~SOLD~SCHMELZER, Heinrich Hauptsturmführer der Reserve Schmelzer, Heinrich * 14.03.1914 Nesselröden/Hessen + 04.07.1985 Nesselröden Awarded Knights Cross: 12.03.1944 as: Obersturmführer der Reserve Führer 16./SS-PzGrenRgt "Das Reich" Awared Oakleaves as the 756th Recipient : 28.02.1945 as Hauptsturmführer der Reserve Chef 1./SS-PzPiBtl 2 "Das Reich Schmelzer joined the SS-Pioniersturmbann in June, 1935 and in September 1939 was a section commander in the 3rd Company. Later as an SS-Oberscharführer (Technical Sergeant) he was the half platoon leader in the same 3rd Company, during April 1941. He moved to the Motorcycle Battalion as engineer reconnaissance platoon leader between May and August 1941. In December 1943 he was given command of the mixed Pionier Company of the Kampfgruppe Das Reich which he led until the forming of the 4th Heavy Company which he commanded until it was dissolved in August 1944. At that time he became the 2nd Company Commander until Christmas 1944, then moved to the 3rd Company which he commanded until the end of the war. Schmelzer won the Oakleaves for his actions as sector commander of the Das Reich battlegroup near Cielle and Laroche, France on 7 January 1945 Postwar signed photo measuring 4" x 6" Price: $0.00 Please contact us before ordering to confirm availability and shipping costs. Buy now with your credit card SOLD~SCHMELZER, Heinrich"> other ways to buy