Soldbuch to Robert Wiessner – Panzer Grenadier Regiment 433, Afrikakorps

Soldbuch to Robert Wiessner. He was born 13.1.1910 in Torgau. The Soldbuch was filled in 6.9.1939 with 3 Kompanie Infanterie Ersatz Bataillon 476. He was promoted to Gefreiter 1.3.40, to Obergefreiter 1.11.41 and Unteroffizier at 1.11.44. His Erkennungsmarke reads 3./I.Ers. Btl. 477 with the number and bloodgroup 311 O.

He first served with Infanterie Regiment 433 which was soon renamed to Panzer Grenadier Regiment 433. This unit was formed in Africa and was a part of the Afrikakorps. He then joined 2 Kompanie Panzer Grenadier Ausbildungs Bataillon 104 which was also part of the Afrikakorps. After that he joined 3 Kompanie Technisches Ersatz- und Ausbildungs Bataillon.

He was issued a K98 several times and later a pistol.

He was wounded by a shot trough the left ankle on 27.3.43 a week or two before it was destroyed in Tunisia. This is the reason he was pulled from the front and sent to a hospital.

He was awarded the Kriegsverdienstkreuz II Klasse m. Schwerten 20.4.42, Deutsch-Italianische Erunnerungsmedaille Afrika 23.11.42, Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz 13.4.43 and the Ärmelband Afrika on 8.3.43.