Fred Papas
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Fred Papas
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| Born | 10 May 1921 Ludwigshafen |
| Died | 2 December 1984 (aged 63) Neustadt an der Weinstraße |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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 Waffen SS |
| Years of service | 1939–45 |
| Rank | Hauptsturmführer |
| Unit | 17th SS Panzergrenadier Division Götz von Berlichingen |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Iron Cross I Class Iron Cross II Class |
Fred Papas (10 May 1921 – 2 December 1984) was a Hauptsturmführer in the German SS during World War II. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (in recognition of extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership) while he was a Untersturmführer and a company commander in the 17th SS Panzergrenadier Division in December 1944. Papas survived the war and died on the 2 December 1984.[1][2]
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1Knight's Cross with SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 10 "Westland" (5th SS Panzer Division Wiking). 2Knight's Cross with SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 38, Oak Leaves with SS-Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 17
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