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Knorr, Carl-Heinz (Panzer-Abteilung 8)

Date of birth:
January 31st, 1913
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Promotions:
September 1st, 1939: Oberleutnant (RDA -575-);
?: Hauptmann;
December 1st, 1944: Major (RDA -2a-).

Career:
?: Panzer-Regiment 8;
September 1941: Panzer-Ersatz-Abteilung 7;
March 1942: O1 Stab 15. Panzer-Division;
August 20th, 1942: ?: Niederlande;
October 15th, 1942: ? Kommandantur Amsterdam;
July 23rd, 1943: Panzer-Ersatz-Abteilung 7;
September 1st, 1943: Kommandeur Panzer-Abteilung 8;
August 16th, 1944: Kommandant Panzer-Ersatz- und Ausbildungs-Abteilung 7;
March 8th, 1945: 19. Adjutantenlehrgang.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Silver version
Panzerkampfabzeichen (ohne Zahl)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Hauptmann (Captain)
Unit:
Kommandeur, Panzer-Abteilung 8, 20. Panzergrenadier-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
March 17th, 1944
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
May 15th, 1944
Ehrenblattspange des Heeres und Waffen-SS

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