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Thannenberger, Hans

Date of birth:
June 26th, 1913
Nationality:
Austrian

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major
Unit:
Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 155
Awarded on:
November 23rd, 1944
Major Hans Thannenberger received the award beceause of the battle of Stalingrad. He managed to get out of the red army-siege-ring with his company against the command of the german generals. This event was so unique that he was mentioned even in the allied broadcast as "Major Thannenberger".


Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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