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1939-45 Pioneer, Killed in Action Ukraine Grouping, with photographs & letter. Iron Cross 1939, 2nd Class; 1941-42 Russian Front medal; Mother's Cross of Honour 3rd Class (Bz) & (inexplicably-but came as part of the grouping from vendor) a Panzer Assault Badge in 'bronze' (hollow back, war metal, vertical round pin damaged but hinge & 'C' catch intact). All attributed to Reichs Arbietsdienst (RAD) Pioneer Johann Jankovi, born 11/9/20, killed 27/8/41. 9 x original photo's inc photograph of Jankovi's original grave. The other photos are all of Jankovi ca1940 in RAD Uniform in the field, barracks etc. With original letter from an Army Catholic Padre, Dr Alois Beck to Jankovi's family dated 4/9/41. Letter states that Jankovi was wounded by Grenade fragments in the back & thigh at Cherkasy, Ukraine on 27/8/41, dying the same day. He describes Jankovi's place of Burial & states that a photo fo the grave will follow - evidently he followed up on that promise as the photo of Jankovi's grave (along with other comrades) is included. A poignant & interesting group. aEF. (14 items)SOLD at A$500