Gerhard Benack
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Gerhard Benack
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Born | (1915-06-23)23 June 1915 Züllichau |
Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Koblenz |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany (to 1945) West Germany |
Service/ |
Heer |
Years of service | 1935–45 1956–71 |
Rank | Major (Wehrmacht) Oberstleutnant (Bundeswehr) |
Unit | Kradschützen-Bataillon 38 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Gerhard Benack (23 June 1915 – 9 December 1994) was a highly decorated Major in the Wehrmacht during World War II and an Oberstleutnant 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)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- General Assault Badge in Silver
- Eastern Front Medal
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 13 August 1941 as Oberleutnant and chief of the 1./Kradschützen-Bataillon 38[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 110.
Bibliography
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1 Oak Leaves with the 111th Infantry Division, Swords with the XXXXII. Armeekorps.
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