Kompanie 1 WW11

 

Kompanie 1 is a currently the one of the largest, UK-based World War II re-enactment societies and as such one of Britain's premier re-enactment groups. Originally founded to re-enact 1 Kompanie, SS Panzer-Grenadier Regiment 25, 12th SS Panzer Division,the society quickly grew and now has members representing British, American and German troops. It is a strictly non-political organisation and engages in public displays, private battles, and educational talks. The membership is drawn from a wide cross-section of society from within the UK and abroad. Kompanie 1's vehicles have been used by film companies in such productions as 'Raiders of the Lost Arc', and 'A Bridge to Far', and it's members have taken part in film work for television. In addition to the UK, Kompanie 1 has also taken part in displays in the Czech Republic and the Republic of Ireland.

The units currently represented by Kompanie 1 are:

American - 2nd batt., 41st Armoured Infantry Reg, 2nd Armoured Div. 82nd Parachute Infantry Reg. 325th GIR attached to 82nd Airborne. C coy, 101st Infantry. Reg, 26th Infantry. Div.

German - 1 Komani1, SS Pan\er-Grenadier. Reg. 25, 12th SS Panzer-Div. SS Feldgendarmerietrupp 12. 3rd Fallschm. Reg.. 1 Komanie. Panzer-Grenadier Reg 902, Panzer Lehr Div.

British - Royal Norfolk Reg., 6th Airborne Div., 'A' Squadron Lovat Scouts. 10th Field Dressing Station, RAMC.

Kompanie 1 is recognised by all official military vehicle societies and police authorities in the UK.

 

Living History