Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberleutnant der Reserve (1st Lieutenant of Reserves)

Unit:

Chef 6./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 112

Awarded on:

November 24th, 1943

During a Soviet breakthrough attempt south of Roslavl in late 1943, Oberleutnant Haude and the remnants of his Panzergrenadier Kompanie were tasked with covering the retreat of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 112. Despite multiple fierce Soviet attacks, the Kompanie was able to repel all assaults (partially in bitter close combat) and hold its strategically important hill position under Haude’s skillful leadership. As this operation was playing out Haude died in battle on the 18.10.1943. However his actions would be recognized later with the award of the Knight’s Cross.