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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Dittmar, Karl

Born: 08.06.1916 in Erfurt Died: 01.05.2012 joined Panzerregiment 1 in November1938, transferred to the regimental staff, served with the regimental staff until he was wounded in September 1941, returned to Panzerregiment 1 and served with the 6th Company, changed to an officer career, served with Führer-Panzerregiment 1 at the end of WWII, last rank: Oberfähnrich, became a US-POW in May 1945, returned to his hometown and organized (illegal) meetings of former Panzerregiment

Dreßler, Herbert

Born: 22..01.1908 in Cossebaude Died: 01.09.1959 in Erfurt joined Panzerregiment 1 after 1935, served as Feldwebel with the staff of I. Abteilung in 1937/38, left Panzerregiment 1 before the outbreak of WWII, is listed as Stabsfeldwebel in Panzerjäger-Stug-Abteilung 1352 in September 1944, Herbert Dreßler survived WWII and settled after 1945 in Erfurt. Awards War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords (1944)

Nitzsche, Herbert

Born: 28.11.1912 in Dippelsdorf joined 3rd Lehrtrupp of Kraftfahrlehrabteilung II Ohrdruf in November 1934, pursued the career of an Unteroffizier, transferred to the staff of I. Abteilung of Panzerregiment 1 in October1935, served as Unteroffizier with the signals platoon of I. Abteilung during the Polish Campaign, transferred to Heeres-Feuerwerker-Schule in February 1940 and started training as an ordnance officer, promoted to Leutnant (W) on 01.06.1942, transferred to H.M.

Rohleder, Otto

Born: 11.09.1908 in Reichenau joined Panzerregiment 1 after 1935, served as Feldwebel with Headquarter Company of I. Abteilung during the...

Kowitz, Erich

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

Olesch, Georg

Born: 02.09.1912 in Heydebeck KIA: 20.11.1943 near Belaja Zerkow (Ukraine) joined Kraftfahrlehrkommando II Ohrdruf as a...

Eckhardt, Karl

Born: 26.09.1919 in Geisleben joined Panzerregiment 1 in November 1938, served with the 3rd Company during the Polish and Western...

Kronfeld, Walter

Born: 27.07.1916 in Wandersleben Died: 1977 joined the 3th Company of Panzerregiment 1 as a conscript in October 1936, transferred along...

Belger

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

Fenn, Walter

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

Franke, Walter

Born: 16.01.1912 in Kötzschenbroda joined Panzerregiment 1 after 1935, served as an Unteroffizier with the 3rd Company during the Polish...

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,...

Lind, Oskar

Born: 31.10.1907 in Walldorf Died: 23.01.1958 in Meiningen joined 5. Kraftfahrabteilung on 06.07.192927, pursued the career of an...

Kastens, Hans

Born: 18.05.1913 in Bremen Hans Kastens served as an Unteroffizier with the 2nd Company of Panzerregiment 1 after its formation in...

Rother, Oswin

Born: 30.01.1902 in Hohendorf Died: 29.01.2003 in Erfurt joined the Reichswehr as a volunteer on 01.10.1922, pursued the career of an...

Oehrlein, Kurt

Born: 17.06.1917 in Themar KIA: 27.01.1945 near Vereb (Hungary) nothing is known about his pre-war service, he most likely served as a...

Wenzel, Georg

Born: 02.08.1920 in Malkomes KIA: 11.04.1945 in Austria joined Panzerregiment 1 in November 1938, was part of the military band, served during the Polish and French Campaigns as medical assistance personell with the regimental staff, transferred to Panzerersatzabteilung 1 on 01.04.1942, is listed as Unteroffizier in the regimental staff in April 1943, KIA at the very end of WWII near Zahling in Austria, last rank: Unterfeldwebel Awards War Merit Cross 2nc Class with Swords