Friedrich Hengstler
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Friedrich Hengstler
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| Nickname(s) | Fritz |
| Born | 11 July 1913 Öfingen |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Murnau |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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Heer |
| Years of service | 1935–45 |
| Rank | Oberleutnant |
| Unit | Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 98 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Friedrich Hengstler (11 July 1913 – 8 February 1998) 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.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Infantry Assault Badge
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- in Silver
- Close Combat Clasp
- in Bronze
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 12 September 1941 as Oberfeldwebel and Zugführer (platoon leader) in the 3. / Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 98[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 183.
Bibliography
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