Allegiance Nazi Germany Name Cord Tietjen Unit Ramcke Parachute Brigade | Years of service 1936–45 Rank Hauptmann Service/branch German Army, Luftwaffe | |
Born 10 November 1914
Danzig-Langfuhr ( 1914-11-10 ) Battles/wars World War II
Invasion of Poland
Battle of the Netherlands
Battle of Crete
North African Campaign Died June 18, 2005, Arnsberg, Germany Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars Invasion of Poland, Battle of the Netherlands, Battle of Crete, North African Campaign, World War II | ||
Cord Hermann Johann Tietjen (10 November 1914 – 18 June 2005) was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Fallschirmjager 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. Tietjen was captured in 1942 by British forces and was held until 1947.
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