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Scheele, Alfons (Grenadier-Regiment 405)

Date of birth:
October 27th, 1921 (Altendorf/Hattingen, Germany)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Obergefreiter (Corporal)
Unit:
MG-Schütze und Melder, II. Bataillon, Grenadier-Regiment 405, 121. Infanterie-Division
Awarded on:
September 30th, 1944
Awarded for his efforts during the battles of the 121. Infanterie-Division to recapture Ergli in late August 1944. Through his leadership and bravery he was able to accomplish objectives that were of decisive importance to the fighting of the entire regiment in this area.
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes

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