Reinhard Burst
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Reinhard Burst
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Born | 11 October 1907 Grötzingen |
Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Pforzheim |
Allegiance | Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
Service/ |
Heer |
Years of service | 1927–45 |
Rank | Oberstleutnant |
Commands held | Grenadier-Regiment 111 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Reinhard Burst (11 October 1907 – 2 July 1998) 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. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class (24 July 1941)
- 1st Class (9 October 1941)
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black (13 September 1943)
- Eastern Front Medal (26 July 1942)
- Infantry Assault Badge (13 August 1941)
- Close Combat Clasp
- in Bronze (20 September 1943)
- German Cross in Gold (15 March 1942)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 13 August 1944 as Major and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 111 [1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 128.
Bibliography
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