WWII German Military Soldiers Document collection Iron Cross 2nd Class Wound Badge Werner

Original WWII-era typed NSDAP personal file questionnaire for Ernst Werner of Gelsenkirchen, dated late 1930s. This detailed biographical form captures his military service, political roles, health, occupation, and party membership.

Key content from the document:

• WWI Military Service: Infantry Regiment 96 and Reserve Infantry Regiment 110 / 213, served from 1909 through the end of the First World War.

• Wounded during WWI – noted as a war veteran.

• Awards / Medals listed on the document:

  • Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse)

  • Silver Service Medal with Swords of the Ernestine House Order

  • Wound Badge in Black (Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz)

  • Honor Cross of the Front Fighter (Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer)

• Later listed as Offiziersstellvertreter (Deputy Officer) in paperwork.

• Entered NSDAP April 1933, with membership number noted.

This is a historically important WWII NSDAP-related typed dossier sheet, signed by Werner at the bottom. It provides a rare direct reference to his WWI medals and combat experience, making it highly collectible for militaria enthusiasts who focus on awards and decorations.

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Document 2: WWII German Handwritten Lebenslauf Autobiography Signed 1938 Ernst Werner

Original handwritten Lebenslauf (autobiography) of Ernst Werner of Gelsenkirchen, dated 5 February 1938. A 4-page handwritten biographical account, covering his life, career, and military service, signed clearly at the bottom.

Key highlights:

• Written in Werner’s own hand – not typed, making this a rarer and more personal document.

• Provides full birth details (28 August 1890, Klein-Keula), family information, and civilian occupation (Kaufmännischer Angestellter / office clerk).

• Outlines his military service during WWI, including service in Infantry and Reserve Infantry Regiments (96, 110, 213).

• Mentions wounds sustained in the war and subsequent promotions.

• Describes his membership from April 1933 onward.

• Boldly signed “Ernst Werner” at the bottom, with Gelsenkirchen address.

This Lebenslauf represents a rare first-person account of a German civilian and veteran, written just before WWII, giving insights into both WWI frontline service and political affiliation under the Third Reich.

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Document 3:

Original WWII-era typed “Auszug aus dem Strafregister” (extract from the criminal register) for Ernst Emil Werner, dated to the 1930s. This official bureaucratic form records Werner’s full identity and background, prepared for the Gau-Personalamt.

Key details recorded in the document:

• Full name: Ernst Emil Werner

• Date & place of birth: 28 August 1890, Klein-Keula (Gotha district)

• Religion: Evangelical

• Family status: Married to Adeline, née Haupthal

• Parents: Wilhelm Werner and Henriette, née Wand

• Occupation: Kaufmännischer Angestellter (commercial clerk)

• Residence: Gelsenkirchen, Wedelstädtstr. 11

• Citizenship: Deutsches Reich

This official form was meant to certify whether Werner had a criminal record, and was part of the regime’s broader personnel vetting process. While the form is not filled with a conviction, it provides detailed genealogical and biographical data, making it extremely valuable for collectors of Third Reich documents and German genealogy research.

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Document 5 a 3 page foldout document: WWII German Housing Contract Mietvertrag Gelsenkirchen 1944 Signed Document

Original WWII German “Mietvertrag mit Kaufanwartschaft” (rental contract with purchase option) issued in Gelsenkirchen, dated 29 February 1944. This contract outlines the housing and property acquisition arrangement for Ernst Werner, a local resident.

Key highlights:

• Official typed contract on period paper with multiple clauses.

• States rental terms beginning 1 March 1944 with option to purchase the property.

• Lists the purchase price of 7,500 RM (Reichsmark), with detailed payment terms.

• Mentions credits for self-help labor and additional family allowances.

• Signed by both parties, including the Oberbürgermeister of Gelsenkirchen and Ernst Werner.

• 2 full pages with signatures on the final page.

This is a fascinating example of WWII-era German bureaucracy and wartime housing regulations, providing insight into how civilians navigated property and housing under the regime.

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