Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Obergefreiter (Corporal)

Unit:

Geschützführer 2./Flak-Regiment 241

Awarded on:

December 21st, 1942

The following newspaper article (dated 22.09.1942) describes why Obergefreiter Luckmann received the Knight’s Cross…

“Obergefreiter Luckmann particularly distinguished himself during the fighting for the blocking position north of Stalingrad on the 18.09.1942. As the commander of an 8.8 cm Flak gun, he coolly allowed the oncoming enemy steel colossi advancing towards his position to get within close range in order to ensure that his shots were hits. 9 heavy tanks fell victim to his AT rounds on this day, of which 3 were destroyed at ranges of 10 - 50 metres. The brave Obergefreiter had previously shown his outstanding qualities during the fighting around Kharkov. Back then, in the role of gunner, he destroyed 8 enemy tanks.”

On the occasion of his being awarded the Knight’s Cross it was noted that his total of destroyed enemy tanks had been raised to 19.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Gefreiter (Aircraftman class 2)

Awarded on:

August 21st, 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Gefreiter (Aircraftman class 2)

Awarded on:

July 20th, 1941

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Obergefreiter (Aircraftman class 1)

Awarded on:

November 20th, 1943

posthumously awarded