. Feldpostamt (commander SS-Obersturmführer Werner Lundt)
SS-Veterinarie Kompanie 20 (Commanders: SS-Obersturmführer dr. Lincke; Dr. Möckel)
SS-Flak-Abteilung 20
Commanders:
SS-Haupsturmführer Fritz Bergemann
(Unit was fully motorized. Each canon had cross-country vehicle equipped for transporting canon and squad)
1. Batterie (20mm anti-aircraft guns)
2. Batterie (37mm anti-aircraft guns)
3. Batterie (88mm anti-aircraft guns)
SS-Versorgung Regiment 20
SS-Verpflegungs-Amt 20 (provisioning)
SS-Backerei-Kompanie (mot) 20
SS-Schlächterei-Kompanie (mot) 20
SS-Vervaltungs-Zug 20
SS-Bau-Batallion 20
SS-Waffen Feldgendarmerie Trupp (mot.) 20
Commanders:
SS-Haupsturmführer Krahn, Waffen-Untersturmführer Heino Meybaum
(kompanie size unit).
SS-Kriegberichter-Trupp 20
Commanders: sommer 1944 Waffen-Untersturmführer Paul Kurbjuhn
Waffen-Artellerie Regiment der SS 20
Regiment commanders:
Waffen-Obersturmbannführer Aleksander Sobolev (perish in the battle 17.10.44 Memel) Waffen-Sturmbannführer August Võhma
I Artellerie Abteilung
Commanders:
Waffen-Sturmbannführer August Võhma Waffen-Haupsturmführer Aleksander Kimmel
Stabbatterie - Waffen-Haupsturmführer Aleksander Kimmel, Waffen-Untersturmführer Eduard Limion
1. Batterie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Jüri Nurmekund (perish in the battle 17.09.44), Waffen–Obersturmführer Georg Iltal
2. Batterie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Ants Angerjas
3. Batterie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Boris Koha(perish in the battle 03.45), Waffen–Untersturmführer Nikolai Raudvere
II Artellerie Abteilung
Commanders:
Waffen-Sturmbannführer Richard Rubach (short time in Jägala training camp)
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Nigul Manemaa (perish in the battle 05.45)
Stabbatterie - Waffen–Untersturmführer Raivo Kolka (perish in the battle 11.08.44)
4. Batterie
5. Batterie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Rajango, Waffen–Obersturmführer Boris Koha, Waffen–Untersturmführer Gunnar Järve
6. Batterie
III Artellerie Abteilung
Commanders:
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Priit Eras
Stabbatterie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Juhannes Määr
7. Batterie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Vaido Viitre
8. Batterie - Waffen-Haupsturmführer Anton Soosalu, Waffen–Obersturmführer Viktor Noorkukk
9. Batterie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Martin Mägi
IV (schwere) Artellerie Abteilung
Commanders:
Waffen-Sturmbannführer Paul Suurkivi
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Anton Soosalu ( 26.07.44-30.08.44)
Stabbatterie - Waffen–Untersturmführer Eduard Leetmaa, Waffen–Untersturmführer Elmar Linsi (wounded in the battle and drowned in 22.09.44 by russian air raid to hospital-ship “Moero”)
10.(schwere) Batterie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Leopold Taar, Waffen–Obersturmführer Artur Klaar, Waffen–Obersturmführer Nikolai Rinne (perish in the battle 04.45)
11. (schwere) Batterie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Henno Pajo, Waffen–Obersturmführer Artur Klein
12.(schwere) Batterie - Waffen–Untersturmführer Jaan Raud, Waffen–Untersturmführer Arnold Vösu, Waffen–Untersturmführer Paul Rinne Schwere Granatenwerfer-Kompanie - Waffen–Untersturmführer Martin Kont (perish in the battle 31.08.44)
Ost Ersatz Batallion “Narva” so-called Einheit “Fischer”
(This unit become to staff of Estonian division in april 1944, but commander was still hauptman of Wechrmacht Fischer and every officer in headquarters belongs to Wechrmacht. Battalion was formed from survivals of regiment “Reval”. Finally was treaned three battalions, and with last of them Ost Ersatz pataljon "Narva” went to the frontline [Tannenberg Line] and was destroied by russians).
Commanders:
Hauptman German Fischer
1. Kompanie- Waffen-Untersturmführer Bruno Karro, Waffen-Untersturmführer Ilorg Mitt (perish in the battle 26.07.44), Waffen-Untersturmführer Leonid Joab
2. Kompanie - Waffen-Untersturmführer Maks Enn, Waffen-Untersturmführer Erich Tüür (perish in the battle 02.08.44)
1.Estnische Sicherheitspolizei Bataillion der SD
Commanders:
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Manivald Randla
Waffen–Obersturmführer Kristjan Pett
Waffen–Untersturmführer Felix Rommisto
1. Kompanie - Waffen-Haupsturmführer Rudolf Soodla
2. Kompanie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Kristjan Pett, Waffen–Untersturmführer Jaan Pärna
3. Kompanie - Waffen–Untersturmführer Felix Rommisto
4. Kompanie – Waffen-(?) Susi
This battalion was used for cleaning a rear of Narva and Tartu front from Russian diversion groups. August 1944 saw battle with heavy casualty’s in Tartu front and later Sept.-Oct.1944 in East Prussia.
Structure of 20. Waffen-SS Estonian Division (06.10.1944-08.05.1945)
After sacrificial defensive war in Estonia, a remains of division was concentrated to Neuhammer Germany (today’s Poland – about 100km Northwest from Wroclaw). All Estonian soldiers, located in Germany were concentrated to Neuhammer and transferred to SS. Division had combat in Silesia (today’s Southwest Poland) by Oppeln (Oppole), Neuhammer and Neukirch (60 km west from Wroclaw).
Division commanders:
SS-Brigadeführer Franz Augsberger (perich 19.03.1945 Oppole)
Waffen-Standartenführer Alfons Rebane (act for commander)
SS-Brigadeführer Berthold Maack
Waffen-Grenadier Regiment der SS 45 “Estland” (estnische nr. 1)
Regiment commanders:
Waffen-Obersturmbannführer Harald Riipalu (fell out by heart complaint 21.01.1945)
SS-Obersturmbannführer Fritz Störz
Waffen-Sturmbannführer Julius Ellandi
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Paul Maitla (murdered by Czech red partisans 10.05.1945 Kolin)
45/I Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Paul Maitla
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Elmar Lipping (until march 1945)
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Enn Sirvet
45/I 1. Kompanie - Waffen-Haupsturmführer Elmar Lipping, Waffen-Untersturmführer Aksel Toome (perich 02.45)
45/I 2. Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Ilmar Kompus, Waffen-Untersturmführer Kalju Tamm (perich 05.45), Waffen-Obersturmführer Elmar Teder
45/I 3. Kompanie - Waffen-Untersturmführer Alfred Sild, Waffen-Untersturmführer Alfred Pöldnurk, Waffen-Obersturmführer Artur Adoson, Waffen-Haupsturmführer Evald Leepere, Waffen-Untersturmführer Alfred Sild
45/I 4. (schwere)Kompanie - Waffen-Haupsturmführer Arnold Voldemar Koger, Waffen-Haupsturmführer Evald Leepere, Waffen-Untersturmführer Alfred Sild
45/II Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Ernst Palk
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Agu Lannu
45/II 5. Kompanie Waffen-Untersturmführer Aleksander Piigli, Waffen-Obersturmführer Eugen Sume
45/II 6. Kompanie Waffen-Obersturmführer Voldemar Madisoo, Waffen-Untersturmführer Harry Irik, Waffen-Obersturmführer Helmut Kibuvits
45/II 7. Kompanie Waffen-Untersturmführer Albert Kukemelk
45/II 8. (schwere)Kompanie Waffen-Untersturmführer Leo Juhani, Waffen-Obersturmführer Peeter Lossmann, Haupsturmführer Evald Leepere, Haupsturmführer Elmar Lipping
45/13. (IG)Kompanie Haupsturmführer Enn Are, Waffen-Obersturmführer Riho Röigas, Waffen-Obersturmführer Uno Pöld
45/14. (TT)Kompanie Waffen-Obersturmführer Ago Loorpärg
Waffen-Grenadier Regiment der SS 46 (estnische nr. 2)
Regiment commanders:
Waffen-Standartenführer Alfons Rebane
46/I Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Waffen-Sturmbannführer Riho Piirsalu
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Veljo Teder (perich 01.02.45 Oppole)
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Lorents Palm
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Valdur Jürissaar
46/I 1. Kompanie Waffen-Haupsturmführer Eduard Landberg (perich 26.01.45), Waffen-Untersturmführer Soosaar
46/I 2. Kompanie Waffen-Untersturmführer Mihkel Pärn
46/I 3. Kompanie Waffen-Obersturmführer Theodor Kivimägi, Waffen-Untersturmführer Johannes Pent
46/I 4. (schwere)Kompanie Waffen-Haupsturmführer Valdur Jürissaar, Waffen-Untersturmführer Karl Pruuli
46/II Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Waffen- Haupsturmführer Valdo Liht (perich 18.03.45 by Oppole South-West Poland)
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Valdur Jürissaar
46/II 5. Kompanie Waffen-Untersturmführer August Jurs
46/II 6. Kompanie Waffen-Untersturmführer Heino Innus, Waffen-Untersturmführer Johannes Nahkkoi
46/II 7. Kompanie Waffen-Untersturmführer August Külaots
46/II 8. (schwere)Kompanie Waffen-Untersturmführer Lembitu Rool (perich 21.03.45 by Oppole)
46/13. (IG)Kompanie Waffen-Haupsturmführer Veljo Teder, Waffen-Obersturmführer Leopold Luulik, Waffen-Untersturmführer Villem Känd
46/14. (TT)Kompanie Waffen-Haupsturmführer Johannes Volmer
Waffen-Grenadier Regiment der SS 47(estnische nr. 3)
Regiment commanders:
Waffen-Obersturmbannführer Juhan Vermet
SS-Sturmbannführer Hermann Loibl
Waffen-Sturmbannführer August Vask
Waffen-Sturmbannführer Johannes Koort (feb. 1945 by defence of Neuhammer)
47/I Batallion Waffen-Sturmbannführer Julius Edor, Waffen-Haupsturmführer Eduard Hints
46/I Batallion Waffen-Haupsturmführer Jaan Sepa, Waffen-Haupsturmführer Ludvig Triik
46/I Batallion Waffen-Haupsturmführer Eduard Hints, SS-Haupsturmführer Kotte
47 1. Kompanie Waffen-Obersturmführer Herman Vares
47 8. (IG) Kompanie Waffen-Untersturmführer Harry Tulp
Waffen-Artellerie Regiment der SS 20
Regiment commanders:
Waffen-Obersturmbannführer Aleksander Sobolev (perish 10.10.1944 East-Prussia)
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Priit Eras (10.10.44-20.11.44)
Waffen-Sturmbannführer August Võhma (20.11.44-20.01.45)
SS-Obersturmbannführer Hans Belzer (from 20.01.45)
(After retreating from Estonia to Kurland, canons were given to 87. Infantry division and regiment continue retreating to East Prussia. In the Neuhammer camp II and IV Abteilung were without cannons. II Abteilung was sent to the Silesia front as infantry and IV Abteilung participates in defending of Neuhammer as infantry. I Abteilung went to Oppeln front with two batteries cannon-equipped and II Abteilung with three batteries cannon-equipped)
I Artellerie Abteilung
commanders:
Waffen-Sturmbannführer August Võhma
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Aleksander Kimmel (oct.1944-jan.1945)
Stabbatterie Waffen-Haupsturmführer Aleksander Kimmel, Waffen-Obersturmführer Eduard Limion
1. Batterie Waffen-Obersturmführer Georg Iltal,Waffen-Haupsturmführer Boris Koha (perish 03.45), Waffen-Obersturmführer Eduard Limion
2. Batterie Waffen-Obersturmführer Ants Angerjas
3. Batterie Waffen-Obersturmführer Boris Koha, Waffen-Obersturmführer Georg Iltal
II Artellerie Abteilung
commander:
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Nigul Manemaa (perish 05.45)
Stabbatterie
4. Batterie Waffen-Haupsturmführer Verner Lomp
5. Batterie Waffen-Obersturmführer Henn Henderson
6. Batterie
III Artellerie Abteilung
commander:
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Priit Eras
Stabbatterie
7. Batterie Waffen-Obersturmführer Vaido Viitre, Waffen-Obersturmführer Ilmar Külvet (perish 05.45)
8 .Batterie Waffen-Obersturmführer Voldemar Söber
9. Batterie Waffen-Haupsturmführer Johannes Multer
IV (schwere) Artellerie Abteilung
commander:
Waffen-Sturmbannführer Paul Suurkivi
Stabbatterie Waffen-Obersturmführer Henno Pajo, Waffen-Obersturmführer Nikolai Raudvere
10.(schwere) Batterie Waffen-Obersturmführer Leopold Taar
11.(schwere) Batterie Waffen-Obersturmführer Artur Klaar, Waffen-Untersturmführer Nikolai Kasak
12.(schwere) Batterie Waffen-Obersturmführer Paul Rinne
SS-Waffen San. Btl. 20
SS-Waffen Feldgend. Tr. 20
SS-Waffen DINA 20
SS-Waffen Füsilier Batallion 20
commander:
Waffen-(?) Osvald Lepisk
(This unit was not bigger then one company).
1.Kompanie Waffen-Untersturmführer Juhan Kaer, Waffen-Untersturmführer Vikati
SS-Waffen Pionere Batallion 20
Commanders:
SS-Haupsturmführer Willy Peetz (until March 1945)
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Karl Tamm
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Robert Telliskivi
Stab
1. Pionere-Kompanie Waffen-Obersturmführer Elmar Otsing (perish 05.45)
2. Pionere-Kompanie Waffen-Obersturmführer Valit Ürgvete
3. Pionere-Kompanie Waffen-Obersturmführer Robert Telliskivi
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Peeter Animägi
SS-Feldersatz Batallion 20
Battalion commanders:
SS-Haupsturmführer Fritz Störz (until jan. 1945)
SS-Sturmbannführer Moorbeck
1. Kompanie Waffen-Untersturmführer Aksel Väljaots
2. Kompanie
3. Kompanie
SS-Waffen Nachrichten Abteilung 20
commanders:
SS-Sturmbannführer Arno Grohmann
SS-Haupsturmführer Thom
Waffen-Obersturmführer Valdur Raid
Waffen-Obersturmführer Aleksander Eduard Neito
Stab
1. sidekompanii
2. sidekompanii
Versorgungs Stagffel
SS-Waffen Panzerjäger Abteilung 20
commanders:
SS-Sturmbannführer Bernhard Langhorst
SS-Waffen Kriegsberichter Tr. 20
commander:
Waffen-Untersturmführer Harry Hermann Puusepp
SS-Waffen Nachschubstruppe 20
commanders:
SS-Sturmbannführer Willi Krüger, Waffen-Haupsturmführer Adolf Verner Metsakond (murdered by Czech red partisans 09.05.1945 Bolesval)
SS-Ausbildungs- und Ersatz Regiment 20
Regiment commander:
SS-Obersturmbannführer Emil Rehfeldt
(In feb.1945, after defensive battle of Neuhammer, a regiment was located in Denmark Odensee and Assen. In March 1945 about 1000 under age Estonian boys (Luftwaffe helpers from Flak-units) was collected to Odensee and 18.03.45 transferred to SS).
I Batallion
Battalion commander:
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Theodor Liht
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Eduard Hints
Waffen-Sturmbannführer Julius Edur
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Julius Made
1. Kompanie Waffen-Haupsturmführer Lembit Vaher
2. Kompanie Waffen-Haupsturmführer Artur Kimmel
3. Kompanie Waffen-Haupsturmführer Paul Paas
II Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Valdo Lehari
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Ludvig Triik
Waffen-Sturmbannführer Hendrik Sillapere (from 26.04.45)
Waffen-Obersturmbannführer Elmar Saal
Genesungskompanie Waffen-Haupsturmführer Oskar Puusepp
SS-Panzer Regiment 20 and Sturmgeschütz Abt. 20 were planned to form, but did not realize. In the Oppeln front 9 sturmgeschütz`s, manned with Estonians, was destroyed in battle, but into what unit they belong, I dont know.
The capital of Estonia - Tallinn, was liberated from the Red terror on August 28th 1941. A year later the permission to create the Estonian Legion was given. The first legionnaires were the men who had been fighting during the winter of 1941, with the East Battalions. The volunteers were transported on October 8th 1942 to the Legion training camp Heidelager in Poland near Debica.
At the end of the year 1942 the formation of the First Battalion - The Narva Battalion - was complete. On July 15th 1943 the order to go to the front was received. As an unit of the 5th SS-Armored Division "Wiking".
In the same time training in Heidelager continued. The Legion became a Brigade (3.Estnische SS-Freiwillige Brigade) on 5th May 1943 with 2 full Regiments, and all necessary support units, more than 5000 men together.
In November 1943 Estonian Brigade reached Riga and was sent against Soviet partisans to the Rosona forests and swamps. But when the Soviets made a major penetration near Nevel, they soon found themselves in the foremost lines. During the Autumn and Winter 1943 a more 5000 men joined the Brigade through half-compulsory mobilizations (s.c. musswillige)
On 24th January 1944, Reichsführer SS ordered Estonian Brigade enlarged into a division - 20. Estnische Waffen-SS Division. The Estonian Division arrived on the Narva River Front in February 1944, just in time to eliminate a dangerous Soviet bridgehead. The fortunes of war had changed and Soviet invaders were once again threatening the borders of Estonia. The last Prime Minister of Estonia prof. Jüri Uluots then broadcasted his famous radio appeal to all Estonia men to mobilize in defense of their country. On the basis of his call-up, the conscripts outnumbered the weapons that were available. A headquarters staff was organized under major General Johannes Soodla to coordinate these efforts. 6 Border Guard Regiments and one reserve regiment were formed - all-together 38000 men (Division 300 and Sic.Division 207). Estonian SS Division increased to 15000 men and with separate battalions there were about 75000 Estonians in front line in late Summer 1944 defending their homeland against Soviet aggression.
During the Summer and Autumn 1944 three Estonians won the Knight’s Cross - Lt.Col. Harald Riipalu, major Paul Maitla and Sergeant Harald Nugiseks, still alive in Pärnu, Estonia after the hell of the NKVD concentration camp.
Headquarters of 20. Estonian SS-division (Oct.1943-08.05.1945)
Commander of division:
SS-Brigadeführer Franz Augsberger (20.10.1942-19.03.1945)
Commanders of headquarters:
SS-Haupsturmführer W. Schmidt (sept.1944-jan.1945)
SS-Haupsturmführer A. von Schalscha (feb.1945-may 1945)
Ia (operatie department):
SS-Obersturmbannführer E. Rehfeldt (01.07.44-okt.1944)
SS-Sturmbannführer H.-J. Mützelfeldt (till march 1945)
Ib (supply):
SS-Haupsturmführer R. Bösel (01.08.44-01.03.45)
Ic (intelligence):
SS-Unterturmführer G. Kraushaar (april 1944- okt.1944)
SS-Sturmbannführer W. Krüger
IIa (second adjutant):
SS-Oberturmführer W. Kiessling (feb.1944- jan.1945)
SS-Haupsturmführer G. Hermann (till march 1945)
IVa (intendant):
SS-Haupsturmführer T. E. von Pistor
IVb:
SS-Sturmbannführer W. Pfitzner
SS-Sturmbannführer O. Hanisch
SS-Sturmbannführer H. Thumstädter
(Communication – Signal) SS-Sturmbannführer A. Grohmann
(Funeral officer) Waffen-Haupsturmführer Sarnov
(Trust officier) SS-Haupsturmführer Campe
Structure of Estonian SS-Legion (01.10.1942 – 22.10.1943)
Commander of 1. Regiment der Legion Estland
SS-Obersturmbannführer Franz Augsberger (from nov.1942)
1/I Bataillon (04.04.1943 battalion was transferred to SS-Division „Wiking“ and renamed SS-Panzergrenadier Bataillon “Narwa”)
Battalion commander:
SS- Haupsturmführer Georg Eberhardt
1/I 1. Kompanie
commanders: SS-Obersturmführer Jakob Ottinger
SS-Legions-Haupsturmführer Elmar Lang
SS-Legions-Haupsturmführer Jaan Raudsoo (perish 21.07.43)
1/I 2. Kompanie
commanders: SS-Untersturmführer Bernhard Langhorst
SS- Haupsturmführer Adolf Nader
1/I 3. Kompanie
SS-Obersturmführer Fritz von Böckmann
1/I 4. Kompanie
SS-Obersturmführer Karl Silberleitner
1/II Bataillon
1/II 5. Kompanie commander: SS-Obersturmführer Kurt Halwachs
1/II 6. Kompanie
1/II 7. Kompanie
1/II 8. Kompanie
1/III Bataillon
1/III 9. Kompanie
1/III 10. Kompanie
1/III 11. Kompanie
1/III 12. Kompanie
Pionere Kompanie SS-Obersturmführer Kurt Schärpf
Panzerjäger Kompanie
Artellerie Kompanie
Ersatzbattaillon der Estnische SS-Legion
(Estonian SS Legion was located in Debica (Southeast of Poland). Legion was as training unit and never had a combat. Trainers game from SS-Division “Totenkopf” and “Deutschland”)
Structure of 3. Estonian SS-brigade of volunteers (22.10.1943 - 24.01.1944)
Brigadier:
SS-Standartenführer Franz Augsberger.
SS-Freiwilligen Regiment 42 (november 1943 renamed 45. regiment)
Regiment commanders:
Freiwilligen-Standartenführer Johannes Soodla (till okt.1943)
Freiwilligen-Standartenführer Henn-Ants Kurg (perish by the landmine explosion nov.1943 in Nevel front Russia)
Freiwilligen-Sturmbannführer Paul Vent
42/I Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Freiwilligen-Sturmbannführer Paul Vent
Freiwilligen-Haupsturmführer Harald Riipalu
42/I 1. Kompanie - Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer J. Käis
42/I 2. Kompanie - Freiwilligen-Obersturmführer Jüri Ungvere
42/I 3. Kompanie - Freiwilligen-Obersturmführer Paul Maitla
42/I 4. (schwere)Kompanie - Freiwilligen-Haupsturmführer Voldemar Tepper, Freiwilligen-Haupsturmführer Eduard Ferdinand Hints, Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Artur Adoson
42/II Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Freiwilligen-Haupsturmführer Elmar Lang
42/II 5. Kompanie - Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Osvald Klemets, Freiwilligen-Haupsturmführer Voldemar Mikkola, Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Valentin Vainola (perish 13.11.43), Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Edgar Künnis (perish 18.03.44)
42/II 6. Kompanie - Freiwilligen-Haupsturmführer Lembit Vaher
42/II 7. Kompanie - Freiwilligen-(?) Ernst Voldemar Kumar
42/II 8. (schwere)Kompanie - Freiwilligen-Haupsturmführer Harald Riipalu, Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Mango Vanker (perish 07.44)
42/13. (IG)Kompanie - Freiwilligen-Obersturmführer Lembit Esko
42/14.(anti-tank)Kompanie - SS-Haupsturmführer Bernhard Langhorst
43. SS-Freiwilligen Regiment (november 1943 renamed 46. regiment)
Regiment commander:
Freiwilligen-Standartenführer Juhan Tuuling
43/I Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Freiwilligen-Sturmbannführer Ain-Ervin Mere
Freiwilligen-Sturmbannführer Udo Parrest (from okt. 1943)
43/I 1. Kompanie - Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Edgar Kilk (perish 21.02.44)
43/I 2. Kompanie - Freiwilligen-Haupsturmführer Harald Kapsta, Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Harald Kuus (perish 24.02.44)
43/I 3. Kompanie -
43/I 4. (schwere)Kompanie (manned from spring 1944)
43/II Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Freiwilligen-Sturmbannführer Udo Parrest (nov.1943-jan.1944 was commander of 1. battalion) (perish 29.02.44)
Freiwilligen-Haupsturmführer Erich Palk
Freiwilligen-Haupsturmführer Rudolf Alfred Bruus (nov 1943- jaan 1944)
43/II 5. Kompanie - SS-Obersturmführer Rudolf Steinpick (perish 25.10.43), Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Edgar Kilk (perish 21.02.44)
43/II 6. Kompanie - Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Martin Hunt (perish 25.07.44)
43/II 7. Kompanie - Freiwilligen-Haupsturmführer Rudolf Alfred Bruus, Freiwilligen-Obersturmführer Edgar Vaikma
43/II 8. (schwere)Kompanie - Freiwilligen-Haupsturmführer Erich Palk, Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Lembitu Rool, Freiwilligen-Haupsturmführer Johannes Volmer
43/13. (IG)Kompanie - Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Lembitu Rool, Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Elvo Kilgas (perish 24.04.44)
43/14. (anti-tank)Kompanie - SS-Haupsturmführer Bernhard Langhorst, Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Erik Haabjärv
43/15. Pionere-Kompanie - Freiwilligen-Obersturmführer Robert Telliskivi, Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Elmar Otsing (perish 05.45)
SS-Flak Abteilung 53
Commander:
SS-Haupsturmführer Fritz Bergemann
1. Batterie (20mm anti-aircraft canon) - Freiwilligen-Obersturmführer Enn Sirvet, Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Viktor Marvet
2. Batterie (37 mm anti-aircraft canon) - Freiwilligen-Obersturmführer Igor Krauss
3. Batterie (88 mm anti-aircraft canon) - Freiwilligen-Obersturmführer Karl Aleksander Tamme (perish 10.11.43), Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Ralf Taimre
SS-Panzerjäger Abteilung 53
Commander:
SS-Haupsturmführer Bernhard Langhorst
SS-Nachrichten Kompanie 53
SS-Feldersatz Batallion 53
Commander:
SS-Haupsturmführer Fritz Störz
SS-Ausbildung-und Ersatz Regiment 33
Commander:
SS-Sturmbannführer Georg Ahlemann
SS-Artellerie Abteilung 53
Commanders:
Freiwilligen-Sturmbannführer Aleksander Sobolev (perish 17.10.1944 East-Prussia)
Freiwilligen-Haupsturmführer August Võhma (dec. 1943)
Stabbatterie Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Aleksander Kimmel, Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Eduard Limion
1. Batterie Freiwilligen-Haupsturmführer August Võhma, Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Jüri Nurmekund, Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Otto Särgava
2. Batterie Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Eduard Limion, Freiwilligen-Untersturmführer Ants Angerjas
3. Batterie Freiwilligen-Obersturmführer Paul Suurkivi
Artillerie Vermessungstruppe
Structure of 20. Waffen-SS Estonian Division (24.01.1944-17.10.1944)
Division commander:
SS-Brigadeführer Franz Augsberger
Stab der Division und Division-Kommando
SS-Kradmeldestaffel
SS-Division-Kartenstelle (mot) 20
SS-Division-Begleit-Kompanie 20
SS-Musikzug
Waffen-Grenadier Regiment der SS 45 (estnische nr. 1)
Regiment commanders:
Waffen-Obersturmbannführer Paul Vent (until april 1944)
Waffen-Obersturmbannführer Harald Riipalu
45/I Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Waffen-Sturmbannführer Harald Riipalu (until april 1944)
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Paul Maitla (wounded 23.08.1944)
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Richard Riitsaar (08.44 - 01.45)
45/I 1. Kompanie - Waffen-Untersturmführer J.Käis, Waffen-Obersturmführer Aadu Pirk, Waffen-Haupsturmführer R. Tali, Waffen-Obersturmführer Endel Karmo, Waffen-Haupsturmführer Jaan Sepa, Waffen-Untersturmführer Adolf Kask
45/I 2. Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Jüri Ungvere, Waffen-Obersturmführer Artur Adoson, Waffen-(?) E. Laid, Waffen-Obersturmführer Aadu Pirk, Waffen-Haupsturmführer Richard Riitsaar
45/I 3. Kompanie - Waffen-Haupsturmführer Paul Maitla,
45/I 4. (schwere)Kompanie - Waffen-Haupsturmführer Eduard-Ferdinand Hints, Waffen-Haupsturmführer Ludvig Triik, Waffen-Obersturmführer Richard Vares, Waffen-Haupsturmführer Voldemar Tepper
45/II Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Waffen-Surmbannführer Elmar Lang (perish in the battle 17.03.44)
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Ludvig Triik (wounded 1944)
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Erik Kiisk (from aug. 1944)
45/II 5. Kompanie - Waffen-Untersturmführer Edgar Künnis (perish in the battle 18.03.44), Waffen-Haupsturmführer Erik Kiisk, Waffen-Untersturmführer Elmar Kaiv
45/II 6. Kompanie - Waffen-Haupsturmführer Lembit Vaher
45/II 7. Kompanie - Waffen-Untersturmführer Endel Parbo (perish in the battle 30.07.44), Waffen-Standartenoberjunker Juhan Nirk
45/II 8. (schwere)Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Mango Vanker (perish in the battle 07.44)
45/III Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Someone German (name unknown)
(Mobilized men were brought from Klooga to Kehra training camp and after some time men with incomplete course of traineng were brought to Tartu front. Some men without training where dispatch.)
45/III 9. Kompanie
45/III 10. Kompanie
45/III 11. Kompanie - Waffen-Untersturmführer J.Käis
45/III 12. (schwere)Kompanie
45/13. (IG)Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Lembit Esko, Waffen-Obersturmführer Heldur Kaude
45/14. (TT)Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Ago Loorpärg
45/15. Pionere-Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Lembit Juhari (perish in the battle 06.08.44), Waffen-Obersturmführer Robert Telliskivi
Till september 1944 to 45. regiment were given 2 Knight crosses, 24 I class ja 276 II class Iron crosses.
Waffen-Grenadier Regiment der SS 46 (estnische nr. 2)
Regiment commanders:
Waffen-Standartenführer Juhan Tuuling (26.08.44 transferred to headquarters of corps)
Waffen-Sturmbannführer Alfons Rebane (from 26.08.44)
46/I Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Waffen-Sturmbannführer Ain-Ervin Mere (aug. 1944 transferred to Generalinspector´s office)
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Jaan Sepa (aug.1944)
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Enn Rannik
46/I 1. Kompanie - Waffen-Untersturmführer Edgar Kilk (perish in the battle 21.02.44), Waffen-Obersturmführer Martin Hunt (perish in the battle 25.07.44), Waffen-(?) Jaan Kodasmaa
46/I 2. Kompanie- Waffen-Untersturmführer Harald Kuus (perish in the battle 24.02.44)
46/I 3. Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Egon Saaristu, Waffen-Obersturmführer Arnold Kalle(perish in the battle 06.08.44), Waffen-Obersturmführer A. Lahi
46/I 4. (schwere)Kompanie (was manned in beginning of 1944)
46/II Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Waffen-Sturmbannführer Udo Parrest (perish in the battle 29.02.44)
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Rudolf Bruus (wounded 04.03.44)
SS-Haupsturmführer Werner Müthel
Waffen-Sturmbannführer Friedrich Kurg (perish in the Estonian guerilla war 31.07.45)
46/II 5. Kompanie - Waffen-(?) Olev Piik (perish in the battle 17.09.44), Waffen-(?) A. Külaots
46/II 6. Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Martin Hunt (perish in the battle 25.07.44),
46/II 7. Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Edgar Vaikma
46/II 8. (schwere)Kompanie - Waffen-Haupsturmführer Johannes Volmer, Waffen-Obersturmführer Helmut Röömussaar
46/13. (IG)Kompanie (part of was transferred to 46/I 4. Kompanie) - Waffen-Untersturmführer Elvo Kilgas (perish in the battle 24.04.44), Waffen-Untersturmführer Kalju Lehela, Waffen-Obersturmführer Heldur Kaude
46/14. (TT)Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Erik Haabjärv
46/15. Pionere-Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Robert Telliskivi, Waffen-Obersturmführer Elmar Otsing (perish 05.45)
46/III Batallion (former 660. Ostbatallion)
Battalion commanders:
Waffen-Obersturmführer Andres Korp (wounded in the battle and drowned in 22.09.44 by russian air raid to hospital-ship “Moero”)
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Voldemar Pärlin (perish in the battle 12.09.44 as commander of battalion “Finnish Boys” in Tartu front)
Waffen-Obersturmführer Karl Pärnoja (from sept. 1944)
(In July 1944 after suffering heavy casualty’s in the Narva front, battalion lost existence. From survivals and from estonian soldiers of Finnish infantry regiment (JR 200) a battalion was formed again and brought in 18.08.44 to the Tartu front. There the 46/III battalion had a similar destiny.)
46/III 9. Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Arnold Kalle(perish in the battle 06.08.44), Waffen-Untersturmführer Leo Lembaru (perish in the battle 19.09.44)
46/III 10. Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Uno Kook, Waffen-(?) Rein Rajasalu (perish in the battle 29.08.44), Waffen-Untersturmführer Tarmo Undla (perish in the battle 10.44)
46/III 11. Kompanie - Waffen-Untersturmführer Boris Metsoja(perish in the battle 31.07.44), Waffen-(?) A. Lahi
46/III 12. (schwere)Kompanie – Waffen-(?) E. Maad
Waffen-Grenadier Regiment der SS 47 (estnische nr. 3)
Regiment commanders:
Waffen-Standartenführer Paul Vent (captured by Russians in Tartu front 17.09.44)
(Regiment was formed in Anija (west Estonia) april 1944 from 658. ja 659. Ostbatallion and Ostkompanie ”Leutenant Hommik”. Final formation was in Kehra. Official birthday is 24.04.44, but ready for operate were regiment by July 1944 and went to the front: 1. battalion together with 45. regiment to Auvere ja 2. battalion to Narva).
47/I Batallion (former 659. Ostbatallion)
Battalion commanders:
Waffen-Sturmbannführer Georg Sooden (perish in the battle 30.07.44 Tannenberg line)
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Peet Lehola (from 30.07.44)
47/I 1. Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer F. Hanso
47/I 2. Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Raul Jüriado (perish in the battle 23.08.44), Waffen-Untersturmführer Ilmar Hendrikson
47/I 3. Kompanie - Waffen-Untersturmführer Johannes Talvi (perish in the battle 30.08.44)
47/I 4. (schwere)Kompanie -
47/II Batallion (former 658. Ostbatallion)
Battalion commanders:
Waffen-Sturmbannführer Alfons Rebane (26.08.44 transferred do command 46.regiment)
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Jaan Sepa
47/II 5. Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Heino Hommik
47/II 6. Kompanie - Waffen-(?) A. Külaots
47/II 7. Kompanie
47/II 8. (schwere) Kompanie
47/13. (IG)Kompanie
47/15. Pionere-Kompanie (formed in may 1944)
47/III Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Eduard Hints
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Viktor Sihver (perish in the battle 09.44)
(Battalion went to the frontline 23.07.44 and after suffering heavy casualty’s (80%) by defending Tannenberg Line, from battalion was left just two undersized kompanies. Battalion was reformed by Waffen-Haupsturmführer V. Sihver in Kurtna and went back to the frontline known as “battalion Sihver”).
47/III 9. Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Aksel-Nikolai Ohaka
47/III 10. Kompanie - Waffen-Untersturmführer Viktor Piho (perish in the battle 21.09.44),
47/III 11. Kompanie - Waffen-Untersturmführer Toivo Niilus (perish in the battle 21.09.44),
47/III 12. (schwere) Kompanie
SS-Waffen-Füsilier Batallion 20 (former batallion “Narva” from division „Wiking“)
Battalion commanders:
SS-Haupsturmführer Wallner (wounded 25.07.44)
SS-Obersturmführer Hans Jäger
Waffen-Obersturmführer Hando Ruus (perish 31.03.45)
(20.03.44 battalion “Narva” was transferred from ”Wiking” to Tallinn. After breathing space (three weeks), battalion was reformed in the Kehra training camp. Battalion size after reforming was 800 man).
1. Kompanie - Waffen-Untersturmführer Dimitri Amon, Waffen-Untersturmführer Heino Reigo
2. Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Ernst Kabrits (perish in the battle 27.07.44)
3. Kompanie - Waffen- Obersturmführer Valdur Visnapuu (perish in the battle 27.07.44), Waffen-Untersturmführer Robert Helde
4. (schwere) Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Oskar Ruut (perish in the battle 03.08.44), Waffen-Untersturmführer Evald Müür
SS-Feldersatz Batallion 20 (location Kehra)
Battalion commanders:
SS-Haupsturmführer Fritz Störz
(18.09.44 size of battalion was 7 kompanies with 2000 men. 19.09.44 battalion displaced to the frontline by Lagedi but was scattered by superiority of red army after few battle).
SS-Ausbildungs-und Ersatz Regiment 20 (location Klooga)
Regiment commanders:
SS-Sturmbannführer Georg Ahlemann
(21.09.44 become order to the regiment do move into location of Paldiski port and evacuate to germany by sea. From 3000 men finaly arrive to germany 500 men. Some men incorporate with armed units organized by estonian admiral Johan Pitka, who was against of retreating to Germany and they continue hopeless defence of Estonia).
I Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Theodor Liht (perish in the battle 18.03.45)
SS-Obersturmführer Schütte
1. Kompanie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Peeter Lossmann
2. Kompanie - Waffen–Untersturmführer Harald Salumäe
3. Kompanie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Manfred Haldma-Schilling
4. Kompanie - Waffen–Untersturmführer Aksel Nikolai Ohaka
II Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Ludvig Triik
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Riho Piirsalu
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Erich Palk Waffen-Sturmbannführer Henrik Sillapere
5. Kompanie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Leonhard Praks
6. Kompanie - Waffen–Untersturmführer Rudolf Laursoo
7. Kompanie - Waffen–Untersturmführer Udo Virkus
8. Kompanie -
13. Kompanie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Andrei Kalda, Waffen–Obersturmführer Albert Singel
14. Kompanie
15. Kompanie
SS-Waffen-Panzerjäger Abteilung 20
Commanders:
SS-Haupsturmführer Bernhard Langhorst
(In spring 1944 was formed Sturmgeschütz Abteilung 20 or Sturmgeschütz-Kompanie, which was united to anti-tank battery as Jagdpanzer Kompanie)
SS-Waffen Nachrichten Abteilung 20
Commanders:
SS-Sturmbannführer Arno Grohmann
(At the time of Narva front to abteilung was added signal-training kompanie)
Stab
1. Funk-Kompanie
2. Fernsprech-Kompanie
Versorgungs Stagffel
SS-Waffen-Pionere Batallion 20
(In the end of July 1944 all pionere kompanie`s was united to Pioner Battalion)
Commanders:
SS-Haupsturmführer Willy Peetz Waffen-Haupsturmführer Robert Telliskivi
Stab
1. Pionere-Kompanie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Lembit Juhari (perish in the battle 05.08.44)
2. Pionere-Kompanie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Elmar Otsing (perish 05.45)
3. Pionere-Kompanie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Robert Telliskivi, Waffen–Untersturmführer Voldemar Kiisler, Waffen–Untersturmführer Kangro, Waffen–Untersturmführer Robert Riiberg, Waffen–Untersturmführer Martin Kask
SS-Nachshub Truppe 20
Commanders:
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Tammekand
SS-Sturmbannführer Willy Krüger
(In the end of the summer 1944 was reformed to supply regiment-SS Versorgung Regiment 20)
Stab
1. Fahrschwadron
2. Fahrschwadron
Kraftfahrzeug-Kompanie Nachsub Zug (Kompanie)
3. Art. Kol
SS-Werkstattkompanie 20
SS-Genesungskompanie 20 (location Viljandis)
Commanders:
Waffen-Untersturmführer Leo Juhani
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Oskar Puusepp
SS-Sanitäts-Abteilung 20
Commanders:
SS-Sturmbannführer dr. Walter Pfitzner
SS-Sturmbannführer dr. Oskar Hanisch
SS-Sturmbannführer Heinz Thurmstäder
Waffen-Obersturmführer dr. Arnold Johans
1. SS-Sanitäts-Kompanie 20
2. SS-Sanitäts-Kompanie 20
Sanitäts Nachschub-Kompanie
SS-Krankenkraftwagen-Kompanie 20
1. Zug
2. Zug
Tr. Entgiftungs-Zug 20
Feldlazarett 749
SS Wirtschaft Batallion/Amt 20
20. Feldpostamt (commander SS-Obersturmführer Werner Lundt)
SS-Veterinarie Kompanie 20 (Commanders: SS-Obersturmführer dr. Lincke; Dr. Möckel)
SS-Flak-Abteilung 20
Commanders:
SS-Haupsturmführer Fritz Bergemann
(Unit was fully motorized. Each canon had cross-country vehicle equipped for transporting canon and squad)
1. Batterie (20mm anti-aircraft guns)
2. Batterie (37mm anti-aircraft guns)
3. Batterie (88mm anti-aircraft guns)
SS-Versorgung Regiment 20
SS-Verpflegungs-Amt 20 (provisioning)
SS-Backerei-Kompanie (mot) 20
SS-Schlächterei-Kompanie (mot) 20
SS-Vervaltungs-Zug 20
SS-Bau-Batallion 20
SS-Waffen Feldgendarmerie Trupp (mot.) 20
Commanders:
SS-Haupsturmführer Krahn, Waffen-Untersturmführer Heino Meybaum
(kompanie size unit).
SS-Kriegberichter-Trupp 20
Commanders: sommer 1944 Waffen-Untersturmführer Paul Kurbjuhn
Waffen-Artellerie Regiment der SS 20
Regiment commanders:
Waffen-Obersturmbannführer Aleksander Sobolev (perish in the battle 17.10.44 Memel) Waffen-Sturmbannführer August Võhma
I Artellerie Abteilung
Commanders:
Waffen-Sturmbannführer August Võhma Waffen-Haupsturmführer Aleksander Kimmel
Stabbatterie - Waffen-Haupsturmführer Aleksander Kimmel, Waffen-Untersturmführer Eduard Limion
1. Batterie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Jüri Nurmekund (perish in the battle 17.09.44), Waffen–Obersturmführer Georg Iltal
2. Batterie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Ants Angerjas
3. Batterie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Boris Koha(perish in the battle 03.45), Waffen–Untersturmführer Nikolai Raudvere
II Artellerie Abteilung
Commanders:
Waffen-Sturmbannführer Richard Rubach (short time in Jägala training camp)
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Nigul Manemaa (perish in the battle 05.45)
Stabbatterie - Waffen–Untersturmführer Raivo Kolka (perish in the battle 11.08.44)
4. Batterie
5. Batterie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Rajango, Waffen–Obersturmführer Boris Koha, Waffen–Untersturmführer Gunnar Järve
6. Batterie
III Artellerie Abteilung
Commanders:
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Priit Eras
Stabbatterie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Juhannes Määr
7. Batterie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Vaido Viitre
8. Batterie - Waffen-Haupsturmführer Anton Soosalu, Waffen–Obersturmführer Viktor Noorkukk
9. Batterie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Martin Mägi
IV (schwere) Artellerie Abteilung
Commanders:
Waffen-Sturmbannführer Paul Suurkivi
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Anton Soosalu ( 26.07.44-30.08.44)
Stabbatterie - Waffen–Untersturmführer Eduard Leetmaa, Waffen–Untersturmführer Elmar Linsi (wounded in the battle and drowned in 22.09.44 by russian air raid to hospital-ship “Moero”)
10.(schwere) Batterie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Leopold Taar, Waffen–Obersturmführer Artur Klaar, Waffen–Obersturmführer Nikolai Rinne (perish in the battle 04.45)
11. (schwere) Batterie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Henno Pajo, Waffen–Obersturmführer Artur Klein
12.(schwere) Batterie - Waffen–Untersturmführer Jaan Raud, Waffen–Untersturmführer Arnold Vösu, Waffen–Untersturmführer Paul Rinne Schwere Granatenwerfer-Kompanie - Waffen–Untersturmführer Martin Kont (perish in the battle 31.08.44)
Ost Ersatz Batallion “Narva” so-called Einheit “Fischer”
(This unit become to staff of Estonian division in april 1944, but commander was still hauptman of Wechrmacht Fischer and every officer in headquarters belongs to Wechrmacht. Battalion was formed from survivals of regiment “Reval”. Finally was treaned three battalions, and with last of them Ost Ersatz pataljon "Narva” went to the frontline [Tannenberg Line] and was destroied by russians).
Commanders:
Hauptman German Fischer
1. Kompanie- Waffen-Untersturmführer Bruno Karro, Waffen-Untersturmführer Ilorg Mitt (perish in the battle 26.07.44), Waffen-Untersturmführer Leonid Joab
2. Kompanie - Waffen-Untersturmführer Maks Enn, Waffen-Untersturmführer Erich Tüür (perish in the battle 02.08.44)
1.Estnische Sicherheitspolizei Bataillion der SD
Commanders:
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Manivald Randla
Waffen–Obersturmführer Kristjan Pett
Waffen–Untersturmführer Felix Rommisto
1. Kompanie - Waffen-Haupsturmführer Rudolf Soodla
2. Kompanie - Waffen–Obersturmführer Kristjan Pett, Waffen–Untersturmführer Jaan Pärna
3. Kompanie - Waffen–Untersturmführer Felix Rommisto
4. Kompanie – Waffen-(?) Susi
This battalion was used for cleaning a rear of Narva and Tartu front from Russian diversion groups. August 1944 saw battle with heavy casualty’s in Tartu front and later Sept.-Oct.1944 in East Prussia.
Structure of 20. Waffen-SS Estonian Division (06.10.1944-08.05.1945)
After sacrificial defensive war in Estonia, a remains of division was concentrated to Neuhammer Germany (today’s Poland – about 100km Northwest from Wroclaw). All Estonian soldiers, located in Germany were concentrated to Neuhammer and transferred to SS. Division had combat in Silesia (today’s Southwest Poland) by Oppeln (Oppole), Neuhammer and Neukirch (60 km west from Wroclaw).
Division commanders:
SS-Brigadeführer Franz Augsberger (perich 19.03.1945 Oppole)
Waffen-Standartenführer Alfons Rebane (act for commander)
SS-Brigadeführer Berthold Maack
Waffen-Grenadier Regiment der SS 45 “Estland” (estnische nr. 1)
Regiment commanders:
Waffen-Obersturmbannführer Harald Riipalu (fell out by heart complaint 21.01.1945)
SS-Obersturmbannführer Fritz Störz
Waffen-Sturmbannführer Julius Ellandi
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Paul Maitla (murdered by Czech red partisans 10.05.1945 Kolin)
45/I Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Paul Maitla
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Elmar Lipping (until march 1945)
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Enn Sirvet
45/I 1. Kompanie - Waffen-Haupsturmführer Elmar Lipping, Waffen-Untersturmführer Aksel Toome (perich 02.45)
45/I 2. Kompanie - Waffen-Obersturmführer Ilmar Kompus, Waffen-Untersturmführer Kalju Tamm (perich 05.45), Waffen-Obersturmführer Elmar Teder
45/I 3. Kompanie - Waffen-Untersturmführer Alfred Sild, Waffen-Untersturmführer Alfred Pöldnurk, Waffen-Obersturmführer Artur Adoson, Waffen-Haupsturmführer Evald Leepere, Waffen-Untersturmführer Alfred Sild
45/I 4. (schwere)Kompanie - Waffen-Haupsturmführer Arnold Voldemar Koger, Waffen-Haupsturmführer Evald Leepere, Waffen-Untersturmführer Alfred Sild
45/II Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Ernst Palk
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Agu Lannu
45/II 5. Kompanie Waffen-Untersturmführer Aleksander Piigli, Waffen-Obersturmführer Eugen Sume
45/II 6. Kompanie Waffen-Obersturmführer Voldemar Madisoo, Waffen-Untersturmführer Harry Irik, Waffen-Obersturmführer Helmut Kibuvits
45/II 7. Kompanie Waffen-Untersturmführer Albert Kukemelk
45/II 8. (schwere)Kompanie Waffen-Untersturmführer Leo Juhani, Waffen-Obersturmführer Peeter Lossmann, Haupsturmführer Evald Leepere, Haupsturmführer Elmar Lipping
45/13. (IG)Kompanie Haupsturmführer Enn Are, Waffen-Obersturmführer Riho Röigas, Waffen-Obersturmführer Uno Pöld
45/14. (TT)Kompanie Waffen-Obersturmführer Ago Loorpärg
Waffen-Grenadier Regiment der SS 46 (estnische nr. 2)
Regiment commanders:
Waffen-Standartenführer Alfons Rebane
46/I Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Waffen-Sturmbannführer Riho Piirsalu
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Veljo Teder (perich 01.02.45 Oppole)
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Lorents Palm
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Valdur Jürissaar
46/I 1. Kompanie Waffen-Haupsturmführer Eduard Landberg (perich 26.01.45), Waffen-Untersturmführer Soosaar
46/I 2. Kompanie Waffen-Untersturmführer Mihkel Pärn
46/I 3. Kompanie Waffen-Obersturmführer Theodor Kivimägi, Waffen-Untersturmführer Johannes Pent
46/I 4. (schwere)Kompanie Waffen-Haupsturmführer Valdur Jürissaar, Waffen-Untersturmführer Karl Pruuli
46/II Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Waffen- Haupsturmführer Valdo Liht (perich 18.03.45 by Oppole South-West Poland)
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Valdur Jürissaar
46/II 5. Kompanie Waffen-Untersturmführer August Jurs
46/II 6. Kompanie Waffen-Untersturmführer Heino Innus, Waffen-Untersturmführer Johannes Nahkkoi
46/II 7. Kompanie Waffen-Untersturmführer August Külaots
46/II 8. (schwere)Kompanie Waffen-Untersturmführer Lembitu Rool (perich 21.03.45 by Oppole)
46/13. (IG)Kompanie Waffen-Haupsturmführer Veljo Teder, Waffen-Obersturmführer Leopold Luulik, Waffen-Untersturmführer Villem Känd
46/14. (TT)Kompanie Waffen-Haupsturmführer Johannes Volmer
Waffen-Grenadier Regiment der SS 47(estnische nr. 3)
Regiment commanders:
Waffen-Obersturmbannführer Juhan Vermet
SS-Sturmbannführer Hermann Loibl
Waffen-Sturmbannführer August Vask
Waffen-Sturmbannführer Johannes Koort (feb. 1945 by defence of Neuhammer)
47/I Batallion Waffen-Sturmbannführer Julius Edor, Waffen-Haupsturmführer Eduard Hints
46/I Batallion Waffen-Haupsturmführer Jaan Sepa, Waffen-Haupsturmführer Ludvig Triik
46/I Batallion Waffen-Haupsturmführer Eduard Hints, SS-Haupsturmführer Kotte
47 1. Kompanie Waffen-Obersturmführer Herman Vares
47 8. (IG) Kompanie Waffen-Untersturmführer Harry Tulp
Waffen-Artellerie Regiment der SS 20
Regiment commanders:
Waffen-Obersturmbannführer Aleksander Sobolev (perish 10.10.1944 East-Prussia)
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Priit Eras (10.10.44-20.11.44)
Waffen-Sturmbannführer August Võhma (20.11.44-20.01.45)
SS-Obersturmbannführer Hans Belzer (from 20.01.45)
(After retreating from Estonia to Kurland, canons were given to 87. Infantry division and regiment continue retreating to East Prussia. In the Neuhammer camp II and IV Abteilung were without cannons. II Abteilung was sent to the Silesia front as infantry and IV Abteilung participates in defending of Neuhammer as infantry. I Abteilung went to Oppeln front with two batteries cannon-equipped and II Abteilung with three batteries cannon-equipped)
I Artellerie Abteilung
commanders:
Waffen-Sturmbannführer August Võhma
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Aleksander Kimmel (oct.1944-jan.1945)
Stabbatterie Waffen-Haupsturmführer Aleksander Kimmel, Waffen-Obersturmführer Eduard Limion
1. Batterie Waffen-Obersturmführer Georg Iltal,Waffen-Haupsturmführer Boris Koha (perish 03.45), Waffen-Obersturmführer Eduard Limion
2. Batterie Waffen-Obersturmführer Ants Angerjas
3. Batterie Waffen-Obersturmführer Boris Koha, Waffen-Obersturmführer Georg Iltal
II Artellerie Abteilung
commander:
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Nigul Manemaa (perish 05.45)
Stabbatterie
4. Batterie Waffen-Haupsturmführer Verner Lomp
5. Batterie Waffen-Obersturmführer Henn Henderson
6. Batterie
III Artellerie Abteilung
commander:
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Priit Eras
Stabbatterie
7. Batterie Waffen-Obersturmführer Vaido Viitre, Waffen-Obersturmführer Ilmar Külvet (perish 05.45)
8 .Batterie Waffen-Obersturmführer Voldemar Söber
9. Batterie Waffen-Haupsturmführer Johannes Multer
IV (schwere) Artellerie Abteilung
commander:
Waffen-Sturmbannführer Paul Suurkivi
Stabbatterie Waffen-Obersturmführer Henno Pajo, Waffen-Obersturmführer Nikolai Raudvere
10.(schwere) Batterie Waffen-Obersturmführer Leopold Taar
11.(schwere) Batterie Waffen-Obersturmführer Artur Klaar, Waffen-Untersturmführer Nikolai Kasak
12.(schwere) Batterie Waffen-Obersturmführer Paul Rinne
SS-Waffen San. Btl. 20
SS-Waffen Feldgend. Tr. 20
SS-Waffen DINA 20
SS-Waffen Füsilier Batallion 20
commander:
Waffen-(?) Osvald Lepisk
(This unit was not bigger then one company).
1.Kompanie Waffen-Untersturmführer Juhan Kaer, Waffen-Untersturmführer Vikati
SS-Waffen Pionere Batallion 20
Commanders:
SS-Haupsturmführer Willy Peetz (until March 1945)
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Karl Tamm
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Robert Telliskivi
Stab
1. Pionere-Kompanie Waffen-Obersturmführer Elmar Otsing (perish 05.45)
2. Pionere-Kompanie Waffen-Obersturmführer Valit Ürgvete
3. Pionere-Kompanie Waffen-Obersturmführer Robert Telliskivi
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Peeter Animägi
SS-Feldersatz Batallion 20
Battalion commanders:
SS-Haupsturmführer Fritz Störz (until jan. 1945)
SS-Sturmbannführer Moorbeck
1. Kompanie Waffen-Untersturmführer Aksel Väljaots
2. Kompanie
3. Kompanie
SS-Waffen Nachrichten Abteilung 20
commanders:
SS-Sturmbannführer Arno Grohmann
SS-Haupsturmführer Thom
Waffen-Obersturmführer Valdur Raid
Waffen-Obersturmführer Aleksander Eduard Neito
Stab
1. sidekompanii
2. sidekompanii
Versorgungs Stagffel
SS-Waffen Panzerjäger Abteilung 20
commanders:
SS-Sturmbannführer Bernhard Langhorst
SS-Waffen Kriegsberichter Tr. 20
commander:
Waffen-Untersturmführer Harry Hermann Puusepp
SS-Waffen Nachschubstruppe 20
commanders:
SS-Sturmbannführer Willi Krüger, Waffen-Haupsturmführer Adolf Verner Metsakond (murdered by Czech red partisans 09.05.1945 Bolesval)
SS-Ausbildungs- und Ersatz Regiment 20
Regiment commander:
SS-Obersturmbannführer Emil Rehfeldt
(In feb.1945, after defensive battle of Neuhammer, a regiment was located in Denmark Odensee and Assen. In March 1945 about 1000 under age Estonian boys (Luftwaffe helpers from Flak-units) was collected to Odensee and 18.03.45 transferred to SS).
I Batallion
Battalion commander:
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Theodor Liht
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Eduard Hints
Waffen-Sturmbannführer Julius Edur
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Julius Made
1. Kompanie Waffen-Haupsturmführer Lembit Vaher
2. Kompanie Waffen-Haupsturmführer Artur Kimmel
3. Kompanie Waffen-Haupsturmführer Paul Paas
II Batallion
Battalion commanders:
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Valdo Lehari
Waffen-Haupsturmführer Ludvig Triik
Waffen-Sturmbannführer Hendrik Sillapere (from 26.04.45)
Waffen-Obersturmbannführer Elmar Saal
Genesungskompanie Waffen-Haupsturmführer Oskar Puusepp
SS-Panzer Regiment 20 and Sturmgeschütz Abt. 20 were planned to form, but did not realize. In the Oppeln front 9 sturmgeschütz`s, manned with Estonians, was destroyed in battle, but into what unit they belong, I dont know.
