Militaria Plaza

Wehrmacht (Heer) Wehrpaß. When individuals received their registration notice they were to report to the appropriate recruitment center where they would be issued a 'Wehrpaß', until they were inducted into active duty. From the autumn of 1939, when an individual was inducted into active military service the Wehrpaß was exchanged at the recruitment office for the 'Soldbuch' (Pay Book), which remained in the recipients possession as his official military identification document. The recruitment office would retain the Wehrpass and chronicle the individuals active service record in it. The pass is complete with portrait-photo.

The Wehrpaß belonged to Obergefreiter 'Heinz Holland', he came into active military service on 15 May 1939. He served in several units, mainly in the 'Infanterie-Regiment 93'. He was trained to use the following weapons: Karabiner 98k and the MG34. He was promoted three times and ended up being an 'Obergefreiten'. On 13 February 1941 he was awarded with the Infantry Assault Badge.

From 11 May 1940 he took part in the invasion of France. From 1 November 1940 until 12 May 1941 he was stationed in Romania. From 22 June 1941 he took part in the campaign against Russia where he was killed in action on 10 July 1941 near Shitomir. The grouping also includes a 'Feldpost' letter and some other documents. See photos for more details. Interesting original grouping!