Gerlach's promotion request of 23rd October 1944

Gerlach's promotion request of 23rd October 1944

This request shows Gerlach having his last promotion, that to Hauptsturmführer with effect from 9th November 1944 (anniversary of the Beer-Hall Putsch). There is no recommendation from Gerlach's immediate superior on this request, only the (unsigned) support of Lammerding as the Das Reich Division commander.

2nd SS-Panzer Division "Das Reich" 23rd October 1944

Personnel application

SS-Obersturmführer Gerlach, Karl

SS Nr: 283,079 born 9. 12. 1914

Promotion to: SS-Haupsturmführer with effect from 9th November 1944

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Substantiation - assessment, (SS-posture - character suitability - official performances - special suitability).

Gerlach has a large powerful appearance with a positive and assured manner. He possesses a confident, active, determined, upright character and a civil, friendly and natural nature. His general militaristic performances is above the average. Gerlach is a conscientious, experienced, versatile, interested, reliable, willing to take responsibility and exemplary soldier with the best experience of life. Fully fills his position.

marked … Lammerding SS-Brigadeführer and Major-General

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