Kratzer, Wilhelm "Willi"
- Date of birth:
- January 24th, 1918
- Nationality:
- Austrian
Biography
Wilhelm Kratzer was born on Jauary 24th,1918 as son to Josef Kratzer. In 1937 he volunteered in the Austrian Bundesheer. He took part in the battles in Poland, Belgium, France and the Soviet Union.
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Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Hauptmann (Captain)
- Unit:
- Kommandeur, II. Abteilung, Artillerie-Regiment 1712, 712. Infanterie-Division, Heer
- Awarded on:
- December 13th, 1944
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Sources
- Photo 1: Newspaperarticle
- - PATZWALL, K. & SCHERZER, V., Das Deutsche Kreuz 1941-1945, Band II, Verlag Klaus D. Patzwall, Norderstedt, 2001.
- Newspaper article
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