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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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...

Schramm, Gerhard

Born: 30.04.1921 in Halle / Saale Gerhard Schramm volunteered for service in Panzerregiment 1 in October 1939, received his basic...

Hohmann, Karl

Born: 08.03.1914 in Leibolz MIA: 16.12.1944 near Szenyer (Hungary) nothing is known about his pre war service, he served most likely as a...

Siebold, Eugen

born: 29.10.1900 in Freiburg Died: 16.09.1978 in Wuppertal-Ronsdorf joined Panzerregiment 1 after 1935, is listed as...

Lorenz, Erich

born: 10.02.1913 in Sinn KIA: 20.11.1942 near Chalchutta (Soviet Union) joined Panzerregiment 1 after 1935, served at least from 1937 in...

Franke, Herbert

born: 30.08.1911 in Winterdorf there is no information available about his pre war service, joined staff company I. Abteilung...

Kühne, Gottfried

born: 08.05.1910 in Lichtentanne joined Panzerregiment 1 after 1935, is listed as Feldwebel in staff I (signals platoon) during...

Schneider, Otto

born: 11.10.1913 in Falkenstein (Vogtland) joined Panzerregiment 1 after 1935, served at least from 1938 in staff I. Abteilung, is listed...

Nawrot (also Nawrodt), Adrian

born: 04.09.1912 in Görlitz Died: 1945/46 joined the Reichswehr in 1933/34, served as an Obergefreiter with the 8th Company...

Schödel, Richard

born: 06.10.1915 in Lauchröden joined Panzerregiment 1 in 1936 or 1937, is listed as Gefreiter in the staff of I. Abteilung in mid 1938,...

Meireis, Adolf

born: 05.12.1914 in Breckenheim im Taunus KIA: 02.02.1944 near Kriwoi Rog (Soviet Union) joined Panzerregiment 1 after 1935, pursued the...

Otto, Siegfried

Born: 07.08.1917 in Sömmerda joined Panzerregiment 1 in 1937 or 1938, served during the Polish Campaign as Unteroffizier and commander of...

Kaufmann, Johann

Born: 12.05.1916 in Audune le Tiche Died: 21.10.1973 in Bedburg-Hau Johann Kaufmann joined the military in the mid 1930´s and received...

Jünemann, Karl

Born: 21.12.1919 in Silberhausen KIA: 16.09.1939 near Skowroda joined Panzerregiment 1 in November 1938, served during the Polish...

Purrmann, Wilhelm

Born: 11.02.1916 in Ohlau Baumgarten Died: 23.06.2002 in Kerpen joined Schützenregiment 1 (Gera), transferred to 2nd Company of...

Pfaff, Heinrich

Born: 10.03.1912 in Nievern joined Infanterieregiment "Gießen" in October 1934, pursued the career of an Unteroffizier, transferred to Panzerregiment 1 in October 1935, served at least since 1937 with the staff of the I. Abteilung, transferred to Heeresfeuerwerkerschule in February 1940 and pursued the career of an Ordnance officer, promoted to Leutnant (W) on 01.06.1942, served in 1942 as Leutnant (W) at Heeresmunitionsanstalt Pinnow, transferred to the 6. Panzerdivision in