WW2 German Wehrpass Luftwaffe Signals NCO Feldwebel – Eastern Front Medal Named

Original WW2 German Wehrpass issued to Anton Zedelhauer, born 1913 in Waal, Bavaria. Roman Catholic, married 1938, volunteered for service in 1938.

Served in the Luftwaffe signals branch (Nachrichten), trained and employed as a teleprinter operator, likely involved in communications or airfield control duties.

Career progression recorded from enlisted rank through to NCO rank of Feldwebel, indicating sustained and reliable service.

Service locations include Landsberg am Lech and Memmingen.

Awarded the Eastern Front Medal (Ostmedaille), confirming operational service on the Eastern Front during winter campaigns.

A well-filled and interesting Wehrpass relating to Luftwaffe communications personnel.

Condition: Typical age-related wear. Complete with entries and stamps. Please see photos.

The Landsberg airfield was built in 1935–1937 as part of the rapid expansion of the Luftwaffe. It initially housed bomber units flying Dornier Do 17s and later Heinkel He 111s. During the war, however, it became increasingly important as a training, support, and technical facility rather than a front-line combat base.

The award of the Eastern Front Medal (Ostmedaille) confirms he served in an area qualifying for the medal between November 1941 and April 1942. This means he was not merely a rear-area trainee throughout the war. At some point he served in a theatre exposed to the harsh winter campaign in the Soviet Union.