Friedrich-Karl Krützmann
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Friedrich-Karl Krützmann
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Born | 19 May 1917 Greifenberg |
Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Reinbek |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany (to 1945) West Germany |
Service/ |
Heer |
Years of service | 1936–45 1958–75 |
Rank | Oberstleutnant (Wehrmacht) Oberst (Bundeswehr) |
Unit | Panzergrenadier-Regiment 5 |
Commands held | Panzergrenadier Regiment Großdeutschland |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Friedrich-Karl Krützmann (19 May 1917 – 16 May 2004) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant 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 was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
Awards and decorations
- Sudetenland Medal with Prague Castle Bar
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- in Silver
- in Gold
- Close Combat Clasp
- in Bronze
- Eastern Front Medal
- Panzer Badge
- German Cross in Gold (28 November 1942)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 29 February 1944 as Hauptmann and commander of the I./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 5[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 226.
Bibliography
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Preceded by
Major Wolfgang Heesemann
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Commander of Panzergrenadier Regiment Großdeutschland February 1945 – 8 May 1945 |
Succeeded by None |