German Officer Biography

Heinrich Geerkens

Born15.9.1893 at Buschenschachen/Saar
DiedKilled 1944 on Eastern Front
First Joined1.10.1913
Became Ltd.Res.Felda.Regt.7 Aut 14
Prewar Service
PromotionsObstlt 1.1.38
Oberst 1.8.40.
Gen.Maj.(nachtr) 1.1.44
CommandLw.Jag.Rgt.17 Aug 43
zuletzt Fuhr.Lw.Fld.div 24.1.44(KIA)
AwardsDeutsches Kreuz in Gold