Gustav Stühmer
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Gustav Stühmer | |
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Born | 8 April 1914 Elsfleth-Neuenfelde |
Died | 16 February 1944 Narva, Estonia |
(aged 29)
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/branch | Heer |
Years of service | 1935–37 1939–44 |
Rank | Oberfeldwebel der Reserves |
Unit | Grenadier-Regiment 399 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Gustav Stühmer (8 April 1914 – 16 February 1944) was a highly decorated Oberfeldwbel der Reserves in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient 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. Gustav Stühmer was killed on 16 February 1944 near Narva, Estonia during the Battle of Narva when he used his body to shield his commanding officer Franz Griesbach from grenade splinters.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- in Silver
- in Gold (27 November 1942)
- Infantry Assault Badge
- Eastern Front Medal
- German Cross in Gold on 3 August 1942 as Oberfeldwebel in the 11./Infanterie-Regiment 399[2]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
References
Citations
Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000). Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6. Unknown parameter
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- 1914 births
- 1944 deaths
- People from Elsfleth
- People from Oldenburg (state)
- Recipients of the Gold German Cross
- Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- German military personnel killed in World War II