WW2 Berlin Soldbuch – Pionner Batallion 342 - Halbe Pocket 1945

Wilhelm’s Soldbuch shows that he was issued with winter clothing including the Filzstiefel (fur hat) and a K98 with Gewehrgranatgerat (Gren. th Inf Div who were probing the frontline there in anticipation of a full assault starting in Jan 1945. ).