Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant-colonel)

Unit:

Kommandeur, Infanterie-Regiment 481, 256. Infanterie-Division, Heer

Awarded on:

June 8th, 1940

Awarded for:

Operation Fall Gelb

The following wartime excerpt (dated 30.08.1940) describes why Weber received the Knight’s Cross…

“Oberstleutnant Weber, commander of an Infanterie-Regiment, broke through the strong Peel Position (located in Holland) with his men on the 10.05.1940. By doing this a breach was opened that the Panzer-Division located in the area could exploit. His masterful conduct of this mission was decisive for establishing contact with those friendly air landing troops located south of Rotterdam in a timely fashion. On the 17.05.1940 Oberstleutnant Weber received the task of using his Regiment to achieve a penetration in the fortified line around Antwerp during the evening. Oberstleutnant Weber also successfully carried out this mission.”

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberst (Colonel)

Unit:

Kommandeur, Infanterie-Regiment 481, 256. Infanterie-Division, Heer

Awarded on:

July 3rd, 1941

18th Award.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberst (Colonel)

Unit:

256. Infanterie-Division, Heer

Awarded on:

April 22nd, 1942