Years of service 1935–45
1956–71 Name Erich Timm Service/branch Luftwaffe | Other work Police officer Died 1997 | |
Born 13 February 1913
Konigsberg, East Prussia ( 1913-02-13 ) Allegiance Nazi Germany (to 1945)
West Germany Rank Oberstleutnant (Wehrmacht)
Oberst (Bundeswehr) Battles/wars World War II
Battle of the Netherlands
Battle of Crete
Eastern Front
Operation Shingle
Gothic Line Offensive
Spring 1945 offensive in Italy Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars Battle of the Netherlands, Battle of Crete Commands held Fallschirmjager-Regiment Hubner, 26th Airborne Brigade | ||
Erich Timm (15 February 1913 – 6 October 1997) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant 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 was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Timm was a member of the Nazi Party.
Awards and decorations
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