Wilhelm Durchdenwald
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Wilhelm Durchdenwald
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| Born | 27 June 1914 Amrichshausen |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. near Stalingrad, Russia |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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Heer |
| Years of service | 1936–45 |
| Rank | Oberleutnant |
| Unit | Infanterie-Regiment 544 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Wilhelm Durchdenwald (27 June 1914 – 17 August 1942) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant 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. Wilhelm Durchdenwald was killed on 17 August 1942 during the Battle of Stalingrad. He was posthumously awarded the Knight's Cross on 13 November 1942.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- Eastern Front Medal
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 13 November 1942 as Oberleutnant and leader of the II./Infanterie-Regiment 544[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 141.
Bibliography
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External links
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Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients of the 389th Infantry Division
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1 Knight's Cross with Infanterie-Regiment 480 (260th Infantry Division).
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