Heinz Korn
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Heinz Korn
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| Born | 19 February 1920 Berlin |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Buxtehude |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany (to 1945) West Germany |
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Heer |
| Years of service | 1937–45 1958–? |
| Rank | Oberfeldmeister (Wehrmacht) Major of the Reserves (Bundeswehr) |
| Unit | 4./schwere Flak-Abteilung 232 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Heinz Korn (19 February 1920 – 13 October 2000) was a highly decorated Oberfeldmeister 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
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- Eastern Front Medal
- Ground Assault Badge of the Luftwaffe
- Anti-Aircraft Flak Battle Badge
- German Cross in Gold (27 October 1943)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 January 1945 as Feldmeister and Meßoffizier (measuring officer) in the 4./schwere Flak-Abteilung 232 (RAD 8/60)[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 221.
Bibliography
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