Grandfather's military records and regiment

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Pelena
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Grandfather's military records and regiment

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Hello- I am doing some research on my family and I'm looking to find my grandfather's military records. I'm told he was a prisoner of war in Russia. I have tried the Red Cross and have initiated a search with the Deutsche Dienststelle. I have also been advised it may be worth going to Freiburg in person to the archives there- anyone have any advice/experience of this?
Finally, I'm trying to identify his regiment. This is a photo was taken shortly after his release from Soviet captivity at the end of January 1946 (or so I'm told- it seems quite early). He was sent to the front (I presume eastern) towards the end of 1942, aged 21, having previously been able to delay because of his engineering studies. I would be really grateful if anyone could help! (I'm also a German speaker so answers in German welcome!)
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You should get his military records (or kopies of it) at the WASt Dienststelle Berlin. Now a part of the Bundesarchiv, they can help you out with the information.
Always in need for info about: Dutchmen in the NSKK, HJ and TeNo.
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