Ludwig Bauer (soldier)
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Ludwig Bauer
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| Born | 24 July 1912 Inzing |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Rimini, Italy |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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Heer |
| Years of service | 1940–44 |
| Rank | Feldwebel (Posthumously) |
| Unit | Grenadier-Regiment 117 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Ludwig Bauer (24 July 1912 – 26 October 1944) was a highly decorated infantry soldier in the German Wehrmacht during World War II. Bauer's decorations included the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (the Knight's Cross), the highest award made by Nazi Germany to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or outstanding military leadership during World War II. Ludwig Bauer was killed on 26 October 1944 near Rimini, Italy and was posthumously promoted to Feldwebel.
Feldwebel Bauer was not related to tank crewman/commander Leutnant (post-war Oberstleutnant) Ludwig Bauer, who also was awarded a Knight's Cross.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class (4 January 1942)
- 1st Class (1 September 1943)
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- Infantry Assault Badge
- Eastern Front Medal
- Close Combat Clasp
- in Bronze
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 October 1944 as Unteroffizier and group leader in the 5./Grenadier-Regiment 117[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 106.
Bibliography
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