Joachim Krüger
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Joachim Krüger
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Born | 30 November 1920 Köslin |
Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. SS field hospital at Dnipropetrovsk |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
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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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