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Need help with information about my Grandfather.
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2003 12:18 am
by krichter33
Hi, my grandfather fought for the German army during WWII. However, he had disappeared after around 1944. The Ministry in Germany sent me some information saying that the last they heard of him was in Nov. of 44. They said he was with 165 - 2./Vet.E.Abt.2. If anyone can please tell me what unit that is it would be greatly greatly greatly appreciatied.
Großvater
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2003 7:39 pm
by Rudi S.
Hello Klaus,
you could try to find information about your grandfather by contacting the following listed office. They may be able to provide info about your grandfather:
Deutsche Dienststelle (WASt)
Postfach 51 06 57
13400 Berlin
Germany
The telephone number: 011 49 30 4 19 05 (intern 98 59)
I believe that the number in parenthesis is the extension number
This is the office from which I, after contacting a few other offices in Germany received information about my service records in the Wehrmacht.
I would assume that somebody there would be able and willing to find data about your grandfather.
Good luck,
Rudi S.
WASt E-mail Address
Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2003 12:59 pm
by Rudi S.
Hello,
a member of this forum (Annelie) informed me of the e-mail address of the above quoted address, namely:
http://www.com-de.com/wast/index.htm
You may the chose the English, German, or French version.
Rudi S.
Correction
Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2003 1:06 pm
by Rudi S.
Hello Klaus, I meant to say "web site" instead of e-mail. Sorry.
Rudi S.
Re: Need help with information about my Grandfather.
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 5:33 pm
by krichter33
I know I posted this a long time ago. But I still was wondering if anyone can help me with what unit 165 - 2./Vet.E.Abt.2 is? Thanks.
Re: Need help with information about my Grandfather.
Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:29 am
by Herr Winkeler
To me it sounds more of his Erkennungsmarke.
nr 165
2./ = 2e Kp.
Vet. = Veterinary
E. = Ersatz
Abt. 2 = Abteilung 2
Wim
Re: Need help with information about my Grandfather.
Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 5:31 pm
by krichter33
Thank you very much for the information! Is the Erkennungsmarke his identification tag?
Re: Need help with information about my Grandfather.
Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:31 pm
by B Hellqvist
This is what
Lexikon der Wehrmacht has to say about the unit:
Veterinär-Ersatz-Abteilung 2
Veterinär-Ersatz- und Ausbildungs-Abteilung 2
Die Abteilung wurde am 3. März 1941 in Deutsch-Krone, im Wehrkreis II, aufgestellt. Die Abteilung unterstand direkt dem Korpsveterinär vom stellvertretenden Generalkommando II. Armeekorps. Im Jahr 1943 wurde die Abteilung zur Veterinär-Ersatz- und Ausbildungs-Abteilung 2 umbenannt.
Re: Need help with information about my Grandfather.
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 10:27 am
by Die Blechtrommel
For non-German readers:
nr 165
2nd Company
Veterinary Replacement Battalion 2.
In 1943 renamed as Veterinary Replacement and Training Battalion 2.
With best,
J.P.