WWII Soldbuch, Wehrpass & EKM Grouping – Straßenbau-Pionier-Btl. 580, Bau-Pio-Btl. 91 & 97 – Decorated Veteran

Original WWII German Soldbuch & Document Grouping belonging to Stabsgefreiter Wilhelm Fischer, born 3 May 1902 in Rastenburg, East Prussia, a soldier serving within the Straßenbau-Bataillon 580 / Bau-Pionier formations of the German Army during the Second World War.

A very complete and researchable grouping containing the soldier’s original Soldbuch, accompanying documents, portrait photographs, and matching Erkennungsmarke (dog tag). The Soldbuch is extensively filled out with numerous wartime entries, official stamps, promotions, equipment issue records, leave entries, and award confirmations.

Wilhelm Fischer served as a Bau-Pionier / Straßenbau soldier, responsible for military construction and infrastructure duties. Throughout the war he advanced from Gefreiter to Stabsgefreiter, with recorded promotions:

• Gefreiter – 1 October 1940
• Obergefreiter – 1 November 1941
• Stabsgefreiter – 1 March 1945

The Soldbuch records the award of the:

• Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (EK II / Iron Cross 2nd Class) – awarded 19 June 1940
• Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 Medal (Eastern Front Medal)
• Kraftfahrbewährungsabzeichen in Bronze (Driver Proficiency Badge in Bronze) – awarded 16 April 1943

Particularly interesting is a late-war entry on page 14 noting that on 8 May 1945, Fischer belonged to the “Kapitulations-Armee Ostpreußen”, directly connecting the Soldbuch to the final collapse and surrender phase of German forces in East Prussia at the end of the war.

The grouping contains:

• Original Soldbuch
• Original Wehrpass
• Matching Erkennungsmarke / dog tag
• Military Driver’s License
• Additional paperwork

Units recorded include:

• Geräte-Staffel des Straßenbau-Bataillon 580
• Straßenbau-Pionier-Bataillon 580
• Bau-Pionier-Bataillon 91
• Bau-Pionier-Bataillon 97

The Soldbuch itself remains highly displayable, showing honest wartime wear consistent with field use. A very attractive and complete combat-support related grouping with strong research and historical value. A desirable and authentic WWII German personalization set with excellent display and collector appeal.