Gottfried Tornau
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| Gottfried Tornau | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 December 1919 Hamburg |
| Died | 9 February 1992 (aged 72) Eutin |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany (to 1945) West Germany |
| Service/branch | Heer |
| Years of service | ?–1945 1956–79 |
| Rank | Major (Wehrmacht) Oberst (Bundeswehr) |
| Unit | Führer-Grenadier-Division "Großdeutschland" |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Gottfried Tornau (20 December 1919 – 9 February 1992) 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.
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Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- in Silver
- in Gold
- General Assault Badge
- Eastern Front Medal
- German Cross in Gold (28 May 1943)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 March 1945 as Hauptmann and leader of the Sturmartillerie-Brigade in the Führer-Grenadier-Division "Großdeutschland"[Note 1][2]
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Bibliography
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