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Eggert Neumann

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Allegiance
  
Nazi Germany

Battles/wars
  
World War II

Died
  
May 25, 1970

Service/branch
  
Waffen-SS

Years of service
  
1939–45

Name
  
Eggert Neumann

Battles and wars
  
World War II

Rank
  
Obersturmbannfuhrer

Awards
  
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Unit
  
SS-Verfugungstruppe, 7th SS Volunteer Mountain Division Prinz Eugen

Eggert Neumann (30 December 1912 – 25 May 1970) was an Obersturmbannfuhrer (Lieutenant Colonel) in the Waffen SS during World War II. He 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.

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Obersturmbannfuhrer Eggert Neumann was awarded the Knight's Cross on the 3 November 1944, while in command of the 7th SS Gebirgs Reconnaissance Battalion, 7th SS Gebirgs Division Prinz Eugen.

Commands

  • I.Battalion, 13th SS Gebirgsjager Regiment
  • 7th SS Gebirgs Reconnaissance Battalion
  • 13th SS Volunteer Gebirgsjager Regiment Arthur Phleps
  • Awards

  • Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class (25 July 1940)
  • 1st Class (19 July 1941)
  • Infantry Assault Badge in Bronze (16 January 1942)
  • Eastern Front Medal (26 September 1942)
  • German Cross in Gold (18 December 1944)
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 3 November 1944 as SS-Sturmbannfuhrer of the Reserves and commander of SS-Gebirgs-Aufklarungs-Abteilung 7 "Prinz Eugen"
  • References

    Eggert Neumann Wikipedia