Date of birth:

April 19th, 1902 (Beilngries, Eichstätt, Bavaria, Germany)

Date of death:

December 20th, 1942 (Werch Kimsky, Gromoslavka, Stalingrad, Soviet Union)

Buried on:

German War Cemetery Rossoshki
Grave: UNK.

Nationality:

German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

1919: joined the Schützen-Regiment 43
1924: promoted to Leutnant
1934: promoted to Rittmeister and Chef of the 2. / Aufklärungs-Abteilung 7
1939: Major and Kommandeur der Aufklärungs-Abteilung 20
Poland and French campaigns and sent to Russia
12.1941-01.1942: heavy defensive winter battles on the Volkhov
01.03.1942: promoted to Oberstleutnant
04.1942: Kommandeur der Panzergrenadier-Regiments 63
08.1942: decisive defensive successes north of Orel
20.12.1942: KIA near Gromoslawka in the Stalingrad area
1943: posthumously promoted to Oberst

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

September 25th, 1939

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

July 2nd, 1941

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

July 9th, 1941

234th Award.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major

Unit:

Kdr, Aufklärungs-Abteilung 20, 20. Infanterie-Division (mot.)

Awarded on:

December 11th, 1941

Award 28/22.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant-colonel)

Unit:

Kommandeur, Aufklärungs-Abteilung 20 (motorisiert), 126. Infanterie-Division, XXXVIII. Armee-Korps, 18. Armee, Heeresgruppe Nord

Awarded on:

April 12th, 1942

Oberstleutnant Seitz played a critical role in the weeks-long defense of the town of Kopzy starting on 17.01.1942. His active leadership, bravery and iron will all helped to ensure the German success here in spite of the fierce fighting. Through the successful defense here it was possible to continue operations in this area, and in recognition of the significance of his efforts Seitz was decorated with the Knight's Cross.

961st Award.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant-colonel)

Unit:

Kommandeur, Panzergrenadier-Regiment 63, 17. Panzer-Division, XXXXI. Panzer-Korps, 2. Panzer-Armee, Heeresgruppe Mitte

Awarded on:

October 31st, 1942

In August 1942 Oberstleutnant Seitz played an indispensable role in the successes of his division north of Orel, where strong elements of three Soviet divisions were annihilated. In the subsequent heavy defensive battles he would further demonstrate his exemplary leadership. Within his regimental sector, over the course of three days, 20 large-scale Soviet attacks were successfully repulsed.

For these actions Oberstleutnant Seitz would be decorated with the Oakleaves to his Knight's Cross.

140th Award.

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