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Jakwert, Josef

Date of birth:
July 22nd, 1914 (Namyslów, Poland)
Date of death:
October 21st, 2003 (Kulmbach/Bavaria, Germany)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberfeldwebel (Warrant Officer)
Unit:
Zugführer, Panzerjäger-Kompanie 361, 361. Infanterie-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
May 14th, 1944
Awarded for distinguishing himself near Brody in March 1944. Here his Division (the 361. Infanterie-Division) was encircled for over 14 days before finally fighting free the road from Brody to Olesko. Oberfeldwebel Jakwert majorly assisted his Division during these efforts.
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leutnant (2nd Lieutenant)
Unit:
Zugführer, 2. Kompanie, Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1562, 562. Volksgrenadier-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
February 24th, 1945
Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub
Awarded for his achievements while defending the Zinten airfield (East Prussia) in February 1945. He was also recognized for reaching a personal total of 51 enemy tanks destroyed.

752nd Award.

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