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Veth, Kurt

Date of birth:
June 1st, 1907 (Delmenhorst, Germany)
Date of death:
December 27th, 1994 (Hamburg, Germany)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberleutnant
Unit:
3./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 3
Awarded on:
October 27th, 1943
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Hauptmann der Reserve (Flight Lieutenant of Reserves)
Unit:
II./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 3
Awarded on:
September 30th, 1944
Awarded for his achievements in the 3rd battle of Monte Cassino,
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major (Squadron Leader)
Unit:
II./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 3
Awarded on:
April 30th, 1945
Awarded for his skillful leadership during the latter stages of the Italian campaign.
Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub

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