Original Soldbuch of Herbert Thalheim, born on December 19, 1921 in (?) and was a Friseurgehilfe. The Soldbuch was opened on August 17, 1940 by Vermessungs-Ersatz-Batterie/ Beobachtungs-Ersatz-Abteilung 4. He wore the Erkennungsmarke: -545- 1./Bb.Ers.4.
He served with the following (notable) unit(s):
- 1. Batterie/ Beobachtungs-Abteilung 14
- 2. Batterie/ Beobachtungs-Abteilung 14
He earned the following award(s):
- on 27.07.1942 the Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42
- on 13.10.1942 the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz
- on 24.12.1943 the Allgemeines-Sturmabzeichen
- on 20.04.1944 the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (*)
- on 10.09.1944 the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (**)
(*) Awarded by the XI. Armeekorps & (**) by the I. SS-Panzer-Korps “Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler”! Most likely awarded for actions in Normandy – Falaise area (?). The unit afterwards took part in the Ardennes Offensive (Operation Wacht am Rhein).
Promotions:
- 01.04.1941 to Gefreiter
- 01.09.1942 to Obergefreiter
Also interestingly, is that in January 1944, he was issued a Tarnanzug.
The Soldbuch is complete with photo. Nothing was denazified or censored. Condition as seen.
