Allegiance Nazi Germany Name Erich Hellmann Service/branch Luftwaffe | Years of service ?–1945 Died January 24, 1998 Rank Oberleutnant | |
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Born 13 February 1916
Zollerndorf, East Prussia ( 1916-02-13 ) Unit Fallschirmjager-Regiment 3 Battles/wars World War II
Eastern Front
Italian Campaign
Battle of Monte Cassino Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars Eastern Front, Italian Campaign, Battle of Monte Cassino, World War II | ||
Erich Hellmann (13 February 1916 – 24 January 1998) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant 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 and was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
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