Allegiance Nazi Germany Battles/wars World War II Died January 28, 1999 Service/branch Waffen-SS | Years of service 1939–45 Name Georg Langendorf Battles and wars World War II Rank Obersturmfuhrer | |
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Iron Cross I Class
Iron Cross II Class
German Cross in Gold
Wound Badge Unit 11th SS Panzergrenadier Division Nordland | ||
Georg Langendorf (28 July 1920 – 28 January 1999) was an Obersturmfuhrer (First Lieutenant) in the Waffen SS during World War II. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, which was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II.
Georg Langendorf was born on 28 July 1920, in Grafenhausen, Darmstadt. He was awarded the Knight's Cross while in command of the 5th (Heavy) Company, 11th SS Reconnaissance Battalion, 11th SS Volunteer Panzergrenadier Division Nordland in March 1944.
Langendorf was wounded during the Battle of Berlin in April 1945 but survived the war and died on the 28 January 1999.
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