Waffen-Hauptsturmführer der SS MIERVALDIS ADAMSONS (*29.06.1910 Poltawa/Russia; +23.08.1946 executed in the nickel mines of Murmansk/Russia). Latvian volunteer of the 19. Waffen-Grenadierdivision der SS (lettische Nr. 2), Knight Cross awarded on 25.01.1945, holder of the close combat clasp in bronze and many other decorations. Fighter for an independant Latvia, executed by the Soviets due to repeated escape attempts.

Miervaldis Adamsons, Latvian volunteer

German Motorized Division on parade in Berlin

German Motorized Division in Berlin

Waffen-Obersturmführer der SS ROBERTS ANCANS (*11.11.1919 in Tilsen/Latvia; +01.01.1982 in New York/USA). Latvian volunteer of the Waffen-SS, head of the close combat school of Waffen-FeldErsBatallion der SS Nr. 19. Knight's Cross awarded on 25.01.1945, furthermore he was awarded the close combat clasp in bronze, one tank destroyer badge and wounded badge in gold.