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Leifert, Wilhelm

Updated: 4 days ago



Born: 31.08.1915 in Hörde

KIA: 15.08.1944 at Sczeglin (Poland)

 

  • Wilhelm Leifert joined Panzerregiment 1 in 1936/37,

  • served during the Polish and French Campaigns with the regimental staff,

  • pursued a NCO career,

  • transferred as an Unteroffizier to the 7th Company on 19.05.1941,

  • slightly wounded on 05.07.1941(bomb shrapnel),

  • slightly wounded on 03.10.1941 (anti-tank shrapnel) ,

  • slightly wounded on 05.07.1942 (combustion left hand),

  • slightly wounded on 28.11.1942 (artillery shrapnel head), while serving as Feldwebel with the 7th Company,

  • slightly wounded on 21.12.1942 (anti-tank shrapnel head),

  • KIA on 15.08.1944 (artillery shrapnel, head), last rank: Feldwebel

 

Awards

EKII (1939/40), EKI (1942), Panzer Assault Badge in Silver (grade unknown), Wound Badge (grade unknown)

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