Felix Adamowitsch

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Felix Emanuel Adamowitsch
Born (1919-11-20)20 November 1919
Salzburg, Austria
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Allegiance  Nazi Germany (to 1945)
 West Germany
Service/branch Heer
Bundeswehr
Years of service 1938–45
1957–79
Rank Hauptmann (Wehrmacht)
Oberst (Bundeswehr)
Unit Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 904
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Felix Emanuel Adamowitsch (20 November 1919 – 10 February 2013)[1] was a Hauptmann in the Wehrmacht during World War II and Oberst in the Bundeswehr. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, awarded by Nazi Germany to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Adamowitsch joined the postwar Bundeswehr in 1957 retiring in 1979 as an Oberst.

Awards and decorations

Wehrmachtbericht reference

The daily Wehrmachtbericht (Wehrmacht propaganda report) noted the following:

Date Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording Direct English translation
13 September 1944 (Addendum) In der Abwehrschlacht am unteren Narew haben sich die bayerische 7. Infanterie-Division unter der Führung von Generalleutnant von Rappard und die Sturmgeschützbrigade 904 unter Führung von Major Türcke durch vorbildlichen Kampfgeist hervorragend bewährt. Im Panzerkampf hat sich Hauptmann Adamowitsch besonders hervorgetan.[6] In the defensive battle at the lower Narew have proven themselves by showing exemplary fighting spirit, the Bavarian 7th Infantry Division under the command of Lieutenant-General von Rappard and the Assault Gun Brigade 904 led by Major Türcke. The Captain Adamovich has particularly excelled in tank combat.

References

Citations

  1. St. Kolomaner Gemeindenachrichten Folge 1, March 2013
  2. 2.0 2.1 Thomas & Wegmann 1985, p. 5.
  3. Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 11.
  4. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 113.
  5. Scherzer 2007, p. 188.
  6. Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939–1945 Band 3, p. 242.

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