Hilgemann, Dr.med.vet., Klaus

Date of birth:: February 21st, 1918 (Stettin/Pommerania, Germany)
Date of death:: July 6th, 1973 (Gut Gernreit near Michelsdorf, Austria)
Nationality:: German

Biography

Klaus Hilgermann served as Chef 13. / Infanterie-Regiment 422 and Kommandeur II. / Grenadier-Regiment 426.
He comitted suicide at Gut Gernreit near Michelsdorf, Oostenrijk on July 6th, 1973.

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Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Major
Unit:: Kommandeur, II. Bataillon, Grenadier-Regiment 426, 126. Infanterie-Division, Heer
Awarded on:: October 29th, 1944

Awarded for his defensive achievements while commanding a Bataillon during the fighting near Modohn in the summer of 1944.

641st Award.

Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Hauptmann (Captain)
Unit:: II. Bataillon, Grenadier-Regiment 426, 126. Infanterie-Division, Heer
Awarded on:: April 28th, 1944

Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Oberleutnant (1st Lieutenant)
Unit:: Chef, 13. Kompanie, III. Bataillon, Infanterie-Regiment 422, 126. Infanterie-Division, Heer
Awarded on:: October 8th, 1942

Awarded for distinguishing himself during the capture of Koslowo, which took place during the winter fighting of 1942/43 in the Demyansk corridor.