Allegiance Nazi Germany Unit Grenadier-Regiment 273 Service/branch German Army | Years of service 1943–45 Name Dieter Damerius | |
Born 17 April 1924 (age 100)
Rengersdorf ( 1924-04-17 ) Rank Leutnant of the Reserves Battles/wars World War II
Courland Pocket
East Prussian Offensive
Samland Offensive Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars Courland Pocket, East Prussian Offensive, Samland Offensive, World War II | ||
Dieter Damerius (born 17 April 1924) was a Leutnant 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 and was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Damerius was captured by British forces at the end of the war and was released in February 1946.
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