29th PANZERGRENADIER DIVISION
Nick Name:
Falke-Division (Falcon Division)
Formed:
23rd June 1943
Disbanded:
24th April 1945
Linage:
29th Infantry Division
29th Motorised Infantry Division
29th Panzergrenadier Division
Commanders:
General der Panzertruppen Walter Fries 1st March 1943 to 24th August 1944
Generalleutnant Dr. Fritz Polack 24th August 1944 to 24th April 1945
Battles, Operations and Campaigns:
Salerno
Cassino
Anzio
Bologna
Served:
France
Italy
Unit Structure September-1943:
Divisional Staff
15th Panzergrenadier Regiment
71st Panzergrenadier Regiment
29th Artillery Regiment
129th Panzer Battalion
313th Flak Battalion
129th Panzer Reconnaissance Battalion
29th Pioneer Battalion
29th Signals Battalion
29th Supply Troop
Medical and Administration Companies
