12.Grenadier-Division

Unit Emblems

Lineage

• Wehrgauleitung Schwerin
• Infanterieführer II
• 12.Infanterie-Division
• 12.Grenadier-Division

History

The 12.Grenadier-Division was formed in August of 1944 at TruppenbungsplatzGruppe from the original 12.Infanterie-Division after it wasdestroyed while in the region of Armeegruppe Mitte in June, 1944.

The designation of 12.Grenadier was only temporary as it was redesignated asthe 12.Volksgrenadier-Division in October, 1944.

It is notable that this re-fitted formation was, in the fifth year of the war,not only established with a strength of some 14,800 men, but was also fullyequipped – a very rare circumstance considering the late stage of theconflict, and Germany’s dwindling resources.

Knights Cross Holders

• Gerhard Engel    7/4/1944

War Service