Willi Koch
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Born | Schlieben |
28 January 1917
Died | 29 April 1945 Ferch Schwielowsee, near Potsdam |
(aged 28)
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/branch | Heer |
Years of service | 1938–45 |
Rank | Oberfeldwebel |
Unit | Grenadier-Regiment 32 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Willi Koch (28 January 1917 – 29 April 1945) was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel in the Wehrmacht during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients 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. Willi Koch was killed on 29 April 1945, during the Battle of Berlin
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- Close Combat Clasp
- in Bronze
- Eastern Front Medal
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black or in Silver
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- Knight's Cross on 16 April 1944 as Feldwebel and commander of 6./Grenadier-Regiment 32[2]
- 612th Oak Leaves on 16 October 1944 as Oberfeldwebel and commander of 6./Grenadier-Regiment 32[3]
References
Citations
Bibliography
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