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Erich Abraham (soldier)

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Allegiance
  
Nazi Germany

Name
  
Erich Abraham

Died
  
December 8, 1943, Russia

Years of service
  
1941–43

Role
  
Soldier

Service/branch
  
German Army

Rank
  
Oberleutnant of the Reserves (Posthumously)

Unit
  
Panzergrenadier-Regiment 13

Battles/wars
  
World War II Eastern Front

Awards
  
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Battles and wars
  
Eastern Front, World War II

Erich Max Robert Abraham (16 November 1921 – 8 December 1943) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant 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 was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Erich Abraham was killed on 8 December 1943 near Wjassowice, Russia. He was posthumously promoted to Oberleutnant der Reserve and on 20 January 1944 was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

Awards and decorations

  • Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class (5 August 1943)
  • 1st Class (3 September 1943)
  • Wound Badge (1939)
  • in Black
  • Infantry Assault Badge
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 20 January 1944 as Leutnant of the Reserves and leader of the 2./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 13

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