Citation - WH (Heer) - 23.Inf.Div. - Hollstein

EK II citation of 'Gefreiten' Hermann Hollstein who served under command of the 23.Inf.Div.The citation which has been issued 'Im Felde' has been handsigned !! by 'Generalleutnant' and divisional commander Graf Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt (RK 15-6-1941 ,EL 27-6-1942)Graf Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt died on 9-5-1943As Graf Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt showed great braveness and leadership during the fightings at Demjansk cauldron ,his name (facsimile) was still used after his death to sign the Demjansk citation to honor him!