Wehrpass to Gefreiten Walter Staats serving with II. Panzer-Grenadier-Bataillon "Rhodos" and Nachschub-Kompanie 999, known as "Strafbataillon 999" or "Bewährungsbataillon" (penal battalion). Issued on 4. March 1940. The swastika on the front cover and the photo were removed.
His units are listed on page 12. Campaign list form 1.1.1943 until 8.4.1945. Please note the entrie "Sicherung der Insel Rhodos". On 9. May 1945, he was taken prisoner of war.
