Anton Donnhauser

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Anton Donnhauser
Born (1913-04-08)8 April 1913
Vienna, Austria
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Wehrheim, Germany
Allegiance Austria First Austrian Republic (to 1938)
 Nazi Germany (to 1945)
 West Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1933–45
1956–70
Rank Major im Generalstab (Wehrmacht)
Oberst (Bundeswehr)
Unit 11. Panzer-Division
Commands held Panzergrenadier-Regiment 111
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Anton Donnhauser (8 April 1913 – 30 October 1984) was a highly decorated Major im Generalstab in the Wehrmacht during World War II and an Oberst in the Bundeswehr. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. He was also awarded the very rare Close Combat Clasp in Gold one of only 631 awards.

Awards and decorations

References

Citations

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Berger 2004, p. 74.
  2. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 138.

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