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Braun, Günther

Date of birth:
September 8th, 1908
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Promotions:
July 1st, 1943: Oberstleutnant i.G. (96).

Career:
August 26th, 1939: X. A.K.;
February 6th, 1940: Führer-Reserve OKH;
April 7th, 1940: Gen.Stabslehrgänge Dresdren;
June 15th, 1940: Führer-Reserve OKH;
July 1st, 1940: O.Qu. Paris;
October 25th, 1940: O.Qu. Frankreich;
April 15th, 1941: O.Qu. West;
October 11th, 1941: Führer-Reserve OKH;
October 21st, 1941: 12. Inf.Div.;
November 17th, 1941: Verb.Offz.z.Wehrm.Trsp.Ltg.Mitte;
December 21st, 1941: Leitstab Mitte;
May 1st, 1942: Vers.Bez.Mitte;
September 10th, 1942: Heeresgruppe Mitte;
May 11th, 1944: Führer-Reserve OKH;
June 5th, 1944: Stab 50. Inf.Div.;
October 6th, 1944: Führer-Reserve OKH;
January 15th, 1945: OKH.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
October 2nd, 1936
Dienstauszeichnung der Wehrmacht 4.Klasse, 4 Jahre
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
October 12th, 1939
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
April 20th, 1942
Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2.Klasse mit Schwertern
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
April 20th, 1942
Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1.Klasse mit Schwertern
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberstleutnant im Generalstab (Lieutenant-colonel to the General Staff)
Unit:
Heeresgruppe Mitte, Heer
Awarded on:
June 3rd, 1944
Deutsches Kreuz in Silber
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
September 8th, 1944
Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen

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