GERMAN STATE MINISTRY FOR CHECH AND MORAV, PRAGUE (1906) 1939 - 1945 (1965), inv. 1065, sig. 110-11/3

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- 2 - 1T On 1 March l940, the Gauleiter also commissioned me to lead the Gauepresseamt of the NSDaP. On 1 October lg4o, my final appointment as GauePresseamt-leiter took place. From l. 3. to 3l. 8. 40, I also had the written direction of the Nazi Gaudienst until a writing director was employed for this purpose. The monthly issue "Strength through joy" and the newsletter of the Gauwaltung "Circulatory Letter" were published by me. I own the Golden Party badge, the Golden Medal of Honor of the HJ and the NSDAP's service award in silver and bronze. I have been married to Herta née Schrott since 5th l. l935 and currently have 3 children. I do not belong to a denomination. SSPF8