Fallschirm-Maschinengewehr-Bataillon 1

Kommandeur:

Formed 1940 with 3 companies as the Fallschirm-Maschinengewehr-Bataillon, under 7. Flieger-Division.

In May 1943 redesignated Fallschirm-Maschinengewehr-Bataillon 1.

Served with the 1. Fallschirm-Jäger-Division until January 1944, when the unit became Korpstruppe, under I. Fallschirm-Korps.

In July 1944 renamed Fallschirm-Granatwerfer-Bataillon 1.


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