Joachim Krüger

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Joachim Krüger
File:Joachim Kruger ss.jpg
Born 30 November 1920
Köslin
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SS field hospital at Dnipropetrovsk
Allegiance  Nazi Germany
Service/branch Flag of the Schutzstaffel.svg Waffen SS
Years of service 1939–43
Rank Obersturmführer
Unit 2nd SS Panzer Division Das Reich
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Iron Cross 1st Class
Iron Cross 2nd Class
Tank Destruction Badge

Joachim Krüger (30 November 1920 – 14 August 1943) was an Obersturmführer (First Lieutenant), in the Waffen SS during World War II who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. This was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II.

Krüger was the commander of the 10th Company, 4th SS Panzer Grenadier Regiment Der Führer Das Reich, when he was awarded a posthumous Knight's Cross.[1]

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