Günther Hochgartz
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Günther Hochgartz
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Born | 10 July 1918 Bocholt |
Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Bocholt |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany (to 1945) West Germany |
Service/ |
Heer |
Years of service | 1939–45 |
Rank | Major |
Commands held | II./Grenadier-Regiment 187 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Other work | Politician |
Günther Hochgartz (10 July 1918 – 10 October 2005) was a highly decorated Major in the Wehrmacht during World War II. 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)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- in Silver
- Infantry Assault Badge
- Eastern Front Medal
- Close Combat Clasp
- in Bronze
- Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (25 October 1943)
- 2 Tank Destruction Badges for Individual Combatants
- German Cross in Gold (5 November 1942)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 15 April 1944 as Hauptmann and Leader of the II./Grenadier-Regiment 187[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 189.
Bibliography
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Categories:
- 1918 births
- 2005 deaths
- People from Bocholt, Germany
- German military personnel of World War II
- Recipients of the Close Combat Clasp
- Recipients of the Honour Roll Clasp of the Army
- Recipients of the Gold German Cross
- Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
- Christian Democratic Union (Germany) politicians
- People from the Province of Westphalia