Date of birth:

September 3rd, 1907 (Essen (Ruhr), Germany)

Date of death:

July 16th, 1971 (Bochum-Linden, Germany)

Nationality:

German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Hauptmann (Captain)

Unit:

III. / Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 33

Awarded on:

October 9th, 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major

Unit:

Führer Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment "Brandenburg" / Panzer-Grenadier-Division "Brandenburg"

Awarded on:

May 8th, 1945

Awarded for distinguishing himself during the fighting in early 1945. Between the 18.01.-20.02.1945 he repeatedly displayed merit in his role as a regimental commander. But he and his regiment particularly shone during the retreat of the Panzerkorps GD within that time period. Their efforts were invaluable in ensuring that the unit could newly reform west of the Lausitzer Neiße following an orderly retreat. A new frontline between Guben and Görlitz was established following the 20.02.1945.


Awarding recognized by the Ordensgemeinschaft der Ritterikreuzträger. Confirmation unclear.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

• Photo 1: Igor Poul
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  - Fellgiebel W.P., Elite of the Third Reich, The recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939-1945: A Reference, Helion & Company Limited, Solihull, 2003, ISBN 1-874622-46-9
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