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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Wüsteneck, Heinz

Born: 26.05.1918 in Wimmelburg KIA: 04.07.1944 near Minsk joined the 7th Company of Panzerregiment 1 as a recruit in November 1938, experienced the Polish and French campaigns with the 7th Company, transferred to the 3rd Company of Panzerabteilung A in July 1940, which became the 3rd Company of Panzerregiment 18 shortly thereafter, promoted to Unteroffizier on 01.07.1941, transferred along with his company to the newly formed Panzerabteilung 160 in June 1942, transferred to h

Kowitz, Erich

Born: 18.06.1911 in Köln MIA: January 1945 joined Panzerregiment 1 after 1935, served in Panzerersatzabteilung 1 during the Polish...

Muth, Paul

Born: 22.05.1914 in Benterode Died: 03.07.1992 in Bodenheim served as a conscript with Panzerregiment 1 between 1935 and 1938 and left active service therafter, was reactivated in the course of mobilization, transferred to 2nd Company of Panzerregiment 1 on 09.12.1939, transferred to 3rd Company on 25.07.1940, transferred to the 7th Company on 04.03.1942, further service in WWII unknown Awards EKII (1941)

Belger

Born: unknown served at least from 1937 as a Feldwebel with 7th Company of Panzerregiment 1, became Hauptfeldwebel of 7th Company in late...

Kaulfuß, Werner

Born: 30.12.1915 in Chemnitz KIA: 02.09.1942 near Gusnowka (Soviet Union) joined the 5th Company of Panzerregiment 1 in October 1937,...

Lehmann, Rudolf

Born: 24.08.1912 in Dresden Died: 07.02.1993 in Erfurt joined 1st Company of 4. Kraftfahr-Abteilung as a volunteer in 1931, pursued the...

Arndt, Kurt

Born: 13.04.1909 in Pripsleben MIA served at least from 1936 as a Feldwebel in the 5th Company of Panzerregiment 1, led the 3rd platoon...

Wunderlich, Gotthold

Born: 14.07.1921 in Chursdorf Died: 04.01.2022 in Limbach-Oberfrohna Gotthold Wunderlich received his basic training with 2nd Company...

Herwig, Heinrich

Born: 21.05.1918 in Oberdorla Died: 18.06.2000 in Langula nothing is known about his pre-war service, he transferred from the 4th Company...

Leifert, Wilhelm

Born: 31.08.1915 in Hörde KIA: 15.08.1944 at Sczeglin (Poland) Wilhelm Leifert joined Panzerregiment 1 in 1936/37, served during the...

Jennissen, Wilhelm

Born: 17.12.1917 in Rath, Erkelenz Wilhelm Jennissen joined Panzerregiment 1 in November1938, served as a gunner with 7th Company during the Polish and French Campaigns, slightly wounded on 16.09.1939 near Kiernozia, severely wounded on 22.05.1940 at Desvres, transferred to hospital, transferred as an Obergefreiter to 3rd Company of Panzerregiment 18 in January 1941, further fate unknown Awards EKII (1939/40), Black Wound Badge (1939), Panzer Assault Badge in Silver (1940