Allegiance Nazi Germany Rank SS-Sturmbannfuhrer Name Boris Kraas Service/branch Waffen-SS | Years of service 1939–1945 Battles/wars World War II Battles and wars World War II | |
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
German Cross in Gold
Iron Cross 1st Class
Iron Cross 2nd Class
Close Combat Clasp in Bronze
Wound Badge in Gold Relations Brigadefuhrer, Hugo Kraas Died February 13, 1945, Budapest, Hungary Unit 3rd SS Panzer Division Totenkopf | ||
Boris Kraas (23 July 1915 – 13 February 1945) was a Sturmbannfuhrer (Major) in the Waffen SS during World War II who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. This was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II.
Boris Kraas was awarded the Knight's Cross posthumously on the 28 February 1945, for his actions in command of the 3rd SS Panzerjager Battalion, 3rd SS Panzer Division Totenkopf.
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