Personnel Panzerregiment 1

While working on the book, we reviewed hundreds of military and civilian biographies. We encountered many names and faces in photos, albums or in personal accounts. There wasn't room to include everyone in the book. Therefore, we will introduce people to you, who are not mentioned in the book, in greater detail on this page.

If you know people and stories about members of the regiment, you are cordially invited to share your knowledge with us. Your input will be greatly appreciated.

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Hirthe, Ernst

Born: 15.08.1908 in Hofheim / Taunus Died: 16.10.1978 served in early 1940 with the 2nd Company of Panzerersatzabteilung 1, transferred to the 4th Company of Panzerregiment 1 on 05.06.1940, remained with the company until 24.03.1942, promoted to Unteroffizier, further service in WWII unknown. Awards Black Wound Badge, Panzer Assault Badge in Silver, Eastern Front Medal

Fenn, Walter

Born: 14.07.1915 in Ohrdruf joined Panzerregiment 1 after 1935, served with the 4th Company during the Polish and French Campaigns,...

Heim, Ewald

born: 22.02.1914 in Kaltensundheim (Kaltennordheim) died: 12.08.1987 in Holzwickede joined the 3th Lehrtrupp of Kraftfahrlehrkommando II...

Stieglitz, Karl Heinz

Born: 01.03.1916 in Kiel Died: 14.04.1992 in Letter (Hannover) joined Panzerregiment 1 after 1935, pursued the career of an...

Schugk, Karl

Born: 18.07.1915 in Torgau KIA: 1945 joined Panzerregiment 1 after 1935, served during the Polish and French Campaigns with the 4th Company, continued to serve with the 4th Company at the beginning of the Russian Campaign, severely wounded on 18.02.1942 near Fedorowka (serving as an Unteroffizier with the 4th Company), transferred to hospital and then to Panzerersatzabteilung 1, further service unknown, KIA at the end of WWII, last rank: Oberfeldwebel Awards: EKI (1941), EKII

Schäfer, Georg

Born: 01.08.1914 in Berfa KIA: 18.01.1945 near Nagy-Bajon (Hungary) Georg Schäfer served during the Polish and French Campaigns with the 4th Company of Panzerregiment 1, transferred on 09.06.1942 to the 2nd Company, KIA on 18.01.1945 near Nagy-Bajon (Hungary), last rank: Oberfeldwebel Awards: Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (17.12.1942), EKI, EKII, Black Wound Badge, Panzer Assault Badge in Silver, Eastern Front Medal