Ok guys, who is this guy then? Does it say on GOF?

We were down to two names. It would be nice to know since Minuteman Models will be releasing it soon.

Cheers,

Jose.T.Rodriguez
Minuteman Models
http://www.minutemanmodels.com

Jose,

I personally think it would be too much to put a name to this fella without further research, even as a guesstimate, it would be embarrassing if it proved to be wrong.

For a release title I'd suggest 'Oberfeldwebel, Grossdeutschland Feldkampfschule 1943' based on Thomas McGuirl and Remy Spezzano's book, but the Bundesarchiv caption is just 'Oberfeldwebel, central Russia 1943/1944'.

Cheers,
Jon.

HOPE, is the last to die

I am still holding out hope that Pedro will find him

I have time for Pedro to do his majic.

Jose

Jon, thanks for the picture and I'll be getting the book ' God , Honor , Fatherland '

Pedro, no pressure there then, I'm sure with German efficiency they'll come up with the goods.

Jose. by the time you get him hopefully you'll have a name.

Cheers Ken

Hi guys,

unfortunately this is the feedback from Bundsarchiv:

Bundesarchiv
Gz: B6-10/A-Sousa, Pedro
(Please always refer to when answering! The processing of inquiries can be
delayed at a missing reference!)

Dear Mr. Sousa,

thank you for your mail and your interest in pictures of the Federal Archives.

I'm sorry to inform you, that we can't help you to identify the names
of soldiers, here: the name of an "Oberfeldwebel".

Best regards...
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Guy´s WE have to follow this track:the name of an "Oberfeldwebel"

I am a persistent guy...

I may be a stupid American but what kind of answer is that?

I guess this is the kind of answer you get from any government institution when you try to get their help on something.

Makes no sense to me.

Keep trying Pedro, I know you will get it. For your efforts you get a "free" copy of this guy when I put it into production.

Cheers mates, let's hope for better results.

Jose
Minuteman Models

"Keep trying Pedro, I know you will get it. For your efforts you get a "free" copy of this guy when I put it into production."
Jose
Minuteman Models[/QUOTE]

Your generousity honor me. Thank you!
I sent PM.

Please guys help us with this difficult task

BINGO guys, the name of the oberfeldwebel is:
Josef Kalinowski. 4./Gren Rgt GD
Source:Uniforms & Insignia Of The Grossdeutschland Division Vol 2 de Scott Pritchett (ISBN: 978-0-7643-3343-9)

I would like to express my gratitude to the Brazilian Professor Júlio César Guedes Antunes WWII Researcher and owner of this fantastic blog:
http://www.saladeguerra.net/ for the info.

Ken and Jose now you can realeased the bust with the correct name
I am very happy with that.

Ken,
he looks great,you have captured his character well.
cheers
Andy

I forgot, this oberlfeldwebel won the "Honour Roll Clasp of the Army" Ehrenblattspange in German in 15/09/1944.
The german cross in gold was in 30/04/1943.

bye

Andy, many thanks.

Pedro, great news, your determination paid off JOSEF KALINOWSKI . Many many thanks for that and I look forward to seeing him painted.
Jose, nice gesture and well deserved Pedro.

Cheers Ken

My pleasure Ken

RESULT!

Well done Pedro!

Cheers,
Jon.

Dear friends,

I apologise to reply this so late, but I have more info see below:

Oberfeldwebel Josef Richard kalinowski
DKiG
3.Komp.Pz.gren.Rgt GD
Born 23rd jan 1916 in Freidenshutte
volunteered for GD from 12.Inf.Rgt in 1939
Killed in action in Parliti-Sat Romania 5th April 1944
Buried in Parliti Romania

Bye

Pedro, I appreciate all the efforts you've made in obtaining the information , it has made the sculpt that much more interesting.

Cheers Ken

...I know Ken and I am very happy with that
Like many other´s he died in combat... for what?

Great job Pedro. When he is produced, there will be one on the way to you.

Please send me your complete address so that I can mail him to you when produced.

Jose
Minuteman Models