I have recently acquired some personal effects from a Medic with a Luftwaffe Regiment
I would love to find out more about the individuals mimiltary career and the Units movements but am not sure where to start
I did find an organisation in Germany but they wanted written permission from the individuals next of kin
Any help or pointers would be most appreciated
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What information can you glean from the artifacts themselves? Name, unit or Feldpost numbers?
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I have his name, date of birth, number and regimental details
Just thought it would be interesting to find out the hisotry of his military career
Just thought it would be interesting to find out the hisotry of his military career
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Well, if you can track down his regiment, that's a good start. In researching the regiment, you might even stumble across his name. Go for it!
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On his second ID Card, his unit is listed as L46385
Can anyone advise what this represents
Can anyone advise what this represents
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Hello
This is the Feldpostnummer of
46385
(28.2.1941-29.7.1941) Stab Reserve-Flak-Abteilung 164
(12.3.1943-7.9.1943) Stab gemischte Flak-Abteilung 164 (v)
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This is the Feldpostnummer of
46385
(28.2.1941-29.7.1941) Stab Reserve-Flak-Abteilung 164
(12.3.1943-7.9.1943) Stab gemischte Flak-Abteilung 164 (v)
/Christoph
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Sorry to sound like a plank but i am a novice to this
Where do you find out this sort of information?
Where do you find out this sort of information?
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Hello
There are books which list all the Feldpost-numbers.
/Christoph
There are books which list all the Feldpost-numbers.
/Christoph
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Also the more you share on this forum the more other researchers can help you in your quest.
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Here is some basic information for that unit telling you where it was located and what unit(s) it was subordinated to...
http://www.ww2.dk/ground/flak/abt/gem164.html
http://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/Gli ... gFA164.htm
http://www.ww2.dk/ground/flak/abt/gem164.html
http://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/Gli ... gFA164.htm
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Thanks for that.
The trouble is knowing somewhere to start.
Is it worth looking in the Bundesarchiv for information as i know there are links to some researchers who you can pay to source info.
The trouble is knowing somewhere to start.
Is it worth looking in the Bundesarchiv for information as i know there are links to some researchers who you can pay to source info.
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My suggestion is that you start by putting all the information you have now on this post. Eg Name, Regiment, rank etc. that way we can start be pointing you in the right direction. A lot of us have been to Bundesarchiv so with the initial information you proivde - you might be surprised that we already have it - save you the trip.Edgemister wrote:Thanks for that.
The trouble is knowing somewhere to start.
Is it worth looking in the Bundesarchiv for information as i know there are links to some researchers who you can pay to source info.
We are here to help!
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Hi
THis is the info i have
Alexander Herget
DOB 30.11.1915, Karlsbad
I have attached scans of the passes i have and a letter which i believe is confirmation of his true german blood.
Many thanks
THis is the info i have
Alexander Herget
DOB 30.11.1915, Karlsbad
I have attached scans of the passes i have and a letter which i believe is confirmation of his true german blood.
Many thanks
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I am just shooting out the door to go to work. But you can see from his pass in 1938 that he was a Kanonier (lowest rank for an Artilleryman - flak or ground). So this means he was most likely a gun number on a Flak gun. However in 1943 he has the rank of San. Uffz (Sanitater Unteroffizier). So this means he was a Corporal Medic (nearest equivilient) - so he must of down a medic's course between 1938 and 1943. I would say closer to 1943 as he still has a low rank. I will have a good look at the documents later tonight when I get hoime.
Scott
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Thanks Scott, will see how it goes