Gerhard Graf’s politics

February 1, 1933

CWRS Staff . Willi Graf . Gerhard Graf, German Front, Saarland

Before the Saar region returned to the Reich, he [Gerhard Graf] was a member of the German Front. Continue reading →

Hans Scholl re Alexander Schmorell

February 1, 1933

CWRS Staff . Alexander Schmorell, Hans Scholl . Jung Stahlhelm, Russia

I believe Schmorell used to be a member of the [Jung] Stahlhelm [Steel Helmets]. In 1923, he emigrated from bolshevist Russia to Germany and obtained German citizenship.

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Source: Hans Scholl’s second interrogation, February 18, 1943

Alexander Schmorell and Jung Stahlhelm

February 1, 1933

CWRS Staff . Alexander Schmorell . Jung Stahlhelm, Sturmabteiling (SA)

Regarding the transfer notice, I can state: In 1933, I briefly belonged to the “Jung Stahlhelm” [Note 2]. I was then transferred to the SA [Storm Troopers].

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Note 1: This was a topic Alexander Schmorell clearly was not comfortable talking about. In the initial part of his interrogation when asked about membership in NSDAP organizations, as well as about military medals, he answered None to both questions, even though an affirmative response would have been beneficial to his case. Continue reading →