Joachim Barth
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Joachim Barth | |
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Born | 20 April 1913 Meissen |
Died | 1 February 2002 Bad Arolsen |
(aged 88)
Allegiance | ![]() ![]() |
Service/branch | Heer |
Years of service | 1936–45 1956–71 |
Rank | Major (Wehrmacht) Oberst (Bundeswehr) |
Commands held | Panzer-Jäger-Abteilung 13 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Joachim Barth (20 April 1913 – 1 February 2002) was a highly decorated Major 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. Joachim Barth joined the Bundeswehr in 1956 and retired in 1971 as an Oberst.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- General Assault Badge
- Honour Roll Clasp of the Army
- Eastern Front Medal
- German Cross in Gold on 19 December 1941 as Oberleutnant in the 3./Panzer-Jäger-Abteilung 13[1]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 December 1942 as Hauptmann and commander of the Panzer-Jäger-Abteilung 13[2]
References
Citations
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
- 2002 deaths
- People from Meissen
- German military personnel of World War II
- German Army personnel
- Recipients of the Honour Roll Clasp of the Army
- Recipients of the Gold German Cross
- Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
- People from the Kingdom of Saxony