Christian Sonntag

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Christian Sonntag
Born 27 September 1910
Pressig, German Empire
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Le Verdon-sur-Mer, France
Allegiance  Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Rank Oberst
Unit 88th Infantry Division
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

Christian Sonntag (27 September 1910 – 3 April 1945) was a Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards

Wehrmachtbericht reference

Date Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording Direct English translation
11 August 1944 (addendum) Oberstleutnant Sonntag hat sich an der Spitze des Grenadierregiments 248 durch vorbildliche Tapferkeit ausgezeichnet.[5] Lieutenant Colonel Sonntag has distinguished himself at the head of Grenadier Regiment 248 through exemplary bravery.

References

Citations

  1. 1.0 1.1 Thomas 1998, p. 331.
  2. Fellgiebel 2000, pp. 403, 504.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Scherzer 2007, p. 710.
  4. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 88.
  5. Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939–1945 Band 3, p. 199.

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