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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Tischendorf, Herbert

Born: 28.08.1911 in Hamburg Died: 19.06.2002 Herbert Tischendorf joined 15. Infanterie-Regiment as a recruit in November 1930,...

Bohlken, Erwin

Born: 09.07.1919 in Osternburg Died: 06.11.1957 in Prisser joined Panzerregiment 1 in November 1938, served during the Polish, French and...

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

Bölter, Johannes

Born: 19.02.1915 in Mülheim an der Ruhr Died: 16.09.1987 in Mülheim an der Ruhr joined 10. Reiterregiment on 01.04.1933, transferred to...

Dressel, Albert

Born: 15.09.1914 in Rebesgrün KIA: 08.09.1944 near Briey (France) Albert Dressel joined the Reichswehr in October 1934, transferred in...

Wiesemann, Otto

Born: 02.04.1915 in Westgreußen (Thüringen) Died: 28.05.1999 Otto Wiesemann joined the 8th Company of Panzerregiment 1 in October 1937 and remained in service with this company until mid 1942, transferred as Obergefreiter to the 7th Company, pursued the career of a NCO, after the war, he returned to his home in Thuringia and lived in the GDR. Awards: Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (11.12.1944), EKI (1944), EKII (1939), Black Wound Badge (1939), Panzer Assault Badge Grade

Weber, Ludwig

Born: 03.11.1919 in Cham KIA: 26.03.1942 at Ashewo (Soviet Union) joined Panzerregiment 1 in November 1938, served as Panzerschütze with...

Eichert, Robert

Born: 14.06.1914 in Pillupönen KIA: 23.09.1944 near Riga Robert Eichert joined the 8th Company of Panzerregiment 1 in October 1935,...

Oberwöhrmann, Erich

Born: 20.02.1914 in Bremen Died: 01.06.2003 joined Infanterieregiment 16 in April 1934, transferred to Infanterieregiment 37 in 1936,...

Bunzel, Hans

Born: 29.04.1915 in Haynau Died: 12.11.1995 in Markt Neukirchen (suizid) joined the 4. Kraftfahr-Abteilung in October 1933, transferred to the 8th Lehrtrupp of Kraftfahrlehrkommando II Ohrdruf in June 1934, pursued the career of an Unteroffizier, transferred in October 1935 to the 7th Company of Panzerregiment 1, served as an Unterfeldwebel / Feldwebel with the maintanance squad of the 7th Company in the Polish and French Campaigns, served as a panzer commmander with the 6t