Fritz Fechner
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Fritz Fechner | |
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Born | 16 December 1913 Danzig |
Died | 6 April 1990 Thalheim |
(aged 76)
Allegiance | ![]() ![]() |
Service/branch | Heer |
Years of service | 1934–45 1956–72 |
Rank | Oberstleutnant (Wehrmacht) Oberst (Bundeswehr) |
Commands held | III./Panzer-Regiment 23 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Fritz Fechner (16 December 1913 – 6 April 1990) 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
- Iron Cross (1939)
- Panzer Badge
- Tank Destruction Badge for Individual Combatants
- German Cross in Gold (5 November 1942)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 6 October 1943 as Major and commander of the III./Panzer-Regiment 23[2][3]
- Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (2 August 1942)
References
Citations
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wegmann 2009, p. 9.
- ↑ Scherzer 2007, p. 303.
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 177.
Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6. Unknown parameter
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- 1913 births
- 1990 deaths
- People from Gdańsk
- People from West Prussia
- German military personnel of World War II
- German Army personnel
- Recipients of the Gold German Cross
- Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
- Military personnel referenced in the Wehrmachtbericht