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Clüver, Hans

Date of birth:
April 14th, 1907 (Elmshorn/Slewig, Germany)
Date of death:
September 17th, 1979 (Elmshorn/Schleswig-Holstein, Germany)
Nationality:
German

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major der Reserve
Unit:
Kommandeur II. / Grenadier-Regiment 266 / 72.Infanterie-Division
Awarded on:
January 13th, 1944
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major der Reserve (Major of Reserves)
Unit:
Kommandeur II. / Grenadier-Regiment 266 / 72.Infanterie-Division
Awarded on:
January 22nd, 1944
Awarded for his role in the defense of Cherkassy up to the 13.12.1943. He particularly distinguished himself on the 11.12.1943 while leading a counterattack with his Bataillon and the I./Grenadier-Regiment 124 (the commander of which had become a casualty).
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes

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