Heinrich Oelker
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Heinrich Otto Oelker
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| Born | 26 April 1910 Bremen |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Marktoberdorf |
| Allegiance |  Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
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Heer |
| Years of service | 1928–45 |
| Rank | Major |
| Commands held | Divisions-Füsilier-Battalion 21 (L) |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Heinrich Otto Oelker (26 April 1910 – 4 February 1999) 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
- Infantry Assault Badge
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- War Merit Cross with Swords
- 2nd Class
- Eastern Front Medal
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 26 March 1944 as Hauptmann and leader of Divisions-Füsilier-Battalion 21 (L)[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 268.
Bibliography
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