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Franz Josef Hogl

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Allegiance
  
Nazi Germany

Years of service
  
1937–45

Name
  
Franz-Josef Hogl

Service/branch
  
Heer

Rank
  
Oberstleutnant

Died
  
29 November 1996(1996-11-29) (aged 80) Duren

Commands held
  
Panzer-Pionier-Battalion 220

Franz-Josef Hogl (21 October 1916 – 29 November 1996) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the German 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.

Awards and decorations

  • Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class
  • 1st Class
  • Wound Badge (1939)
  • in Black
  • Close Combat Clasp
  • in Bronze
  • Panzer Badge
  • German Cross in Gold (19 April 1942)
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 26 November 1944 as Major and commander of Panzer-Pionier-Battalion 220

    • References

    Franz-Josef Hogl Wikipedia
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