Heinrich Press

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Heinrich Press
Born 27 March 1913
Raunheim
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Raunheim
Allegiance  Weimar Republic (to 1933)
 Nazi Germany (to 1945)
 West Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1931–45
Rank Major (Wehrmacht)
Oberstleutnant der Reserve (Bundeswehr)
Commands held II./Grenadier-Regiment 105
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Heinrich Press (27 March 1913 – 30 May 1995) was a highly decorated Major in the Wehrmacht during World War II and 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

References

Citations

  1. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 280.

Bibliography

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