Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberleutnant (1st Lieutenant)

Unit:

9. / Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 1

Awarded on:

April 22nd, 1944

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Hauptmann (Captain)

Unit:

Kommandeur III. / Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 1

Awarded on:

October 31st, 1944

Awarded in recognition of his wartime service, culminating in his actions during the second half of August 1944. During this time the 1. Fallschirmjäger-Division fought to prevent a breakthrough by British troops into the Po valley. In this context Renisch and his III./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 1 defended the city of Pesaro (at the mouth of the Foglia river) for two days after an Allied breakthrough in the neighbouring sector. Despite being encircled in the process the result of this was that the main road through the city remained blocked long enough for the Germans to reform the frontline behind the city. Then Renisch led his Bataillon through the Allied lines back to the German positions at Rimini, taking advantage of the morning fog. Amazingly his Bataillon was able to pull this off without loss. Renisch would thus be recognized appropriately for his remarkable achievement here.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

March 25th, 1943

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

December 21st, 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

March 23rd, 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

November 9th, 1943