Citation Wounded Badge in Silver 45. Infanterie Division 1945 Penal unit

Citation for the Wounded Badge in Silver to Obergefreiter Albert Piak.

He received the badge for a third wounding on 16-2-1945 while serving with Battalion Zur besondere verwendung 45. Infanterie Division. Most probarly the penal unit of the 45. Infanterie Division.

Theses Battalions were required to undertake dangerous high-casualty missions as a punishment for misbehavior or refused orders.
The Division fought in Silesia at that time.

Heavy used condition, has been folded.

code: C25220