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WWII GERMAN WEHRPASS – JOHANN EDER – INF. REGT. 41 / INF. REGT. 20 – POLENFELDZUG – VERWUNDET 1939 – VERWUNDETENABZEICHEN
Details:
Wehrpass issued to Johann Eder, born 2 October 1914 in Schönsee, Oberpfalz (Bavaria). Catholic, occupation Landwirtschaftlicher Knecht (agricultural laborer). Originally examined in 1935 at Wehrbezirkskommando Weiden and found fit for service. Not required for Reichsarbeitsdienst. Entered active service 1 October 1936 with Infanterie-Regiment 41 (MG Company) based in Weiden. Eder, serving in a machine-gun company of Infanterie-Regiment 41/20, advanced into central Poland with the 10. Infanterie-Division. Around 8–11 September 1939, his unit became heavily engaged in defensive and counterattack fighting along the Bzura River near Łowicz, where Polish forces launched a major counteroffensive. During intense close combat on 11 September 1939, Eder was wounded by gunfire to the left forearm, earning the Wound Badge in Black and being evacuated from the front as the encirclement battle continued.
Service & Campaigns:
Pre-war service with Infanterie-Regiment 41, including machine-gun units. Transferred during wartime to Infanterie-Regiment 20, serving in front-line infantry formations.
Poland 1939 (Polenfeldzug): Participated in the September campaign, including:
- Advance operations toward Warsaw
- Fighting along the Bzura River
- Engagements near Kutno, Łowicz, and central Poland
- Multiple combat actions during the encirclement battles west of WARSAW
Awards:
- Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black) – for combat wound received in Poland
Promotions:
- Oberschütze – 1 October 1937
- Gefreiter – 1 July 1938
- Unteroffizier der Reserve – 1 October 1939
Wounds:
- 11 September 1939: Gunshot wound through the left forearm during Polish campaign
- 9 June 1940: Follow-up medical entry noting continued complications/swelling
Service Notes:
Trained and qualified on:
- Karabiner 98k
- Pistole 08
- s.M.G. 08
- M.G. 34
Additional training as Luftspäher (aircraft spotter).
Discharge / Status:
- 31 October 1938: Discharged as Gefreiter
- Subsequently recalled for wartime service
- Continued service through early war period (last entries dated 1940)
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