Paul Behr
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Paul Behr
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| Born | 9 May 1910 Osnabrück |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Haltern |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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Heer |
| Years of service | 1936–45 |
| Rank | Hauptmann of the Reserves |
| Unit | Füsilier-Regiment 39 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Paul Behr (9 May 1910 – 11 December 1990) was a highly decorated Hauptmann of the Reserves 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. Paul Behr was captured by American troops in April 1945 and was released in May 1945.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- in Silver
- in Gold
- Infantry Assault Badge
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 March 1945 as Hauptmann of the Reserves and chief of the 13./Füsilier-Regiment 39[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 26th Infantry Division (26th Volksgrenadier Division)
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| Panzerjäger-Abteilung 26 Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 1026 = 2./Panzerjäger-Abteilung 26 |
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1 Oak Leaves with the 2nd Army. 2 Oak Leaves with the XXXV. Armeekorps
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