Heinrich Kiesling
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Heinrich Kiesling
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Born | (1909-05-31)31 May 1909 Gröppendorf |
Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Vitebsk, Belarus |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
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Heer |
Years of service | 1930–44 |
Rank | Oberst |
Commands held | Grenadier-Regiment 529 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Heinrich Kiesling (31 May 1909 – 18 June 1944) was a highly decorated Hauptmann 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. Heinrich Kiesling listed as missing in action on 18 June 1944 in the area of Vitebsk, Belarus.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- in Silver
- Infantry Assault Badge
- Eastern Front Medal (28 August 1492)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (13 February 1944)
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External links
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients of the 299th Infantry Division
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Artillerie-Regiment 299 | |
Panzerjäger-Abteilung 299 | |
Panzerjäger-/Sturmgeschütz-Kompanie 1299 | |
Aufklärungs-Abteilung 299 | |
Divisions-Füsilier-Bataillon 299 | |
Feldersatz-Bataillon 299 | |
1Knight's Cross with Grenadier-Regiment 768 (377th Infantry Division).
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