Heinrich Boigk – Jäger-Regiment 49 (Oakleaves)

Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Heinrich Boigk. Leutnant der Reserve Heinrich Boigk (30.10.1912 † 28.03.2003) earned the Ritterkreuz on May 5, 1943 as Oberjäger und Gruppenführer in the 2. Kompanie/ Jäger-Regiment 49 and the Eichenlaub on October 3, 1943 as Feldwebel und Zugführer in the 2. Kompanie/ Jäger-Regiment 49 of the 28. Jäger-Division. Good condition. Measuring: 12,5x9cm.

Ritterkreuz: “Oberjäger Heinrich Boigk… has repeatedly distinguished himself as a squad and patrol leader in a Jäger-Regiment during the combat south of Lake Ladoga. On multiple occasions he was the first man to enter into enemy positions and take prisoners despite the very difficult conditions involved. Throughout all of his reconnaissance missions he succeeded in bringing back valuable intelligence materiel to the higher commands.”