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Fischer, Friedrich (Grenadier-Regiment 278)

Date of birth:
January 18th, 1920 (Pforzheim/Baden, Germany)
Date of death:
June 23rd, 1944 (Alexandrovka, Soviet Union)
Buried on:
Soviet War Graves Shchatkovo
Grave: UNK.
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Oberleutnant

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
1942
Medaille
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leutnant (2nd Lieutenant)
Unit:
Führer, 6. Kompanie, II. Bataillon, Grenadier-Regiment 278, 95. Infanterie-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
April 7th, 1944
In January 1944 Leutnant Fischer would distinguish himself through independent action and personal bravery. In this time he contributed significantly towards the prevention of all Soviet breakthrough attempts in his area.
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes

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