Description
This is a mini group of two documents to a single man. The first is an award document for the 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class. Felix Kuhfe served with Reserve Infantry-Regiment Nr 30 in Kompagnie Nr 9 which usually was the reserve company, and the company from which replacements were taken for the other companies that had sustained casualties. The award is dated 6 January 1917 and is signed by the commander of the regiment, a major. The other document is dated 29 November 1919. Essentially, it is a letter of recommendation from Kuhfe’s prewar employer. The letter notes that he was employed with them from 6 November 1911 until 1 August 1914, when he was called to service. The letter is on the letterhead of the firm by which he was employed, F & W. Hendrichs. They were located in Ohligs.
