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Friedrich Hengstler

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Nickname(s)
  
Fritz

Years of service
  
1935–45

Service/branch
  
German Army

Allegiance
  
Nazi Germany

Name
  
Friedrich Hengstler

Rank
  
Oberleutnant

Unit
  
Gebirgsjager-Regiment 98

Battles/wars
  
World War II Invasion of Poland Battle of France Invasion of Yugoslavia Operation Barbarossa

Died
  
February 9, 1998, Murnau am Staffelsee, Germany

Awards
  
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Battles and wars
  
Invasion of Poland, Battle of France, Invasion of Yugoslavia, Operation Barbarossa, World War II

Friedrich Hengstler (11 July 1913 – 8 February 1998) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant 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.

Awards and decorations

  • Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class
  • 1st Class
  • Infantry Assault Badge
  • Wound Badge (1939)
  • in Black
  • in Silver
  • Close Combat Clasp
  • in Bronze
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 12 September 1941 as Oberfeldwebel and Zugfuhrer (platoon leader) in the 3. / Gebirgsjager-Regiment 98

    • References

    Friedrich Hengstler Wikipedia
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