Heinrich Behrends
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Heinrich Behrends
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| Born | 16 June 1916 Hakenstedt |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Hakenstedt |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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| Years of service | 1938–45 |
| Rank | Unteroffizier |
| Unit | Panzergrenadier-Regiment 5 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Heinrich Behrends (16 June 1916 – 10 May 2002) was a highly decorated Unteroffizier 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
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- in Silver
- Panzer Badge
- Close Combat Clasp
- in Bronze
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 24 December 1944 as Unteroffizier and group leader in the 6./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 5[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 109.
Bibliography
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External links
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Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients of the 12th Panzer Division
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1 Swords with the XXXXI. Panzerkorps. 2 Knight's Cross with Kradschützen-Bataillon 34 (4th Panzer Division). 3 Swords with the 16th Panzer Division. 4 Oak Leaves with the 3rd Infantry Division (motorized) 5 Knight's Cross with Panzer-Aufklärung-Abteilung 12, Oak Leaves with Panzergrenadier-Regiment 25. 6 Knight's Cross with Schützen-Regiment 155 (90th Light Infantry Division)
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