Konrad Sauer
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Konrad Sauer
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Born | 29 January 1915 Roth near Marburg, German Empire |
Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Marburg, West Germany |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany (to 1945) West Germany |
Service/ |
Heer |
Years of service | 1936–45 1956–68 |
Rank | Major of the Reserves (Wehrmacht) Oberstleutnant (Bundeswehr) |
Unit | Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 209 |
Commands held | Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 393 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Konrad Sauer (29 January 1915 – 12 July 1986) was a highly decorated Major of the Reserves in the Wehrmacht during World War II and an Oberstleutnant in the Bundeswehr. 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 recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
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Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- General Assault Badge (12 June 1942)[2]
- Wound Badge (1939)
- Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (5 September 1941)[1][2]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (20 September 1944)
Wehrmachtbericht reference
Date | Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording | Direct English translation |
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20 September 1944 | Leutnant Sauer in einer Sturmgeschütz-Brigade schoß mit seinem Sturmgeschütz in zwei Tagen 14 Panzer ab.[6] | Lieutenant Sauer in an assault gun brigade destroyed with his assault gun in two days 14 tanks. |
Notes
- ↑ According to Scherzer as Wachtmeister.[4]
References
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Bibliography
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External links
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients of the Sturmgeschütz (assault gun) battalions and brigades
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