Luftschutz-Dienstbuch to LSW-Helferin – Hamburg / Allenstein – Awarded Kriegsverdienstmedaille (!)

An original and well-filled Luftschutz-Dienstbuch (Air Raid Protection Service Book), issued to LSW-Helferin Erna Lauge (née Hoepner), documenting her wartime service within the German Luftschutzwarndienst during the Second World War. Uncommon to see one for a female and who was awarded the Kriegsverdienstmedaille!

Personal Details

• Name: Erna Lauge (née Hoepner)
• Born: 26 October 1905
• Birthplace: Garding
• Religion: Evangelical Lutheran
• Issued by LS-Warnkommando Hamburg
• Issued on 23 March 1943
• Original portrait photograph present

Wartime Service

Following her medical examination in April 1943, she entered service as an LSW-Helferin (Luftschutzwarndienst-Helferin).

The Dienstbuch records service with:

• LS-Warnkommando Hamburg
• LS-Warnkommando Allenstein
• Service as Fernsprecherin (Telephone Operator)

Numerous wartime entries, official signatures and unit stamps document her continued service during 1943–1944.

Decorations

• Kriegsverdienstmedaille

Very good original condition with photo, which is relative uncommen as most are without photo. A very attractive and researchable Luftschutz document from one of Germany’s principal air defence organisations.