Waffen-SS Wehrpass – SS-Sturmmann Steinhauer – SS Flak Abt 5 ‘Wiking’ – KIA – Heeres Flak Badge !

Description

Waffen SS Wehrpass to SS-Sturmmann Wilhelm Steinhauer

Steinhauer born in 1922 in Pennigsehl, Hannover volunteered for the Waffen SS in January 1941 (SS-VT).

He was assigned in February 1941 to SS-Verfügungstruppe in Graz-Wetzelsdorf  – SS ‘Der Führer’

He was trained on K.98, MG34, Handgrenade, P08 Luger, 3,7cm Flak 36

After his training he was assigned to:

SS Flak Abteilung 5 – ”Wiking”

The 5. SS-Panzer-Division Wiking was formed in December 1940 around the Germania regiment from the SS-Division Verfügungstruppe (later renamed Das Reich).
It took part in the invasion of the USSR attached to Heeresgruppe Süd and during the advance took part in several encirclements of Soviet troops before reaching Rostov November 1941. During the winter it was pressed back by the Soviet advances. In the spring it once again went on the offensive, this time towards the Caucasus. It was however soon forced to retreat to avoid being cut off.

In January of 1943, Steinhauer was hit in the upper right leg with shrapnel and died as a result in the Don Swinowod area.

Awards

General Assault Badge

Eastern Front Medal

Iron Cross Second Class

Heeres Flak Badge

Signature: Page 12/22/23/  – Emil Kurz, German Cross in Gold Holder