Johann Straub
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Johann Straub
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Born | 6 June 1912 Oberglashütte |
Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Frickenhausen |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany (to 1945) West Germany |
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Heer |
Years of service | 1934–45 1956–66 |
Rank | Leutnant (Wehrmacht) Major of the Reserves (Bundeswehr) |
Unit | Panzer-Jäger-Abteilung 7 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Johann Straub (6 June 1912 – 12 July 1996) was a highly decorated Leutnant 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. Johann Straub joined the Bundeswehr in 1956 and retired in 1966 as an Major der Reserve.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- General Assault Badge
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- in Silver
- German Cross in Gold (23 May 1944)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 12 August 1944 as Leutnant and Zugführer (platoon leader) in Panzer-Jäger-Abteilung 7[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 336.
Bibliography
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External links
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients of the 7th Infantry Division
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Panzerjäger-Abteilung 7 |
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Aufklärungs-Abteilung 7 / Füsilier-Bataillon 7 | ||
1Knight's Cross with Infanterie-Regiment 19, Oak Leaves with Grenadier-Regiment 61
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