A Promotion Document To Horst Thomas; German Cross In Gold Winner Archive He was also recognized as

He was also recognized as commander of the British Destroyer Mosquito

but was assigned to No

stating that he had eight years' previous service with the Royal Field Artillery

measuring 39 mm (w) x 72 mm (h - inclusive of crown adorned by cross)

he rose in rank from Major to Lieutenant-Colonel

A Promotion Document To Horst Thomas; German Cross In Gold Winner Archive He was also recognized asPromotion document to Feldwebel, dated 1. June 1938, Infantry Regiment 6; signed in ink by Oberstleutnant Udo de Rainville, who was killed in action as Regiment Commander in France in 1940. Horst Thomas obtained a rank of Oberstleutnant d. R., of 7. Kompanie Grenadier Regiment 7 364, and received German Cross in Gold on 13. 1. 1944. Document slightly torn, in used condition.