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WWII GERMAN WEHRPASS – GEBIRGSJÄGER – ANTON HENDLINGER – GJR 98 – JÄGER REGT. 207 – POLENFELDZUG – FRANKREICHFELDZUG – OSTFRONT – EKII – KUBANSCHILD – KIA 25.5.1943 BRYANSK
Details:
Wehrpass issued to Anton Hendlinger, born 2 May 1917 in Karschitz, Kreis Znaim (Sudetenland). Catholic, occupation Arbeiter.
Entered service 1939, initially with Infanterie-Regiment 98, later serving with Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 98, and finally with Jäger-Regiment 207 at the time of his death.
Service & Campaigns:
- Poland 1939 – Dukla sector, San River crossings, Lemberg operations
- Western Campaign 1940 (France) – Oise–Aisne Canal, Marne & Seine crossings, Loire advance
- Eastern Front – Mius line fighting and Kuban bridgehead
Awards:
- Iron Cross 2nd Class (EKII) – awarded during the Poland Campaign (1939)
- Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen)
- Eastern Front Medal (Ostmedaille)
- Kuban Shield (Kubanschild)
Promotions:
- Final rank: Oberjäger
Death:
Killed in action 25 May 1943, recorded as:
- Gefallen near Bryansk area (exact forward location noted in Wehrpass)
- Serving with Jäger-Regiment 207
Accompanying Documents:
Included with the Wehrpass are two original letters addressed to his father, Josef Hendlinger, which significantly enhance the historical value of the grouping:
- A 1944 letter referencing Hendlinger’s death, providing direct family-level documentation confirming his status as gefallen
- Original enclosure letter accompanying the Kubanschild award and corresponding Urkunde, sent to the family posthumously
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