Johannes Grimminger

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Johannes Grimminger
Born (1914-06-06)6 June 1914
Schwäbisch Gmünd
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Forst
Allegiance  Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1936–45
Rank Major
Commands held II./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 192
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

Johannes Grimminger (6 June 1914 – 16 April 1945) 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 with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Johannes Grimminger was killed on 16 April 1945 near Forst.

Awards and decorations

References

Citations

  1. 1.0 1.1 Thomas 1997, p. 223.
  2. Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 148.
  3. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 169.
  4. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 82.

Bibliography

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  • Kurowski, Franz (2010). Panzer Grenadier Aces:German Mechanized Infantrymen in WWII. Mechanicsburg, PA USA:Stackpole Books. ISBN 978-0-8117-0656-8.
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