Wach-Bataillone der Luftwaffe

Overview:

O.B.S. = Oberbefehlshaber Süd.

Wach-Bataillon der Luftwaffe

Formed in Autumn 1939(?). In 1940 became Wach-Bataillon in Regiment General Göring (3 companies, Kradschützen-kp. and Reiter-schwadron) (?).

Reformed in 1940 with 4 companies. In late 1942 renamed I./Schutzen-Regiment der Luftwaffe z.b.V.

Wach-Bataillon O.B.S. I der Luftwaffe

No details.

Wach-Bataillon O.B.S. II der Luftwaffe

Formed Nov 1942 for OB Süd (Luftflotte 2). Stab only. Destoyed May 1943 in Tunisia.

Wach-Bataillon O.B.S. III der Luftwaffe

Formed Nov 1942 with 3 companies for OB Süd (Luftflotte 2). Disbanded 1943.

Wach-Bataillon O.B.S. IV der Luftwaffe

Formed Nov 1942 for OB Süd (Luftflotte 2). Disbanded 1943.