Difference between revisions of "Sebastian Scheffler"
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Sebastian is related to Rotgeheiman generals [[Matthaeus Fiedler]], commander of [[XI VS-Füsilierkorps]], and [[Felix Fiedler]], commander of [[52nd VS-Panzer Division Mitternacht|52nd VS-Panzer Division ''Mitternacht'']]. | Sebastian is related to Rotgeheiman generals [[Matthaeus Fiedler]], commander of [[XI VS-Füsilierkorps]], and [[Felix Fiedler]], commander of [[52nd VS-Panzer Division Mitternacht|52nd VS-Panzer Division ''Mitternacht'']]. | ||
| + | ==Early life and career== | ||
| + | Sebastian Scheffler was born on 29 December 1894 in the village of Ernsbach. He was the firstborn of career soldier Thorsten and his wife Katharina Fiedler. He excelled in his studies throughout primary and secondary school, and passed his university entrance exam, although he opted not to attend. He instead worked at a local farm for a couple years, earning enough money to buy his own small apartment. | ||
| − | ==Summary of | + | On 3 February 1914, Scheffler joined the Verteidigungsstaffel, citing his father's history as a soldier and his desire to serve his country as reasons. He was assigned to the 128th Infantry Regiment, 50th VS-Füsilier Division ''Kurland''. After basic training concluded in March 1914, Scheffler was stationed at a coastal defense battery in Hausteck, Finnmarck, an island province in far northern Rotgeheim. |
| + | ==Summary of career== | ||
===Awards=== | ===Awards=== | ||
*Iron Cross | *Iron Cross | ||
Revision as of 22:54, 25 May 2016
| Sebastian Scheffler | |
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| Sebastian Scheffler as a Schütze in early 1914 | |
| Born | 29 December 1893
Ernsbach, Rotgeheim |
| Allegiance | Rotgeheim |
| Service/branch |  Waffen-Verteidigungsstaffel
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| Years of Service | 1914 – present |
| Rank | Scharführer (Sergeant) |
| Unit | 57th VS-Panzergrenadier Division Uckermark |
| Battles/wars | Northern Territory War |
| Relations | Thorsten (father) Katharina Fiedler (mother) |
Sebastian Scheffler (born 29 December 1894) is a Rotgeheiman soldier most famous for his actions during the Northern Territory War, for which he was awarded several high honors.
Sebastian is related to Rotgeheiman generals Matthaeus Fiedler, commander of XI VS-Füsilierkorps, and Felix Fiedler, commander of 52nd VS-Panzer Division Mitternacht.
Early life and career
Sebastian Scheffler was born on 29 December 1894 in the village of Ernsbach. He was the firstborn of career soldier Thorsten and his wife Katharina Fiedler. He excelled in his studies throughout primary and secondary school, and passed his university entrance exam, although he opted not to attend. He instead worked at a local farm for a couple years, earning enough money to buy his own small apartment.
On 3 February 1914, Scheffler joined the Verteidigungsstaffel, citing his father's history as a soldier and his desire to serve his country as reasons. He was assigned to the 128th Infantry Regiment, 50th VS-Füsilier Division Kurland. After basic training concluded in March 1914, Scheffler was stationed at a coastal defense battery in Hausteck, Finnmarck, an island province in far northern Rotgeheim.
Summary of career
Awards
- Iron Cross
- Grade 1 (12 October 1914)
- Grade 2 (20 December 1914)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
- Grade 1 (28 May 1915) as Oberschütze (Private First Class) in 2nd Battalion, 128th Infantry Regiment, 50th VS-Füsilier Division Kurland
- Grade 1 (28 May 1915) as Oberschütze (Private First Class) in 2nd Battalion, 128th Infantry Regiment, 50th VS-Füsilier Division Kurland
- Distinguished Army Service Medal
- Grade 1 (28 May 1915)
- Wound Badge
- Grade 1 (16 November 1914)
- Grade 2 (3 May 1916)
- Northern Territory War Medal (19 September 1915)
- Finnmarck Campaign Medal (20 July 1915)
- Scheinfeld War Medal (20 May 1916)
- Füsilier Service Ribbon (5 August 1916)
- Panzergrenadier Service Ribbon (4 September 1916)
- 50th VS-Füsilier Division Kurland Service Badge (5 August 1916)
- 57th VS-Panzergrenadier Division Uckermark Service Badge (4 September 1916)
Promotions
| 50th VS-Füsilier Division Kurland | |
|---|---|
| 3 February 1914 | Schütze (Private) |
| 20 March 1914 | Oberschütze (Private First Class) |
| 22 December 1914 | Rottenführer (Lance Corporal) |
| 4 June 1915 | Unterscharführer (Corporal) |
| 57th VS-Panzergrenadier Division Uckermark | |
| 2 April 1916 | Scharführer (Sergeant) |
