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Erich Gerhard Claus
Born in Pauschevitz, Saxony, Germany
1907 October 9
Mother
Anna Carolina Kaminsky
Father
Wilhelm Bruno Claus
Date Details
Occurred On 1907 October 9
Baptized by Friedrich Homberger
1916 November 5 (Age 9)
Served in German and Austrian Mission
1934 April 18 – 1936 August 18 (Age 26) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Single
Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
United States
Set Apart By
George Albert Smith
Location Served
German-Austrian
Date Details
Started On 1934 April 18
Set Apart
On 1934 April 19
Departed from Home
Ended On 1936 August 18
Released
Images
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President Welker and Missionaries Serving in German Austrian Mission
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German-Austrian Mission Conference
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President Welker and Missionaries in the German Austrian Mission
Died in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
1968 August 2 (Age 60)
Media
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Erich Gerhard Claus (1907 - 1968) Profile
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President Welker and Missionaries Serving in German Austrian Mission, 1935 July 21
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German-Austrian Mission Conference, 1937
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President Welker and Missionaries in the German Austrian Mission