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Below, Dr.-Ing., Fritz

Date of birth:
March 18th, 1909 (Eberswalde/Brandenburg, Germany)
Date of death:
August 30th, 1959 (Selestat/Alsace, France)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Dr. Ing. Fritz von Below was killed in an accident on August 30th, 1959.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major
Unit:
Führer Grenadier-Regiment 669
Awarded on:
May 5th, 1944
Ehrenblattspange des Heeres und Waffen-SS
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant-colonel)
Unit:
Kommandeur Grenadier-Regiment 669 / 371. Infanterie-Division
Awarded on:
September 21st, 1944
Awarded for distinguishing himself during the combat in July 1944 along the Gnila-Lipa. Particularly noteworthy were his actions on the 29.-30.07.1944. During this time period he played a large role in preventing the Soviets from interfering with the withdrawal movements of his Division. In doing so he enabled his Division to occupy new positions without major losses in men or equipment.
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
August 10th, 1941
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
August 3rd, 1941
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse

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