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Dear Friends:
I understand that 9451 Close Combat Clasps Silver - Nahkampfspange Silber - were delivered to soldiers that participated in 30 or more close combat encounters. Where can I find a list of the soldiers that received this rare decorations? Thanks for any support on this matter. Walter.

Dear friends: My message of November 02 resulted by now in 8 comments. This is much appreciated. However no comment has been received about my question: Who was the "Windhuk: crew member picked up in Argentina and landed near Vigo, Spain? I am very interested in ALL matters related to the Passe...

Dear M.S. Laarman:
Interesting! We covered the same subject only 8 minutes apart! Take care. Walter Godinho.

Dear Enrico: References to the "PASSIM" are found in three or four books. However the whole story is covered in Saint Loups book "Les Voiliers Fantome D'Hitler" -1973, which was translated to German as "Yachten in geheimer Mission" -1988. The book covers the trips of of...

Dear friends: During 1944 the Sailboat "PASSIM" (Hilfskriegsschiff "PASSIM") left Arcachon, France with a mission for the "Abwehr". It picked up in the La Plata area (Argentina), two secret agents and a civilian, ex-crew member of the "WINDHUK" Passengership, ...

Dear Ives: Sorry for typing mistake. The correct text should read "Draught: 18 feet, 0 inches." Walter.

Hi Timo, 101stDoc and Craig:
What about answering/commenting on "Das Reich" question? I do not approve seeing the Feldgrau site used by members to insult each other. Walter.

Dear behbic: You found a subject of great interest and at the same quite unknown. However this matter is covered in utmost detail in "Der Japanfug" by Peter Herde, 2000. It is a 303 pages book, covering in detail the various plans to establish air contact between the Axis powers in Europe ...

Dear Andrea: The following data was located: - Compagnie des Transports Maritimes de L'Afrique Occidentale Francaise - Registered Owner, Compagnie Francaise de Navigation a Vapeurs Reunis - Vessel Name: Kakoulima - Type: Fruit Carrier - Passengers: 11 - Year of Build: 1933 - Name of Builder: Societe...

Dear Abwehr:
Thank you for prompt and detailed answer. Your help is much appreciated. Walter Godinho.

Hi Fellow Members:
What is the difference between:
- Gebirgsjager Division
- Jager Division
- Infantry Division?
Thanks for clarifying. Walter Godinho

Friends: Does anyone have information about Unteroffizier Bleiweiss? He fought all; six years of the war . From 1943 on he was a member of the 114. Jager Division, fighting in Italy. His unit surrendered on May 2 in the Brescia, Italy area. Thank you for any support. Walter Godinho.

Hi Lawrence: I found in my books, two references to the presence of Brandenburger members aboard U200: - Hitler''s U-Boat War, Clay Blair, Volume II, pages356/7. - Der Andere Auftrag, Gunther W. Gellermann, pages 28/9. If you have not seen these, let me know and I will mail copies of the pertinent p...

BRAZILIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE IN ITALY
In what area was the BEF (FEB) located during end April/early May 1945. Also what German units were oposing them? Thanks. Walter Godinho.