looking for information on leningrad

German unit histories, lineages, OoBs, ToEs, commanders, fieldpost numbers, organization, etc.

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looking for information on leningrad

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i found out my grandfather died in Leningrad which i was told used to be called ST.petersburgh,i was wondering if anyone has any information on what armies fought there?,I know he was in the SS any help would be very helpful.
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Have you tried to actually locate him and know his fate?

http://www.volksbund.de

Around Lenningrad I believe the SS-Polizei Div. was set up.

http://www.feldgrau.com/4ss.html
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yes thats what i hope to do
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I´m doing just the same about my Grandfather and am slowly puting pieces together. If you need any help let me know and I will do all I can.
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thank you ebusitanus.i got some information of them threads ,and if i can also help you let me know .its been very interesting looking into my granfather so far :D
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Hello Pfeifenroth:
Try this site: http://www.lenbat.narod.ru It is in Russian and English and has some good info to get you started. Hope it is of some use to you!! Best wishes and good luck.
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When did he die?
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