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Borchert, Wilhelm (Grenadier-Regiment 121)

Date of birth:
May 28th, 1904 (Schöneiche/Brandenburg, Germany)
Date of death:
May 13th, 1944 (Crimea, Soviet Union)
Nationality:
German

Biography

SA-Sturmbannführer
Kommandeur, III. Bataillon, Grenadier-Regiment 121, 50. Infanterie-Division

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Awarded on:
October 2nd, 1936
Dienstauszeichnung der Wehrmacht 4.Klasse, 4 Jahre
Awarded on:
October 2nd, 1936
Dienstauszeichnung der Wehrmacht  3.Klasse, 12 Jahre
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
July 6th, 1940
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
September 9th, 1941
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
1942
Medaille
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
1943
Krimschild
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Hauptmann der Reserve (Captain of Reserves)
Unit:
Führer, III. Bataillon, Grenadier-Regiment 121, 50. Infanterie-Division
Awarded on:
March 11th, 1943
Awarded for distinguishing himself with his Bataillon as his Division was pulling back to the Kuban bridgehead in February 1943. During the time period 13.-18.02.1943 the Bataillon repulsed 45 Soviet attacks, and it continued to provide good service up until when the 50. Infanterie-Division was able to occupy the so-called C-Line on the 24.02.1943.
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes

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