Allegiance Nazi Germany Battles/wars World War II Battles and wars World War II Rank Untersturmfuhrer | Years of service 1939–45 Name Adolf Peichl Service/branch Waffen-SS | |
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Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
German Cross in Gold
Iron Cross 1st Class
Iron Cross 2nd Class
Close Combat Clasp in Gold
Tank Destruction Badge in Gold x 2
Infantry Assault Badge in Silver
Wound Badge in Gold Died June 4, 1969, Vienna, Austria Unit 2nd SS Panzer Division Das Reich |
Adolf Peichl (8 December 1917 – 4 June 1969) was a Untersturmfuhrer (Second Lieutenant), in the Waffen SS during World War II who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross; which was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II. He was also one of only 631 men awarded the Close Combat Clasp in Gold.
Adolf Peichl was born in Vienna on the 8 December 1917. He volunteered to join the SS and was posted to the SS Panzer Grenadier Regiment Der Fuhrer. Peichl survived the war and died in his home town of Vienna on the 4 June 1969.
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