Alois Obschil
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Alois Obschil
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Born | Langendorf, Czechoslovakia |
21 November 1919
Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Marbach am Neckar, Germany |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ |
Waffen SS |
Years of service | 1938–45 |
Rank | Obersturmbannführer |
Unit | 3rd SS Division Totenkopf |
Commands held | 2./Grenadier-Regiment 1126 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Alois Obschil (21 November 1919 – 23 September 2000) was a Obersturmbannführer in the Waffen SS during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, awarded by Nazi Germany to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. He was also awarded the rare Close Combat Clasp in Gold, which was awaded 631 times.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Wound Badge
- in Black
- in Silver
- in Gold
- Infantry Assault Badge
- 2 Tank Destruction Badges for Individual Combatants
- Close Combat Clasp
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 March 1945 as Obersturmbannführer and Führer of the 2./Grenadier-Regiment 1126 [2]
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