Hermann-Gustav Jochims

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Hermann-Gustav Jochims
Oberstleutnant Jochims.jpg
Born (1909-08-08)8 August 1909
St. Annen, Germany
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Berlin, Germany
Allegiance  Weimar Republic (to 1933)
 Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1929–45
Rank Oberstleutnant
Commands held Panzergrenadier-Regiment 51
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Hermann-Gustav Jochims (8 August 1909 – 28 April 1945) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant 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 and was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. He was also awarded the very rare Close Combat Clasp in Gold one of only 631 awards. Hermann-Gustav Jochims was killed in action on 28 April 1945 during the Battle of Berlin.

Awards and decorations

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Citations

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Berger 2004, p. 202.
  2. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 201.

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