Unit Information

11. Panzer-Division was formed Aug 1940 and fought in the Balkans campaign. It fought on the southern sector of the Eastern front June - Oct 1941 when it was transferred to the central sector where it remained until June 1942 when it returned south. It fought at Belgorod, Kursk, Krivoj Rog and suffered heavy losses when it was encircled at Kresun, south of Kiev.

It was transferred to France for refitting June 1944 where it absorbed 273. Reserve-Panzer-Division. It fought the allied landings in southern France before withdrawing through France and into Germany. It fought in the Ardennes and later near Trier and Remagen before surrendering to the US Army at the end of the war.

61. Panzerjäger Battalion

   Signals Platoon (mot)

   3 x Panzerjäger Company (mot)

   Battery / 608. Heavy Machine Gun Battalion (self-propelled)

  Our guiding impression is the 1st company of the 61st  Panzer Jäger Battalion circa spring of 1942-Fall of 1944.  All members impressions must be accurate for this period of the war.  New members will be given a unit sponsor to help them put their impression together. Loaner gear is available in limited amounts to get new members started.

  Unit dues are $20 per year and go towards unit rations and improvements to our training site in eastern Colorado. Dues also cover the expense of awards for unit members.

  The 61st travels all over the country to events. We request that new members attend a minimum of 2 out of state events a year.