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SS-Obersturmführer Miervaldis Ziedainis (* January 15th, 1915 in Novonikolajevska - † July 16th, 1946 in Riga) was a Latvian soldier in the Waffen SS during World War II.

Pre-war life
Miervaldis Ziedainis born Novonikolajevskā, Latvian three children in the family. After the October Revolution, the Bolshevik regime nationalized Ziedaiņa parents owned properties [2] and in 1920 he returned to the parents Latvian. Family settles Jaunjelgava where the father works as a furniture carpenter. Jaunjelgava Ziedainis finish primary school, and later, in 1933, the commercial school and become Latvian University, Faculty of Mathematics, studies continued until 1937, during training, known as Bohemika and fun of meeting organizer, involving also the beautiful sex [1]. He was a Latvian student corporation " Wendy "companion. [3] After completing his compulsory military service in 1937 Ziedainis occurs Kara in school, to cease on 1 September 1939 by Lieutenant grade and is sent to the service in Latgale artillery circle. In 1940 he graduated from Riga flying school, obtained observer qualifications and career progress continues to circle the Air [1]. After the occupation of Latvian Aviation Regiment being disbanded and Ziedainis come in Latgale former artillery circle of Cesis, there's also the beginning of the war [2].

During World War II
After the German attack on the USSR Miervalds Ziedainis with the whole 24th Territorial Corps forced to initiate resignation to the east, this time with even Ziedainis four service members leaving the column and go in the woods, escape and get heavy car going back [2]. July 2 he volunteer to Latvian units and in October 1941 as the second led by the commander of the 16th Zemgales Police Battalion composed of going to the Eastern Front, participating in the battles Holm district. With its wired Ziedainis wins more battles guard duties at Dno station, blow evicted the enemy [1]. 1943 February 16th Zemgales police battalion is transferred to the Leningrad front, there are included 2 Latvian brigade as the 42nd Regiment III Battalion in May 1943 and come Volhova front. Ziedainis repeatedly injured, but do not leave the phalanx, 1943 June 30, awarded with the II Class Iron Cross. By way of derogation from Volhova Front on 22 January 1944 with his major-wire win the battle at Bol. Zamošjes repelling about 250 Red Army attack. Repel the enemy is causing around 100 killed in losses and move counterattack Ziedaiņa cord [1]. At the beginning of 1945 is promoted first lieutenant Ziedainis grade and appointed as the 19th Division 42nd Regiment III Battalion 13 (IG - 7.5 cm of small cannon) company commander. End of the war will Kurzeme fortress there on 8 May 1945 is awarded the German Cross in gold [1].

The post-war life
After the capitulation of the German Lieutenant Ziedainis refuses to succumb to Bolshevik captivity - instead he forged documents to Michael Petersons word legalization as a civilian and obtained a job as an accountant Dundagas station and later - Ventspils District State Seed Fund Chapter frequent business trips within the county, as well as to Riga. However, this is only the identity Ziedaiņa cover - parallel, he is active in partisan movements. On 9 September 1945 Zlēku forest occurs Kurzeme guerrilla units and group leaders meeting, establishment of Northern Partisan Organization, its commander elected by Ziedaini. It is planned to conduct the USSR and the Western Allies in case of war. But the KGB agents quickly track and manage Ziedaini already on 5 October 1945 in Ventspils him arrested on the same day in Dundaga arrested and his Chief of Staff Lieutenant ZPO Alkesandru eel, found at both the major guerrilla organization's records. Ziedaini Court of the Latvian SSR Ministry of the Interior military tribunal sentenced him to death by firing squad. Lieutenant Miervalds Ziedainis be punished with death on 13 July 1946. [1] ..

Awards

 * Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse


 * Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse


 * Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on May 8th, 1945 as SS-Obersturmführer in the 13. / Waffen-Grenadier-Regiment der SS 42 / 19.Waffen-Grenadier-Division der SS (lettischer Nr. 2)