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Schneider, Herbert (LW-Flak)

Date of birth:
July 31st, 1915 (Weinheim a.d. Bergstrasse/Baden, Germany)
Date of death:
December 1st, 2011 (Weinheim a.d. Bergstrasse/Baden-Württemberg, Germany)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Wachtmeister
Unit:
Flakkampftruppführer 6./Flak-Regiment 49 (mot.)
Awarded on:
February 5th, 1944
During the defensive battles near Bolchow-Orel, in the summer of 1943, Wachtmeister Scheider succeeded in destroyed 25 Soviet tanks with his Flak gun. Later on during this fighting he would be heavily wounded by artillery fire on the 21.07.1943. In recognition of his achievements and devotion to duty during this time, he would receive the Knight’s Cross.
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
April 30th, 1942
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse

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