Award documents Panzer-Grenadier 6.Panzer-Division Russia

(D22110)
Wilhelm Achenbach, Corporal (Obergefreiter) driver armoured infantry

1) War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords, 20.4.43. Signed by the adjutant of the Panzer-Division, Hauptmann Bauer.
2) Drivers proficiency badge in Bronze, 1.3.43. Signed by the CO of Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 4, Oberst Martin Unrein (Kn.Cr.. 10.9.43, Oak.L. 26.6.44). Heavily used condion witth old repair. Probably kept it in his Soldbuch.
3) Tank assault badge in Bronze, 29.8.42. Signed by the CO of Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 4, Oberst Martin Unrein (Kn.Cr.. 10.9.43, Oak.L. 26.6.44). Heavily used condion witth old repair. Probably kept it in his Soldbuch.

He served 1942-1943 with Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 4 of the 6.Panzer-Division, till Mar.42 active in Middle Russia (Moscow, Juchnow, Rshew), till Nov.42 as reserve based in France, from Dec,.42 onwards active in Southern Russia (Kotelinikowo, Donez, Charkow, Belgorod, Dnjepr, Kirovograd).