Sebastian Scheffler
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Sebastian Scheffler | |
Sebastian Scheffler as a Schütze in early 1914 | |
Born | 29 December 1893
Ernsbach, Rotgeheim |
Allegiance | Rotgeheim |
Service/branch | Waffen-Verteidigungsstaffel |
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.
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 | |
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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) |