Heinz Bretschneider
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Heinz Walter Bretschneider | |
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Born | 26 March 1913 Meinersdorf |
Died | 16 March 1971 Ahlen |
(aged 57)
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Years of service | 1934–45 ?–1969 |
Rank | Hauptmann (Wehrmacht) Oberstleutnant (Bundeswehr) |
Unit | Condor Legion Flak-Regiment 13 |
Battles/wars | Spanish Civil War
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Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Heinz Walter Bretschneider (26 March 1913 – 16 March 1971) was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Luftwaffe and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Heinz Bretschneider joined the post war Bundeswehr, rising to the rank of Oberstleutnant.
Awards
- Anti-Aircraft Flak Battle Badge
- Ground Assault Badge of the Luftwaffe
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Eastern Front Medal
- German Cross in Gold (9 January 1943)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 3 February 1943 as Oberwachtmeister and Battery officer in the 1./Flak-Regiment 13[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p.123.
Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6. Unknown parameter
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- 1913 births
- 1971 deaths
- Condor Legion personnel
- Recipients of the Spanish Cross
- Recipients of the Gold German Cross
- Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
- Luftwaffe personnel of World War II
- German Air Force personnel
- People from the Kingdom of Saxony
- People from Erzgebirgskreis