Original Wehrpass of Gefreiter Eugen Kolb, born on May 6, 1914 in Niederbröl. The Wehrpass was opened on August 13, 1936 by Wehrbezirkskommando Siegburg. Before going into service, he was a Plattenleger (Paver). He wore the Erkennungsmarke: -74- 11./I.R.464.
Gefreiter Eugen Kolb went Missing in Action in Nameche, Belgium on May 18, 1940. He was later found dead. From the letters, I could make out he was a “Meldefahrer” and on that fateful day, during Artillerie-Feuer (Artillery fire), they lost him. he lies buried in the Kriegsgräberstätte Lommel: Block 48 Grab 465.
He served with the following (notable) unit(s):
- 27.08.1939- in 11. Kompanie/ Infanterie-Regiment 464 (*)
- -18.05.1940 in 6. Kompanie/ Infanterie-Regiment 473 (*)
(*) Belonged to the 253. Infanterie-Division
Promotions:
- 01.03.1940 to Gefreiter
He was trained on the Karabiner 98k and l.M.G.13. During World War II, Gefreiter Kolb served on the German border and took part in the Western Campaign. More specifically, they mention, he took part in:
- am 11.05.1940 Gefecht bei Messitert (Belgien)
- am 13.05.1940 Gefecht bei Fort de Pontisse b/ Lüttich (Belgien)
Comes with extra letters, papers, a Landhelfer-Brief, a studio portrait and a photograph of his grave. The Wehrpass is complete with photo. Nothing was denazified or censored. Condition as seen.
