Interesting Late War Grouping of a Marine-Helfer & Luftwaffe Ground Fighter

A very interesting late-war set of a young soldier, Horst Kandar. Horst Kandar first served as a Marinehelfer at the age of 16, during which he earned the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse as a Einsatz-Truppmelder with the Marine-Flak-Abteilung 262 in Wilhelmshaven. According to a paperslip all of his paperwork was lost on November 3, 1943 when the Americans attacked the Wilhelmshaven harbor with a force of 21 groups totaling 539 aircraft!

On January 16, 1945, his Soldbuch was issued, while serving with the 4. Kompanie/ Ausbildungs-Bataillon (O.B.) der Luftwaffe. This Bataillon was formed at Oschatz (Luftkriegsschule 2). From March 16, 1945, he took part in a Fahnenjunker-Lehrgang at the Luftkriegsschule 2 (F.S.) and thus was promoted to Fahnenjunker. Soon after, on April 10, he was promoted to Gefreiter-Fahnenjunker. However, when the war came closer, the recruits were rushed into combat to halt the Allied advance. Thus on April 12, 1945 the Luftkriegsschule 2 was redesignated II. Bataillon/ Luftwaffen-Ausbildungs-Regiment 1 at Alt-Friedland. On April 14, 1945, young soldier Horst was now serving in the 8. Kompanie/ Luftwaffen-Ausbildungs-Regiment 1 of the Luftwaffen-Ausbildungs-Division 1. The Division fought at Wriezen-Eberwalde near Berlin. More than likely he too fought in the area of Altfriedland-Eberswalde near Berlin. According to the Soldbuch, – IMHO – this seems to be legit entry done in captivity – as noted -, that he earned the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse & Luftwaffe-Erdkampfabzeichen during April 1945.

This set came together and will stay together.

Includes:

• Soldbuch with photo! (denazified)
• Award document for the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern
• Cloth NSFK Segelflieger-Abzeichen Stufe “C” (Glider Pilot Badge Grade “C”)
• Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern
• Luftfahrerschein für Segelflugzeugführer (page with his I.D. deleted – not complete and denazified!)
• 2x Paper slips