Need help with information about my Grandfather.
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Need help with information about my Grandfather.
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.
Klaus Richter
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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.
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
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.
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
Hello Klaus, I meant to say "web site" instead of e-mail. Sorry.
Rudi S.
Rudi S.
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Re: Need help with information about my Grandfather.
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.
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Re: Need help with information about my Grandfather.
To me it sounds more of his Erkennungsmarke.
nr 165
2./ = 2e Kp.
Vet. = Veterinary
E. = Ersatz
Abt. 2 = Abteilung 2
Wim
nr 165
2./ = 2e Kp.
Vet. = Veterinary
E. = Ersatz
Abt. 2 = Abteilung 2
Wim
Any information about Flemisch in German service (Waffen SS, OT, NSKK, Kriegsmarine, ...) during WWII is welcome.
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Re: Need help with information about my Grandfather.
Thank you very much for the information! Is the Erkennungsmarke his identification tag?
Klaus Richter
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Re: Need help with information about my Grandfather.
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.
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Re: Need help with information about my Grandfather.
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.
nr 165
2nd Company
Veterinary Replacement Battalion 2.
In 1943 renamed as Veterinary Replacement and Training Battalion 2.
With best,
J.P.
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