Rogalski, Franz Ferdinand

Date of birth:: July 15th, 1913 (Kalkofen/Eastprussia, Germany)
Date of death:: February 6th, 1977 (Bad Homburg/Hesse, Germany)
Nationality:: German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Promotions:
May 1944: Leutnant der Reserve.

Career:
October 1st, 1934: Infanterie-Regiment 22.

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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Oberfeldwebel (Warrant Officer)
Unit:: Stosstruppührer, Sturm-Bataillon, Armeeoberkommando 8, Heer
Awarded on:: March 17th, 1944

Awarded for his successes as a Stoßtruppführer during the battles of the XXXXVII. Panzer-Korps in February 1944. During this time the Sturm-Bataillon AOK 8, subordinated to the 106. Infanterie-Division, contributed heavily to the defensive efforts of the 106. Infanterie-Division during this time.

Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Leutnant der Reserve (2nd Lieutenant of Reserves)
Unit:: Adjutant, II. Bataillon, Grenadier-Regiment 45, 21. Infanterie-Division, Heer
Awarded on:: March 11th, 1945

During the battles in East Prussia (specifically around Mehlsack) in early 1945, Leutnant Rogalski and a handful of Grenadiers fought hard to contain a Soviet penetration. When Rogalski noticed a temporary pause in the hostile assault, he recognized an opportunity to catch them off guard and therefore assembled all available troops for this purpose. Leading them from the front, he launched a counterattack against the Soviets that succeeded in recapturing all the lost ground. For this action he received the Oakleaves to his Knight’s Cross.

775th Award.