Max Herzbach
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Max Herzbach
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Note that the Knight's Cross at his neck is a photomontage
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| Born | 17 January 1914 Potsdam-Drewitz |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Cologne |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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 Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1932–45 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 7 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Max Herzbach (17 January 1914 – 2 May 2002) was a member of the Fallschirmjäger during World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
Awards
- Iron Cross (1939)
- cuffband "Crete" (1 March 1942)[1]
- Ground Assault Badge of the Luftwaffe (1 April 1943)[1]
- German Cross in Gold on 23 July 1944 as Hauptmann in the 7./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 7[2]
- Wound Badge in Silver (15 August 1944)[1]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 13 September 1944 as Hauptmann and chief of the 7./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 7
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