Original Soldbuch, Führerschein & Paper of Oberfeldwebel Erich Henkel, born on June 8, 1912 in Näherstille and was a Kaufmann before he went into service. The Soldbuch was opened on August 28, 1939 by Koluft 5. He wore the Erkennungsmarke: -19- Koluft A.O.K.5. He passed away after being severely wounded in April 1945.
He served with the following (notable) unit(s):
- Koluft A.O.K. 12
- Armee-Oberkommando 7
- Flugplatz-Kommando A 39/XII (Laval)
- Kommandeur der Stabstruppen d. Kom. Gen. d. Deutsche Luftwaffe in Italien
He earned the following award(s):
- Dienstauszeichnung IV. Klasse
- Sudeten-Erinnerungsmedaille
- Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern
- Spanienkreuz in Bronze
- Cruz de Rocha (Spanien Legion Condor Bruststern Al Merito en Campana)
- on 01.01.1942 the bulgarischen Militärverdienstkreuz IV. Klasse o/ Krone
- on 01.06.1942 the bulgarischen Flugzeugführerabzeichen “Adler”
- on 15.10.1944 the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz
- on 15.10.1944 the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Promotions:
- 01.07.1940 to Oberfeldwebel
Wound(s), Illness(es) & Fate:
- Wounded on or close to 30.5.1942 due an Accident (Woundcode 34) and treated at Ortslazarett Suresnes, Kriegslazarett I und 2/677. Discharged back to the troops on July 16, 1942.
- Suffered Tonsilitis (Woundcode 3) and treated at Reservelazarett Schmatkalden, Teillazarett Knabenschule on 18.01.1943 and discharged on 12.02.1943.
Died of his wounds, after being severely wounded on 14.03.1945 due Bombensplitter after an Aerial bombing and was brought to Feldlazarett (m) 667. He passed away the same day at 1920 Hours.
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