Günther Konopacki

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Günther Konopacki
Born (1921-10-10)10 October 1921
Groß Bösitz
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Baden-Baden
Allegiance  Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1939–45
Rank Rittmeister
Commands held Aufklärungs-Lehr-Abteilung
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

Günther Konopacki (10 October 1921 – 23 June 1987) was a highly decorated Rittmeister 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. He was also awarded the very rare Close Combat Clasp in Gold one of only 631 awards.

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Citations

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Thomas 1997, p. 396.
  2. Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 245.
  3. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 220.
  4. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 83.

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