Jürgen Gauß (officer)

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Jürgen Gauß
Born 18 March 1918
Stettin
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Bad Mergentheim
Allegiance  Nazi Germany (to 1945)
 West Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1937–45
1956–77
Rank Hauptmann (Wehrmacht)
Oberst (Bundeswehr)
Commands held Kampfgruppe in the 12. Panzer-Division
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Jürgen Gauß (18 March 1918 – 4 September 1996) was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Wehrmacht during World War II and an Oberst in the Bundeswehr. 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

References

Citations

  1. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 160.

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