Date of birth:

June 7th, 1909 (Dieringhausen, Germany)

Date of death:

February 22nd, 1997 (Gummersbach/Northrhine-Westernphalia, Germany)

Nationality:

German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberfeldwebel

Unit:

Zugführer 8. / Infanterie-Regiment 464 / 253.Infanterie-Division / XXIII.Armeekorps / 9.Armee / Heeresgruppe Mitte

Awarded on:

September 29th, 1941

Received for action on 13th July 1941.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberleutnant (1st Lieutenant)

Unit:

Führer 4. / Feldersatz-Bataillon 116 / 5.Panzer-Division / XXXX.Armeekorps / 3.Panzerarmee / Heeresgruppe Mitte

Awarded on:

August 12th, 1944

Awarded the Knight’s Cross for his actions between Minsk and Molodeczno (specifically at Krasne) during Operation Bagration. He would particularly distinguish himself on the 02.07.1944 through his outstanding bravery and initiative. By clearing the road and railway to Molodeczno of hostile forces he opened the way for a number of trapped German trains as well as staff and supply troops to escape, the latter fleeing along the road to the northwest.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

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