WH (Heer) Award-Document Grouping from Unteroffizier 'Heinrich Stemmermann', he was a member within the 'Sturmboot-Kommando 905'. The grouping is consisting of his Wehrpaß, his Award-Documents (Urkunden), 'Pionier-Steuermannschein', DAF Membership booklet and his 'Arbeitsbuch'. Heinrich came into active military service on 7 April 1940. He served in several units, mainly within the 'Sturmboot-Kommando 905'. He was promoted three times and ended up being an 'Unteroffizier'. On 27 March 1940 he was awarded with the Westwall Medal, at that time he was a RAD (Reichsarbeitsdienst) Member within the RAD-Abteilung 1/253 Preischeid/Eifel. He was was awarded with the Iron Cross 2nd Class on 26 September 1941, this document is personally signed by General der Pioniere 'Walter Kuntze' who was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernes Kreuz). Heinrich was awarded with the General Assault Badge on 8 August 1942, this document is personally signed by General der Infanterie 'Franz Mattenklott' who was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and the German Cross in Gold. On 15 October 1942 Heinrich was awarded with the Krim Campaign Shield, this is a decorative rarely seen variant of the Krimschild award doument. His Soldbuch is in heavily used condition showing many entries. Please take a look at the photos for more details and information. Interesting and rare original grouping which certainly merits further invetigation!

The 'Sturmboot-Kommando 905' was mainly active on the Eastern Front in Russia. In 1942 this unit was was active in Sewastopol and in 1944 in was active in the 'Tscherkassy' Pocket. This is a very interesing unit with a great combat history. Included with the group will be a complete list of actions of this unit. For more information online you can visit lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/Sturmboot905