Willy Simke

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Willy Simke
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Born 26 January 1914
Belgern, Germany
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Ennigerloh, Oelde
Allegiance  Nazi Germany
Service/branch Flag of the Schutzstaffel.svg Waffen SS
Years of service 1939–45
Rank Obersturmführer
Unit 2nd SS Panzer Division Das Reich
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Iron Cross 1st Class
Iron Cross 2nd Class

Willy Simke (26 January 1914 – 20 August 1964) was an Obersturmführer (First Lieutenant), in the Waffen SS during World War II who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, which was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II.[1]

Willy Simke was born in Belgern on the river Elbe on the 26 January 1914. He volunteered to join the SS and was part of the SS-VT, which became the Das Reich Division. He was awarded the Iron Cross 2nd class in February 1942 and the 1st class award in May 1942.

For his actions in 1943 he was promoted to Hauptscharführer (Master Sergeant) and awarded the Knight's Cross on December 16, 1943.[2] Willy Simke survived the war and died in West Germany on 28 August 1964.[3]

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