Josef-August Fitz

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Josef-August Fitz
Born 9 January 1910
Lustenau, Austria-Hungary
Died 1 January 1977 (1977-02) (aged 66)
Innsbruck-Arzl
Allegiance  Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Luftwaffe
Years of service 1937–45
Rank Oberstleutnant
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

Josef-August Fitz (9 January 1910 - 1 January 1977) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant 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.

Awards and decorations

References

Citations

  1. 1.0 1.1 Thomas 1997, p. 168.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Scherzer 2007, p. 310.
  3. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 84.

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