Service/branch Heer Name Erich Schmidt | Years of service 1934–45
?–1967 | |
Born 10 February 1911
Giesen ( 1911-02-10 ) Died 13 November 1977(1977-11-13) (aged 66)
Bensheim Allegiance Nazi Germany (to 1945)
West Germany Rank Major (Wehrmacht)
Oberstleutnant (Bundeswehr) Commands held schwere Panzer-Abteilung 507
Panzer-Regiment of the Fuhrer-Grenadier-Division |
Erich Schmidt (10 February 1911 – 13 November 1977) was a highly decorated Major in the Wehrmacht during World War II who was one of only 882 recipients who were awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
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