Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberst (Colonel)

Unit:

Kommandeur, Infanterie-Regiment 689, 246. Infanterie-Division, Heer

Awarded on:

December 7th, 1942

The following press excerpt describes why Brendel was awarded the Knight’s Cross…

“Oberst Brendel defended a village southwest of Rzhev against all attacks by much larger enemy forces for several months while under the most difficult of circumstances. Here he repeatedly distinguished himself through his iron resolve, purposeful leadership and ruthless devotion to duty.”