Helmut Schmischke
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Helmut Schmischke
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| Born | 30 September 1915 Wanne-Eickel |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Bad Soden |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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| Years of service | 1936–45 |
| Rank | Major im Generalstab |
| Commands held | Pionier-Bataillon 36 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Helmut Schmischke (30 September 1915 – 18 June 1999) was a highly decorated Major im Generalstab 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. Helmut Schmischke was captured by Soviet forces in May 1945 and was held until 1950.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- in Silver
- in Gold
- Eastern Front Medal
- German Cross in Gold (29 September 1942)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 22 July 1943 as Hauptmann and commander of Pionier-Bataillon 36[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 311.
Bibliography
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External links
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Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients of the 36th Infantry Division
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| Infanterie/Grenadier-Regiment 87 |
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| Divisions-Kampfgruppe 268 Remnants of the 268th Infantry Division, attached until November 1943 |
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| Artillerie-Regiment 36 Attached until November 1943 |
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| Divisions-Füsilier-Bataillon 36 | ||
| Pionier-Bataillon 36 |
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1 Oak Leaves with 18th Army 2 Oak Leaves and Swords with the 29th Panzergrenadier-Division
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