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Nickel, Hugo

Updated: Dec 21, 2021




Born: 03.02.1914 in Wirbelau

Died: 05.11.1980

 
  • joined 5. Kraftfahr-Abteilung in April 1933,

  • transferred to the 1st Company of Kraftfahrlehrkommando II Ohrdruf in June 1934,

  • pursued the career of an Unteroffizier,

  • transferred with the 1st Lehrtrupp to Panzerregiment 1 in October 1935,

  • served with 2nd and 3rd Companies as an Unteroffizier, Feldwebel and Hauptfeldwebel until May 1942,

  • was promoted to officer rank in 1944,

  • compare page 523 for further information about him,

 

Awards:

EKI (1943), EKII (1943), War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords (1940), Silver Wound Badge (1944), Panzer Assault Badge in Silver (1943), Eastern Front Medal (1942)

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